Amulet launches new handheld sensor, aims to ‘fundamentally change’ detection and testing
A Madison startup called Amulet aims to enable better measurements in the field for both research and industry with its recently launched...
Archeus Technologies, WARF launching clinical trial this year for cancer targeting molecule
Archeus Technologies in Madison and WARF are launching a clinical trial this year for a targeting molecule used in treating prostate cancer.
Assembly committee approves bill to form State Film Office
The Assembly Ways and Means Committee has voted unanimously in favor of AB 231, which would create the State Film Office and...
Bill would expand eligibility for child care portion of WEDC tax credit
Legislation authored by GOP lawmakers would expand eligibility for a state tax credit that encourages business investments in child care.
Bill would make tax credit program more ‘flexible’ to drive investments in child care, housing
Legislation from GOP lawmakers would make some state tax credit programs more flexible to drive investments in child care and workforce housing,...
Busy Q2 expected as companies take advantage of tariff reprieve
The head of Milwaukee-based customs broker M.E. Dey says “it’s going to be a busy Q2” as companies rush their imports and...
Dairyland exec touts potential of wind energy plus battery tech
An executive with Dairyland Power Cooperative says wind energy coupled with battery storage will be a “monster workhorse” for the western Wisconsin...
Economist calls for self-funding incentive program to bring people to Wisconsin
Creating a self-funding incentive program to attract people to Wisconsin is the “only way” to offset demographic challenges in the years to...
GOP bill would change apprenticeship ratio
Republican lawmakers are seeking to change the state’s apprenticeship law to allow skilled workers to supervise two construction apprentices each, rather than...
Lawmakers reintroduce bipartisan advanced practice registered nurse bill
Lawmakers are reintroducing a bipartisan bill they say would help the state’s health care workforce by changing regulations for advanced practice registered...
MMAC leader says trade imbalances ‘bad measurement’ of economic fairness
The head of MMAC says U.S. trade imbalances with other countries are a “bad measurement” of economic fairness, undercutting a central argument...
MMAC report shows ‘mixed’ employment trends for metro Milwaukee
Just seven of the 23 economic indicators tracked by the MMAC improved over the year, the group’s March economic trends report shows,...
Panel explores energy challenges, opportunities linked to data centers
The energy grid challenge posed by more data centers coming online presents an opportunity to accelerate new technologies in this space, according...
Realta Fusion raises $36M, targeting mid-2030s for commercial fusion energy
Madison-based Realta Fusion is targeting the mid-2030s for commercial fusion energy production as it continues raising funds and growing its team.
State imports hit $38.9B in 2024, WPF report shows
Businesses and consumers in the state bought $38.9 billion in imported goods last year, a decline from the recent peak of $43.9...
Study finds union programs dominate construction apprenticeships
A recent study from the Midwest Economic Policy Institute shows union training programs enroll 77% of the state’s construction apprentices, despite just...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Nicolas Paris, Gilson
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Nicolas Paris, CEO of life sciences firm Gilson and board chair for BioForward...
Wisconsin Grocers Association raising concerns over proposed FoodShare cuts
The Wisconsin Grocers Association is raising concerns about “deep cuts” to FoodShare included in the federal budget reconciliation bill.
