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U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Allouez, has introduced a bill to convert the federal unemployment benefit into a sign-on bonus for new hires. The Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation adds another $300 per week to state unemployment benefits. Congressional and state Republicans,
Startup company Washbnb does what many Airbnb hosts, vacation rental property owners and boutique hotel managers don’t necessarily have the equipment or time to do — laundry. Founder and CEO Daniel Cruz figured that out for himself when he began
A device created by the team at Atrility Medical helps doctors caring for cardiac surgery patients to quickly and accurately recognize heart rhythm issues following surgery. After heart surgery, irregular heartbeats called arrhythmias are common and can be difficult to
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is applauding Trade Representative Katherine Tai for challenging Canada over its allocation of tariff-related quotas for dairy products. Tai yesterday said the U.S. has requested and established a dispute settlement panel under the USMCA to review
Trevor Santarius has always consumed a variety of written material, from books to newsletters to online blogs and more. In his consumption of text-based media, Santarius (pictured above) imagined the excitement that could come from turning these writings into a
Communication is critical in any healthy relationship, including the relationship between you and your body. Think about how your body talks with you. Does it need energy? If it does, your stomach will grumble, begging you for food. Did your
After a year of historic social and racial turmoil, many corporations have committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. But those pledges can fall short of accomplishing company goals due to a lack of diversity-focused hiring resources.
The Joint Committee on Finance voted to continue a $1.5 million addition to the Department of Tourism’s base budget over the next biennium. Acting Secretary Anne Sayers said that money will go toward new markets to remain competitive with other
Fitchburg-based Nobbits USA LLC makes shoelaces that lessen the chances of knots coming untied. Nobbits makes shoelaces from polyester with raised dots — “nobbs” — formed from an adhesive on both sides of the shoelace. These nobbs create consistent tension
Dane County lifting all restrictions on June 2 is a “major milestone” for businesses, says Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon. All mask requirements and gathering and capacity limits will be lifted June 2, Public Health Madison &
In the first installment of its second season, Ian Coxhead, UW-Madison professor, and Sandi Siegel, president of M. E. Dey & Co. in Milwaukee, interview Joe Glauber, senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute, about trends in U.S.-China agricultural trade affecting the Midwest.
April home sales and median prices were up significantly compared to last year, when the economic lockdown was in full force, according to the Wisconsin Realtors Association. While new listings were up compared to April 2020, total listings fell by
— After more than a year without revenue, some shuttered entertainment venues could see federal relief dollars this week. But others are still looking at a six-week wait or longer. The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant was signed into law Dec.
The state is helping Eau Claire County launch a pilot program to test SpaceX’s Starlink, a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites that can provide high-speed internet in rural areas. The pilot project will get high-speed internet to 50 rural
Trek Bicycles, a global company with Waterloo roots, is successfully navigating the trade landscape left by Brexit. But the company’s rep says there’s still uncertainty ahead. Brexit is the name given to the U.K.’s departure from the European Union in
Addiction advocates want to see BadgerCare cover room and board costs associated with substance abuse treatment. As of Feb. 1, Medicaid covers treatment for substance use disorder in a residential setting. A stay at these facilities must be clinically and medically
Four members of Wisconsin’s House delegation are requesting nearly $150 million in earmarks for ag research, broadband and health care projects. Both national party caucuses agreed to bring back community project funding. Republicans banned earmarks a decade ago after retaking
The Department of Workforce Development has created five new positions called apprenticeship navigators to help Wisconsinites find open opportunities. Apprenticeship is a training model that combines on-the-job learning with job-related classroom instruction. Apprentices are employed and earn wages from their
Wisconsin is on pace to break its 2019 record for outdoor recreation-related economic activity this year. Since the start of the pandemic, Wisconsin has outpaced the national average in travel spending, acting Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers said. In 2020 this
After more than a year of what felt like hibernation, a COVID-19 vaccine is giving people hope for brighter days — and a reason to get back to travel. Wisconsin boasts 15,000+ lakes, 60,000+ acres of state parks and a
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Allouez, has introduced a bill to convert the federal unemployment benefit into a sign-on bonus for new hires. The Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation adds another $300 per week to state unemployment benefits. Congressional and state Republicans, as well as business chambers, associations and employers, have charged
Startup company Washbnb does what many Airbnb hosts, vacation rental property owners and boutique hotel managers don’t necessarily have the equipment or time to do — laundry. Founder and CEO Daniel Cruz figured that out for himself when he began renting out several units through Airbnb, only to discover the
A device created by the team at Atrility Medical helps doctors caring for cardiac surgery patients to quickly and accurately recognize heart rhythm issues following surgery. After heart surgery, irregular heartbeats called arrhythmias are common and can be difficult to diagnose. Arrhythmias can cause a range of symptoms including chest
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is applauding Trade Representative Katherine Tai for challenging Canada over its allocation of tariff-related quotas for dairy products. Tai yesterday said the U.S. has requested and established a dispute settlement panel under the USMCA to review measures adopted by Canada that are said to undermine the
Trevor Santarius has always consumed a variety of written material, from books to newsletters to online blogs and more. In his consumption of text-based media, Santarius (pictured above) imagined the excitement that could come from turning these writings into a more interactive tool. So Santarius took his brother-in-law — software
Communication is critical in any healthy relationship, including the relationship between you and your body. Think about how your body talks with you. Does it need energy? If it does, your stomach will grumble, begging you for food. Did your body overexert itself during a workout? You’ll feel fatigued and
After a year of historic social and racial turmoil, many corporations have committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. But those pledges can fall short of accomplishing company goals due to a lack of diversity-focused hiring resources.
