Visit WisPolitics-State Affairs for premium content,
keyword notifications, bill tracking and more
Trade experts in a WisBusiness.com virtual trade luncheon said the Biden administration’s Indo-Pacific trade framework could lead to economic growth for Wisconsin despite continuing tensions with China. President Biden in May announced the framework aiming to combat inflation and lower
An executive with the Milwaukee Brewers says an entertainment district near American Family Field could help offset a potential funding shortfall for stadium improvements. Speaking during a recent event hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com, Milwaukee Brewers President
Experts say detailed facility mapping and gunshot detection technology can help first responders react more effectively during a crisis. Joe Hanson, regional director of sales and implementation for the Critical Response Group, discussed the organization’s “geo-spatial” mapping service yesterday during
The head of SHINE Technologies says the company is “at the end of a long road” with its Janesville medical isotope production facility set to go online next year. But the journey won’t stop there, CEO Greg Piefer told WisBusiness.com
The state Department of Revenue predicts personal income growth in Wisconsin will lag the national rate this year and the next. That’s according to the latest economic forecast report from DOR, which shows personal income in Wisconsin is expected to
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says pending federal legislation aims to bolster U.S. supply chains for critical products such as microchips. Speaking at a WisPolitics.com event this week in Washington, D.C., the Madison Dem discussed the latest iteration of the bill,
Georgia-Pacific’s 1915 Studios accelerator program in northeast Wisconsin is recruiting startups for its next cohort, due to kick off in September. The program was launched last year by the Atlanta-based pulp and paper company in partnership with startup accelerator gener8tor.
The economic impact of tourism in Wisconsin last year increased 21 percent over 2020 but remained below 2019 levels, according to a new state report. A report from the state Department of Tourism shows tourism in the state had a
A new development company called Eldon Homes aims to revitalize Stoughton’s economy by building hundreds of new housing units in the coming years. Rob Hostrawser is the director of operations for the business, which launched in November. In a recent
Scientists at the Medical College of Wisconsin are testing a new therapy aimed at reversing the most common form of hearing loss. The therapy being tested is meant for patients with sensorineural hearing loss, or SNHL, which accounts for 90
The president of Blue Line Battery, a Beloit-based startup producing lithium-ion forklift batteries, says the company will begin turning a profit in July. “Most startups never see that, so our business is really, really growing,” Phil Fonfara said yesterday during
UW Health has created an “internal nurse traveler” program aimed at filling open shifts and retaining existing employees. Through the program, launched earlier this year, nurses working at UW Health can pick up an extra shift per week for six
The Focus on Energy program has helped reduce emissions equal to 15 million fewer cars in the state over the past decade, a recent report shows. The program helps residents and businesses in the state to install energy efficiency and
The share of Wisconsin renters and homeowners who are “cost-burdened” by housing is lower than the national rate, a UW-Madison report shows. The report is from the university’s Division of Extension. It notes cost-burdened households are defined as those spending
Banks in the state have “started the year 2022 strong” despite concerns about rising inflation, according to the Wisconsin Bankers Association. Total assets at Wisconsin banks increased about 5 percent over the 12-month period ending March 31 to exceed $143
The president and CEO of Dairyland Power Cooperative says integrating nuclear power is necessary to reach carbon emission reduction goals. “The bottom line is, if we are for a less-carbon future, if you are against carbon, you need to be
Exact Sciences says it remains committed to growing its presence in Madison after announcing layoffs. The Madison-based diagnostics company in January said it will be investing another $350 million into its operations in the city, with a goal of creating
Experts say more renewable energy production, greater reliance on nuclear power and adoption of electric vehicles could help reduce volatility in energy markets and achieve clean energy goals. “As we and Europe and our allies and partners all shift to
One of the state’s top COVID-19 experts says understanding, preventing and treating the condition known as “long COVID” should be “our highest priority.” Speaking during a recent webinar hosted by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters, Dr. Nasia
The health of Wisconsin seniors has been ranked 14th out of U.S. states in the latest America’s Health Rankings report from the United Health Foundation. That’s compared to 10th in the report from 2019, the last report in which the
Trade experts in a WisBusiness.com virtual trade luncheon said the Biden administration’s Indo-Pacific trade framework could lead to economic growth for Wisconsin despite continuing tensions with China. President Biden in May announced the framework aiming to combat inflation and lower costs. Partners of the trade initiative include: the United States,
An executive with the Milwaukee Brewers says an entertainment district near American Family Field could help offset a potential funding shortfall for stadium improvements. Speaking during a recent event hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com, Milwaukee Brewers President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger said investing in real estate
