Transmission line bill most lobbied legislation in ‘23-’24 session
Only three of the top 10 most lobbied bills during the 2023-24 legislative session have been signed into law by Dem Gov....
Labor secretary touts ‘ripple effect’ of Microsoft project during mine visit
Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su touted the ripple effect of Microsoft’s planned $3.3 billion Wisconsin AI datacenter while visiting a mine...
Leadership program for Black professionals in Milwaukee kicking off 15th cohort
A leadership program for Black professionals in Milwaukee is kicking off its 15th cohort this year, helping more participants advance their careers...
Lawmakers urged to be aware of AI use, potential for abuse
-- By Brett Stover, Krista Kano
State Affairs
Lawmakers may soon begin drafting legislation aimed at...
Six startups to compete later this month in Pressure Chamber competition
Six Madison-area startup companies will compete later this month for the chance to meet with Silicon Valley venture capital firms in the...
HSHS leader slamming Baldwin bill related to hospital closures
The head of Hospital Sisters Health System is slamming a bill from U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, arguing the restrictions and requirements it...
WMC survey finds businesses delaying, shrinking projects due to high interest rates
Forty-four percent of respondents to a recent WMC survey are delaying or shrinking projects or capital expenditures due to high interest rates.
Sentry Equipment student co-op program helping to draw talent
Sentry Equipment has been running a co-op program for college students for nearly two decades, offering participants hands-on experience while building a...
Report highlights ‘steep decline’ in child care affordability for those in subsidy program
The rising cost of child care in the state has driven a “steep decline” in affordability for those participating in the Wisconsin...
Proposed commuter rail project aims to connect SE WI communities
A proposed commuter rail project in southeastern Wisconsin aims to connect dozens of communities throughout the region while delivering a projected $1.5...
UW Health, Epic issue report with AI recommendations for policymakers
UW Health and Epic say policymakers should provide “targeted investment and support” to ensure AI in health care benefits rural communities and...
Broadband task force pushing for more state investment
The Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access is pushing for more state funding to expand broadband in Wisconsin, arguing “federal funds alone...
CSG panel weighs energy reliability amid growing demand
By Mikel Livingston
Permitting reform and interagency communication at all levels are keys for state governments to accommodate...
AI task force issues action plan, holds final meeting
The Governor's Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence has issued its final action plan, covering a wide array of policy proposals...
Investors say last year’s lower VC total was no surprise, follows national trend
Last year’s lower total for early-stage investment isn’t a surprise as the state returns to a more typical level of venture capital...
