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Bill from GOP authors would create tax break for nuclear fusion

GOP lawmakers are seeking to create a new tax break for nuclear fusion projects in Wisconsin, with a goal of making the...

Circulating bill would create tax credit for IVF costs

Republican lawmakers are circulating a bill to create an income tax credit that would help offset the costs of in vitro fertilization...

CUB leader says tech companies, utilities ‘saying the right things’ amid data center concerns

The head of the Citizens Utility Board says tech companies and utilities are “saying the right things” about who will foot the...

Dem bill would create tax credit for beginning farmers

Legislation being circulated by Dem lawmakers would create a $5 million annual tax credit program for early-career farmers, helping to offset the...

LAB report recommends ‘improvements’ for WEDC processes

The Legislative Audit Bureau is recommending WEDC establish a written policy for when it should revoke tax credits after recipients don’t meet...

Legislation would broaden limits on where certain drones can operate

Legislation from GOP authors would broaden a prohibition on where drones can be operated in the state to include areas above “critical...

Live ‘Talking Trade’ event highlights tariff concerns, latest developments

Eaton Corporation is using AI to model tariff impacts throughout supply chains amid global trade uncertainty, a buyer for the company said...

Marquette report points to ‘period of adjustment’ for Milwaukee’s economy

Milwaukee’s local labor market is showing signs of “beginning to cool down,” an economist with Marquette University says.   Nicholas...

National headwinds threatening state’s advantage in biotech

Wisconsin’s competitive edge in biotech is being threatened by “national headwinds” for the industry, according to a startup specialist at WEDC. 

Panel highlights differing views on AI disruption within state government

A panel discussion around AI highlighted differing views on the technology’s potential for workforce disruption in Wisconsin, with some in state government...

PSC approves $304.5 million hike on electric, gas rates for two utilities

Wisconsin residential customers of two utilities are on the hook for at least $304.5 million in higher rates on their electric and...

QTS Data Centers, UW-Madison announce research initiative

QTS Data Centers has announced a new research effort with UW-Madison, putting $1.5 million toward improving data center sustainability. 

Risk allocation, economic viability seen as top hurdles for new nuclear development

Concerns around risk allocation and economic viability are the main hurdles to further nuclear energy development, according to a UW-Madison expert. 

RoddyMedical expanding sales team as device rolls out to larger markets

Wauwatosa startup RoddyMedical plans to roll out its medical line management device at Mayo Clinic’s Rochester campus in the near future. 

Tech Council’s Brickerman lays out vision for organization’s future

Maggie Brickerman, the new president of the Wisconsin Technology Council, has laid out her vision for the organization’s future, which includes driving...

WGA confirms grocers accepting FoodShare amid legal turmoil over program

The Wisconsin Grocers Association has confirmed grocers across the state are accepting FoodShare after state agencies called on retailers to keep taking...

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Paul Raasch, Zilli Hospitality

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Paul Raasch, president of Zilli Hospitality in Waukesha.   The special...
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