Federal Reserve speaker highlights benefits cliff impact
A project advisor for the Federal Reserve says about 750,000 people in Wisconsin are impacted by “benefits cliff-related issues,” arguing this is...
Taiwan semiconductor industry will remain critical to U.S. economy, experts say
Experts say Taiwan’s semiconductor industry will remain critical to the U.S. economy and national security despite investments from the CHIPS and Science...
Water Council head says innovation key to water scarcity challenges
Water Council President and CEO Dean Amhaus says technological innovation is needed to address national and global water scarcity.
Water Council touting phosphorus removal product agreement
The Water Council is touting a new agreement for a product that can remove phosphorus from stormwater, agricultural runoff and other municipal...
Business groups top lobbying list
Business groups representing manufacturing, real estate, construction, health care and farming spent the most money lobbying Wisconsin lawmakers in the first six...
Builders group points to ‘acute shortage’ of lots for new homes
The Metropolitan Builders Association says an “acute shortage” of available lots in the Milwaukee area is limiting the home building industry.
SHINE moving from R&D into the commercial stage for cancer therapy product, exec says
The head of SHINE Technologies’ therapeutics division says the company is moving from research and development into the commercial stage for a...
DNR announces new PFAS standards in effect
-- The Department of Natural Resources has announced new PFAS standards are now in effect for drinking and surface water as well...
Wisconsin Arts Board head calls for greater state support
The head of the Wisconsin Arts Board is calling for greater state support for the arts and cultural sector, saying “it’s going...
DOJ announces multi-state $4.25B opioid agreement framework
-- The state Department of Justice has announced multiple states have reached “an agreement in principle” on financial terms for a potential...
Advocates touting approach to building transmission lines alongside broadband and EV charging
Advocates are touting an approach to building energy transmission lines that incorporates broadband and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
“The...
DWD leader highlights groups targeted with employment initiatives
The head of the state DWD says focusing on potential workers in Wisconsin is a "much better solution” to workforce challenges than...
DWD economist highlights lagging jobs in leisure and hospitality
The chief economist for the state Department of Workforce Development says employment in the leisure and hospitality sector is lagging due to...
Realtor argues rising mortgage rates are ‘long term positive’ for housing market
The head of Stark Company Realtors in Madison argues in a recent analysis that rising mortgage rates are “a long term positive”...
Georgia-Pacific breaks ground on $500M mill expansion in Green Bay
Georgia-Pacific has broken ground on a $500 million expansion to its mill in Green Bay, expected to be complete in 2024.
