Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate high among ‘prime working age’ adults
Wisconsin often has among the highest labor force participation rates in the country for “prime working age” residents, according to a recent...
Wisconsin’s Creative Economy Coalition launches
Wisconsin’s Creative Economy Coalition today is officially launching its campaign to secure greater state support for the arts.
The...
Copyright law complicated by AI technology
A representative of the U.S. Copyright Office says copyright law is being complicated by artificial intelligence as the technology matures.
Proposed grant program aims to boost rural pharmacy workforce
Republican lawmakers want to establish a grant program to encourage new pharmacists to practice in rural Wisconsin.
Sen. Rob...
WARF touting method for extending storage life of meat products
WARF is seeking commercial partners to help develop a new method for extending the storage life of various meat products.
UW-Madison expert says nuclear tech at ‘pivot point’
The chair of UW-Madison’s Department of Engineering Physics says nuclear energy is at a “pivot point” as development progresses on new types...
Legislative briefing highlights health care workforce concerns
While hospitals are challenged by rising labor and supply costs, the head of the Wisconsin Hospital Association says his “most fundamental concern”...
UW researchers make breakthrough in studying catalytic reactions
UW-Madison scientists say they’ve made a breakthrough in understanding catalytic reactions, which are used in a variety of industrial processes.
Experts agree employers will be hesitant to lay off workers, even if recession occurs
Experts agree employers in Wisconsin will be hesitant to lay off workers even if the economy soon enters a recession, as some...
GOP lawmakers say community solar bill would reduce energy rates
Republican advocates for community solar in Wisconsin say their bill would lead to lower energy rates through competition while getting more local...
UW System president highlights strategies in ‘war for talent’
The head of the UW System says Wisconsin needs to boost enrollment among high school graduates and target residents who didn’t finish...
WEDC report details potential for EV manufacturing hub
WEDC says Wisconsin’s manufacturing industry has the potential to establish a “globally competitive cluster” around electric vehicles.
In a...
State may need to seek new funds to meet EPA’s proposed PFAS limits
The EPA has proposed a PFAS drinking water limit much stricter than the state standard — but it’s unclear whether the state...
Felzkowski, Agard discuss path ahead for marijuana legalization in Wisconsin
A Republican proponent of medical marijuana says getting GOP support for a related bill this session may require adding restrictions on how...
Coalition formed to advance clean economy transition
State and local leaders joined members of the newly launched Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin to underscore the urgency of Wisconsin’s clean...
