MMAC figures show impact of workforce diversity initiative
Milwaukee-area companies participating in an MMAC workforce initiative are hiring diverse employees more quickly than other businesses in the region.
Utilities running EV charging pilot programs
Several utilities in Wisconsin are running pilot projects for electric vehicle charging infrastructure to gather data.
Mark Bender, special...
Most bank CEOs expect state economy to weaken in next six months
Nearly three quarters of Wisconsin bank CEOs included in a recent survey expect the state’s economy to weaken in the next six...
About 22,000 union workers, retirees in Wisconsin to benefit from federal funding for pension...
About 22,000 union workers and retirees in Wisconsin are expected to benefit from a $36 billion federal award being announced today for...
Women increasing their presence in Wisconsin craft beer scene
Beermaking has traditionally been a man’s job. But the craft brewing industry -- and pioneering women in the field -- are changing...
Pandemic, supply chain issues inflame workforce housing crisis
An expert with UW-Madison says the pandemic and supply chain disruptions have inflamed an existing workforce housing crisis in the state.
Madison College, United Way leaders discuss child care solutions
Leaders of Madison College and United Way of Dane County say employers in Wisconsin have a role to play in addressing the...
Vote Solar applauding PSC decision on solar project financing
A spokesperson for Vote Solar is applauding state utility regulators for ruling in favor of the group’s petition related to third-party financing...
Madison chamber VP touts strength of region’s economy
The vice president of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce says “the value of the ecosystem is as strong as ever” despite...
LAB reviews state grants to small businesses, restaurants
A limited Legislative Audit Bureau review of grants delivered by the Evers administration to small businesses and restaurants found some of the...
NorthStar completes construction, equipment installation at Beloit facility
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes has finished construction and equipment installation at its Beloit production facility, federal officials announced.
In a...
UW Health nurses say they’ll appeal WERC decision
Nurses at UW Health say they will be appealing the decision by the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission that their employer isn’t required...
More deer killed so far this year despite fewer hunters, DNR says
The number of deer killed during opening weekend was up compared to 2021 even though there were fewer hunters this year, according...
Milwaukee Women inc chair touts impact of new Nasdaq diversity rule
The board chair for Milwaukee Women inc says a new Nasdaq rule requiring annual disclosures of diversity statistics will improve representation among...
Expert details biogas opportunities for Wisconsin
An expert with UW-Oshkosh says Wisconsin’s farming and food production industries present a “tremendous” opportunity for biogas in the state.
