Report: Wisconsin’s pre-pandemic economy is a long road ahead
The state has a long road ahead before the economy returns to pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest report from Forward Analytics.
State schools superintendent candidates hope to increase tech literacy
All seven of the state’s school superintendent candidates agreed that Wisconsin needs to increase the technology literacy of its students -- but...
Committee approves next phase of vaccine recipients with a nod to teachers
The state’s medical advisory committee put a special emphasis on teachers when passing its recommendations for the second phase of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Dairy veterans: flexibility, cooperation key to success
A trio of dairy industry veterans highlighted flexibility and openness to cooperation as keys to success as they led a virtual panel...
Adults over age 65 eligible for COVID-19 shot next week
Adults over the age of 65 will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Monday, but it could be months until hundreds...
Progressive farmer-processor relationships key in 2021, beyond
Strong working relationships between farmers and processors establish clear expectations of the product and please consumers, says a supply chain expert at...
Locast local TV streaming service launches in Madison
Local broadcast TV streaming service and app Locast makes its Wisconsin debut today, launching 34 local channels to more than 650,000 people...
Cocktails-to-go a potential tool for restaurants to stay afloat
Cocktails-to-go could be another tool that restaurants can use to stay afloat during a capacity-limiting pandemic that restricts indoor dining.
WEDC optimistic about Foxconn deal
Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Secretary Missy Hughes said she's optimistic about a new deal with Foxconn, but dodged on the details.
Evers, DHS call for more vaccines from federal government
Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services are calling on the federal government to increase the state’s weekly COVID-19 vaccine...
Mink farmers, elderly, first responders, teachers, prison workers among those potentially next in line...
Mink husbandry workers will likely be included in the second vaccination phase, accounting for about 300 people, according to the vaccine subpanel...
MATC President hopes to pursue more community collaboration in 2021
Financial losses and pandemic-influenced enrollment fluctuations have left Madison Area Technical College looking to surrounding communities for guidance.
“Our...
WEDC allocates $1.7M to nine regional groups, three chambers of commerce
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is allocating nearly $1.7 million for nine regional groups and three chambers of commerce as "key strategic...
Advisory panel discusses next eligible vaccine recipients
Wisconsin has vaccinated a fifth of its priority patients, and the advisory committee to the state health department is deciding who will...
Construction groups support proposals to combat worker misclassification
Construction association groups are voicing their support for task force recommendations aimed at combating worker misclassification and payroll fraud.
