WisBusiness: the Podcast with Ryan Keepman, Evans Transportation Services
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Ryan Keepman, CEO of Evans Transportation Services.
He discusses the...
MMAC report shows few positive trends in May
Milwaukee’s local economy “took a step back” in May after positive momentum was seen in April, according to the latest Metropolitan Milwaukee...
UW-Madison scientists testing new soil nutrient sensor this summer
Scientists at UW-Madison this summer are testing a device that senses soil nutrients, which could help farmers make better decisions when fertilizing.
Coal to drop to 13% of state’s energy mix by 2030, draft report shows
The share of Wisconsin’s electricity generation coming from coal is set to drop from 27% in 2022 to just 13% in 2030,...
MCW leading health screening effort through Tech Hub initiative
The Medical College of Wisconsin will lead a health screening initiative as part of the Wisconsin BioHealth Tech Hub effort thanks to...
Wisconsin BioHealth Tech Hub set to receive additional $49 million investment
The Wisconsin BioHealth Tech Hub is set to get about $49 million to boost technological innovation, the U.S. Dept. of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced today.
Most bankers predict stability in state economy in coming months, survey finds
Bankers predict overall stability in the state economy over the next six months, according to the latest Wisconsin Bankers Association survey.
Host committee’s Omar Shaikh wants welcome party to ‘set the tone’ for RNC week
Milwaukee-area restaurateur and MKE 2024 Host Committee member Omar Shaikh wants the upcoming Red, White and Brew welcome party to “set the...
Head of UW vet lab says bird flu situation could get much worse
The head of UW-Madison’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory says the ongoing bird flu outbreak “could get much worse” if the virus mutates further.
Increasing share of total WI income going to top earners, report shows
Wisconsin residents now have to earn more than $460,000 per year to be among the top 1% of earners in the state,...
Williams-Smith addresses negative views of Milwaukee ahead of the RNC
Visit Milwaukee’s president and CEO Peggy Williams-Smith quipped that her initial reaction to Donald Trump reportedly calling Milwaukee a “horrible city” was...
PSC chair wants faster development of new nuclear technologies
Public Service Commission Chair Summer Strand says legislation that recently cleared the U.S. Senate will accelerate development of new nuclear technologies such...
Home affordability hits all-time low in May, WRA reports
Home affordability in Wisconsin hit an all-time low in May even as home sales rose 11% over the year, the Wisconsin Realtors...
Thermo Fisher Scientific to add hundreds of jobs with $58M Middleton expansion
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s $58 million expansion of its Middleton operation is expected to add 350 jobs in the region, the governor’s office...
State’s long-term care system not keeping up with changing needs, advocate says
Wisconsin’s long-term care system isn’t keeping up with the changing needs of the state’s aging population, according to a Board on Aging...