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The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s top policy priorities for 2024 include preserving agricultural land for farm use, boosting financial support for wildlife-related crop damage and expanding rural child care. More than 230 delegates gathered over the weekend through Monday for
Outdoor recreation in Wisconsin last year hit a new record high for economic impact, adding $9.8 billion to the state GDP. State officials yesterday announced the latest U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis figures, showing a 6.8% increase in 2022 over
Rep. Jimmy Anderson is circulating legislation that would require employers to include information on pay and benefits in job listings. The Fitchburg Dem recently sent out a co-sponsorship memo for the bill, which he says will help ensure the state
A recent ruling related to trade between the United States and Canada has “significant economic implications” for U.S. dairy producers, according to a spokesperson for Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative. Karen Gefvert, director of government affairs for the Green Bay-based co-op,
A circulating GOP bill aims to require buyers of certain residential properties to disclose if they plan to live there. The goal is to improve housing affordability, advocates say. Rep. Shae Sortwell sent a co-sponsorship memo to other lawmakers highlighting
Forward BIOLABS is touting the expertise of its newly unveiled advisory board, which offers insight and support to the Madison-based organization’s leadership. The co-working space, which specializes in life science laboratories, first launched its pilot program in 2018 before moving
Health insurance networks in more than two-thirds of Wisconsin counties don’t meet certain federal standards for pediatric care access, according to the state Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. OCI yesterday released its Wisconsin Individual Health Insurance Market Analysis report,
The need for business coaching, financial education and capital in Milwaukee’s small business community is surpassing capacity, the Wisconsin Policy Forum reports. The group’s latest report, focused on the small business support system in Wisconsin’s largest city, found Milwaukee has
A state economist is urging members of the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence to consider how the technology will disrupt high-paying jobs. Department of Workforce Development Economist Scott Hodek spoke yesterday during an online meeting of the
New methods for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere will need to scale up quickly to meet targets established under the Paris Agreement, according to a new study from UW-Madison authors. The study, led by Prof. Gregory Nemet of the
The ongoing Medicaid unwinding process is expected to impact this year’s Healthcare.gov open enrollment period, according to a spokesperson for the state Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. In an interview yesterday, OCI Director of State Affairs Sarah Smith said
UW-Madison researchers have developed a new metal alloy that can withstand higher temperatures, which could be used to improve high-speed aircraft. The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation is touting the technology as a “top licensing prospect” in its engineering and computer
Despite some concerns about a possible recession, the vast majority of manufacturers in a recent Wipfli survey expect their revenues to increase next year. The Milwaukee-based accounting and advisory firm yesterday released results of its latest online survey conducted via
Microsoft plans to invest billions of dollars over the next decade to expand its operations in Mount Pleasant, state and local officials announced. Under the plan released Friday afternoon by the village of Mount Pleasant and Racine County, the Washington-based
Investment activity this year is being restrained by low levels of available capital, but plenty of funding opportunities exist for determined entrepreneurs. That’s according to a panel of investors who spoke yesterday during the Early Stage Symposium in Madison, an
Nearly half of women included in a recent survey of Milwaukee workers are seeking jobs with a different organization, compared to about a third of surveyed men. Marquette University’s Institute for Women’s Leadership yesterday released results of the online survey
The head of the DNR’s deer program says the “slow erosion” of Wisconsin’s hunting community continues this year due in large part to aging hunters. Department of Natural Resources Deer Program Specialist Jeff Pritzl yesterday told WisconsinEye that hunting license
An advocacy group called Lakes at Stake Wisconsin wants to ban “wake enhanced” boating on most lakes in the state, arguing the large waves it creates are harming lakefront property values and tourism. The group’s president, Paul Gardetto, is a
Sen. Andre Jacque is seeking cosponsors for a bill that would require health insurers to cover certain costs related to participating in a clinical trial. In a memo sent to other lawmakers, the De Pere Republican says the legislation aims
The head of the state Department of Workforce Development says the rise of AI technology “couldn’t come at a greater time” given the state’s labor challenges. Speaking this week during the first meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s top policy priorities for 2024 include preserving agricultural land for farm use, boosting financial support for wildlife-related crop damage and expanding rural child care. More than 230 delegates gathered over the weekend through Monday for the group’s annual meeting in Wisconsin Dells to establish its
Outdoor recreation in Wisconsin last year hit a new record high for economic impact, adding $9.8 billion to the state GDP. State officials yesterday announced the latest U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis figures, showing a 6.8% increase in 2022 over the previous economic impact record from 2021. It’s the largest
