Representatives of Mexican and Canadian consulates in the Midwest say electric vehicle tax credit provisions in the Build Back Better Act conflict with the USMCA. “Of course we’re all in favor of clean cars, but by bringing in these kinds
Groups representing farmers and dairy producers in the state are applauding Gov. Tony Evers for signing into law a bill that aims to expand exports of Wisconsin agriculture products. Under 2021 Wisconsin Act 92, the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and
Health officials have identified the first known case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 in Wisconsin. This strain of the virus was first identified last month in South Africa, and has since spread to dozens of countries. The CDC has
A survey of Madison-area businesses shows labor shortages having a big impact on future growth. In the survey, nearly one-third of respondents said they were held back from expanding their workforce this year due to talent shortages. The Fall 2021
Private sector employment in Wisconsin increased 5.3 percent over the 12-month period ending June 2021, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Based on the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private sector employment
WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes says the agency is exploring how to better support small rural manufacturers in Wisconsin. “What kinds of resources do they have? And how can we partner with resources like the tech colleges or the
The head of ThedaCare’s Rural Health Initiative hopes to provide preventative care services to hundreds more farms after the program recently expanded to cover seven Wisconsin counties. “I think the potential is really unlimited at this point,” Program Manager Rhonda
After Dane County’s health department has moved to again extend its mask mandate with a new exception, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is raising critical questions. The extension, announced last week, came after officials at Public Health Madison &
A total of 8,524 homes were sold in Wisconsin in October, marking a 12.3 percent decrease from October 2020, according to the latest Wisconsin Realtors Association report. The total number of statewide home listings also fell to 23,446 for a
A team of UW-Madison students is getting a $250,000 award for carbon dioxide sequestration research through a global competition backed by the Musk Foundation. The XPRIZE for Carbon Removal Student Competition recently announced $5 million in awards for student teams.
A biotech startup called Geno.Me has landed $400,000 in seed funding from Gateway Capital, an early-stage investment firm based in Milwaukee. The company’s platform connects electronic health record data with genomic information from services like 23andMe, MyChart and Anscestry.com in
The head of global markets for Sartori Cheese sees great potential for expanding product exports, despite certain trade barriers and distribution issues. “Cheese demand is there and it’s growing, and continues to be growing significantly,” said Sam Allison, global markets
The state Public Service Commission will be awarding up to $215,000 in December through Refueling Readiness Grants. The program helps fueling facilities stay open during power outages and weather emergencies. Fourteen applicants are requesting a total of around $275,000, a
The Young Enterprising Society’s Blueprint program is putting a focus on developing ideas and market validation for products being developed by participating entrepreneurs. YES co-founders and brothers Khalif and Que El-Amin discussed the program yesterday during the Early Stage Symposium,
An angel investor with Wisconsin Investment Partners urges startup founders to prioritize business development expertise as they build out their team. “One of the earliest people I like to see come in is somebody who has a real good sense
