Metro Milwaukee’s economic growth continues on sluggish path, report shows
The latest report from the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce shows the metro area’s economic growth “continues on a sluggish path.”
Dems say marijuana legalization would bring multi-billion dollar industry to Wisconsin
Dem lawmakers say marijuana legalization would bring a multi-billion dollar industry to the state and help farmers survive, calling Wisconsin an "island"...
Researchers using advanced imaging to detect blight in potatoes
Researchers in the WARF Accelerator program are using advanced imaging technology to detect late blight in potatoes, which famously led to the...
Venture Investors fund targeting medical surgery, drug discovery startups
Venture Investors’ new $75 million fund is investing in three companies developing medical surgery technologies plus another creating a drug discovery platform.
Data tools improving disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment
New data tools being developed in Wisconsin and elsewhere aim to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
One...
Wisconsin corn growers, ethanol producers opposing small refinery exemptions
Ethanol producers and corn growers in Wisconsin say the Trump administration’s move to exempt certain refineries from biofuel requirements is harming their...
Selig recounts political struggles around securing financing for Brewers ballpark in new book
Before Miller Park opened, the Milwaukee Brewers went to the post-season playoffs twice.
After playing in Miller Park since...
Cancer therapy receives ‘orphan drug’ designation from European Commission
Cellectar Biosciences’ cancer therapy has received “orphan drug” designation from the European Commission for the treatment of multiple myeloma, a cancer of...
Evers suggests Foxconn project horizon known only for next few years
Gov. Tony Evers is casting doubt on Foxconn's ability to create thousands of jobs in the state following a recent visit with...
Promise of telehealth goes well beyond remote diagnosis, experts say
UW-Eau Claire’s rural nursing specialist says the promise of widespread broadband internet and the technology it enables goes well beyond remote diagnosis.
New WEDC CEO stresses strategic alignment within organization
WEDC's new CEO stressed the importance of strategic alignment among leadership, board members and staff at the agency's latest board meeting.
Department of Revenue boosts personal income growth projections for this year
The state Department of Revenue has boosted its projections for personal income growth over this year, while slightly downgrading expectations for 2020.
International cheese exports seen as untapped opportunity by dairy expert
Eighteen of the 51 recommendations made by the Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0 earlier this year have seen some form of action,...
Workforce shortage driven by aging population, low birth rate, report shows
The state’s ongoing workforce shortage is being driven by a decreasing youth population, a growing number of seniors and a low birth...
New report documents health disparities between populations in the state
A new report from the Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality documents health disparities in the state for individuals with various types of...
