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Science communication experts see faulty science communication and political division as major determinants in the nation’s response to climate change and coronavirus. Kendra Pierre-Louis, a climate change reporter from Gimlet Media and UW-Madison Science Writer in Residence, and life sciences
Pharmaceutical wholesale distributors are preparing to meet the unique needs of each state in distributing a COVID-19 vaccine. Wisconsin and other states are playing a unique role in determining vaccine administration, according to Matt DiLoreto, vice president of government affairs
An idea developed before the pandemic has turned into software to help restaurants and universities succeed in the COVID age. UW-Madison sophomores Abhijeet Manohar and Sourish Kundu have co-founded a secure menu and ordering platform as well as an indoor
Haribo of America will begin construction later this year on its gummi production campus in Pleasant Prairie. Construction on the 136.8-acre facility along I-94 is going to begin “as soon as possible” in 2020, according to Haribo’s release. It’s the
Wisconsin’s farm groups agree that more than $850 million in federal aid was needed to absorb the shock of COVID-19 in the ag sector, but trade and market changes for the long-term success of the industry are also critical. When
In this episode of “Talking Trade,” hosts Prof. Ian Coxhead and M.E. Dey & Co. President Sandi Siegel discuss how human rights charges in East Asia impact trade…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a
DWD is retroactively sending out an additional $300 per week to about 220,000 eligible claimants as part of the Lost Wages Assistance program. DWD started sending payments on Thursday and will continue making payments over the next week. The LWA
College campuses may never go back to normal, according to UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone. “There is no getting back to normal,” Mone said during a virtual Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce meeting. “We’re not going back to what we had
The state is partnering with Google Cloud to assist in Unemployment Insurance claims processing, allowing DWD to release payments faster. The collaboration with Google Cloud, announced yesterday, will use predictive analytics based on historical data to shorten the time it
Wisconsin saw its strongest third quarter on record for home sales, eclipsing the previous third quarter sales record established last year by 9.8 percent. “Demand has increased in recent months for a couple of reasons: low mortgage rates and an
In this episode of “Talking Trade,” Prof. Ian Coxhead and M.E. Dey & Co. President Sandi Siegel discuss the lawsuit 3,500 U.S. companies filed to block further tariffs following a federal appeals court decision that Trump administration trade duties on
Foxconn Technology Group’s vice chairman says digital transformation is the future for Wisconsin manufacturing. At the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce “Made in Wisconsin” Luncheon this week, keynote speaker Jay Lee described the three core elements of the manufacturing industry’s future:
Diverse fund managers can “change the narrative” for Wisconsin’s competitiveness in venture capital while making money and inspiring social change, according to a panel of investors. Wisconsin investors came together this week in a virtual event hosted by the Wisconsin
The pandemic may have sent everybody home, but flex office spaces are taking advantage of the needs of a disrupted workforce. The COVID-19-induced work-from-home revolution has been a driver of business for Novel Coworking, an owner-operator coworking provider. Novel Coworking
Foxconn is not eligible for a multi-billion dollar tax credit this year after failing to meet the threshold for job creation and investment outlined in an agreement with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes in
Despite a pandemic that continues to plague the economy, Wisconsin’s golf industry is poised for a bright future after the summer brought a big jump in rounds played. This summer, golf has seen a resurgence nationwide after having a stable
Inadequate workforce housing in Wisconsin contributes to homelessness, high living costs, long commute times and health risks, according to UW-Madison Prof. Kurt Paulsen. Workforce housing, loosely defined as housing that is affordable to people in lower- and middle- income levels,
A Waukesha County judge granted the request of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce to extend the temporary restraining order preventing the Evers administration from releasing information on businesses with COVID-19 outbreaks. The order from Judge Lloyd Carter, issued yesterday morning, will
Deputy UW-Madison Athletics Director Chris McIntosh says the university needs to continue to fund sports, despite economic woes befalling colleges across the country. “Much has been written about our financial challenges, and even with the potential of a modified season,
Business groups are charging the governor with putting businesses at risk with the order limiting indoor capacity to 25 percent. The order, issued yesterday by DHS Secretary Andrea Palm, places new restrictions on bars, restaurants and other private businesses beginning
Science communication experts see faulty science communication and political division as major determinants in the nation’s response to climate change and coronavirus. Kendra Pierre-Louis, a climate change reporter from Gimlet Media and UW-Madison Science Writer in Residence, and life sciences communication Prof. Dietram Scheufele headlined a university livestream titled “Climate
Pharmaceutical wholesale distributors are preparing to meet the unique needs of each state in distributing a COVID-19 vaccine. Wisconsin and other states are playing a unique role in determining vaccine administration, according to Matt DiLoreto, vice president of government affairs for the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (pictured above). HDA is a
