MGE seeking PSC approval for second Shared Solar program
Madison Gas and Electric is seeking approval for a new solar energy program for customers, building on an existing offering called Shared...
UW expert urges dairy operators to watch out for bird flu signs in cattle
A UW-Madison expert is urging dairy farm operators to watch out for signs of bird flu in their cows after cases of...
Few changes expected in WI after real estate agent commission settlement
The head of the Wisconsin Realtors Association predicts only “minimal” changes following a national settlement related to commissions, due in part to...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Natalie Jordan, Cultural Care Au Pair
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Natalie Jordan, senior vice president of government relations at Cultural Care Au Pair.
NeuGen files lawsuit against MassMutual
NeuGen LLC has filed a lawsuit against MassMutual, alleging the Massachusetts investment firm breached a contract and caused nearly 300 people to...
RNC organizers preparing for wide range of security threats
Organizers for this year’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee are preparing for a wide range of possible security threats, ranging from relatively...
State manufacturing employment expected to decline through 2027
The state’s manufacturing workforce is expected to shrink in the coming years in line with national trends, according to the latest Department...
Wisconsin utilities boosting renewable, clean energy portfolios
Among Wisconsin’s major utilities, Xcel Energy has been leading the pack in the clean energy transition in part because of big contributions...
Home prices rising faster than incomes in Wisconsin, report shows
Rising home prices in Wisconsin have outstripped income growth in recent years, according to the latest Wisconsin Policy Forum report.
Polco announces AI tool for public sector decision-making
A Madison-based software company called Polco is conducting field testing for a new conversational AI application designed to support public sector decision-making.
Manufacturers using AI to enable other tech, supporting technicians in the field
Wisconsin manufacturers are using AI to back up engineers and technicians in the field, supporting other technologies such as augmented reality and...
UW-Madison aims to expand sustainability research through new hub
UW-Madison has launched a new hub to coordinate sustainability efforts, aimed at driving a “significant expansion” in related research.
Health care workforce task force to develop action plan in coming months
Members of the Governor’s Task Force on the Health Care Workforce pointed to nursing and long-term care as areas to be addressed.
GMAR reports rising home sales amid tight market
The Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors is reporting the first two-month streak of rising home sales since 2022, though many more homes...
Evers, PSC announce $43.2M in broadband grants
State officials have rolled out $43.2 million in new broadband grants, funding dozens of projects expanding access to high-speed internet in Wisconsin.
