Marklein says bill aims to help communities impacted by UW closures
Sen. Howard Marklein says his bill to provide grants to communities that lose UW campuses would offer counties a potential economic development...
WFBF sets 2024 policy agenda
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s top policy priorities for 2024 include preserving agricultural land for farm use, boosting financial support for wildlife-related...
Outdoor recreation has record-high $9.8B state impact last year
Outdoor recreation in Wisconsin last year hit a new record high for economic impact, adding $9.8 billion to the state GDP.
Dem bill aims to establish job listing pay transparency
Rep. Jimmy Anderson is circulating legislation that would require employers to include information on pay and benefits in job listings.
USMCA panel ruling has major implications for U.S. dairy producers
A recent ruling related to trade between the United States and Canada has “significant economic implications” for U.S. dairy producers, according to...
GOP bill would add disclosure requirement for residential property purchases
A circulating GOP bill aims to require buyers of certain residential properties to disclose if they plan to live there.
Forward BIOLABS unveils advisory board, recognizing leaders in state biohealth industry
Forward BIOLABS is touting the expertise of its newly unveiled advisory board, which offers insight and support to the Madison-based organization's leadership.
Agency report highlights shortcomings in individual health insurance landscape
Health insurance networks in more than two-thirds of Wisconsin counties don’t meet certain federal standards for pediatric care access, according to the...
Report details need for more coordinated small business support in Milwaukee
The need for business coaching, financial education and capital in Milwaukee’s small business community is surpassing capacity, the Wisconsin Policy Forum reports.
Economist urges AI task force members to consider impact on high-paying jobs
A state economist is urging members of the Governor's Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence to consider how the technology will...
CO2 removal methods need to scale up quickly to meet climate goals, study shows
New methods for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere will need to scale up quickly to meet targets established under the Paris...
Medicaid unwinding expected to impact open enrollment period
The ongoing Medicaid unwinding process is expected to impact this year’s Healthcare.gov open enrollment period, according to a spokesperson for the state...
UW-Madison researchers develop new heat-resistant alloy
UW-Madison researchers have developed a new metal alloy that can withstand higher temperatures, which could be used to improve high-speed aircraft.
Survey finds optimism about 2024 manufacturing revenues despite recession concerns
Despite some concerns about a possible recession, the vast majority of manufacturers in a recent Wipfli survey expect their revenues to increase...
Microsoft to invest billions in Mount Pleasant, officials announce
Microsoft plans to invest billions of dollars over the next decade to expand its operations in Mount Pleasant, state and local officials...