Assembly approves workforce housing bills
The Assembly has approved a slate of workforce housing bills to address Wisconsin's housing shortage.
One of the bills,...
Baldwin touting bill to provide tax credits for electric motorcycles
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says new federal legislation would make electric motorcycles more affordable while supporting manufacturers including Harley-Davidson.
Bankers less pessimistic about economic outlook, survey finds
Bankers in Wisconsin are less pessimistic about the economy’s trajectory, according to the latest Wisconsin Bankers Association survey.
The...
Business advocates applaud GOP tax cut plan, personal property tax repeal
Business advocates in the state are applauding the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee for advancing a plan to cut income taxes by $3.5...
Dry conditions impacting crop growth in Wisconsin
Widespread drought conditions are hurting some crops in the state, according to the latest report from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Farm groups led by Edge co-op getting $50M USDA grant
Farm groups led by Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative are getting a $50 million USDA grant for more sustainable, climate-friendly dairy and beet...
Investors agree conditions good for early-stage startups
Investors agree now is a good time to launch a startup, despite some headwinds for entrepreneurs.
Speaking yesterday during...
Local leaders pushing for collaborative regional approach to rural economic development
Local leaders are pushing for a collaborative regional approach to economic development that supports rural communities across central Wisconsin.
Median home sale price in Wisconsin rose 153 percent since 2012
The median sale price for homes in Wisconsin has more than doubled over the past decade, according to a new report from...
Metro Milwaukee home sales down 21.1 percent in May, report shows
Home sales in the greater Milwaukee area were down 21.1 percent over the year in May, continuing a trend seen throughout the...
National economic advisor touts low unemployment in Wisconsin, falling inflation
The deputy director of the National Economic Council is pushing back on the idea of a labor shortage amid record-low unemployment in...
Port of Green Bay continues to see high cargo volumes so far this year
Shipping volumes through the Port of Green Bay so far this year are 54 percent higher than in the same period of...
Presidential economic advisor touts impact of ‘Bidenomics’ on small business
A top presidential economic advisor is touting the impact of “Bidenomics” on Wisconsin’s small business community.
Jared Bernstein, chair...
Record $23.7B tourism impact in 2022
Gov. Tony Evers is hailing the news that Wisconsin’s tourism industry generated a record $23.7 billion in total economic impact in 2022.
SixLine Semiconductor CEO focused on building industry relationships, proving tech
After winning this year’s Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, SixLine Semiconductor CEO Katy Jinkins is focused on proving the company’s technology and...
SixLine Semiconductor wins 2023 Gov’s Biz Plan Contest
The winner of this year's Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest is SixLine Semiconductor, a Middleton-based startup developing components for advanced electronics.
State officials praise $1 billion in federal broadband money
Public Service Commission Chairperson Rebecca Valcq is praising a $1.05 billion investment in broadband for the state, saying along with public and...
Top 13 finalists in Governor’s Business Plan Contest make final presentations
The top 13 finalists in this year’s Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest are developing diverse startup ideas ranging from a cancer care...
Uline expansion includes adding 200 jobs in Kenosha County
Uline is actively recruiting for 200 open jobs and planning for more than 4.5 million square feet of new development in Kenosha...
Versiti expansion expected to bring more than 100 jobs to the state
The Versiti Blood Research Institute’s planned expansion in Wauwatosa could bring more than 100 new jobs to the area.
Wage and salary growth expected to slow this year, the next
Wage and salary growth in Wisconsin is expected to slow this year and the next, according to the latest Department of Revenue...
Wisconsin seeing rural population growth, report shows
Wisconsin is seeing more rural population growth than most other Midwest states, particularly in areas where tourism plays a big role in...
