Dem bill would revive Main Street Bounceback program with state dollars
Legislation from Dem authors would revive WEDC’s Main Street Bounceback program with state funding, establishing it permanently in Wisconsin statute.
Evers appoints Dem donor and investor to lead WEDC
Dem Gov. Tony Evers has appointed John W. Miller to serve as secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
Survey sheds light on top challenges for construction industry
A recent survey from Neenah-based compliance firm J. J. Keller & Associates found labor shortages, rising material costs and job site safety...
Bipartisan bill would create new limits for payday loans
Bipartisan legislation would cap the interest payday lenders may charge at 36%, among other changes for these loans that bill authors say...
Exact Sciences acquisition ‘puts a spotlight’ on state’s biohealth sector
Abbott’s recently announced $21 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences helps “put a spotlight” on the state’s biohealth sector, which is already attracting...
CUB leader says tech companies, utilities ‘saying the right things’ amid data center concerns
The head of the Citizens Utility Board says tech companies and utilities are “saying the right things” about who will foot the...
Legislation would broaden limits on where certain drones can operate
Legislation from GOP authors would broaden a prohibition on where drones can be operated in the state to include areas above “critical...
LAB report recommends ‘improvements’ for WEDC processes
The Legislative Audit Bureau is recommending WEDC establish a written policy for when it should revoke tax credits after recipients don’t meet...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Paul Raasch, Zilli Hospitality
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Paul Raasch, president of Zilli Hospitality in Waukesha.
The special...
Risk allocation, economic viability seen as top hurdles for new nuclear development
Concerns around risk allocation and economic viability are the main hurdles to further nuclear energy development, according to a UW-Madison expert.
National headwinds threatening state’s advantage in biotech
Wisconsin’s competitive edge in biotech is being threatened by “national headwinds” for the industry, according to a startup specialist at WEDC.
PSC approves $304.5 million hike on electric, gas rates for two utilities
Wisconsin residential customers of two utilities are on the hook for at least $304.5 million in higher rates on their electric and...
QTS Data Centers, UW-Madison announce research initiative
QTS Data Centers has announced a new research effort with UW-Madison, putting $1.5 million toward improving data center sustainability.
Panel highlights differing views on AI disruption within state government
A panel discussion around AI highlighted differing views on the technology’s potential for workforce disruption in Wisconsin, with some in state government...
RoddyMedical expanding sales team as device rolls out to larger markets
Wauwatosa startup RoddyMedical plans to roll out its medical line management device at Mayo Clinic’s Rochester campus in the near future.
