National economic advisor touts low unemployment in Wisconsin, falling inflation
The deputy director of the National Economic Council is pushing back on the idea of a labor shortage amid record-low unemployment in...
SixLine Semiconductor CEO focused on building industry relationships, proving tech
After winning this year’s Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, SixLine Semiconductor CEO Katy Jinkins is focused on proving the company’s technology and...
Assembly approves workforce housing bills
The Assembly has approved a slate of workforce housing bills to address Wisconsin's housing shortage.
One of the bills,...
Metro Milwaukee home sales down 21.1 percent in May, report shows
Home sales in the greater Milwaukee area were down 21.1 percent over the year in May, continuing a trend seen throughout the...
Local leaders pushing for collaborative regional approach to rural economic development
Local leaders are pushing for a collaborative regional approach to economic development that supports rural communities across central Wisconsin.
Wage and salary growth expected to slow this year, the next
Wage and salary growth in Wisconsin is expected to slow this year and the next, according to the latest Department of Revenue...
Uline expansion includes adding 200 jobs in Kenosha County
Uline is actively recruiting for 200 open jobs and planning for more than 4.5 million square feet of new development in Kenosha...
Record $23.7B tourism impact in 2022
Gov. Tony Evers is hailing the news that Wisconsin’s tourism industry generated a record $23.7 billion in total economic impact in 2022.
Bankers less pessimistic about economic outlook, survey finds
Bankers in Wisconsin are less pessimistic about the economy’s trajectory, according to the latest Wisconsin Bankers Association survey.
The...
Baldwin touting bill to provide tax credits for electric motorcycles
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says new federal legislation would make electric motorcycles more affordable while supporting manufacturers including Harley-Davidson.
SixLine Semiconductor wins 2023 Gov’s Biz Plan Contest
The winner of this year's Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest is SixLine Semiconductor, a Middleton-based startup developing components for advanced electronics.
Investors agree conditions good for early-stage startups
Investors agree now is a good time to launch a startup, despite some headwinds for entrepreneurs.
Speaking yesterday during...
Top 13 finalists in Governor’s Business Plan Contest make final presentations
The top 13 finalists in this year’s Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest are developing diverse startup ideas ranging from a cancer care...
WFBF wants greater support for family farms in 2023 Farm Bill
The head of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation says federal lawmakers have an opportunity to boost support for family farms as they...
UW researchers using AI to hone brain cancer care, diagnosis
Researchers with the UW Carbone Cancer Center are developing AI techniques to improve personalized treatments and avoid unnecessary biopsies and surgeries.
