State officials praise $1 billion in federal broadband money
Public Service Commission Chairperson Rebecca Valcq is praising a $1.05 billion investment in broadband for the state, saying along with public and...
Business advocates applaud GOP tax cut plan, personal property tax repeal
Business advocates in the state are applauding the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee for advancing a plan to cut income taxes by $3.5...
Median home sale price in Wisconsin rose 153 percent since 2012
The median sale price for homes in Wisconsin has more than doubled over the past decade, according to a new report from...
Versiti expansion expected to bring more than 100 jobs to the state
The Versiti Blood Research Institute’s planned expansion in Wauwatosa could bring more than 100 new jobs to the area.
Dry conditions impacting crop growth in Wisconsin
Widespread drought conditions are hurting some crops in the state, according to the latest report from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Port of Green Bay continues to see high cargo volumes so far this year
Shipping volumes through the Port of Green Bay so far this year are 54 percent higher than in the same period of...
National economic advisor touts low unemployment in Wisconsin, falling inflation
The deputy director of the National Economic Council is pushing back on the idea of a labor shortage amid record-low unemployment in...
SixLine Semiconductor CEO focused on building industry relationships, proving tech
After winning this year’s Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, SixLine Semiconductor CEO Katy Jinkins is focused on proving the company’s technology and...
Assembly approves workforce housing bills
The Assembly has approved a slate of workforce housing bills to address Wisconsin's housing shortage.
One of the bills,...
Metro Milwaukee home sales down 21.1 percent in May, report shows
Home sales in the greater Milwaukee area were down 21.1 percent over the year in May, continuing a trend seen throughout the...
Local leaders pushing for collaborative regional approach to rural economic development
Local leaders are pushing for a collaborative regional approach to economic development that supports rural communities across central Wisconsin.
Wage and salary growth expected to slow this year, the next
Wage and salary growth in Wisconsin is expected to slow this year and the next, according to the latest Department of Revenue...
Uline expansion includes adding 200 jobs in Kenosha County
Uline is actively recruiting for 200 open jobs and planning for more than 4.5 million square feet of new development in Kenosha...
Record $23.7B tourism impact in 2022
Gov. Tony Evers is hailing the news that Wisconsin’s tourism industry generated a record $23.7 billion in total economic impact in 2022.
Bankers less pessimistic about economic outlook, survey finds
Bankers in Wisconsin are less pessimistic about the economy’s trajectory, according to the latest Wisconsin Bankers Association survey.
The...
