New report details Vista Sands Solar project impact
A large proposed solar project in Wisconsin called Vista Sands would offset more than 1.6 million metric tons of carbon dioxide pollution...
State getting $830,000 from Marriott settlement, DOJ says
Wisconsin is set to receive more than $830,000 from a multi-state settlement with Marriott International, Inc., Attorney General Josh Kaul announced.
USDA announces $93 million in grants to lower energy costs, create jobs in rural...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing nearly $93 million in programs seeking to lower energy costs and create jobs in rural communities in the state, USDA Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julia Lassa announced.
President Biden in Milwaukee announces $43 million for drinking water upgrades and lead pipe...
President Joe Biden in Milwaukee announced an additional $43 million for drinking water upgrades and lead pipe replacements in Wisconsin while knocking Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson for opposing his infrastructure initiatives.
Biden in Milwaukee to announce finalized regulations to replace lead pipes within 10 years
President Joe Biden in Wisconsin today will announce the EPA has finalized federal regulations requiring drinking water systems in the U.S. to replace lead service lines within 10 years.
FDA approves upgraded version of Exact Sciences’ Cologuard test
The FDA has approved an upgraded version of Exact Sciences’ Cologuard test, the Madison-based diagnostics and screening company announced.
UW economist says off-farm employment key to ensuring WI farm survival
In a new report, a UW-Madison economist calls for creating and maintaining “off-farm employment opportunities” to help ensure the survival of Wisconsin...
UW-Madison working group issues report on university’s entrepreneurship climate
A report from a UW-Madison working group says the university’s culture around entrepreneurship “emphasizes gatekeeping and risk management,” weakening its ability to...
Forward Analytics report predicts staffing challenges in senior care industry
Wisconsin nursing homes and assisted living facilities would need to add 33,000 new beds in just seven years to maintain the state’s...
Chairs of AI task forces discuss potential for job market impacts
DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek and state Rep. Nate Gustafson, R-Fox Crossing, said AI has the potential to improve the jobs market for...
WMC survey finds 69% of businesses affected by higher health care costs
More than two-thirds of Wisconsin employers in a recent WMC survey say higher health care costs are affecting their business, as some...
Scientists in Madison studying synthetic materials with applications in stem cell research
Scientists with the Morgridge Institute for Research in Madison have been testing new synthetic materials used for turning stem cells into heart...
Funding announced for companies launched by UW-Madison researchers
Seven projects linked to startups founded by UW-Madison researchers have been chosen for $500,000 in funding from the State Economic Engagement and...
National coalition informing voters about where candidates stand on crypto
The Stand with Crypto coalition, which recently stopped in Wisconsin as part of a swing state tour, aims to support domestic development...
Cybersecurity could be ‘Achilles’ heel’ for manufacturers, report shows
The Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing & Productivity says cybersecurity may be the “Achilles’ heel” for manufacturers as online threats become more sophisticated...