An idea developed before the pandemic has turned into software to help restaurants and universities succeed in the COVID age. UW-Madison sophomores Abhijeet Manohar and Sourish Kundu have co-founded a secure menu and ordering platform as well as an indoor capacity tracker. Their business, Dine In LLC started as an
Haribo of America will begin construction later this year on its gummi production campus in Pleasant Prairie. Construction on the 136.8-acre facility along I-94 is going to begin “as soon as possible” in 2020, according to Haribo’s release. It’s the largest project in the company’s 100-year history. “HARIBO is the
Wisconsin’s farm groups agree that more than $850 million in federal aid was needed to absorb the shock of COVID-19 in the ag sector, but trade and market changes for the long-term success of the industry are also critical. When COVID-19 hit Wisconsin, it shut down schools, restaurants and hotels,
In this episode of “Talking Trade,” hosts Prof. Ian Coxhead and M.E. Dey & Co. President Sandi Siegel discuss how human rights charges in East Asia impact trade…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs
DWD is retroactively sending out an additional $300 per week to about 220,000 eligible claimants as part of the Lost Wages Assistance program. DWD started sending payments on Thursday and will continue making payments over the next week. The LWA benefit payments are estimated to result in another $224 million
College campuses may never go back to normal, according to UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone. “There is no getting back to normal,” Mone said during a virtual Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce meeting. “We’re not going back to what we had before.” College campuses can expect long-term decreases in physical footprints
The state is partnering with Google Cloud to assist in Unemployment Insurance claims processing, allowing DWD to release payments faster. The collaboration with Google Cloud, announced yesterday, will use predictive analytics based on historical data to shorten the time it takes to make decisions on UI claims. Another key feature
Wisconsin saw its strongest third quarter on record for home sales, eclipsing the previous third quarter sales record established last year by 9.8 percent. “Demand has increased in recent months for a couple of reasons: low mortgage rates and an improving job market in the state,” said Wisconsin Realtors Association
In this episode of “Talking Trade,” Prof. Ian Coxhead and M.E. Dey & Co. President Sandi Siegel discuss the lawsuit 3,500 U.S. companies filed to block further tariffs following a federal appeals court decision that Trump administration trade duties on Chinese goods were illegal.
Foxconn Technology Group’s vice chairman says digital transformation is the future for Wisconsin manufacturing. At the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce “Made in Wisconsin” Luncheon this week, keynote speaker Jay Lee described the three core elements of the manufacturing industry’s future: digital transformation, industrial artificial intelligence and a smart manufacturing workforce.
Diverse fund managers can “change the narrative” for Wisconsin’s competitiveness in venture capital while making money and inspiring social change, according to a panel of investors. Wisconsin investors came together this week in a virtual event hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council to make the case for emerging and diverse
The pandemic may have sent everybody home, but flex office spaces are taking advantage of the needs of a disrupted workforce. The COVID-19-induced work-from-home revolution has been a driver of business for Novel Coworking, an owner-operator coworking provider. Novel Coworking owns the buildings where it leases flex office spaces. The
Foxconn is not eligible for a multi-billion dollar tax credit this year after failing to meet the threshold for job creation and investment outlined in an agreement with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes in a letter yesterday to Foxconn Vice Chairman Jay Lee said
Despite a pandemic that continues to plague the economy, Wisconsin’s golf industry is poised for a bright future after the summer brought a big jump in rounds played. This summer, golf has seen a resurgence nationwide after having a stable participation base for the past six years, according to the
Inadequate workforce housing in Wisconsin contributes to homelessness, high living costs, long commute times and health risks, according to UW-Madison Prof. Kurt Paulsen. Workforce housing, loosely defined as housing that is affordable to people in lower- and middle- income levels, is meant to allow people to work and live in
A Waukesha County judge granted the request of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce to extend the temporary restraining order preventing the Evers administration from releasing information on businesses with COVID-19 outbreaks. The order from Judge Lloyd Carter, issued yesterday morning, will be in effect “until the matter can be fully presented
Deputy UW-Madison Athletics Director Chris McIntosh says the university needs to continue to fund sports, despite economic woes befalling colleges across the country. “Much has been written about our financial challenges, and even with the potential of a modified season, it calls attention to the reality of our financial model,”
Business groups are charging the governor with putting businesses at risk with the order limiting indoor capacity to 25 percent. The order, issued yesterday by DHS Secretary Andrea Palm, places new restrictions on bars, restaurants and other private businesses beginning 8 a.m. Thursday and will remain effect through Nov. 6.