Realta Fusion could build first fusion energy plant within a decade, spokesperson says
Madison-based Realta Fusion could build its first energy-producing fusion plant within 10 years, though the path ahead has some challenges.
AI discussion highlights industry challenges, role of government regulation
An expert says executive pressure to deploy AI is a problem for industry as the technology is increasingly seen as essential for...
Dem bill would create $10M grant program for landlord fire prevention
Legislation being circulated by Dem lawmakers would create a $10 million grant program to help Wisconsin landlords with fire prevention.
GOP bill aims to protect livestock industry from ‘massive’ fee increases, authors say
Legislation being circulated by GOP lawmakers aims to limit DATCP’s ability to raise certain fees on the livestock industry, which authors say...
Contract research organization expenses would be exempt from sales tax under new bill
Lawmakers are floating a proposal to extend sales and use tax exemptions for manufacturing and biotech research to contract research organizations.
Experts argue medical marijuana bill lacks regulations but advocates say it would be a...
Medical experts argue a Republican-authored medical marijuana bill lacks safeguards while advocates say it would provide relief.
Senate President...
Wisconsin Paper Council raises concerns on bill to ban foreign adversary land ownership
The Wisconsin Paper Council says a bill to ban foreign adversaries from owning ag land could impact paper companies in Wisconsin.
New poll shows support for community solar in Republican-leaning areas
A new poll shows support for small-scale community solar projects statewide and in Republican-leaning legislative action districts.
The poll...
Local governments move to referendum as limited revenue options and inflation apply pressure
Net new construction growth, decades of limited shared revenue funding, minimal new local tax options and inflation are driving communities toward referendums,...
Tariffs cause Wisconsin companies to consider relocating, halt growth, experts say
The Trump administration’s tariffs are causing Wisconsin companies to look at relocating, halting growth and pursuing unadvertised government programs, a panel of...
Tariffs, rising costs push ag industry to find new trade partners, markets
Tariffs and rising input costs for farmers are pushing Wisconsin’s ag industry to find new trade partners and new ways to use...
September home sales in Milwaukee up over last year
September home sales in Milwaukee were up 7.3% compared to last year, the Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors reports.
University research would likely decline if government took patent royalties
Innovation-inspiring funding for decades of research and patents in Wisconsin would be rolled back if the federal government skimmed profits from patents...
Wisconsin sees data center boom as concerns mount over environmental impacts, energy use
Wisconsin has become a hotbed of data center activity over the past few years as some of the biggest names in the...
Medical groups back barring insurance companies from requiring virtual card payment
Medical groups have registered in favor of a bill that would bar health insurance companies from requiring providers to accept virtual credit...
