The authoritative measure of Wisconsin’s economic circumstance suggests that we actually have something to celebrate this Labor Day. Indeed, according to the State of Working Wisconsin report from the UW-Madison’s Center on Wisconsin Strategy (COWS), …
Month: August 2022
Inflation Sends the Cost of Raising Children Soaring
“So, to stay in that market to catch up with or to keep workers working in childcare, there’s a lot of wage pressure,” Dresser said. “And that wage pressure really changes costs, because labor is …
Job Fair Targets a Rarity in the Tech Industry: Women
Dresser said there are ways tech companies can be more deliberate about diversifying their talent pools, including leadership positions. They can provide child care supports, she said, and structure roles around the individual candidate’s strengths …
Report Finds Little Economic Impact From Soccer Stadiums
Given that public financing for private sports franchises has become increasingly common, and the proposed Iron District will need it to move forward, a think-tank affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, called COWS (the Center on …
Playing with Public Money in Milwaukee: Data, Context, and Questions on Soccer Stadiums
Today, COWS released Playing with Public Money in Milwaukee: Data, Context, and Questions on Soccer Stadiums. This report offers an overview of research on the economic impact of sports arenas and information on recent public investments …