On August 25, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council met on the following agenda: 1. Call to order and introductions 2. Approval of minutes of the July 22, 2025 UIAC meeting 3. Department proposals to amend the unemployment insurance law D25-01 – Electronic Communication and Filing D25-02 – Worker Misclassification […]
On August 21, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 38 Relating to: an income tax exemption for cash tips paid to an employee Assembly Bill 280 Relating to: workforce housing and childcare awards under the business development tax credit Assembly Bill 369 Relating to: […]
On August 19, 2025, Forward Fest features a session designed for small business owners to learn about AI and how to use tools to help with tasks like content creation, scheduling, email writing, customer communication and more. Hosted by Amy Calder, Principal Owner of Golden Innovation Group. #ForwardFest Resources: Notebook LM – Tool for summarizing […]
On August 18, 2025, Forward Fest features a session designed specifically for small business executives ready to future-fit their companies for the Intelligence Age. Hosted by Bill Dunnington, CEO of Dunnington Consulting.
Milwaukee stands at a turning point, with new opportunities on the horizon that demand fresh thinking. On July 29, 2025, the Rotary Club of Milwaukee hosted Rebecca Gries, Executive Director of the Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership (M7), to speak on how the region can build a more resilient and prosperous future by embracing change.
On July 29, 2025, the Chamber of Progress hosted a news conference at the Wisconsin State Capitol to urge Governor Tony Evers to sign bipartisan legislation that would expand access to portable benefits for app-based gig workers. Speakers include: Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D–Milwaukee), AB 269 co-sponsor Senator Julian Bradley (R–New Berlin), SB 256 sponsor Wisconsin-based independent drivers from […]
On July 18, 2025, Wisconsin Policy Forum hosted a Forum Friday discussion on recent developments around tariffs and global trade and how they have affected Wisconsin’s economy. Panelists unpack their research on these topics and try to discern what the future may hold. Panel includes: Aaron Annable – Consulate General of Canada in Chicago Jackie […]
On June 25, 2025, the Assembly Committee on State Affairs met on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 211 Relating to: exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban Public Hearing: Assembly Bill 190 Relating to: obtaining attorney fees and costs under the state’s public records law when an authority voluntarily or unilaterally releases a […]
On June 18, 2025, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: SB 10: access to public high schools for military recruiters; SB 41: school safety grants and making an appropriation; SB 94: civil action for injury or damages resulting from riot or vandalism, participation in a riot, prohibiting certain limitations or restrictions […]
On June 17, 2025, the Assembly Committee on State Affairs met on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 293 Relating to: sunset of the community-oriented policing-house grant program Public Hearing: Assembly Bill 211 Relating to: exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban
On May 20, 2025, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation held their Board of Directors meeting on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting 3. CEO Report 4. WI Investment Fund Committee Report 5. Audit & Budget Committee Report Quarterly Financials 6. Awards […]