Technology ventures spawn economic growth
A recent Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance study confirmed that Wisconsin lost more jobs than it gained over the past decade, but there’s cause for hope in economic sectors that are sources of young, high-growth companies.
Holiday perks for the naughty and nice in Wisconsin politics
A source close to the toy industry has once again leaked a copy of Santa’s perks list for Wisconsin politicians and newsmakers. Here’s what the good boys and girls in Madison and Washington will reportedly find in their stockings this Christmas. But they better not pout and they better not cry if an alert district attorney asks why gifts were delivered down chimneys after midnight.
Wisconsin muddles through federal shutdown
MADISON – Kevin Conroy, the chief executive officer for Exact Sciences Corp., was asked the other day how the federal shutdown and the looming deadline for lifting the federal debt ceiling was affecting his publically traded biotechnology company.
Water technology adds to Wisconsin’s brand
When first lady Michelle Obama dropped by the southern Wisconsin city of Watertown to urge Americans to drink more...
Welcome to Milwaukee, governors: It’s more than just beer, brats and Braun
As the nation's governors descend on Milwaukee for their annual conference, it's likely their knowledge of Wisconsin in general and the city in particular may revolve around some of the following:
How is the Wisconsin economy doing? It depends on who asks and answers.
As the nation’s “joyless recovery” limps along, the question for many people in Wisconsin is how the state stacks up to others.
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Have patience with venture capital program
If you doubted the pent-up demand for early stage capital in Wisconsin, consider this note from a startup company founder before a bill creating a state-leveraged fund had passed the full Legislature: “We're eager to learn more about who we can contact, and how soon, about presentation opportunities for our company in front of the new fund. We believe we have a great story to tell!”
Bipartisan vote on early stage capital bill may set tone for Legislature
There were times in recent years when the Wisconsin Assembly couldn't muster 91 votes to pass a resolution confirming the sun rises in the east.
Bipartisan vote on early stage capital bill may set tone for Legislature
There were times in recent years at which the Wisconsin Assembly couldn't muster 91 votes to pass a resolution confirming the sun rises in the east.
Wisconsin makes progress in fight against cancer
The war against cancer has many fronts. The fight wages on the prevention side, with long-term campaigns against smoking and other known health hazards, as well as the treatment front, with accelerated advances in diagnostics and therapies.
