Monday, November 2, 2026

WisBusiness News

Baldwin, groups warn new federal match requirements could kill dairy farm incubators

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says new federal match requirements could kill a program meant to support dairy farmers and processors.

Kaul sues Trump administration over termination of IT modernization grants

Attorney General Josh Kaul is co-leading a multistate lawsuit against the federal government targeting what plaintiffs say was the unlawful termination of IT modernization grants. 

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Megan Tanel, Association of Equipment Manufacturers

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Megan Tanel, president and CEO of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. 

Rapid Radicals targeting Great Lakes region rollout in coming years

After securing a patent late last year for its wastewater treatment technology, Rapid Radicals aims to deploy the tech in major Midwest...

Nuclear Power Summit Board assessing options to pay for conference

Members of the state’s Nuclear Power Summit Board are assessing options to cover the cost of a planned industry event, which could...

EMD Electronics could earn $4.5M for WI expansion

EMD Electronics is eligible for up to $4.5 million in performance-based state tax credits, as officials touted the company’s $200 million investment...

WisBusiness: the Podcast: Brinkman and Still on Business

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” features a special segment with Tom Still and Buckley Brinkman discussing data center development, the...

CUB analyst calls for ‘better system planning’ for electric grid

An analyst with the Citizens Utility Board is calling for “better system planning” for Wisconsin’s electric grid as it undergoes rapid change...

WEDC leader warns of lasting impacts from tariff uncertainty in WI

The head of WEDC warned tariff-related uncertainty will have “lasting and fairly negative” effects on the state economy, noting Wisconsin’s dependence on...

NLRB decision gives employers more leeway on disciplining worker misconduct

A recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board gives employers more flexibility to discipline workers for misconduct even when it’s linked...

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Henry Schienebeck, Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association

This week’s podcast is with Henry Schienebeck, executive director of the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association.  The conversation explores...

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...
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