Baldwin says federal bill aims to bolster U.S. supply chains
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says pending federal legislation aims to bolster U.S. supply chains for critical products such as microchips.
1915 Studios accelerator recruiting for next cohort
Georgia-Pacific’s 1915 Studios accelerator program in northeast Wisconsin is recruiting startups for its next cohort, due to kick off in September.
Tourism impact in Wisconsin up 21 percent in 2021, report shows
The economic impact of tourism in Wisconsin last year increased 21 percent over 2020 but remained below 2019 levels, according to a...
Eldon Homes aims to revitalize Stoughton with new housing developments
A new development company called Eldon Homes aims to revitalize Stoughton’s economy by building hundreds of new housing units in the coming...
New business formations up 42 percent over two-year period
The head of WEDC says the state’s “entrepreneurial spirit” is reflected in the 42 percent boost in new businesses formed during the...
MCW testing treatment for hearing loss
Scientists at the Medical College of Wisconsin are testing a new therapy aimed at reversing the most common form of hearing loss.
Blue Line Battery approaching profitability, president says
The president of Blue Line Battery, a Beloit-based startup producing lithium-ion forklift batteries, says the company will begin turning a profit in...
‘Internal nurse traveler’ program helping UW Health fill shifts, retain nurses
UW Health has created an “internal nurse traveler” program aimed at filling open shifts and retaining existing employees.
Through...
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...
