Friday, December 19, 2025

WisBusiness News

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Paul Raasch, Zilli Hospitality

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Paul Raasch, president of Zilli Hospitality in Waukesha.   The special...

Risk allocation, economic viability seen as top hurdles for new nuclear development

Concerns around risk allocation and economic viability are the main hurdles to further nuclear energy development, according to a UW-Madison expert. 

National headwinds threatening state’s advantage in biotech

Wisconsin’s competitive edge in biotech is being threatened by “national headwinds” for the industry, according to a startup specialist at WEDC. 

PSC approves $304.5 million hike on electric, gas rates for two utilities

Wisconsin residential customers of two utilities are on the hook for at least $304.5 million in higher rates on their electric and...

QTS Data Centers, UW-Madison announce research initiative

QTS Data Centers has announced a new research effort with UW-Madison, putting $1.5 million toward improving data center sustainability. 

Panel highlights differing views on AI disruption within state government

A panel discussion around AI highlighted differing views on the technology’s potential for workforce disruption in Wisconsin, with some in state government...

RoddyMedical expanding sales team as device rolls out to larger markets

Wauwatosa startup RoddyMedical plans to roll out its medical line management device at Mayo Clinic’s Rochester campus in the near future. 

WGA confirms grocers accepting FoodShare amid legal turmoil over program

The Wisconsin Grocers Association has confirmed grocers across the state are accepting FoodShare after state agencies called on retailers to keep taking...

Circulating bill would create tax credit for IVF costs

Republican lawmakers are circulating a bill to create an income tax credit that would help offset the costs of in vitro fertilization...

Live ‘Talking Trade’ event highlights tariff concerns, latest developments

Eaton Corporation is using AI to model tariff impacts throughout supply chains amid global trade uncertainty, a buyer for the company said...

Tech Council’s Brickerman lays out vision for organization’s future

Maggie Brickerman, the new president of the Wisconsin Technology Council, has laid out her vision for the organization’s future, which includes driving...

Marquette report points to ‘period of adjustment’ for Milwaukee’s economy

Milwaukee’s local labor market is showing signs of “beginning to cool down,” an economist with Marquette University says.   Nicholas...

Dem bill would create tax credit for beginning farmers

Legislation being circulated by Dem lawmakers would create a $5 million annual tax credit program for early-career farmers, helping to offset the...

Bill from GOP authors would create tax break for nuclear fusion

GOP lawmakers are seeking to create a new tax break for nuclear fusion projects in Wisconsin, with a goal of making the...

Realta Fusion could build first fusion energy plant within a decade, spokesperson says

Madison-based Realta Fusion could build its first energy-producing fusion plant within 10 years, though the path ahead has some challenges. 
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