UW research project aims to expand farmers markets’ customer base
Federal officials have announced nearly $640,000 in new funding for a Wisconsin-based project aimed at helping farmers markets reach new customers.
Federal officials tout grant funding for EV-related projects
Federal officials at a stop in Wauwatosa touted newly announced grant funding for EV charging-related projects, including a training program in Wisconsin.
WMC survey finds business leaders less confident in state economy
Confidence in the state economy has dropped sharply among Wisconsin business leaders over the past six months, according to the latest Wisconsin...
New WRA CEO aims to help address housing shortage, improve local coordination
The new leader of the Wisconsin Realtors Association, Tom Larson, says the group aims to help address the state’s housing inventory shortage...
Grocers group CEO points to automation becoming ‘new normal’
Grocery store customers should expect to see more self-checkout lanes and robots doing stocking and inventory tasks, according to the head of...
Two Wisconsin passenger rail ideas back on the study track
By Larry Sandler
For WisBusiness.com
Two passenger rail ideas once left for dead -- a Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee...
Baldwin, other senators investigating drug companies’ asthma inhaler pricing
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and three other senators are investigating the “outrageous prices” pharmaceutical companies are charging for asthma inhalers, the Madison...
Tech hub funding bill getting bipartisan support, Stroebel says
Sen. Duey Stroebel says he’s seeing bipartisan support for a bill that would provide $7.5 million in state matching funds for the...
Health workers at Planned Parenthood clinics moving to unionize
Health workers employed by Planned Parenthood clinics across Wisconsin are moving to unionize, according to labor organizers.
The Wisconsin...
UW researcher develops ‘insect eavesdropper’ to help protect crops
A UW-Madison researcher has developed a method for identifying insect infestations in plants, giving farmers a potential new tool for protecting their...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Bethany Larsen, gBETA Kenosha
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Bethany Larsen, program manager for gener8tor’s gBETA Kenosha program.
Larsen,...
Milwaukee coalition named as finalist in economic development initiative
A coalition of Milwaukee-based organizations is getting $500,000 in planning funds after being chosen as a finalist for a federal economic development...
DWD’s UI modernization effort proceeding on time, on budget
The Department of Workforce Development’s ongoing UI improvement effort is proceeding on time and on budget, state officials said.
Kwik Trip authorized for more tax credits for Wisconsin expansion
Kwik Trip is now eligible to earn up to $41 million in state tax credits by continuing to expand its operations in...
UW alum and economist recaps 2023 trends, looks ahead to next year
The U.S. economy has performed much better in 2023 than was projected a year ago, according to economist and UW-Madison alumnus Brad...
