Report details Focus on Energy impact
The Focus on Energy program has helped reduce emissions equal to 15 million fewer cars in the state over the past decade,...
Report details cost burden of housing
The share of Wisconsin renters and homeowners who are “cost-burdened” by housing is lower than the national rate, a UW-Madison report shows.
Registered nurse workforce could be short nearly 23,000 nurses by 2040, report projects
A new report projects Wisconsin’s registered nurse workforce could see a shortage of nearly 23,000 nurses by 2040.
The...
Banks have strong start to 2022, WBA report shows
Banks in the state have “started the year 2022 strong” despite concerns about rising inflation, according to the Wisconsin Bankers Association.
Dairyland executive says nuclear power necessary to reach carbon reduction goals
The president and CEO of Dairyland Power Cooperative says integrating nuclear power is necessary to reach carbon emission reduction goals.
Raven Software workers vote to unionize
Workers at Activision Blizzard’s Raven Software, which produces the popular Call of Duty video game series, have voted to unionize.
Exact Sciences remains committed to expanding in Madison despite layoffs
Exact Sciences says it remains committed to growing its presence in Madison after announcing layoffs.
The Madison-based diagnostics company...
Experts discuss ways to reduce volatility in energy markets, reach clean energy goals
Experts say more renewable energy production, greater reliance on nuclear power and adoption of electric vehicles could help reduce volatility in energy...
State ranked 14th for health of seniors
The health of Wisconsin seniors has been ranked 14th out of U.S. states in the latest America’s Health Rankings report from the...
Expert says addressing ‘long COVID’ should be ‘highest priority’
One of the state’s top COVID-19 experts says understanding, preventing and treating the condition known as “long COVID” should be “our highest...
State seeing increase in new union petitions
While union membership rates in Wisconsin continue to slip, labor advocates point to a surge in new union petitions this year as...
Pandemic spurs boom in bicycle business
For nearly as far back as he can remember, Jay Feely wanted to own his own bike shop. Which may have had...
April home sales down in Milwaukee area, but realtor group says ‘no big deal’
April home sales in the metro Milwaukee area fell 8.2 percent over the year, but the Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors says...
Business Council director touts supplier diversity programs
The head of The Business Council in Milwaukee says boosting supplier diversity is "necessary" for strengthening the region's business community.
Union accusing landfill owner of ‘unfair labor practices’
The union representing workers at the Seven Mile Creek Landfill in Eau Claire County is accusing the owner of unfair labor practices.
