WisBusiness

-- Despite a presidential effort to curtail AI regulations at the state level, Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin see a role for legislation to protect data privacy and improve agency operations with the technology.  Rep. Nate Gustafson, who chairs the Assembly Committee on Science, Technology, and AI, also says he believes in the technology’s potential...

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Monex USA Chief Economist John Min says tariffs are driving up prices on imported goods, contributing to inflation. 

Milwaukee, Wis. – Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a troubling trend involving deep-fake videos that promote a weight loss product. Over the course of two months, BBB Scam Tracker received over 170 reports regarding a product called LipoMax, which is marketed as a form of the popular “pink salt trick” on social media. Reports describe how fake videos were used to sell the supplement. Consumers reported seeing deep-fake videos of celebrities, such as Oprah Winfrey,...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Patti Habeck, president and CEO of New North.  Habeck was chosen to lead the northeastern Wisconsin economic development group late last year, taking over for former leader Barb LaMue.  New North represents the 18-county region that includes Door County as well...

WAUKESHA, WI — January 8, 2026 — MRA – The Management Association is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 Executive Roundtable Season, continuing its long-standing commitment to providing senior leaders with confidential, peer-driven forums designed to support candid dialogue, strategic insight, and leadership growth. For decades, MRA has successfully hosted Executive Roundtables across...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Patti Habeck, president and CEO of New North.  Habeck was chosen to lead the northeastern Wisconsin economic development group late last year, taking over for former leader Barb LaMue.  New North represents the 18-county region that includes Door County as well as...

January 5, 2026 Heather Berklund, DoF DA After a highly competitive hiring process, I am excited to announce Jake Walcisak as our new Division of Forestry’s Deputy Division Administrator (DDA)! He will begin serving in this role on January 12th maintaining his office at the Prentice Ranger Station. Jake brings nearly 17 years...

MADISON - Over 40 Wisconsin manufacturers have been selected as finalists for the 37th Annual Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards. The MOTY program, sponsored by Baker Tilly, Michael Best & Fredrich LLP, and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), recognizes the state’s top manufacturers of all sectors and sizes for innovations, philanthropy, technological advances, commitment to customer satisfaction...

WISCONSIN – January 8, 2026 — Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced its Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening (CRC) is now covered for active-duty service members and their families, including in Wisconsin, through TRICARE, the U.S. military’s health insurance coverage, with no copay for average-risk individuals ages 45 and older.