U.S. economy at ‘major transitional moment’ driven by public policy shifts, AI revolution
The U.S. economy is at a “major transitional moment” shaped by rapid public policy change and a technological revolution around AI, a...
Discussion explores competing data center bills, opportunities and hurdles
As communities and companies navigate the path ahead for mega data centers in Wisconsin, some say the massive building projects could lead...
Private colleges, universities had $5.4B impact in WI, report shows
Private colleges and universities in Wisconsin had a $5.4 billion economic impact during the last academic year, a new study shows.
Milwaukee ranked near bottom among 50 U.S. metros for multifamily market
Milwaukee was ranked near the bottom among 50 U.S. metro areas for the strength of its multifamily housing market, despite a growing...
New effort aims to help WI companies benefit from Japan’s $550B investment pledge
The newly formed Wisconsin-Japan Strategic Investment Partnership aims to help companies in the state benefit from Japan’s pledge to invest $550 billion...
Opinion: Starting a dialogue around opportunities for Wisconsin
-- By Buckley Brinkman, advisor to the Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity
For WisBusiness.com
December home sales had ‘solid growth,’ WRA report shows
Wisconsin home sales saw “solid growth” of 4.4% in December, improving on what was already a strong performance a year ago.
Assembly approves GOP data center bill largely along party lines
AB 840 would require the Public Service Commission to ensure that ratepayers are insulated from new utility costs linked to data centers and any renewable energy facilities principally serving the data center to be hosted on-site.
Data centers top of mind for key WI industry leaders
Data centers are top of mind for key Wisconsin industry leaders, as the new developments make waves in construction, manufacturing and other...
WMC survey finds lower support for tariffs among Wisconsin business leaders
The latest WMC survey found lower support for tariffs among Wisconsin business leaders, though more respondents reported profitability in the second half...
Epic leads lawsuit alleging misuse of patient data, which defendant ‘vehemently’ denies
Epic and four health care providers are suing a group of businesses for alleged misuse of sensitive patient information, which the main...
Assembly Republicans get behind bill to regulate data centers
Assembly Republicans have announced a push to pass legislation that would regulate data centers, including an effort to shield other ratepayers from...
Wisconsin lawmakers eye AI regulations despite Trump effort to curtail them
Despite a presidential effort to curtail AI regulations at the state level, Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin see a role for legislation to...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Patti Habeck, New North
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Patti Habeck, president and CEO of New North.
Habeck was...
Data center impacts on energy, water infrastructure ‘difficult to assess,’ report says
While Wisconsin’s data center boom is expected to drive up energy demand, the Wisconsin Policy Forum says it’s “difficult to assess” just...