The Joint Committee on Finance voted to continue a $1.5 million addition to the Department of Tourism’s base budget over the next biennium. Acting Secretary Anne Sayers said that money will go toward new markets to remain competitive with other Midwest states. Tourism is in double the markets it was
Fitchburg-based Nobbits USA LLC makes shoelaces that lessen the chances of knots coming untied. Nobbits makes shoelaces from polyester with raised dots — “nobbs” — formed from an adhesive on both sides of the shoelace. These nobbs create consistent tension throughout the lace stopping knots from coming undone and creating
Dane County lifting all restrictions on June 2 is a “major milestone” for businesses, says Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon. All mask requirements and gathering and capacity limits will be lifted June 2, Public Health Madison & Dane County announced yesterday. “This is especially encouraging news for
In the first installment of its second season, Ian Coxhead, UW-Madison professor, and Sandi Siegel, president of M. E. Dey & Co. in Milwaukee, interview Joe Glauber, senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute, about trends in U.S.-China agricultural trade affecting the Midwest.
April home sales and median prices were up significantly compared to last year, when the economic lockdown was in full force, according to the Wisconsin Realtors Association. While new listings were up compared to April 2020, total listings fell by nearly 30 percent this month. Months of supply fell to
— After more than a year without revenue, some shuttered entertainment venues could see federal relief dollars this week. But others are still looking at a six-week wait or longer. The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant was signed into law Dec. 27. The SBA opened up the application portal more than
The state is helping Eau Claire County launch a pilot program to test SpaceX’s Starlink, a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites that can provide high-speed internet in rural areas. The pilot project will get high-speed internet to 50 rural homes and businesses. It is getting a $27,500 grant from
Trek Bicycles, a global company with Waterloo roots, is successfully navigating the trade landscape left by Brexit. But the company’s rep says there’s still uncertainty ahead. Brexit is the name given to the U.K.’s departure from the European Union in January 2020. The two entities signed a trade and cooperation
Addiction advocates want to see BadgerCare cover room and board costs associated with substance abuse treatment. As of Feb. 1, Medicaid covers treatment for substance use disorder in a residential setting. A stay at these facilities must be clinically and medically necessary. The facility must also have 24-hour supervision. However, BadgerCare
Four members of Wisconsin’s House delegation are requesting nearly $150 million in earmarks for ag research, broadband and health care projects. Both national party caucuses agreed to bring back community project funding. Republicans banned earmarks a decade ago after retaking control of the House with some criticizing the process as
The Department of Workforce Development has created five new positions called apprenticeship navigators to help Wisconsinites find open opportunities. Apprenticeship is a training model that combines on-the-job learning with job-related classroom instruction. Apprentices are employed and earn wages from their first day on the job. Upon completion of their programs,
Wisconsin is on pace to break its 2019 record for outdoor recreation-related economic activity this year. Since the start of the pandemic, Wisconsin has outpaced the national average in travel spending, acting Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers said. In 2020 this led to a local spending infusion of $2.5 billion that
After more than a year of what felt like hibernation, a COVID-19 vaccine is giving people hope for brighter days — and a reason to get back to travel. Wisconsin boasts 15,000+ lakes, 60,000+ acres of state parks and a bounty of tourism attractions statewide. This gives locals and out-of-staters