On September 18, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development held a news conference following the release of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for August 2025. The briefing covered the statewide unemployment rate, total nonfarm jobs, labor force participation rate and some high-level sector information. Briefing provided by Section Chief of the […]
On September 16, 2025, WisPolitics and the Wisconsin Technology Council hosted a luncheon and a panel discussion on how President Trump’s tariffs are affecting the Wisconsin economy. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance). Panelists: Menzie Chinn, an economics professor in UW-Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs Pam Jahnke, director at the Midwest Farm […]
On September 16, 2025, the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 374 Relating to: exemptions from minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping requirements for minor league baseball players. Baldeh, Samba Of Madison, as a Private Sector Representative on the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, […]
On September 4, 2025, legislative Democrats and union members will held a news conference to introduce legislation on creating and maintaining fair wages, safe workplaces, and good paying jobs. All 60 Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate have signed on to the four bills. Package includes: Repealing Wisconsin’s “Right-to-Work” law Toughening Worker Misclassification Laws […]
August 28, 2025, Vice President JD Vance visited a steel fabrication facility in La Crosse, Wisconsin and delivered remarks highlighting President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill.
On August 28, 2025, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Lunch(UP)date featuring a conversation with President of the Wisconsin Technology Council Tom Still. Topics include Still’s impending retirement, his impact on the state’s tech sector, and the future of the WTC.
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 14, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development held a news conference following the release of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for July 2025. The briefing covers the statewide unemployment rate, total nonfarm jobs, labor force participation rate and some high-level sector information, provided by Section Chief of the […]
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 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 […]
