Opponents, supporters of Line 5 relocation clash during Ashland hearing
Opponents of a proposed oil pipeline relocation are raising concerns about environmental harm while supporters of the Enbridge Line 5 proposal frame...
41% of state nursing facilities meet proposed staffing standards
Just 41% of nursing facilities in Wisconsin currently meet proposed federal staffing requirements, according to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation study.
Alliant Energy completes latest solar project in Grant County
Alliant Energy has finished a large solar project in Grant County that will produce enough energy each year to power more than...
Evers announces $100 million investment to boost startup businesses
Gov. Tony Evers has announced a $100 million effort to back startup businesses, which he called “the biggest public-private investment in Wisconsin...
UW experts discuss business ownership disparities in Wisconsin
Wisconsin could have about 150,000 more jobs if the state achieves parity in business ownership rates between white and minority entrepreneurs, a...
WCTC announces AI-focused startup accelerator program
Waukesha County Technical College has launched a new accelerator program to boost technology-focused startups, particularly those working in AI.
April home sales up 25.7% over the year, WRA report shows
Wisconsin home sales in April jumped 25.7% over the year as more houses are hitting the market and prices continue to rise,...
COnovate developing next-gen battery tech based on UW-Milwaukee research
COnovate, an early-stage company based on UW-Milwaukee research, is developing new battery technologies that could offer faster charging and more storage capacity.
WFBF seeking more flexibility in migrant worker programs, board member says
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation wants more flexibility in the federal immigration program for seasonal agricultural workers, according to board member and...
Medicare, Social Security making up greater portion of personal income in WI
Medicare and Social Security are making up an increasing share of Wisconsin residents’ personal income as the state’s population ages, a recent...
Idea Fund of La Crosse raises $31.5M for second VC fund
The Idea Fund of La Crosse has raised $31.5 million for a second venture capital fund, targeting startups in Wisconsin, Minnesota and...
Epic rolling out personalized care data tool this summer
Epic is rolling out a new personalized care data tool, which aims to give doctors crucial patient insights.
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2023 business plan contest winner shares innovation insights
The winner of last year’s Governor’s Business Plan Contest, SixLine Semiconductor’s Katy Jinkins, says her approach to tech challenges is to “fail...
Stoughton Trailers breaks ground on new headquarters project
Stoughton Trailers has broken ground on its new global headquarters project, which CEO and President Bob Wahlin hopes will help elevate Stoughton...
Female business plan contest winners succeeding in male-dominated startup ecosystem
Women who have won past Governor’s Business Plan Contests have gone on to grow and sell successful health tech companies, despite the...
