Racine lawmakers optimistic about Microsoft project in Mount Pleasant
Racine-area lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say they’re optimistic about the potential for a $1 billion data center Microsoft is...
Officials detail federal funding opportunities for Wisconsin businesses
Federal officials say businesses in Wisconsin will have numerous opportunities to benefit from Inflation Reduction Act tax credits.
In...
New Wisconsin radio network aims to serve as counterpoint to conservative talk radio
A new statewide radio network in Wisconsin called Civic Media is seeking to offer a “counterpoint” to conservative talk radio while elevating...
WEI leader says ‘direct pay’ provision in IRA will be a game changer
The head of the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative says federal funding for clean energy job training and a “direct pay” provision in the...
Federal funds expected to expand ag conservation programs
More farmers will be able to participate in conservation programs through funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, according to the head of...
Packers president touts TitletownTech impact
Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy says the TitletownTech startup program “could be as impactful as anything that the Packers...
Evers tries again to boost CAFO fees as stakeholders seek permit program revamp
Gov. Tony Evers is again proposing a hike in concentrated animal feeding operation permit fees, though the ask isn’t as high as...
Federal funding for clean energy seen as transformational, though state impact uncertain
An expert panel agreed on the transformative potential of federal funding for clean energy, but uncertainty remains about the timing of the...
Madison VC firm partner calls for young entrepreneurs to reset funding expectations
A partner with Madison-based Rock River Capital Partners says many young entrepreneurs in the state need to reset their funding expectations as...
Chicago nonprofit touting potential of Midwest space industry
A nonprofit group called NewSpace Chicago aims to elevate the Midwest as a location for companies looking to serve commercial and government...
COWS report finds 41 percent of Milwaukee workers paid less than $15 per hour
Forty-one percent of all Milwaukee workers are paid less than $15 per hour, according to a new report from a UW-Madison think...
Local governments band together on climate issues
A local government coalition focused on climate issues aims to ensure residents get their “fair share” of federal resources coming to Wisconsin.
Wisconsin entrepreneurs raised at least $620M last year, early figures show
Entrepreneurs in Wisconsin raised at least $620 million through 87 deals in 2022, according to preliminary figures gathered by the Wisconsin Technology...
Lawmakers urged to allow e-commerce alcohol sales, reduce retail theft
A spokesperson for grocers in Wisconsin is urging lawmakers to take action this session to allow e-commerce alcohol sales and reduce retail...
Experts say state, local government can help lower cost of new home construction
Experts say state and local government entities can help address Wisconsin’s affordable housing shortage by helping to cover related infrastructure costs.
