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Milwaukee official hopeful new charging station funds will drive more EV adoption

The head of Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office is hopeful new federal funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure will give residents more confidence...

Wisconsin Grocers Association slams Harris’ proposed price gouging policy

The Wisconsin Grocers Association is slamming Vice President Kamala Harris’ policy proposals on price gouging as “misguided,” arguing they “run counter to...

Small language models could address some AI concerns, expert says

Smaller, localized versions of AI language models could help address emerging concerns around data privacy and the cost of the technology. 

SixLine Semiconductor wins 11th annual Pressure Chamber competition

The winner of this year’s Pressure Chamber pitch competition, Madison-based SixLine Semiconductor, is raising funds to establish a lab facility as it...

Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce issues recommendations in its final report

The Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce is calling for efforts to reduce barriers to training, expand Medicaid, boost incentives for...

Transmission line bill most lobbied legislation in ‘23-’24 session

Only three of the top 10 most lobbied bills during the 2023-24 legislative session have been signed into law by Dem Gov....

Labor secretary touts ‘ripple effect’ of Microsoft project during mine visit

Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su touted the ripple effect of Microsoft’s planned $3.3 billion Wisconsin AI datacenter while visiting a mine...

Leadership program for Black professionals in Milwaukee kicking off 15th cohort

A leadership program for Black professionals in Milwaukee is kicking off its 15th cohort this year, helping more participants advance their careers...

Lawmakers urged to be aware of AI use, potential for abuse

-- By Brett Stover, Krista Kano  State Affairs  Lawmakers may soon begin drafting legislation aimed at...

Six startups to compete later this month in Pressure Chamber competition

Six Madison-area startup companies will compete later this month for the chance to meet with Silicon Valley venture capital firms in the...

HSHS leader slamming Baldwin bill related to hospital closures

The head of Hospital Sisters Health System is slamming a bill from U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, arguing the restrictions and requirements it...

WMC survey finds businesses delaying, shrinking projects due to high interest rates

Forty-four percent of respondents to a recent WMC survey are delaying or shrinking projects or capital expenditures due to high interest rates. 

Sentry Equipment student co-op program helping to draw talent

Sentry Equipment has been running a co-op program for college students for nearly two decades, offering participants hands-on experience while building a...

Report highlights ‘steep decline’ in child care affordability for those in subsidy program

The rising cost of child care in the state has driven a “steep decline” in affordability for those participating in the Wisconsin...

Proposed commuter rail project aims to connect SE WI communities

A proposed commuter rail project in southeastern Wisconsin aims to connect dozens of communities throughout the region while delivering a projected $1.5...
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