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: […]

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 […]

On June 4, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Jobs and Economy held an executive session the following: Assembly Bill 108 Relating to: a nuclear power siting study and time limits for taking final action on certain certificate of public convenience and necessity applications Assembly Bill 132 Relating to: creating a board to organize, promote, and […]

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 […]

On April 30, 2025, lawmakers unveiled the Wisconsin Red Tape Reset, a package of four bills to reduce Wisconsin’s regulatory burden. Wisconsin currently ranks as the 13th most regulated state in the U.S. with 165,311 regulatory restrictions – more than five times the number in Idaho, the least regulated state. A new released study by […]

On April 29, 2025, the Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance visited Hsu’s Ginseng Farms, a leading exporter in the U.S. ginseng industry, ahead of the public hearing on the 2025-27 state budget. During the visit, JFC Democrats will hear directly from growers about the economic fallout of the escalating trade war and […]

On April 22, 2025, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 73: statutory recognition of specialized treatment court and commercial court dockets; Assembly Bill 162: workforce metrics; Assembly Bill 164: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and federal Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment grants; Assembly Bill 165: local guaranteed income […]