MATC leader aims to boost student earnings in years to come

Milwaukee Area Technical College President Anthony Cruz aims to boost student earnings in the years to come as part of an effort to address generational poverty and get more recognition for the college.  Cruz spoke yesterday during a meeting of the Milwaukee Rotary Club, where he discussed MATC’s strategic plan

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Bank CEOs have stable view on Wisconsin’s economy, survey finds

Bank executives have a relatively stable view of Wisconsin’s economy, despite ongoing uncertainty around tariffs and the national economic picture.  That’s according to the Wisconsin Bankers Association’s Economic Conditions Survey of Wisconsin bank CEOs. It found 59% of respondents expect the state economy to stay the same over the next

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Assembly approves bills to boost nuclear power in Wisconsin

The Assembly has sent to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk several measures to boost nuclear power in Wisconsin.  SB 125, approved by voice vote, would require the Public Service Commission to conduct a nuclear power siting study. The bill would also require the PSC to submit a report on the study

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WRA report spotlights smaller decline in home sales in May

May home sales in Wisconsin fell 2.1% over the year, marking the third month in a row of declining sales. But it was a smaller decrease than the two previous months.  The Wisconsin Realtors Association’s latest report highlights this slowdown in the rate of decline, noting March sales had fallen

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Wisconsin debt-to-income ratio 11th lowest in the country, report shows

Wisconsin residents’ debt-to-income ratio was 11th lowest among U.S. states in 2024, a new Forward Analytics report shows.  The research organization, part of the Wisconsin Counties Association, yesterday issued its “Badgers on a Budget” report, which explores household finance trends in the state and compares them to the rest of

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Study: bills to curb foreign land ownership popular in many states, including Wisconsin

As Wisconsin lawmakers debate competing approaches to restricting foreign ownership of land, a new study finds similar bills elsewhere are more likely in states with Republican legislative majorities, military installations and more foreign-owned cropland.  Michigan State University recently published research findings focused on legislation being introduced across the country to re… Please

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Bill would enter WI into multi-state cosmetology licensing compact

Authors of a bill to enter Wisconsin into a multi-state licensure compact say it would break down employment barriers for cosmetology professionals looking to work in the state.  Sen. Andre Jacque, R-New Franken, and Rep. Joy Goeben, R-Hobart, are circulating a cosponsorship memo on the legislation, which would ratify and

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BioForward says tech hub initiatives ‘advancing swiftly’ 

Leaders of the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub say three of the effort’s main initiatives are “advancing swiftly” as partners leverage state and federal dollars to boost the sector.  Lead partner BioForward yesterday announced projects are underway to drive workforce development in Madison and Milwaukee, bolster statewide networks for biotech startups,

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Forward Janesville rolls out new child care directory

Economic development group Forward Janesville has launched a new directory of local child care services as part of an effort to address concerns around access and availability.  The organization this week rolled out the new online resource, which aims to help Rock County residents find nearby child care providers more

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UW-Stout students design and present prototypes for Ashley Furniture

Students at UW-Stout recently took part in a product design project for Arcadia-based Ashley Furniture, one of the largest furniture manufacturers in the world.  As part of a new product development course at the university, the students were tasked with conducting market research before designing, testing and building professional prototypes

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