Republican advocates for community solar in Wisconsin say their bill would lead to lower energy rates through competition while getting more local buy-in for projects.  During a recent joint appearance on WisconsinEye, Sen. Duey Stroebel and Rep. Scott Krug touted

WEDC says Wisconsin’s manufacturing industry has the potential to establish a “globally competitive cluster” around electric vehicles.  In a recent report, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. highlighted the “tremendous opportunity” presented by the growing EV market given the state’s established

A Republican proponent of medical marijuana says getting GOP support for a related bill this session may require adding restrictions on how the substance can be used.  Speaking Friday during a webinar hosted by the Wisconsin Policy Forum, Sen. Mary

The Wisconsin Hospital Association is urging state officials to “safely eliminate steps” in the licensure process to help health care professionals get to work faster. In its latest report on the health care workforce, WHA details a variety of proposals

Racine-area lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say they’re optimistic about the potential for a $1 billion data center Microsoft is proposing for Mount Pleasant.  State and local officials have announced a proposed agreement between Microsoft Corporation, the village

Federal officials say businesses in Wisconsin will have numerous opportunities to benefit from Inflation Reduction Act tax credits.  In a webinar yesterday, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin said “now is the time” for manufacturers and other Wisconsin companies to make sustainability

The head of the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative says federal funding for clean energy job training and a “direct pay” provision in the Inflation Reduction Act will have a major impact in the state.  WEI Executive Director John Imes called the

More farmers will be able to participate in conservation programs through funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, according to the head of the Wisconsin Farmers Union.  Speaking yesterday during a virtual press conference organized by Dem lawmakers, WFU President Darin

Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy says the TitletownTech startup program “could be as impactful as anything that the Packers have done.”  He spoke yesterday at the 10th annual Wisconsin Tech Summit, held by the Wisconsin Technology Council

An expert panel agreed on the transformative potential of federal funding for clean energy, but uncertainty remains about the timing of the funds, the dollar amount and the ultimate impact in Wisconsin.  Speaking yesterday at a Milwaukee event hosted by

A partner with Madison-based Rock River Capital Partners says many young entrepreneurs in the state need to reset their funding expectations as they meet with venture capital firms.  Speaking during a recent Wisconsin Technology Council meeting held at UW-Whitewater, Andy

Forty-one percent of all Milwaukee workers are paid less than $15 per hour, according to a new report from a UW-Madison think tank.  In its “Facts from the Frontline” report, COWS highlights the declining share of manufacturing employees making up

Entrepreneurs in Wisconsin raised at least $620 million through 87 deals in 2022, according to preliminary figures gathered by the Wisconsin Technology Council. While that falls short of 2021’s record high of nearly $869 million, it would still be the

A spokesperson for grocers in Wisconsin is urging lawmakers to take action this session to allow e-commerce alcohol sales and reduce retail theft.  Jim Hyland, vice president of communications and public affairs for Roundy’s Supermarkets, spoke yesterday during a hearing