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Some Rural Midwest Bankers Concerned About Drought’s Impact on Business

The economy continues to grow in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states, according to a new monthly survey of bankers in the region, but some bankers in the region are worried that worsening drought could threaten their operations. …

Wisconsin Wages, Income Should Rebound in 2021, Revenue Report Says

Wisconsin’s income levels and wages should rebound next year after the coronavirus pandemic crippled the state’s economy, according to a report released by Gov. Tony Evers’ administration. The analysis from the state Department of Revenue notes that Wisconsin lost 440,000 …

Banker Survey Suggests Midwest, Plains Economy Still Lags in Rural Areas

Declining numbers in a new monthly survey of bankers suggests the economy remains weak in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states. The overall economic index for the region dropped to 46.8 this month, compared with the December reading …

Midwest, Plains Economy Should Keep Growing

A new survey of business leaders suggests the economy will continue growing in nine Midwest and Plains states through the rest of 2013 but at a slower pace than earlier this year. The survey’s overall economic index rose to 53.8 …