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The head of Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office is hopeful new federal funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure will give residents more confidence to buy EVs in the years to come. Milwaukee is getting just under $15 million from the U.S.
The Wisconsin Grocers Association is slamming Vice President Kamala Harris’ policy proposals on price gouging as “misguided,” arguing they “run counter to economic history.” Harris, who last week accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination as presidential candidate, has pledged to address
Smaller, localized versions of AI language models could help address emerging concerns around data privacy and the cost of the technology. That’s one insight from Darren Oberst, CEO of Ai Bloks and AI framework platform LLMWare, who spoke this week
The winner of this year’s Pressure Chamber pitch competition, Madison-based SixLine Semiconductor, is raising funds to establish a lab facility as it continues developing its advanced materials technology. Katy Jinkins, the company’s CEO and co-founder, yesterday addressed a crowd of
The Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce is calling for efforts to reduce barriers to training, expand Medicaid, boost incentives for those working in underserved areas and more. Gov. Tony Evers yesterday announced the task force has issued its
Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su touted the ripple effect of Microsoft’s planned $3.3 billion Wisconsin AI datacenter while visiting a mine that will supply materials for its construction. She spoke yesterday at the Payne & Dolan mine in Franklin
A leadership program for Black professionals in Milwaukee is kicking off its 15th cohort this year, helping more participants advance their careers and sharpen critical skills. That’s according to Angela Adams, interim president of the African American Leadership Alliance of
Six Madison-area startup companies will compete later this month for the chance to meet with Silicon Valley venture capital firms in the fall. This year’s Pressure Chamber competition, hosted by the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, is taking place Aug.
The head of Hospital Sisters Health System is slamming a bill from U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, arguing the restrictions and requirements it would place on health care systems are “not feasible.” HSHS President and CEO Damond Boatwright made the comments
Sentry Equipment has been running a co-op program for college students for nearly two decades, offering participants hands-on experience while building a pipeline of skilled workers. Dave Nowak, vice president of engineering for the Oconomowoc-based sampling equipment manufacturer, is a
A proposed commuter rail project in southeastern Wisconsin aims to connect dozens of communities throughout the region while delivering a projected $1.5 billion in economic impact. That’s according to Jaqulynn Honl, chief operating officer for Transit Innovations LLC. For the
UW Health and Epic say policymakers should provide “targeted investment and support” to ensure AI in health care benefits rural communities and other underserved areas. The Madison health care system and Verona-based electronic health records business yesterday released a report
The Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access is pushing for more state funding to expand broadband in Wisconsin, arguing “federal funds alone won’t solve internet access issues” for state residents. The task force on Friday issued its fourth annual report,
By Mikel Livingston Permitting reform and interagency communication at all levels are keys for state governments to accommodate rising energy needs, panelists told a collection of lawmakers in Ohio this week. Rising load due to data centers and other energy-intensive
The Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence has issued its final action plan, covering a wide array of policy proposals across education, government, workforce and economic development. The task force held its final meeting at Madison College this
A state biohealth workforce project aims to drive interest in the field, provide specialized training, fill job openings with skilled workers and more. That’s according to Mark Thomas, chief strategy officer for Madison Area Technical College and leader of the
UW-Madison has achieved a “major milestone” in an ongoing energy research project, announcing its fusion device has generated plasma for the first time. Plasma is superheated material that’s often referred to as the “fourth state of matter,” distinct from solid,
–By Brian Clark, for WisBusiness.com When Tania Burke was growing up in Pewaukee, she often hiked with her family at Devil’s Lake State Park near Baraboo. “I loved it,” said Burke, president of Madison-based Trek Travel, which has been leading
On Tap at the Brewhouse Inn & Suites is hosting multiple private parties this week for state delegations to the Republican National Convention, featuring custom cheese carvings of Donald Trump as well as the party’s elephant mascot. Located in the
Software startup Renaissant will use a recently completed $5 million investment round to fund further development of its logistics platform, the Milwaukee-based company announced. The Series A funding round was led by Green Bay’s TitletownTech — a venture capital firm
The head of Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office is hopeful new federal funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure will give residents more confidence to buy EVs in the years to come. Milwaukee is getting just under $15 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration to install EV charging
The Wisconsin Grocers Association is slamming Vice President Kamala Harris’ policy proposals on price gouging as “misguided,” arguing they “run counter to economic history.” Harris, who last week accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination as presidential candidate, has pledged to address the high cost of food through a federal ban on
