LIBRE Initiative pushing for loosened restrictions on housing development in WI
A national group called the LIBRE Initiative is calling for loosening regulations on housing development in Wisconsin to improve affordability, with a...
Employers likely to face ‘increased scrutiny’ of affirmative action programs after guidance rollback
The law firm Michael Best warns employers will likely face “increased scrutiny” of any affirmative action programs after a federal commission rescinded...
Buckley Brinkman: End of an AI Roll?
-- Opinion column by manufacturing expert Buckley Brinkman
AI has been on an incredible roll — and we’ve...
Skilled labor shortage blamed for manufacturing being overtaken as top sector for jobs
The head of WMC says a shortage of skilled labor is largely to blame for manufacturing being usurped by healthcare as the...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Scott Marshall, Community Smiles Dental
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Scott Marshall, CEO of Community Smiles Dental.
The dental care...
Report criticizes ‘loophole’ in utility approval process, while WEC Energy Group disputes assertion
The nonprofit Union of Concerned Scientists is criticizing the state’s regulatory framework, arguing a “loophole” in the process for approving new large-scale...
WHA touting top state ratings for nurse communication
Wisconsin has more hospitals with top ratings for nurse communication than any other state, according to new data being touted by the...
M3 Insurance report spotlights rising employer healthcare costs
Madison-based M3 Insurance is putting a spotlight on rising healthcare costs for employers, noting its client base saw a 7.46% increase this...
AI in Wisconsin – News and Opinions
Feature stories on AI:
UW comp sci expert predicts dwindling advantage for major AI firms
WI ranked No. 8 in U.S. for various measures, but WPF warns some are...
Wisconsin was ranked 8th in the country for a broad range of metrics in the 2026 State of the States report, reflecting...
Buckley Brinkman: AI Doesn’t Matter. People Do.
-- Opinion column by manufacturing expert Buckley Brinkman
Harry Chapin remains one of my favorite artists. His song...
PSC projects 40% jump in power demand over next 6 years
Wisconsin’s peak power demand is projected to jump 40% over the next six years, largely driven by the massive data centers being...
Realta Fusion touting ‘first-of-a-kind’ demonstration for fusion energy field
Realta Fusion is touting a “first-of-a-kind achievement” for the fusion energy field, having demonstrated direct energy conversion of plasma kinetic energy into...
Landmark Credit Union expanding in Madison area with five new branches
Landmark Credit Union plans to expand its presence in the Madison area with five new branches by the end of next year,...
Childcare subsidy program ending this week, further straining affordability
With the state’s Child Care Bridge Payments program expiring this week, providers across Wisconsin are expected to raise rates, putting a further...
