Shuttered venues still waiting for federal relief
-- After more than a year without revenue, some shuttered entertainment venues could see federal relief dollars this week.
Eau Claire County to pilot high-speed internet program
The state is helping Eau Claire County launch a pilot program to test SpaceX’s Starlink, a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites...
Waterloo-based Trek overcoming Brexit hurdles
Trek Bicycles, a global company with Waterloo roots, is successfully navigating the trade landscape left by Brexit. But the company’s rep says...
Advocates want Medicaid to cover room and board for substance abuse treatment
Addiction advocates want to see BadgerCare cover room and board costs associated with substance abuse treatment.
As of Feb. 1,...
Four of state’s congressional delegation request earmarks totaling nearly $150M
Four members of Wisconsin's House delegation are requesting nearly $150 million in earmarks for ag research, broadband and health care projects.
State apprenticeship navigators help connect people to jobs
The Department of Workforce Development has created five new positions called apprenticeship navigators to help Wisconsinites find open opportunities.
State to set new record for outdoor recreation in 2021
Wisconsin is on pace to break its 2019 record for outdoor recreation-related economic activity this year.
Since the start...
Marinette Marine gets $1M from DOT
State support of $1 million will help boost shipbuilding at Marinette Marine.
The Transportation Economic Assistance grant, approved by...
Dane County approaching herd immunity milestone
By May 14, Dane County projects it will have provided COVID-19 vaccines to 80 percent of those 16 and older, according to...
DHS awaits FDA approval of Pfizer for ages 12 and up
The state health department is “eagerly awaiting” FDA approval of a vaccine for kids 12-15 as the teenage demographic continues to lead...
Tourism faces labor shortage
Wisconsin’s tourism hubs are expecting a flood of visitors to enjoy the state’s recreation, food and event offerings. But businesses fear they...
State begins local targeting of COVID-19 vaccinations
As vaccinations start to slow, local county health departments are beginning “hand-to-hand combat” to reach herd immunity.
The gap...
Madison-area mayors ready for recovery
Dane County’s mayors see positive marketing as the way to boost economic recovery coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cash flow automator Esker sees growth during pandemic
Middleton-headquartered Esker says a pandemic-induced acceleration of going digital is helping the company grow.
Esker is a global cloud...
Trade experts support R&D investments, deals to bolster ag industry
Endless Frontier Act investments could help U.S. beat China in tech, and existing tariffs could give U.S. negotiating power in China trade...
