WiSys seeking applicants for ag research funding effort

WiSys is seeking applications for a research funding initiative, offering support to small businesses, nonprofits and scientists for agriculture-focused projects.  UWM Research Foundation President Jessica Silvaggi called for applicants to the Forward Ag: Use-Inspired R&D program in a recent post.

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MMAC leader says Trump ‘just wrong’ on tariffs

The head of MMAC says President Donald Trump is “just wrong” on tariffs as trade with key partners takes a hit amid uncertainty about U.S. policy.  Dale Kooyenga, president of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, weighed in Friday on

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UW-Madison leadership considering new college focused on computing

UW-Madison leadership is considering the creation of a new college focused on computing, reflecting the technology’s increasingly central role across other disciplines.  That’s according to Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau, director of the university’s School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences. He spoke yesterday during a Wisconsin Technology Council luncheon in Madison, where

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WiSys seeking applicants for ag research funding effort

WiSys is seeking applications for a research funding initiative, offering support to small businesses, nonprofits and scientists for agriculture-focused projects.  UWM Research Foundation President Jessica Silvaggi called for applicants to the Forward Ag: Use-Inspired R&D program in a recent post. She noted the effort aims to support “innovative agricultural research

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Three WI metros rated among top 20 U.S. housing markets

Three metro areas in Wisconsin were rated among the top 20 housing markets in the country based on expected home value appreciation and quality of life.  The Summer 2025 Housing Market Ranking report, from the Wall Street Journal and real estate listings site Realtor.com, included an analysis of housing market

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Dem bill would create new regulations for cryptocurrency kiosks

Legislation from Dem lawmakers would create new regulations and licensing requirements for cryptocurrency kiosks, which bill authors say have led to “a shocking amount” of fraud.  These self-service machines are used to buy and sell digital currencies, and have become much more widespread in recent years.  A cosponsorship memo for

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MMAC leader says Trump ‘just wrong’ on tariffs

The head of MMAC says President Donald Trump is “just wrong” on tariffs as trade with key partners takes a hit amid uncertainty about U.S. policy.  Dale Kooyenga, president of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, weighed in Friday on the latest global trade policy developments during a webinar hosted

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MATC leader aims to boost student earnings in years to come

Milwaukee Area Technical College President Anthony Cruz aims to boost student earnings in the years to come as part of an effort to address generational poverty and get more recognition for the college.  Cruz spoke yesterday during a meeting of the Milwaukee Rotary Club, where he discussed MATC’s strategic plan

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Bank CEOs have stable view on Wisconsin’s economy, survey finds

Bank executives have a relatively stable view of Wisconsin’s economy, despite ongoing uncertainty around tariffs and the national economic picture.  That’s according to the Wisconsin Bankers Association’s Economic Conditions Survey of Wisconsin bank CEOs. It found 59% of respondents expect the state economy to stay the same over the next

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Assembly approves bills to boost nuclear power in Wisconsin

The Assembly has sent to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk several measures to boost nuclear power in Wisconsin.  SB 125, approved by voice vote, would require the Public Service Commission to conduct a nuclear power siting study. The bill would also require the PSC to submit a report on the study

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WRA report spotlights smaller decline in home sales in May

May home sales in Wisconsin fell 2.1% over the year, marking the third month in a row of declining sales. But it was a smaller decrease than the two previous months.  The Wisconsin Realtors Association’s latest report highlights this slowdown in the rate of decline, noting March sales had fallen

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Wisconsin debt-to-income ratio 11th lowest in the country, report shows

Wisconsin residents’ debt-to-income ratio was 11th lowest among U.S. states in 2024, a new Forward Analytics report shows.  The research organization, part of the Wisconsin Counties Association, yesterday issued its “Badgers on a Budget” report, which explores household finance trends in the state and compares them to the rest of

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