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Home prices rising faster than incomes in Wisconsin, report shows

Rising home prices in Wisconsin have outstripped income growth in recent years, according to the latest Wisconsin Policy Forum report. 

Polco announces AI tool for public sector decision-making

A Madison-based software company called Polco is conducting field testing for a new conversational AI application designed to support public sector decision-making. 

Manufacturers using AI to enable other tech, supporting technicians in the field

Wisconsin manufacturers are using AI to back up engineers and technicians in the field, supporting other technologies such as augmented reality and...

UW-Madison aims to expand sustainability research through new hub

UW-Madison has launched a new hub to coordinate sustainability efforts, aimed at driving a “significant expansion” in related research. 

Health care workforce task force to develop action plan in coming months

Members of the Governor’s Task Force on the Health Care Workforce pointed to nursing and long-term care as areas to be addressed. 

GMAR reports rising home sales amid tight market

The Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors is reporting the first two-month streak of rising home sales since 2022, though many more homes...

Evers, PSC announce $43.2M in broadband grants

State officials have rolled out $43.2 million in new broadband grants, funding dozens of projects expanding access to high-speed internet in Wisconsin. 

WHA report highlights health care workforce challenges

The ratio of licensed nursing home beds to elderly, blind and disabled people on Medicaid in Wisconsin has worsened substantially over the...

UW’s Rothman touts undergrad research during showcase event

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman says undergraduate student researchers are preparing to fill jobs and address challenges that don’t yet exist,...

Dairyland co-op balancing environmental goals with reliability concerns

Dairyland Power Cooperative is striving to balance environmental goals with energy reliability as it plans for the clean energy shift, according to...

Oshkosh Corp. exec predicts major leap in productivity due to AI

Oshkosh Corporation expects to see a significant leap in productivity as the manufacturing business adopts more AI technology.  Anupam...

Report reveals impact of Forward BIOLABS on Madison startup landscape

Startups located in Forward BIOLABS have collectively received more than $360 million in grants and investment, according to the organization’s first impact...

Exact Sciences launches new genetic cancer test

Exact Sciences has launched a new genetic test that uses a blood or saliva sample to predict the risk of developing various...

Early-stage 2023 investment activity expected to exceed $482M

Early-stage investment activity in Wisconsin last year is expected to exceed $482 million once the final count is complete, according to an...

New Glarus Brewing Co. founder breathing ‘sigh of relief’ after appeals court upholds lawsuit...

The founder and president of New Glarus Brewing Company says she can “breathe a sigh of relief” after an appeals court upheld...
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