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M7 putting new focus on biotech manufacturing sector

The Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership wants to put a greater emphasis on biotech companies and other manufacturers as it develops its next...

UW-Madison leadership considering new college focused on computing

UW-Madison leadership is considering the creation of a new college focused on computing, reflecting the technology’s increasingly central role across other disciplines. 

WiSys seeking applicants for ag research funding effort

WiSys is seeking applications for a research funding initiative, offering support to small businesses, nonprofits and scientists for agriculture-focused projects. 

Three WI metros rated among top 20 U.S. housing markets

Three metro areas in Wisconsin were rated among the top 20 housing markets in the country based on expected home value appreciation...

Latest Marquette poll finds most respondents say tariffs hurt economy

The majority of respondents in the latest Marquette University Law School Poll say tariffs hurt the economy, though the survey illustrates the...

UW-Stout research project combining robotics and AI for farming applications

A UW-Stout research project is combining automated robotics and AI for agricultural applications, in hopes of saving time and effort for farmers. 

Dem bill would create new regulations for cryptocurrency kiosks

Legislation from Dem lawmakers would create new regulations and licensing requirements for cryptocurrency kiosks, which bill authors say have led to “a...

MMAC leader says Trump ‘just wrong’ on tariffs

The head of MMAC says President Donald Trump is “just wrong” on tariffs as trade with key partners takes a hit amid...

NFL Draft’s $80M local economic impact eclipsed earlier projections, report finds

The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay had an estimated $80 million economic impact in Brown County, exceeding earlier projections by nearly...

MATC leader aims to boost student earnings in years to come

Milwaukee Area Technical College President Anthony Cruz aims to boost student earnings in the years to come as part of an effort...

Circulating bill would set separate tax rate for some alternative tobacco products

Legislation being circulated for cosponsorship in Wisconsin would establish a separate tax rate for some alternative tobacco products that are deemed a...

Mastercraft Ventures raises $6.2M

Mastercraft Ventures in Beloit has raised $6.2 million in funding and aims to begin deploying capital by the fourth quarter of this...

Fee schedule in state budget for workers’ compensation aims to reduce treatment costs

The new budget signed by Gov. Tony Evers includes a workers’ compensation fee schedule for hospital charges — a compromise on an...

Early-stage investing in WI declined last year, Tech Council figures show

Early-stage investment in Wisconsin continues to decline from its 2021 peak as the state is largely missing out on AI-related investment activity. 

WFU leader says budget ‘falls monumentally short’ of requested support for local food systems

The head of the Wisconsin Farmers Union says the lack of state budget funding for various agricultural assistance programs is “a missed...
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