Workforce initiative aims to support military members, address labor shortage
The head of the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce says a new workforce initiative will help address the state’s labor shortage while...
Health officials tracking ‘stealth omicron,’ though sequencing results are limited
State health officials are closely tracking the so-called “stealth omicron” sub-variant of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, but a lack of available data is...
UW-Madison engineers create method for improving 3D metal printing
Engineers at UW-Madison have created a new method for improving the quality of 3D-printed metal products.
Additive manufacturing, commonly...
AI program designed to assist with at-home medical care
RedFox AI co-founder and CEO Nick Myers wants to eliminate the stress and uncertainty associated with self-administered at-home medical care.
CDIS director says tech education can help address workforce issues
The head of UW-Madison’s School of Computer, Data and Information Sciences says technology education can play a key role in addressing the...
WMC survey finds support for boosting K-12 funding for STEM
A recent survey of business leaders in Wisconsin found strong support for increasing K-12 funding for STEM fields, as well as industrial...
Virginia lawmaker seeking to add electric vehicle requirement to Oshkosh contract with USPS
A federal lawmaker from Virginia is leading an effort to prohibit the United States Postal Service from proceeding with a truck contract...
State needs ‘to do more’ for female entrepreneurs and women-owned startups, WEDC head says
WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes says the state should do more to elevate female entrepreneurs and women-owned startups.
WBA warns of credit unions acquiring banks, while credit union group dismisses concerns
The Wisconsin Bankers Association is warning of a "concerning trend" of bank acquisitions by credit unions, but the head of the Wisconsin...
Report explores homeownership disparities in Wisconsin
Racial disparities in homeownership are larger in Wisconsin than nationwide and have worsened over the past decade, a recent Wisconsin Policy Forum...
Wisconsin cheeses faring well in international contest
Wisconsin is faring well so far in this year’s World Championship Cheese Contest, which brings in thousands of product entries and dozens...
Infosec acquired for $191M by Cengage Group
Cengage Group has acquired a Madison-based company called Infosec for $191 million after founder Jack Koziol launched it 18 years ago with...
UW System student health worker initiative gets funding boost
A UW System initiative will provide incentives to twice as many student health care workers with additional funding from the Wisconsin Partnership...
Crop values for 2021 up 25 percent, report shows
The value of Wisconsin’s field and miscellaneous crop production vaulted to $5.38 billion last year on higher commodity prices, a recent USDA...
WMC head warns of rising energy costs tied to Russia invading Ukraine
The head of Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce warns rising energy costs tied to the war between Russia and Ukraine will impact factories...
