Racial disparities in homeownership are larger in Wisconsin than nationwide and have worsened over the past decade, a recent Wisconsin Policy Forum report shows. The report found this trend exists in the state’s five most populous cities — Milwaukee, Madison,
A group representing small businesses in the state is calling for full passage of a bill limiting the governor’s emergency powers after polling found broad support among its members. AB 912, which the GOP Assembly passed last week along party
International trade experts agreed engaging with China is still preferable as the United States and its allies consider how to deal with China’s rise in the global economy. “I’d describe it as engagement with eyes wide open, so that we’re
A study led by UW-Madison authors found carbon emissions of corn ethanol produced to meet the Renewable Fuel Standard could be 24 percent higher than from the equivalent amount of gasoline. “It basically reaffirms what many suspected, that corn ethanol
More business leaders in the state are planning to raise wages this year, according to the latest employer survey from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce. Thirty-four percent of surveyed businesses said they will be raising wages by more than 4 percent
A new report on climate change in Wisconsin finds statewide temperatures have increased by 3 degrees since 1950, while precipitation has risen by 17 percent. The report, from the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts, was created after Gov. Tony
Xcel Energy has announced approval by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for its plan to cut carbon emissions from electricity provided in the Upper Midwest by over 85 percent by 2030. That includes customers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South
An Assembly committee has approved a hotly debated bill related to electric vehicle charging infrastructure that opponents say would limit the role of local government in transportation innovation. The Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities recently passed the legislation during
Officials agree new federal infrastructure dollars coming to Wisconsin are an opportunity to address workforce issues by getting more people into the trades. “I’d see this as an opportunity to invest in our communities to get people trained up, to
In a recent survey of Milwaukee-area companies, 90 percent of responding organizations said they’ve adjusted employee pay ranges for 2022 to help with recruitment. The survey was conducted earlier this month by human resources firm MRA, which has offices in
The Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition’s latest annual report shows the group’s membership swelled to more than 110 last year. Coalition CEO Kathy Henrich highlighted the group’s updated priorities in an introductory message. These include attracting talent and businesses — with
The head of the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum says Republicans in the state have a “political opportunity” in clean energy given widespread support seen in poll results. “We do polling every year across the country, we do polling here in
The head of the Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy says the office is leaning toward executive and agency actions as it develops the state’s clean energy plan. “So we recognize that legislative might be a bit of a
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Ann Leinfelder Grove, president and CEO of Wellpoint Care Network. This Milwaukee-based human services organization works with about 5,000 clients every day, offering mental health services and other support for children,
An executive with Horicon Bank urged business community members to “pay attention to the utility, not the price” when weighing the pros and cons of cryptocurrencies. Bob Van Kirk, the bank’s vice president of treasury and commercial payment solutions, spoke
