Biz leader urges cooperation to help state’s economy weather COVID
Cooperation between people and businesses will lift Wisconsin’s economy out of the pandemic stronger than it was before, says Madison Region Economic...
Ending tariffs could improve competition with China
Trade experts said eliminating or reducing tariffs would improve competition between the U.S. and China.
Former President Trump’s relationship...
Divesting from fossil fuels up for debate in Wisconsin
Divesting from fossil fuels could be a smart financial choice to help Wisconsin lead the fight against climate change, according to Dem...
Housing market starts new year on record pace
The Wisconsin market for existing homes started the new year on record pace even as inventories continued to tighten statewide, according to...
Evers’ budget tax proposals total a $1 billion increase
The net impact of Gov. Tony Evers’ budget tax proposals would be a $1 billion increase over the biennium, according to his...
Panel: STEM is growing, but minorities still underrepresented
Growth and innovation in STEM has become a guiding force in the economy, but minorities continue to be underrepresented in these fields,...
Madison, Kenosha County on opposite ends of in-migration
Madison’s economic growth has pushed the demand for housing to record numbers.
Madison was one of the few metro...
Legislature passes PPP tax protections
The Legislature has overwhelmingly approved legislation that would match state law to more than two dozen federal tax codes, including a provision...
PSC to require utilities to publish diversity numbers in annual reports
The Public Service Commission for the first time will require utility companies to publish workforce diversity numbers in annual reports.
Tech Council backs Evers’ call for new $100 million venture capital fund
The Wisconsin Tech Council is backing Gov. Tony Evers' call for a new $100 million venture capital fund, saying it's been one...
State manufacturers say workforce shortage is largest economic inhibitor
A panel of Wisconsin manufacturing executives agree the workforce shortage needs to be addressed in the next decade to increase the state’s...
Wisconsin cities capable of alluring talent from the coasts
Wisconsin’s cities, which feature a low cost of living and emerging downtowns, are attractive to talented workers looking to leave the coasts,...
Producers, processors call for quick passage of imitation dairy, meat labeling
Farmers and food processors are calling for quick legislative action on bills to protect consumers from “misleading” labels on imitation products.
Disaster response tech seeks funding to reach potential
Wisconsin startup Safepro Technologies wants funding to bring its laser evacuation guide technology to schools and businesses to save lives during an...
Producers applaud Evers’ $43 million budget proposal for ag
Wisconsin farmer and cheesemakers groups are applauding Gov. Tony Evers’ $43 million budget plan to help the state ag industry.
