Ag coalition calls for more program funding in biennial budget
A coalition of Wisconsin agriculture groups is calling on policymakers to boost funding for cover crop insurance premium rebates, dairy processor grants,...
Ag export grant funding announced
Nine projects aimed at expanding Wisconsin exports have been selected for about $700,000 in total funding, DATCP announced.
The...
At least 140,000 more housing units needed to meet estimated 2030 demand
Wisconsin needs to build about 140,000 housing units by 2030 to meet current estimates for housing needs.
But that...
Bucks exec touts developments coming to Deer District
An executive with the Milwaukee Bucks says new developments in the Deer District will help attract more visitors and give the local...
Cheesemakers group offering export grants
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is offering grants of up to $15,000 each to dairy exporters in the state.
Cheesemakers roll out policy agenda, call for more state funding
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is calling on state lawmakers to boost funding for an ag exports program and grants for dairy...
Economist discusses global outlook for possible recession
An economist with Kansas-based Armada Corporate Intelligence says expectations for a coming recession have softened.
Speaking yesterday during a...
Edge co-op calls for changes to milk pricing policy
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is urging federal lawmakers to adjust milk pricing policy to make the current system “fairer and more equitable”...
Industry leaders outline expectations for 2023 in new report
The head of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce expects energy inflation this year will hurt manufacturing and agriculture.
Kurt Bauer,...
Inflation causing bank deposits to slow
The head of the Wisconsin Bankers Association says inflation is causing deposits to slow.
In a recent interview, WBA...
Kenosha gBETA program cohort announced
The first cohort in gener8tor’s gBETA program in Kenosha includes startup companies focused on speech therapy technology, travel agency services, candle making...
Milwaukee home buyers trending younger, report shows
Home buyers in the Milwaukee market last year tended to be much younger than those at the national level, according to data...
Report explores Milwaukee construction workforce
Milwaukee’s construction sector is facing a challenging labor market, the Wisconsin Policy Forum reports.
In its latest report, the...
Report highlights impact of locally owned retailers, restaurants
A new report from consulting firm Civic Economics finds locally owned retailers and restaurants in south central Wisconsin have a greater economic...
Senator says broadband funding offers chance for bipartisanship
The chair of the state Senate Utilities and Technology Committee says the unprecedented level of broadband funding coming to Wisconsin presents a...
South central Wisconsin home sales drop 15 percent, report shows
Home sales in south central Wisconsin dropped 15 percent between 2021 and 2022, according to a new report.
The...
State economist outlines solutions to workforce shortage
Wisconsin will need to boost immigration, reduce barriers to jobs and lean on new technologies to improve the workforce shortage, a top...
UW System decision to end in-person classes at UW-Platteville Richland faces pushback
A western Wisconsin community is pushing back against the UW System decision to end in-person instruction at UW-Platteville Richland, with some arguing...
Voximetry gets FDA approval for assessment tool
A Madison startup called Voximetry has gotten FDA clearance for a tool that can estimate the amount of radiation absorbed by patients...
WMC survey finds support for reducing individual income tax
A recent survey from Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce found strong support among business leaders for reducing the state’s individual income tax.
