Assembly Republicans planning overhaul of child care regulations, licensing
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says his caucus will take up a child care plan this fall, but not the one that Dem...
Consortium seeking ‘regional tech hub’ designation around biohealth, personalized medicine
A group of Wisconsin partners is seeking a “regional tech hub” designation from federal officials focused on personalized medicine and biohealth technology.
Drought conditions abate as crop harvest continues
Wisconsin farmers are finally getting some relief from the ongoing drought as rainfall across much of the state has improved crop conditions.
GOP lawmakers touting bill to cover transportation costs for blind workers
GOP lawmakers are touting a bill that would provide a transportation tax credit for blind employees as a way to boost Wisconsin’s...
Group of landlords challenging DATCP landlord, tenant administrative codes
A group of southeastern Wisconsin landlords wants to suspend several administrative codes that govern how they interact with tenants, while opponents argue...
Lake Geneva Cruise Line celebrates 150th anniversary
In the 1860s, traveling to Walworth County’s Geneva Lake by horse-drawn wagon or carriage was no easy task.
That...
Maydm plans to ramp up growth after getting $500k grant
A Madison-based nonprofit called Maydm plans to ramp up growth after being selected for a five-year, $500,000 grant award.
MMAC report shows job gains balanced by declines in housing, real estate activity
Figures tracked by MMAC are showing a “slow, steady path upward” for Milwaukee’s economy, according to the group’s latest economic trends report.
MMAC survey finds apprehension about economic growth
Fewer Milwaukee businesses expect to see year-over-year sales increases for the third quarter, according to the latest MMAC survey.
Neonatal care startup seeking to establish platform in U.S.
The winner of this year’s Pressure Chamber contest, Child Health Imprints, is seeking to establish its neonatal care platform in the United...
New Wisconsin-based video game studio launched
A new Wisconsin-based video game studio has launched with support from Green Bay venture capital firm TitletownTech.
Midwest Games...
Rural manufacturers more vulnerable to disruption from EV transition
Manufacturers in rural areas are more vulnerable to disruption from the transition to electric vehicles, according to a WEDC official.
SHINE achieves ‘milestone moment’ in developing fusion technology
The head of the American Nuclear Society is congratulating Janesville-based SHINE Technologies for achieving a “milestone moment” in developing fusion technology.
State crop production forecasts down as drought persists
Wisconsin crop forecasts for this year are down across the board, as farmers in parts of the state continue to grapple with...
State officials developing implementation plan for federal broadband dollars
State officials are now developing an implementation plan for more than $1 billion in federal dollars coming to Wisconsin through the Broadband...
Stoughton Trailers CEO calls for more efforts to address Chinese economic threat during panel...
Stoughton Trailers CEO Bob Wahlin says the federal government needs to do more to stop the Chinese government from creating monopolies that...
Ubicept raises $8M to continue developing advanced imaging system
Ubicept, a Boston tech company based on research done at UW-Madison and MIT, recently closed on a $8 million investment round that...
UW expert warns of AI cyber threats, urges skepticism about defenses
A computer science professor at UW-Madison says certain AI tools pose a cybersecurity threat when in the wrong hands, and urges skepticism...
UW scientists develop method to improve plastic recycling
Scientists in Madison have developed a method for turning plastic waste into more valuable materials, according to a new study.
