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— The Department of Natural Resources has announced new PFAS standards are now in effect for drinking and surface water as well as new requirements for firefighting foam. The Natural Resources Board approved the new regulations in February. They require
The head of the Wisconsin Arts Board is calling for greater state support for the arts and cultural sector, saying “it’s going to be a tough time ahead.” “It’s going to take extreme creativity,” Executive Director George Tzougrous said Friday
— The state Department of Justice has announced multiple states have reached “an agreement in principle” on financial terms for a potential $4.25 billion settlement with opioid maker Teva. “This agreement, if finalized, will mark another significant step forward in
The head of the state DWD says focusing on potential workers in Wisconsin is a “much better solution” to workforce challenges than attracting those from outside the state. Speaking yesterday to WisconsinEye, Department of Workforce Development Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek highlighted
The chief economist for the state Department of Workforce Development says employment in the leisure and hospitality sector is lagging due to fewer people working multiple jobs. In a recent media briefing, Dennis Winters noted Wisconsin’s leisure and hospitality jobs
Georgia-Pacific has broken ground on a $500 million expansion to its mill in Green Bay, expected to be complete in 2024. Speaking yesterday at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Broadway Mill expansion, company executive Kim Burns highlighted the expected impact
Employment in the state’s transportation and warehousing sector expanded twice as fast as any other sector over 2020 and 2021, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report shows. The group’s latest report highlights the state’s jobs picture over this two-year period,
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson says hosting the 2024 Republican National Convention would help the state’s largest city attract more events and related spending. The GOP Site Selection Committee reportedly voted Friday to recommend Milwaukee host the 2024 convention. The full
The head of Rapid Radicals Technology, which won this year’s Governor’s Business Plan Contest, says the company is on track to start earning revenue in 2024 or 2025 through paid pilot programs. Paige Peters is the company’s founder and chief
The five startup companies named to the latest cohort of Northwestern Mutual’s Black Founder Accelerator program are developing solutions for financial services, insurance and digital health. The Milwaukee-based company yesterday announced the names of the startups participating in the program,
The head of the state’s Office of School Safety says digital facility mapping is expected to “save time and save lives” during violent incidents and medical emergencies. The office, part of the state Department of Justice, yesterday announced applications are
A circuit court should’ve weighed in on whether the Department of Revenue’s guidance on a new tax exemption for personal property constituted an unpublished rule rather than deferring to the Tax Appeals Commission first, the state Supreme Court has ruled.
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
— The Department of Natural Resources has announced new PFAS standards are now in effect for drinking and surface water as well as new requirements for firefighting foam. The Natural Resources Board approved the new regulations in February. They require the DNR to monitor sites it suspects are contaminated. Systems
The head of the Wisconsin Arts Board is calling for greater state support for the arts and cultural sector, saying “it’s going to be a tough time ahead.” “It’s going to take extreme creativity,” Executive Director George Tzougrous said Friday in a Wisconsin Policy Forum webinar. “But most importantly, it’s
— The state Department of Justice has announced multiple states have reached “an agreement in principle” on financial terms for a potential $4.25 billion settlement with opioid maker Teva. “This agreement, if finalized, will mark another significant step forward in bringing resources to Wisconsin for fighting this epidemic,” Attorney General
The head of the state DWD says focusing on potential workers in Wisconsin is a “much better solution” to workforce challenges than attracting those from outside the state. Speaking yesterday to WisconsinEye, Department of Workforce Development Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek highlighted four groups of state residents the agency is targeting with
The chief economist for the state Department of Workforce Development says employment in the leisure and hospitality sector is lagging due to fewer people working multiple jobs. In a recent media briefing, Dennis Winters noted Wisconsin’s leisure and hospitality jobs remain about 13,300 from the previous peak, or about 95
Georgia-Pacific has broken ground on a $500 million expansion to its mill in Green Bay, expected to be complete in 2024. Speaking yesterday at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Broadway Mill expansion, company executive Kim Burns highlighted the expected impact of the expansion. She’s the vice president and general manager
Employment in the state’s transportation and warehousing sector expanded twice as fast as any other sector over 2020 and 2021, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report shows. The group’s latest report highlights the state’s jobs picture over this two-year period, showing how certain industries have recovered more than others. Total
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson says hosting the 2024 Republican National Convention would help the state’s largest city attract more events and related spending. The GOP Site Selection Committee reportedly voted Friday to recommend Milwaukee host the 2024 convention. The full Republican National Committee is expected to make the final decision
The head of Rapid Radicals Technology, which won this year’s Governor’s Business Plan Contest, says the company is on track to start earning revenue in 2024 or 2025 through paid pilot programs. Paige Peters is the company’s founder and chief technology officer. She discussed the company’s path forward yesterday in
The five startup companies named to the latest cohort of Northwestern Mutual’s Black Founder Accelerator program are developing solutions for financial services, insurance and digital health. The Milwaukee-based company yesterday announced the names of the startups participating in the program, run in partnership with gener8tor. The Black Founder Accelerator supports
The head of the state’s Office of School Safety says digital facility mapping is expected to “save time and save lives” during violent incidents and medical emergencies. The office, part of the state Department of Justice, yesterday announced applications are being accepted for the 2021 Wisconsin Act 109 Digital Mapping
A circuit court should’ve weighed in on whether the Department of Revenue’s guidance on a new tax exemption for personal property constituted an unpublished rule rather than deferring to the Tax Appeals Commission first, the state Supreme Court has ruled. The ruling will make it easier to challenge DOR guidance
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