Bank CEOs have stable view on Wisconsin’s economy, survey finds
Bank executives have a relatively stable view of Wisconsin’s economy, despite ongoing uncertainty around tariffs and the national economic picture.
Circulating bill would set separate tax rate for some alternative tobacco products
Legislation being circulated for cosponsorship in Wisconsin would establish a separate tax rate for some alternative tobacco products that are deemed a...
Dem bill would create new regulations for cryptocurrency kiosks
Legislation from Dem lawmakers would create new regulations and licensing requirements for cryptocurrency kiosks, which bill authors say have led to “a...
Early-stage investing in WI declined last year, Tech Council figures show
Early-stage investment in Wisconsin continues to decline from its 2021 peak as the state is largely missing out on AI-related investment activity.
Evers signs budget as guv, lawmakers beat reconciliation bill across finish line
Gov. Tony Evers early this morning signed a $111.1 billion budget less than an hour after it cleared the full Legislature as he and lawmakers raced to complete the document before Congress signed off on the reconciliation bill.
Evers signs two bills to boost nuclear energy in Wisconsin
The state will form a Nuclear Power Summit Board and the Public Service Commission will conduct a nuclear power siting study under a pair of bills the governor approved.
Evers touts new broadband report, but says still ‘much more work to do’ to...
Gov. Tony Evers is touting a new report showing continued progress in expanding internet access for Wisconsinites, while also calling for more state investment.
Fee schedule in state budget for workers’ compensation aims to reduce treatment costs
The new budget signed by Gov. Tony Evers includes a workers’ compensation fee schedule for hospital charges — a compromise on an...
GOP bill would make changes to Historic Preservation Tax Credit program
A bill being circulated by GOP lawmakers would make changes to the state’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit program, which authors say will...
Latest Marquette poll finds most respondents say tariffs hurt economy
The majority of respondents in the latest Marquette University Law School Poll say tariffs hurt the economy, though the survey illustrates the...
M7 putting new focus on biotech manufacturing sector
The Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership wants to put a greater emphasis on biotech companies and other manufacturers as it develops its next...
Mastercraft Ventures raises $6.2M
Mastercraft Ventures in Beloit has raised $6.2 million in funding and aims to begin deploying capital by the fourth quarter of this...
MATC leader aims to boost student earnings in years to come
Milwaukee Area Technical College President Anthony Cruz aims to boost student earnings in the years to come as part of an effort...
MMAC leader says Trump ‘just wrong’ on tariffs
The head of MMAC says President Donald Trump is “just wrong” on tariffs as trade with key partners takes a hit amid...
NFL Draft’s $80M local economic impact eclipsed earlier projections, report finds
The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay had an estimated $80 million economic impact in Brown County, exceeding earlier projections by nearly...
SHINE announces nuclear fuel recycling partnership with Tennessee company
SHINE Technologies has announced a new partnership with a Tennessee company, Standard Nuclear, aimed at turning recycled nuclear fuel into a “strategic...
Talking Trade with Jack Rabenn, vice president of the Industrial Group at Crow Holdings
In the latest episode of Talking Trade, Crow Holdings Industrial Vice President Jack Rabenn says a new air cargo facility set to open in Milwaukee will provide an alternative to the delays and congestion importers and exporters currently face in Chicago.
Three WI metros rated among top 20 U.S. housing markets
Three metro areas in Wisconsin were rated among the top 20 housing markets in the country based on expected home value appreciation...
UW-Madison leadership considering new college focused on computing
UW-Madison leadership is considering the creation of a new college focused on computing, reflecting the technology’s increasingly central role across other disciplines.
UW-Stout research project combining robotics and AI for farming applications
A UW-Stout research project is combining automated robotics and AI for agricultural applications, in hopes of saving time and effort for farmers.
WFU leader says budget ‘falls monumentally short’ of requested support for local food systems
The head of the Wisconsin Farmers Union says the lack of state budget funding for various agricultural assistance programs is “a missed...
WiSys seeking applicants for ag research funding effort
WiSys is seeking applications for a research funding initiative, offering support to small businesses, nonprofits and scientists for agriculture-focused projects.