Rep. Jimmy Anderson is circulating legislation that would require employers to include information on pay and benefits in job listings. The Fitchburg Dem recently sent out a co-sponsorship memo for the bill, which he says will help ensure the state job market remains competitive. “If companies truly believe their salaries
A recent ruling related to trade between the United States and Canada has “significant economic implications” for U.S. dairy producers, according to a spokesperson for Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative. Karen Gefvert, director of government affairs for the Green Bay-based co-op, yesterday said a ruling by a dispute settlement panel established
A circulating GOP bill aims to require buyers of certain residential properties to disclose if they plan to live there. The goal is to improve housing affordability, advocates say. Rep. Shae Sortwell sent a co-sponsorship memo to other lawmakers highlighting the legislation. He noted the current seller’s market has prospective
Forward BIOLABS is touting the expertise of its newly unveiled advisory board, which offers insight and support to the Madison-based organization’s leadership. The co-working space, which specializes in life science laboratories, first launched its pilot program in 2018 before moving to a larger space. Its goals include supporting the state’s
Health insurance networks in more than two-thirds of Wisconsin counties don’t meet certain federal standards for pediatric care access, according to the state Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. OCI yesterday released its Wisconsin Individual Health Insurance Market Analysis report, conducted by consulting firm BerryDunn for the agency as part
The need for business coaching, financial education and capital in Milwaukee’s small business community is surpassing capacity, the Wisconsin Policy Forum reports. The group’s latest report, focused on the small business support system in Wisconsin’s largest city, found Milwaukee has a relatively strong network of service providers. But report authors
A state economist is urging members of the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence to consider how the technology will disrupt high-paying jobs. Department of Workforce Development Economist Scott Hodek spoke yesterday during an online meeting of the task force’s subcommittee on industries, occupations and skills. He said
New methods for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere will need to scale up quickly to meet targets established under the Paris Agreement, according to a new study from UW-Madison authors. The study, led by Prof. Gregory Nemet of the university’s La Follette School of Public Affairs, was published last
The ongoing Medicaid unwinding process is expected to impact this year’s Healthcare.gov open enrollment period, according to a spokesperson for the state Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. In an interview yesterday, OCI Director of State Affairs Sarah Smith said the agency hopes to see continued growth in the number
UW-Madison researchers have developed a new metal alloy that can withstand higher temperatures, which could be used to improve high-speed aircraft. The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation is touting the technology as a “top licensing prospect” in its engineering and computer science portfolio. It was created by Prof. Dan Thoma of
Despite some concerns about a possible recession, the vast majority of manufacturers in a recent Wipfli survey expect their revenues to increase next year. The Milwaukee-based accounting and advisory firm yesterday released results of its latest online survey conducted via email in August. A total of 335 manufacturing companies responded,
Microsoft plans to invest billions of dollars over the next decade to expand its operations in Mount Pleasant, state and local officials announced. Under the plan released Friday afternoon by the village of Mount Pleasant and Racine County, the Washington-based tech giant would spend billions of dollars to build new
Investment activity this year is being restrained by low levels of available capital, but plenty of funding opportunities exist for determined entrepreneurs. That’s according to a panel of investors who spoke yesterday during the Early Stage Symposium in Madison, an annual event held by the Wisconsin Technology Council. John Neis,
Nearly half of women included in a recent survey of Milwaukee workers are seeking jobs with a different organization, compared to about a third of surveyed men. Marquette University’s Institute for Women’s Leadership yesterday released results of the online survey as part of its report, “Milwaukee Women in the Workplace.”
The head of the DNR’s deer program says the “slow erosion” of Wisconsin’s hunting community continues this year due in large part to aging hunters. Department of Natural Resources Deer Program Specialist Jeff Pritzl yesterday told WisconsinEye that hunting license purchases are down so far ahead of this year’s nine-day
An advocacy group called Lakes at Stake Wisconsin wants to ban “wake enhanced” boating on most lakes in the state, arguing the large waves it creates are harming lakefront property values and tourism. The group’s president, Paul Gardetto, is a 29-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force who owns lakefront
Sen. Andre Jacque is seeking cosponsors for a bill that would require health insurers to cover certain costs related to participating in a clinical trial. In a memo sent to other lawmakers, the De Pere Republican says the legislation aims to ensure clinical trial participants don’t face “unnecessary denial and
The head of the state Department of Workforce Development says the rise of AI technology “couldn’t come at a greater time” given the state’s labor challenges. Speaking this week during the first meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence in Madison, DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek noted