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Report details wins for some WI workers, but points to ‘economic storm’ on the...

Wisconsin’s median hourly wage hit a record high of $25.01 last year, as stronger wage growth for lower-paid workers helped cut wage...

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...

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. 

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. 

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...

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...

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...

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. 

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. 

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...
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