WRA report signals ‘cooling market’ as home sales decline in November
Statewide home sales declined 9.2% over the year in November, signaling a “cooling market” as the year comes to a close.
Circulating bill would make changes to WEDC grant program
Republican lawmakers are seeking to make changes to a WEDC grant program that they say would better support the state’s tourism industry.
Talking Trade with John Gatto, Transatlantic Strategy Group
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” John Gatto of Transatlantic Strategy Group says “decades-overdue” German defense spending...
Financial expert predicts ‘much less volatility’ in the economy next year
A financial expert predicts “much less volatility” standing in the way of economic growth next year.
Brad Tank, a...
UW-Green Bay, gener8tor introduce first cohort for pre-accelerator program
The first cohort of the UW-Green Bay Pre-Accelerator program includes Wisconsin startups developing advanced wound dressings, data analysis platforms, anti-fraud programs and...
WARF touting modified soybean plant as top licensing prospect
WARF is spotlighting an altered form of soybean plant as a top licensing prospect, with potential applications in food dye production as...
Northwoods Policy Network launches to promote state’s rural northern region
A new advocacy group called the Northwoods Policy Network has formed to promote the state’s northern region, with a focus on business...
Dem bill would revive Main Street Bounceback program with state dollars
Legislation from Dem authors would revive WEDC’s Main Street Bounceback program with state funding, establishing it permanently in Wisconsin statute.
Evers appoints Dem donor and investor to lead WEDC
Dem Gov. Tony Evers has appointed John W. Miller to serve as secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
Survey sheds light on top challenges for construction industry
A recent survey from Neenah-based compliance firm J. J. Keller & Associates found labor shortages, rising material costs and job site safety...
Bipartisan bill would create new limits for payday loans
Bipartisan legislation would cap the interest payday lenders may charge at 36%, among other changes for these loans that bill authors say...
Exact Sciences acquisition ‘puts a spotlight’ on state’s biohealth sector
Abbott’s recently announced $21 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences helps “put a spotlight” on the state’s biohealth sector, which is already attracting...
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...
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...
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...
