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...
WHA urging officials to streamline licensure process to support workforce
The Wisconsin Hospital Association is urging state officials to "safely eliminate steps" in the licensure process to help health care professionals get...
Racine lawmakers optimistic about Microsoft project in Mount Pleasant
Racine-area lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say they’re optimistic about the potential for a $1 billion data center Microsoft is...
Officials detail federal funding opportunities for Wisconsin businesses
Federal officials say businesses in Wisconsin will have numerous opportunities to benefit from Inflation Reduction Act tax credits.
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New Wisconsin radio network aims to serve as counterpoint to conservative talk radio
A new statewide radio network in Wisconsin called Civic Media is seeking to offer a “counterpoint” to conservative talk radio while elevating...
WEI leader says ‘direct pay’ provision in IRA will be a game changer
The head of the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative says federal funding for clean energy job training and a “direct pay” provision in the...
Federal funds expected to expand ag conservation programs
More farmers will be able to participate in conservation programs through funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, according to the head of...
Packers president touts TitletownTech impact
Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy says the TitletownTech startup program “could be as impactful as anything that the Packers...
Evers tries again to boost CAFO fees as stakeholders seek permit program revamp
Gov. Tony Evers is again proposing a hike in concentrated animal feeding operation permit fees, though the ask isn’t as high as...
Federal funding for clean energy seen as transformational, though state impact uncertain
An expert panel agreed on the transformative potential of federal funding for clean energy, but uncertainty remains about the timing of the...
Madison VC firm partner calls for young entrepreneurs to reset funding expectations
A partner with Madison-based Rock River Capital Partners says many young entrepreneurs in the state need to reset their funding expectations as...
Chicago nonprofit touting potential of Midwest space industry
A nonprofit group called NewSpace Chicago aims to elevate the Midwest as a location for companies looking to serve commercial and government...
COWS report finds 41 percent of Milwaukee workers paid less than $15 per hour
Forty-one percent of all Milwaukee workers are paid less than $15 per hour, according to a new report from a UW-Madison think...
Local governments band together on climate issues
A local government coalition focused on climate issues aims to ensure residents get their “fair share” of federal resources coming to Wisconsin.
