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A representative of the U.S. Copyright Office says copyright law is being complicated by artificial intelligence as the technology matures. George Thuronyi is deputy director of the Office of Public Information and Education within the federal office, which is part
WARF is seeking commercial partners to help develop a new method for extending the storage life of various meat products. This method’s inventor, Mark Richards, is a professor in UW-Madison’s Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences. The Wisconsin Alumni Research
While hospitals are challenged by rising labor and supply costs, the head of the Wisconsin Hospital Association says his “most fundamental concern” is attracting workers to the field. In a legislative briefing this week, WHA President and CEO Eric Borgerding
Experts agree employers in Wisconsin will be hesitant to lay off workers even if the economy soon enters a recession, as some economists predict. During an interview on WisconsinEye yesterday, Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity CEO Buckley Brinkman said
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
A new statewide radio network in Wisconsin called Civic Media is seeking to offer a “counterpoint” to conservative talk radio while elevating local and state-level issues. The company’s CEO, Sage Weil, is a successful software developer and a major Dem
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
Experts say state and local government entities can help address Wisconsin’s affordable housing shortage by helping to cover related infrastructure costs. Kurt Paulsen, a professor of urban planning at UW-Madison, spoke yesterday during a joint hearing of the Senate Committee
A representative of the U.S. Copyright Office says copyright law is being complicated by artificial intelligence as the technology matures. George Thuronyi is deputy director of the Office of Public Information and Education within the federal office, which is part of the Library of Congress. He spoke yesterday as part
WARF is seeking commercial partners to help develop a new method for extending the storage life of various meat products. This method’s inventor, Mark Richards, is a professor in UW-Madison’s Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences. The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation is touting his work as a top licensing prospect
While hospitals are challenged by rising labor and supply costs, the head of the Wisconsin Hospital Association says his “most fundamental concern” is attracting workers to the field. In a legislative briefing this week, WHA President and CEO Eric Borgerding told lawmakers that creative solutions will be needed to shore
Experts agree employers in Wisconsin will be hesitant to lay off workers even if the economy soon enters a recession, as some economists predict. During an interview on WisconsinEye yesterday, Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity CEO Buckley Brinkman said manufacturers in the state have learned the importance of holding
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 legislation they’re reintroducing that would allow customers to subscribe to
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 automotive sector. It currently employs more than 92,000 workers around
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 Felzkowski said any proposal to legalize medical marijuana will need
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 to address the industry’s worsening labor force crisis. Ann Zenk,
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 of Mount Pleasant and Racine County under which the company
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 investments. “Whether that’s taking advantage of the tax credits for
A new statewide radio network in Wisconsin called Civic Media is seeking to offer a “counterpoint” to conservative talk radio while elevating local and state-level issues. The company’s CEO, Sage Weil, is a successful software developer and a major Dem donor in the state. In a recent interview, he highlighted
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 direct pay aspect of the law a “game changer” for
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 Von Ruden touted the impact of the IRA’s $20 billion
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 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The event is designed
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 WisPolitics and WisBusiness, Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy
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 Walker explained coastal startup culture is “a lot more cutthroat”
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 the region’s workforce, as well as falling union membership and
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 second highest annual investment total for the state. It exceeds
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 hosted by the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economy and Small
Experts say state and local government entities can help address Wisconsin’s affordable housing shortage by helping to cover related infrastructure costs. Kurt Paulsen, a professor of urban planning at UW-Madison, spoke yesterday during a joint hearing of the Senate Committee on Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry and Assembly Committee on