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More employers raising wages, WMC survey reveals

More business leaders in the state are planning to raise wages this year, according to the latest employer survey from Wisconsin Manufacturers...

Report shows temperatures, precipitation on the rise in Wisconsin

A new report on climate change in Wisconsin finds statewide temperatures have increased by 3 degrees since 1950, while precipitation has risen...

COVID deaths generally higher among counties with low vaccination rates

Wisconsin counties with the lowest vaccination rates tend to have higher COVID-19 death rates, Department of Health Services data show. 

Xcel Energy plan approved by regulators

Xcel Energy has announced approval by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for its plan to cut carbon emissions from electricity provided in...

COVID vaccinations for school-aged children have slowed in Wisconsin, DHS data show

In line with national trends, the rate of children in Wisconsin being vaccinated against COVID-19 has slowed following a rush after initial...

Expert urges businesses to create human trafficking and forced labor prevention programs

A compliance expert is urging businesses to develop human trafficking and forced labor prevention programs as countries move to enact higher standards...

Early stage investments last year hit record-high $810 million

Wisconsin companies set a new record for early-stage investment last year with at least $810 million in angel and venture capital funding. 

COVID deaths per capita higher among rural, northern counties

Counties in northern Wisconsin continue to see more COVID-19 deaths on a per capita basis, the latest data from the Department of...

Hospitals, employers differ on white bagging legislation

While hospitals are backing legislation to prohibit a method for sourcing medications known as "white bagging," some employers say this practice saves...

Assembly committee approves electric vehicle charging bill

An Assembly committee has approved a hotly debated bill related to electric vehicle charging infrastructure that opponents say would limit the role...

Officials see potential for boosting trades with federal infrastructure funding

Officials agree new federal infrastructure dollars coming to Wisconsin are an opportunity to address workforce issues by getting more people into the...

Paper Council leader optimistic about federal grant proposal

The head of the Wisconsin Paper Council says he's "very optimistic" about securing an up to $100 million federal grant after Gov....

Milwaukee-area companies adjusting pay ranges to attract talent

In a recent survey of Milwaukee-area companies, 90 percent of responding organizations said they've adjusted employee pay ranges for 2022 to help...

Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition report highlights growth in 2021

The Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition’s latest annual report shows the group’s membership swelled to more than 110 last year. 

Speaker highlights ‘political opportunity’ in clean energy

The head of the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum says Republicans in the state have a “political opportunity” in clean energy given widespread...
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