Bill aims to ban local ‘rights of nature’ ordinances
Legislation being circulated by Republican authors would prevent local municipalities from enacting “rights of nature” ordinances that provide certain legal rights to...
Boldt Co. aims to play active role in state’s data center development
The Boldt Company aims to play an active role in data center development in Wisconsin as the state attracts attention from developers...
Centergy study projects rising central WI housing demand
A five-county region in central Wisconsin will need more than 11,000 additional housing units by 2040 to meet projected demand, according to...
Circulating legislation would change state law around renting mobile, manufactured homes
Lawmakers are seeking to change state law around renting mobile and manufactured homes, saying the effort would protect tenants amid the state’s...
Construction tech use still in ‘adolescence’ despite interest in AI, cybersecurity
Advanced technology use in construction is “still in its adolescence” despite many companies planning to integrate AI, according to a report from...
Dem bill would require certain retailers to include tariff costs on receipts
Dem lawmakers are circulating legislation that would require certain retailers to include tariff-related costs in sales receipts or invoices.
Economist says GDP a poor indicator of U.S. trajectory amid tariff uncertainty
An economist with UW-Madison says GDP growth is a poor indicator of the economy’s current trajectory, as other factors suggest a national...
Eli Lilly and Company contract reveals more details on tax credit agreement
Under the recently signed contract between WEDC and Eli Lilly and Company, the pharmaceutical business is eligible for up to $18 million...
Lawmakers plan to reintroduce No Patient Left Alone Act
Republican lawmakers are circulating legislation from last session that would allow patients in Wisconsin health care facilities to receive visitors during public...
Realta Fusion publishes research on fusion breakthroughs
Realta Fusion and research partners at UW-Madison are aiming to publish an early design for a commercial-scale fusion energy pilot device next...
Republicans circulating bill to create ‘farmland link’ program
Republican lawmakers are seeking to create a “farmland link” program that would help connect potential buyers with agricultural land.
Rockwell Automation survey sheds light on tech in global manufacturing
A recent global survey of manufacturers from Milwaukee’s Rockwell Automation finds integrating new technology has become the top internal obstacle.
Sentry Equipment plans to lean more on AI to support future growth
Sentry Equipment plans to lean more on AI to support further growth, as the technology is expected to help address the company’s...
Still reflects on decades leading Tech Council, shares view of path ahead
Wisconsin Technology Council President Tom Still says AI and the rise of data centers are “going to be good for the state...
Strudel wins Pressure Chamber pitch competition in Madison
A Madison-based startup called Strudel has won this year’s Pressure Chamber pitch competition with its AI-based tech support platform.
UW-Madison launches Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub
UW-Madison has launched the Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub, which will take a new “founder-focused” approach to supporting startup growth at the university.
Visual effects executive calls for guardrails on AI
A visual effects executive says “there needs to be guardrails” on AI as the technology becomes increasingly skilled at producing high-quality images...
Wisconsin Technology Council: Maggie Brickerman to become president of Tech Council; will succeed Tom...
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Technology Council announced Monday that Maggie Brickerman has been named its next president, succeeding Tom Still, who is...
WRA report shows home sales ‘relatively flat’ in July
Statewide home sales in July dipped 0.3% over the year as home prices and total listings increased over the same period, the...
