Bronzeville effort aims to keep creative talent in Milwaukee
An adjunct professor at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is spearheading an effort to restore properties in the city's Bronzeville...
Former ambassador sees opportunity for Wisconsin ag amid supply chain disruption
As the war in Ukraine disrupts supply chains for fertilizers, grains and other agricultural products, the head of the Wilson Center sees...
UW-Stout adding cybersecurity program
A newly approved cybersecurity program at UW-Stout aims to help meet rising demand for workers in this field.
Enrollment...
DSPS head pushes back on criticism of agency amid licensing delays
Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary Dawn Crim says “I have done all that I can” to address delays in licensing...
HPAI poses threat to poultry industry, expert says
A specialist with UW-Extension says the deadly strain of avian influenza spreading in the state poses a threat to Wisconsin’s poultry industry.
La Crosse survey underlines state’s child care challenges
A recent survey found 19 percent of child care centers in La Crosse County are on the verge of closing due to...
Author, activist calls for inclusion of Black-owned companies in supply chains
Author and activist Maggie Anderson is calling on members of Madison’s business community to include more Black-owned companies in their supply chains.
Milwaukee labor market recovery lagging national average
Milwaukee's labor market recovery is lagging the national average, according to an MMAC executive.
Susan Koehn, vice president of...
Tech Council applauds change to QNBV law
The Wisconsin Technology Council says a newly enacted law will make it easier for early-stage companies to compete beyond Wisconsin while maintaining...
Groundbreaking held for Black Business Hub
The head of the Urban League of Greater Madison says “help is on the way” for minority entrepreneurs now that construction has...
Lawmakers clash over how to address workforce issues
Two lawmakers representing parts of Milwaukee and Appleton clashed over how to address the state's workforce concerns.
Rep. Evan...
Wisconsin getting about $116 million in federal transit funding
Federal officials have announced more than $20 billion in transit funding for fiscal year 2022, including about $116 million for Wisconsin.
State Dart Tournament organizers expecting big event this year
Organizers for the annual State Dart Tournament are hopeful this year’s competition will be the largest in its nearly 40-year history.
UWM engineer developing more accessible hearing aid
A UW-Milwaukee engineer aims to introduce a new cheaper and more accessible hearing aid to the market next year.
Labor force participation exceeds pre-pandemic levels, report shows
Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate has exceeded pre-pandemic levels, according to a report from a liberal UW-Madison think tank.
