Evers’ budget to push for more accountability, transparency in WEDC

Gov. Tony Evers’ new budget will include a proposal to prevent businesses from getting loans, grants or tax credits from the state jobs board if they move jobs outside of Wisconsin, the governor’s office tells WisPolitics.com. The guv’s plan also aims to up transparency and accountability at the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. by compelling the board to post all final contracts and amendments… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot

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WisBusiness: The Show – Sean Roberts of code.org

This episode of WisBusiness.com “The Show” features an interview with Sean Roberts, director of state government affairs for code.org, a national group working in states such as Wisconsin to build the supply of young adults who are computer literate and able to write software code. Also, Liz Schrum presents Tech Metrics, which chart key indicators and events in the Wisconsin economy. This episode:… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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WisBusiness: The Show – Renee Bemis of Driftless Glen Distillery

This episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features an interview with Renee Bemis of Driftless Glen Distillery, who talks about Wisconsin’s emerging trend of small distilleries and how it landed her company on the list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Also, Liz Schrum presents Tech Metrics, which chart key indicators and events in the Wisconsin economy. In a separate commentary, Tech Council President Tom Still talks about Gov. Tony Evers’ address to the board of directors of the Wisconsin Technology council this month. He sounded a theme that resonated with most of its members: economic development is a statewide affair. “The

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WisBusiness: The Show – Sean Roberts of code.org

This episode of WisBusiness.com “The Show” features an interview with Sean Roberts, director of state government affairs for code.org, a national group working in states such as Wisconsin to build the supply of young adults who are computer literate and able to write software code. Also, Liz Schrum presents Tech

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WisBusiness: The Show – Renee Bemis of Driftless Glen Distillery

This episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features an interview with Renee Bemis of Driftless Glen Distillery, who talks about Wisconsin’s emerging trend of small distilleries and how it landed her company on the list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Also, Liz Schrum presents Tech Metrics, which chart key indicators and

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