Economy Archives - The Wisconsin Independent

Technicians installing empty pipes for fiber internet in a city.

Economy, Infrastructure

Wisconsin doesn’t have the funds to meet needs for broadband expansion

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., talks with reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. President Joe Biden and his White House’s relationship with Johnson will be one of the most consequential relationships in Washington for at least the next year. But some of Johnson’s early decisions have confounded White House officials who are still trying to get to know him. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Economy, Politics, U.S. House

House Republicans may cause another government shutdown in 12 days

President Joe Biden speaks at Dutch Creek Farms in Northfield, Minn., Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Economy, White House

Wisconsin farms and businesses get support from federal investments in rural America

United Auto Workers signs for a strike are shown at the Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, in Sterling Heights, Mich., Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

General Motors reaches tentative agreement with UAW, potentially ending 6-week strike

Wisconsin State Capitol, Capitol Square, Madison, WI

Economy, Education, State Legislature

Wisconsin Republicans introduce bill to bar colleges from using race-conscious practices

Economy

US economic growth accelerated to strong 4.9% rate last quarter

U.S. Department of Commerce (Credit: John Sonderman)

Wisconsin tech hub projects selected for funding by Biden administration

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on student loan debt forgiveness, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Economy, Health Care

Thanks to Biden law, Medicare to start negotiations with drug companies to lower prescription prices