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Observers warn Trump’s promised mass deportations would be costly for Wisconsin’s ag industry

Agricultural observers in Wisconsin are leery of Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan, saying it could deal a multi-billion dollar blow to the...

TitletownTech invests in Madison-based fusion energy startup

Green Bay venture capital firm TitletownTech has announced an investment in Realta Fusion, a Madison-based startup developing fusion energy technology. 

UW study shows potential for method to detect narcotics, other molecules

Scientists at UW-Madison have created a new method for quickly detecting small molecules, which has possible applications in military, environmental and health...

RadUnity gets FDA clearance for medical imaging platform

Madison-based RadUnity has received FDA clearance for its time-saving medical imaging product, clearing the way for commercial distribution.  The...

WisDOT studying possibility of adding more passenger rail capacity

By Larry Sandler  For WisBusiness.com -- With ridership running ahead of expectations on Amtrak’s new Borealis,...

Higher ed leaders discuss future for federal financial aid programs

Higher education leaders in Wisconsin stressed the importance of financial aid programs under the U.S. Department of Education continuing, even if incoming...

WisDOT launching pilot program with $32M in federal funding

The state Department of Transportation is launching a pilot program to study the carbon emissions of construction materials with $32 million in...

WisPolitics review: DNR since 2020 named at least two responsible for PFAS contamination agency...

The Department of Natural Resources identified at least two parties in the past four years as responsible for addressing PFAS contamination the...

Housing, child care among top affordability challenges going into next legislative session

The head of Forward Analytics says limited housing availability and the high cost of child care are top affordability challenges as lawmakers...

Home sales up 3.5% over the year in October

Wisconsin home sales in October were 3.5% higher over the year as home prices and the number of statewide listings continued to...

Agriculture contributing $116B to state economy, report shows

Agriculture and food processing in Wisconsin had $116.3 billion in industrial revenues in 2022, with the food and beverage industry dominating the...

Talent shortages, higher operating costs top challenges for Madison-area companies

A survey of Madison-area businesses found 82% of respondents expect higher revenues next year, though talent shortages and higher operating costs remain...

New North launching new multi-region alliance in early 2025, timed with NFL Draft

Economic development groups aim to launch a new multi-region alliance early next year, timed to coincide with the 2025 NFL Draft in...

WARF touting method to create lightweight materials with aerospace, defense applications

WARF is seeking commercial partners to help develop a new method for creating lightweight materials for applications in aerospace, defense and marine...

A.O. Smith aims to save 40M gallons of water annually by 2030, report shows

A.O. Smith Corporation aims to save 40 million gallons of water each year by 2030, according to a report from the Milwaukee-based...
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