Dem bill aims to support cryptocurrency innovation
A bill from Dem lawmakers would create an innovation program for financial services and a related pilot project, aimed at supporting Wisconsin...
Local hotels fully prepared for next week’s NFL Draft influx, Green Bay officials say
The head of Discover Green Bay says local hotels are ready for next week’s influx of visitors for the NFL Draft, though...
NFIB urging Congress to make small business tax deduction permanent
NFIB Wisconsin State Director Bill Smith warns that letting a 20% tax deduction for small businesses expire would be “devastating” for the...
GOP lawmakers want to create State Film Office, offer incentives for producing TV and...
Fresh off the success of a competition cooking show, GOP lawmakers are again circulating legislation to create state tax incentives for film...
Tiffany calls for U.S. withdrawal from WTO
Northern Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany has introduced a joint resolution calling for the United States to withdraw from the World Trade...
Manufacturers predicting profit growth despite tariff concerns
Manufacturers across North America are largely optimistic about future profit growth despite rising concerns about tariffs, according to a survey from Milwaukee-based...
Research illustrates role of CNAs in nursing homes
More nursing home staffing leads to fewer hospitalizations and deaths, with the greatest impact seen from the workers providing day-to-day care, according...
GOP bill would create tax credit for sustainable aviation fuels
Republican lawmakers are circulating a bill to create a tax credit for sustainably produced jet fuel, in hopes of opening up a...
Seven startups go head-to-head in Green Bay pitch contest with $1M on the line
Seven entrepreneurs went head-to-head during a recent Green Bay pitch competition in hopes of landing a $1 million investment from TitletownTech.
Dems say barring hedge funds from buying more homes in WI will help housing...
Dem lawmakers say keeping hedge funds from buying more single-family homes in the state would help address access and affordability issues in...
Trump tariffs top-of-mind at German trade show, WEDC leader says
The Trump administration’s tariffs have been front-and-center at the Hannover Messe industrial trade show in Germany, where state officials and Wisconsin businesses...
TitletownTech Startup Draft cohort developing products, services in key Wisconsin industries
The seven companies participating in this week’s TitletownTech Startup Draft Combine are developing laser-based communications systems, battery manufacturing technologies and other innovations.
WHA says health care workforce must grow faster to meet rising demand
The Wisconsin Hospital Association says the state’s health care workforce “must grow faster” to meet the needs of an aging population.
Tourism secretary calls for more funding to attract visitors to Wisconsin
Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers at a legislative hearing argued for increased investment in Wisconsin tourism, supporting Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed budget that would boost staff and marketing funding.
Building Commission deadlocks on Evers’ $4.3 billion capital budget
The state Building Commission again deadlocked on the Gov. Tony Evers’ capital budget, sending it to the GOP-run Joint Finance Committee with no recommendation as Republican lawmakers argued more discussion was needed.
