Assembly passes cocktail-to-go bill
-- The Assembly via voice vote backed allowing bars and restaurants to sell mixed drinks in to-go cups to be consumed off...
BioForward CEO discusses state’s workforce shortage
The COVID-19 pandemic put the spotlight on Wisconsin’s biohealth industry as companies came together to play a key role in fighting the...
Former Badger running back starts scholarship foundation for underprivileged youth
Former Wisconsin running back, current UW-Madison student and NFL star James White and his wife, Badger alumna Diana White, have announced the...
Evers budget provision would allow bars to remain open until 4 a.m. four weeks...
The DNC bar hours bill is back. Municipalities could allow bars and restaurants to stay open until 4 a.m. for up to...
Unemployment rate falls to 3.8 percent in January
Wisconsin in January had an unemployment rate of 3.8 percent, less than the national average of 6.3 percent but still above pre-pandemic...
Biden administration’s trade approach may benefit Wisconsin’s economy
The Biden administration will open markets and opt for multilateral trade agreements, benefitting Wisconsin’s trade economy, according to a global affairs expert.
Wisconsin pharmacies key in COVID-19 vaccination plan
Wisconsin's not seeing a problem with "pharmacy deserts" harming its COVID-19 vaccination efforts. In fact, pharmacies are a big help.
Business leader panel discusses barriers facing Black-owned businesses
Racial disparities in business ownership and entrepreneurship pose unique challenges.
But that doesn’t mean Black business owners can’t reach...
Women in the workforce need support as the pandemic continues
Panelists agree the pandemic is a source of stress and fatigue for many women who have now become stay-at-home mothers and teachers.
Advocates seek Medicaid coverage of acupuncture therapy for pain, addiction, mental health issues
Expanding Medicaid benefits to include acupuncture therapy could aid Wisconsin’s fight against the opioid epidemic as well as treat mental health issues...
Dem leaders back local sales tax options, minimum wage hike
The Legislature's top Dem leaders in a WisPolitics.com luncheon voiced support for Evers' budget proposals to raise the minimum wage and allow...
Culver’s saw a 4 percent increase in sales in 2020
Culver’s saw a 4 percent sales increase in 2020 over 2019 and opened 50 new restaurants nationwide, including three in Wisconsin.
State financial institutions request marijuana banking options
Creating a statute to allow Wisconsin banks to take on customers in the marijuana business would provide clarity for the state’s financial...
Overhauling UI system won’t fix current delay, labor attorney says
Labor and employment attorney Victor Forberger argues that overhauling the UI computer system isn’t going to help the current delay in unemployed...
Baldwin, Gallagher introduce bill to support women in trucking
Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher are introducing legislation in their respective houses to support women in...
