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By Larry Sandler For WisBusiness.com Two passenger rail ideas once left for dead — a Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee commuter line and an Amtrak route from Milwaukee to Madison — are back on the study track. Should these and other proposals come to
Sen. Duey Stroebel says he’s seeing bipartisan support for a bill that would provide $7.5 million in state matching funds for the Wisconsin BioHealth Tech Hub effort. The Saukville Republican and Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie, recently sent a co-sponsorship
Health workers employed by Planned Parenthood clinics across Wisconsin are moving to unionize, according to labor organizers. The Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals this week announced the plan, calling it a “critical step” toward strengthening Planned Parenthood and
Lawmakers argued a proposal to add vocational training to the Department of Corrections’ Earned Release Program would save money, increase equal opportunities and help the workforce shortage.
A UW-Madison researcher has developed a method for identifying insect infestations in plants, giving farmers a potential new tool for protecting their crops. The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation is touting the invention as a top licensing prospect in the food
A coalition of Milwaukee-based organizations is getting $500,000 in planning funds after being chosen as a finalist for a federal economic development initiative. Grow Milwaukee was one of 22 groups selected from 565 applicants for the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot
The U.S. economy has performed much better in 2023 than was projected a year ago, according to economist and UW-Madison alumnus Brad Tank. “The forecast last year [was] resoundingly in favor of a much slower economy than actually materialized,” he
Incoming MMAC President Dale Kooyenga predicts the corridor between Chicago and Milwaukee will see substantial development in the coming years, anchored by Microsoft’s operations in the region. “There’ll be a point here I think in the next five, six years
Farmers may be able to reduce emissions and chemical runoff while boosting revenues by using a new method for extracting useful nutrients from manure, according to a recent UW-Madison study. Scientists in Madison have developed a new technique for pulling
GOP lawmakers want to allow angel investors to transfer tax credits earned through investments in certain startups. Rep. Robert Wittke of Racine and Sen. Dan Feyen of Fond du Lac recently began circulating legislation in a co-sponsorship memo, which touts
The head of the UW-Oshkosh College of Nursing says addressing ethical and privacy concerns around the use of AI in health care is essential as the technology becomes more widespread. Dean Seon Yoon Chung spoke during a recent hearing in
Sen. Howard Marklein says his bill to provide grants to communities that lose UW campuses would offer counties a potential economic development opportunity by helping them repurpose old facilities. The Spring Green Republican during yesterday’s Economic Development and Technical Colleges
A UW spokesperson told WisPolitics the discussions with Vos, R-Rochester, were broader than those three topics and are ongoing.
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,
By Larry Sandler For WisBusiness.com Two passenger rail ideas once left for dead — a Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee commuter line and an Amtrak route from Milwaukee to Madison — are back on the study track. Should these and other proposals come to fruition, passenger trains could one day link eight of Wisconsin’s
Sen. Duey Stroebel says he’s seeing bipartisan support for a bill that would provide $7.5 million in state matching funds for the Wisconsin BioHealth Tech Hub effort. The Saukville Republican and Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie, recently sent a co-sponsorship memo to lawmakers on the proposal. It would authorize the
Health workers employed by Planned Parenthood clinics across Wisconsin are moving to unionize, according to labor organizers. The Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals this week announced the plan, calling it a “critical step” toward strengthening Planned Parenthood and organized labor in the face of “political attacks” on both.
Lawmakers argued a proposal to add vocational training to the Department of Corrections’ Earned Release Program would save money, increase equal opportunities and help the workforce shortage.
A UW-Madison researcher has developed a method for identifying insect infestations in plants, giving farmers a potential new tool for protecting their crops. The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation is touting the invention as a top licensing prospect in the food and agriculture sector. Assistant Prof. Emily Bick has created a
A coalition of Milwaukee-based organizations is getting $500,000 in planning funds after being chosen as a finalist for a federal economic development initiative. Grow Milwaukee was one of 22 groups selected from 565 applicants for the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program, putting it in the running for up to $50
The U.S. economy has performed much better in 2023 than was projected a year ago, according to economist and UW-Madison alumnus Brad Tank. “The forecast last year [was] resoundingly in favor of a much slower economy than actually materialized,” he said last week. Tank is the chief investment officer for
Incoming MMAC President Dale Kooyenga predicts the corridor between Chicago and Milwaukee will see substantial development in the coming years, anchored by Microsoft’s operations in the region. “There’ll be a point here I think in the next five, six years where you see no agricultural land; it’s all developed,” the
Farmers may be able to reduce emissions and chemical runoff while boosting revenues by using a new method for extracting useful nutrients from manure, according to a recent UW-Madison study. Scientists in Madison have developed a new technique for pulling ammonia and potassium out of livestock manure, which can be
GOP lawmakers want to allow angel investors to transfer tax credits earned through investments in certain startups. Rep. Robert Wittke of Racine and Sen. Dan Feyen of Fond du Lac recently began circulating legislation in a co-sponsorship memo, which touts the success of the state’s Qualified New Business Venture program.
The head of the UW-Oshkosh College of Nursing says addressing ethical and privacy concerns around the use of AI in health care is essential as the technology becomes more widespread. Dean Seon Yoon Chung spoke during a recent hearing in Madison held by the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial
Sen. Howard Marklein says his bill to provide grants to communities that lose UW campuses would offer counties a potential economic development opportunity by helping them repurpose old facilities. The Spring Green Republican during yesterday’s Economic Development and Technical Colleges Committee meeting warned campuses in Washington and Fond du Lac
A UW spokesperson told WisPolitics the discussions with Vos, R-Rochester, were broader than those three topics and are ongoing.
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