Smaller, localized versions of AI language models could help address emerging concerns around data privacy and the cost of the technology. That’s one insight from Darren Oberst, CEO of Ai Bloks and AI framework platform LLMWare, who spoke this week as part of Forward Festival in Madison. He was hosted
The winner of this year’s Pressure Chamber pitch competition, Madison-based SixLine Semiconductor, is raising funds to establish a lab facility as it continues developing its advanced materials technology. Katy Jinkins, the company’s CEO and co-founder, yesterday addressed a crowd of investors, fellow entrepreneurs and other attendees of the Greater Madison
The Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce is calling for efforts to reduce barriers to training, expand Medicaid, boost incentives for those working in underserved areas and more. Gov. Tony Evers yesterday announced the task force has issued its final report, which includes a wide array of recommendations for
Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su touted the ripple effect of Microsoft’s planned $3.3 billion Wisconsin AI datacenter while visiting a mine that will supply materials for its construction. She spoke yesterday at the Payne & Dolan mine in Franklin after taking a tour of the facilities. It conducts aggregate
A leadership program for Black professionals in Milwaukee is kicking off its 15th cohort this year, helping more participants advance their careers and sharpen critical skills. That’s according to Angela Adams, interim president of the African American Leadership Alliance of Milwaukee. She spoke yesterday alongside Hispanic Collaborative President Nancy Hernandez
Six Madison-area startup companies will compete later this month for the chance to meet with Silicon Valley venture capital firms in the fall. This year’s Pressure Chamber competition, hosted by the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, is taking place Aug. 20 as part of Forward Festival. This annual celebration of
The head of Hospital Sisters Health System is slamming a bill from U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, arguing the restrictions and requirements it would place on health care systems are “not feasible.” HSHS President and CEO Damond Boatwright made the comments in response to the Madison Dem introducing a bill last
Sentry Equipment has been running a co-op program for college students for nearly two decades, offering participants hands-on experience while building a pipeline of skilled workers. Dave Nowak, vice president of engineering for the Oconomowoc-based sampling equipment manufacturer, is a product of that program. Like many other companies, the business
A proposed commuter rail project in southeastern Wisconsin aims to connect dozens of communities throughout the region while delivering a projected $1.5 billion in economic impact. That’s according to Jaqulynn Honl, chief operating officer for Transit Innovations LLC. For the last dozen years, this Milwaukee-based company has been working toward
UW Health and Epic say policymakers should provide “targeted investment and support” to ensure AI in health care benefits rural communities and other underserved areas. The Madison health care system and Verona-based electronic health records business yesterday released a report on how AI should be regulated, drawing from a summit
The Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access is pushing for more state funding to expand broadband in Wisconsin, arguing “federal funds alone won’t solve internet access issues” for state residents. The task force on Friday issued its fourth annual report, providing an update for ongoing state efforts around improving internet
By Mikel Livingston Permitting reform and interagency communication at all levels are keys for state governments to accommodate rising energy needs, panelists told a collection of lawmakers in Ohio this week. Rising load due to data centers and other energy-intensive users coming online was front and center during a recent
The Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence has issued its final action plan, covering a wide array of policy proposals across education, government, workforce and economic development. The task force held its final meeting at Madison College this week, wrapping up efforts that began with its first meeting
A state biohealth workforce project aims to drive interest in the field, provide specialized training, fill job openings with skilled workers and more. That’s according to Mark Thomas, chief strategy officer for Madison Area Technical College and leader of the Actualizing Biohealth Career Pathways project, one of several key initiatives
UW-Madison has achieved a “major milestone” in an ongoing energy research project, announcing its fusion device has generated plasma for the first time. Plasma is superheated material that’s often referred to as the “fourth state of matter,” distinct from solid, liquid and gas, according to an overview from the Massachusetts
–By Brian Clark, for WisBusiness.com When Tania Burke was growing up in Pewaukee, she often hiked with her family at Devil’s Lake State Park near Baraboo. “I loved it,” said Burke, president of Madison-based Trek Travel, which has been leading bicycle tours around the globe for more than two decades.
On Tap at the Brewhouse Inn & Suites is hosting multiple private parties this week for state delegations to the Republican National Convention, featuring custom cheese carvings of Donald Trump as well as the party’s elephant mascot. Located in the original Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewery building near Fiserv Forum in
Software startup Renaissant will use a recently completed $5 million investment round to fund further development of its logistics platform, the Milwaukee-based company announced. The Series A funding round was led by Green Bay’s TitletownTech — a venture capital firm created by the Green Bay Packers and Microsoft — and