WMC survey finds lower support for tariffs among Wisconsin business leaders
The latest WMC survey found lower support for tariffs among Wisconsin business leaders, though more respondents reported profitability in the second half...
Epic leads lawsuit alleging misuse of patient data, which defendant ‘vehemently’ denies
Epic and four health care providers are suing a group of businesses for alleged misuse of sensitive patient information, which the main...
Assembly Republicans get behind bill to regulate data centers
Assembly Republicans have announced a push to pass legislation that would regulate data centers, including an effort to shield other ratepayers from...
Wisconsin lawmakers eye AI regulations despite Trump effort to curtail them
Despite a presidential effort to curtail AI regulations at the state level, Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin see a role for legislation to...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Patti Habeck, New North
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Patti Habeck, president and CEO of New North.
Habeck was...
Data center impacts on energy, water infrastructure ‘difficult to assess,’ report says
While Wisconsin’s data center boom is expected to drive up energy demand, the Wisconsin Policy Forum says it’s “difficult to assess” just...
Nigerian firm Geotek Water Solutions wins Water Council competition
A Nigerian company called Geotek Water Solutions has won the Water Council’s latest Tech Challenge, the Milwaukee organization announced.
Ashley Furniture deploying machine developed by UW-Stout student engineers
Ashley Furniture Industries is deploying a pallet stacking machine designed by UW-Stout engineering students, with plans to build six more.
Return trip: Southeastern Wisconsin rail plan comes back as MARK
A new effort to connect Milwaukee to Racine and Kenosha by train would take the “commuter” out of commuter rail and keep...
Renaissant launches new agentic AI logistics technology
Logistics software firm Renaissant has launched a new voice-based AI “clerk” to help coordinate shipments -- something the company says will improve...
Fewer bankers rate state economy as ‘excellent’ in recent survey
Fewer Wisconsin bank leaders rated the state economy as “excellent” in the latest Wisconsin Bankers Association survey, though expectations for the coming...
WRA report signals ‘cooling market’ as home sales decline in November
Statewide home sales declined 9.2% over the year in November, signaling a “cooling market” as the year comes to a close.
Circulating bill would make changes to WEDC grant program
Republican lawmakers are seeking to make changes to a WEDC grant program that they say would better support the state’s tourism industry.
Talking Trade with John Gatto, Transatlantic Strategy Group
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” John Gatto of Transatlantic Strategy Group says “decades-overdue” German defense spending...
Financial expert predicts ‘much less volatility’ in the economy next year
A financial expert predicts “much less volatility” standing in the way of economic growth next year.
Brad Tank, a...