Experts say detailed facility mapping and gunshot detection technology can help first responders react more effectively during a crisis. Joe Hanson, regional director of sales and implementation for the Critical Response Group, discussed the organization’s “geo-spatial” mapping service yesterday during a Wisconsin Technology Council luncheon in Madison. By combining aerial
The head of SHINE Technologies says the company is “at the end of a long road” with its Janesville medical isotope production facility set to go online next year. But the journey won’t stop there, CEO Greg Piefer told WisBusiness.com in a recent interview, as this step represents just the
The state Department of Revenue predicts personal income growth in Wisconsin will lag the national rate this year and the next. That’s according to the latest economic forecast report from DOR, which shows personal income in Wisconsin is expected to rise 2.3 percent this year and 4.8 percent in 2023.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says pending federal legislation aims to bolster U.S. supply chains for critical products such as microchips. Speaking at a WisPolitics.com event this week in Washington, D.C., the Madison Dem discussed the latest iteration of the bill, now called the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act. Originally touted
Georgia-Pacific’s 1915 Studios accelerator program in northeast Wisconsin is recruiting startups for its next cohort, due to kick off in September. The program was launched last year by the Atlanta-based pulp and paper company in partnership with startup accelerator gener8tor. Georgia-Pacific has seven Wisconsin facilities spread across Green Bay, Oshkosh,
The economic impact of tourism in Wisconsin last year increased 21 percent over 2020 but remained below 2019 levels, according to a new state report. A report from the state Department of Tourism shows tourism in the state had a $20.9 billion economic impact in 2021, marking an increase from
A new development company called Eldon Homes aims to revitalize Stoughton’s economy by building hundreds of new housing units in the coming years. Rob Hostrawser is the director of operations for the business, which launched in November. In a recent interview, he explained the company was created by community stakeholders
Scientists at the Medical College of Wisconsin are testing a new therapy aimed at reversing the most common form of hearing loss. The therapy being tested is meant for patients with sensorineural hearing loss, or SNHL, which accounts for 90 percent of all hearing loss. The condition results from chronic
The president of Blue Line Battery, a Beloit-based startup producing lithium-ion forklift batteries, says the company will begin turning a profit in July. “Most startups never see that, so our business is really, really growing,” Phil Fonfara said yesterday during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference, held by the Wisconsin Technology Council
UW Health has created an “internal nurse traveler” program aimed at filling open shifts and retaining existing employees. Through the program, launched earlier this year, nurses working at UW Health can pick up an extra shift per week for six weeks and get paid an additional $100 per hour above
The Focus on Energy program has helped reduce emissions equal to 15 million fewer cars in the state over the past decade, a recent report shows. The program helps residents and businesses in the state to install energy efficiency and renewable energy projects by providing information, resources and certain financial
The share of Wisconsin renters and homeowners who are “cost-burdened” by housing is lower than the national rate, a UW-Madison report shows. The report is from the university’s Division of Extension. It notes cost-burdened households are defined as those spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing by
Banks in the state have “started the year 2022 strong” despite concerns about rising inflation, according to the Wisconsin Bankers Association. Total assets at Wisconsin banks increased about 5 percent over the 12-month period ending March 31 to exceed $143 billion, the latest WBA release shows. At the same time,
The president and CEO of Dairyland Power Cooperative says integrating nuclear power is necessary to reach carbon emission reduction goals. “The bottom line is, if we are for a less-carbon future, if you are against carbon, you need to be for nuclear. I don’t know a simpler way to put
Exact Sciences says it remains committed to growing its presence in Madison after announcing layoffs. The Madison-based diagnostics company in January said it will be investing another $350 million into its operations in the city, with a goal of creating more than 1,300 new jobs. “This week’s actions do not
Experts say more renewable energy production, greater reliance on nuclear power and adoption of electric vehicles could help reduce volatility in energy markets and achieve clean energy goals. “As we and Europe and our allies and partners all shift to clean energy, we become less vulnerable to terrible tragedies like
One of the state’s top COVID-19 experts says understanding, preventing and treating the condition known as “long COVID” should be “our highest priority.” Speaking during a recent webinar hosted by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters, Dr. Nasia Safdar said this syndrome has been “underrecognized and underappreciated” despite
The health of Wisconsin seniors has been ranked 14th out of U.S. states in the latest America’s Health Rankings report from the United Health Foundation. That’s compared to 10th in the report from 2019, the last report in which the foundation ranked states for the health of seniors. Some of