State ag exports hit record $2.13B in first half of 2026
Wisconsin had a record-setting $2.13 billion in food, forestry and agriculture exports in the first half of this year, buoyed by rising...
County leaders urged to ensure processes are well-defined before introducing AI
A data expert with Waukesha County urged local government leaders to ensure any processes they’re looking to automate with AI are well-defined,...
Alliant exec cautions county leaders on rejecting data centers
The head of Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin energy company urged county government leaders to “be careful you understand what you’re saying no to”...
Looking closer at energy usage trends could yield affordability insights, panelists say
Looking closer at energy usage trends among utility customers could yield insights about affordability challenges in Wisconsin and elsewhere, panelists said at...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with David Noyce, UW-Madison
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Prof. David Noyce, director of the Traffic Operations and Safety Laboratory at UW-Madison.
Recovery.com deploying AI projects as user base grows
Madison-based Recovery.com is deploying AI to more quickly connect its growing user base with treatment resources and conduct research on service providers.
WEDC signs MOU with French agency to boost collaboration on key sectors
WEDC has signed an agreement with a French economic development agency aimed at boosting collaboration on shared key sectors, including manufacturing, energy,...
WHA denouncing ‘flawed’ hospital price transparency report
The Wisconsin Hospital Association is denouncing as “flawed” a new report from an advocacy group that found just 61% of the hospitals...
AI’s role in healthcare expanding as tech develops
As Wisconsin lawmakers grapple with how to regulate the use of AI in healthcare, tools for both consumers and clinicians are quickly...
Report challenges ‘brain drain’ concerns for Wisconsin
A new report from a UW-Madison think tank challenges the notion that Wisconsin struggles with “brain drain,” arguing a lack of educated...
State of Working Wisconsin report highlights ‘fragile moment’ for state economy
The latest State of Working Wisconsin report highlights “a fragile moment in the economy” as record-high wages are offset by rising inflation...
UW-Oshkosh study shows impact of zoning changes on workforce housing
A study from UW-Oshkosh found local zoning changes seem to be “a necessary but insufficient condition” for expanding workforce housing.
Realta, MGE exploring development of 200MWe fusion plant
Realta Fusion and Madison Gas and Electric will jointly explore developing a 200-megawatt electric fusion energy plant in the coming years through...
State’s food insecurity rate rises to 13.5%, study shows
Wisconsin’s food insecurity rate was 13.5% in 2024, according to new data from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap project.
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Serafino Fabiano, Eli Lilly and Company
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Serafino Fabiano, associate vice president and site lead for Eli Lilly and Company’s...
