WisBusiness

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Mike Pochowski, president and CEO of the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association.  Pochowski discusses some of the group’s top policy priorities, such as funding for the state’s Family Care program that helps low-income residents live in long-term care settings such as assisted living facilities. 

An analysis released yesterday by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) shows what has been long known: work reporting requirements would harm Wisconsinites. Using data from the U.S. Senate’s Joint Economic Committee, DHS has determined that if the budget reconciliation bill currently being considered by Congress passes: ● approximately 63,000 Wisconsinites would be...

Acuity Insurance has been named the 2025 Company of the Year by the Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas (Big I Arkansas), receiving the organization’s highest honor in recognition of the company’s exceptional support of independent agents throughout the state. Each year, Big I Arkansas honors one carrier that exemplifies outstanding service, professionalism, and a...

MADISON, Wis. –The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in cooperation with the United States Forest Service, will begin mating disruptor treatments for spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) this month in seven western Wisconsin counties as a part of the national Slow the Spread program. Residents in the affected areas can expect loud, low-flying planes...

MADISON, Wis. – Today, in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is raising awareness about the devasting impact social isolation can have on older investors in Wisconsin. Social isolation, whether voluntary or involuntary, significantly contributes to the financial exploitation of older investors. Scammers often target seniors...

Menomonie, Wis. – Packaging students from University of Wisconsin-Stout won first place among university teams from around the globe in the 2025 International Molded Fiber Association Student Competition. Preston Briggs, Traverse City, Michigan; Hunter Clausen, Woodville; Lukas David, Johnson Creek; and Isaiah Sparks, St. Paul, created a sustainable packaging solution for a waffle iron,...

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video Thursday detailing the governor's proposal for the state budget. Earlier this year, Governor Evers unveiled his budget proposal ahead of the expiration of the state’s current biennial budget on June 30th. WMC's General Counsel and Director of Tax, Transportation & Legal Affairs,...

Authors of a bill to enter Wisconsin into a multi-state licensure compact say it would break down employment barriers for cosmetology professionals looking to work in the state.  Sen. Andre Jacque, R-New Franken, and Rep. Joy Goeben, R-Hobart, are circulating a cosponsorship memo on the legislation, which would ratify and enter Wisconsin into the...

-- Authors of a bill to enter Wisconsin into a multi-state licensure compact say it would break down employment barriers for cosmetology professionals looking to work in the state.  Sen. Andre Jacque, R-New Franken, and Rep. Joy Goeben, R-Hobart, are circulating a cosponsorship memo on the legislation, which would ratify and enter Wisconsin into...

MADISON – Jim Hartlieb, president and CEO, First Business Bank, Madison, will serve a three-year term on the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) Board of Directors. “We are delighted to have Jim join the WBA Board of Directors,” said Rose Oswald Poels, WBA president and CEO. “His expertise and commitment will have a positive impact on Wisconsin’s...