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Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) announced that Paul Eriksen has been selected to serve as Administrator for the Division of Technology Services (DTS). Eriksen's comprehensive experience in information technology and strong foundation as a software engineer position him for success in his new role. "We are thrilled to welcome Paul...

MILWAUKEE (June 20, 2025) – The Real Estate Alliance for Charity (REACH) today announced that  applications are open for its 2025 Charitable Giving Program, which awards a three-year grant totaling $45,000 to a Wisconsin-based nonprofit that provides direct services to children and families. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 25, 2025. REACH is the primary charitable organization for...

Investment will support three affordable housing developments, more than 120 housing units statewide MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), today announced over $2.5 million to support three new housing developments, providing more than 120 new workforce housing units in communities across the state. The funding...

A $51 million revenue infusion, made possible by voter approval of a 2024 referendum, has substantially brightened the short-term fiscal outlook for the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). Despite continued structural challenges, the proposal for the district’s next budget largely avoids staffing cuts and makes new investments in areas including lead paint stabilization and other facilities maintenance.

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) released its May 2025Wisconsin Real Estate Report today, revealing home sales fell for a third straight month.Affordability improved 5.1% over the past 12 months, while the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell 24 basis points to 6.82% over the same period. Year to date, home sales fell 2.7% compared to...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Emily Pritzkow, executive director of the Wisconsin Building Trades Council.  The discussion ranges from federal policy changes affecting the industry to the ongoing uncertainty around tariffs, with Pritzkow noting “it’s never a dull moment in the building trades.” She noted the...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Emily Pritzkow, executive director of the Wisconsin Building Trades Council.  The discussion ranges from federal policy changes affecting the industry to the ongoing uncertainty around tariffs, with Pritzkow noting “it’s never a dull moment in the building trades.” She noted the construction...

MADISON – June 18, 2025 - Yesterday, both chambers of the Wisconsin State Legislature unanimously passed the APRN Modernization Act (Assembly Bill 257 and Senate Bill 258). The members of the Wisconsin Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives, Wisconsin Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and Wisconsin...

HUDSON, Wis., June 19,2025 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 38-unit multifamily portfolio in Hudson, Wisconsin. The 38-unit portfolio sold for $6.33 million.   “This transaction highlights a pivotal shift in Hudson’s...

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced 3,049,500 total nonfarm jobs in the state, according to May 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Preliminary employment estimates for May 2025 showed Wisconsin's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained the same at 3.3% over last month, which is 0.9...