Panel: Wisconsin should seize esports industry

Proponents of esports see the competitive video gaming industry as poised for expansion in the state of Wisconsin.  “We don’t think of kids playing video games — we think of esports as a growing economic sector and a fast economic

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DNR: PFAS In Wisconsin webinar 2 p.m. April 19

MADISON, Wis. – Join the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) for the PFAS in Wisconsin Webinar at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 19. The webinar will include remarks from DNR Deputy Secretary Todd Ambs

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DOT: Drive safely for adopt-a-highway crews

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) asks motorists to stay alert for Adopt-a-Highway volunteers, who are busy collecting a winter’s worth of trash and recyclables along state highways. New to the program this year, the department keeps an interactive map (wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/real-estate/roadsides/adopt-hwy/default.aspx) showing

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Applauds passage of microloan transparency bill

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) applauded the passage of the Microloan Transparency & Accountability Act, a bipartisan bill he co-introduced alongside his colleagues Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN), Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ), and Rep. Marie Newman (D-IL). This legislation directs the Small Business

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FRI News Summary: LeMahieu says no to medical marijuana; Milwaukee, Madison mayors urge Amtrak expansion

**************************************** TODAY: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, joins a WisPolitics.com Madison virtual luncheon on Thursday, April 15 from noon to 1 p.m. LeMahieu will take questions on the state budget and Senate Republican priorities. The event will begin with a

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Panel: Wisconsin should seize esports industry

Proponents of esports see the competitive video gaming industry as poised for expansion in the state of Wisconsin.  “We don’t think of kids playing video games — we think of esports as a growing economic sector and a fast economic sector,” said Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Governmental Affairs Senior

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DNR: PFAS In Wisconsin webinar 2 p.m. April 19

MADISON, Wis. – Join the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) for the PFAS in Wisconsin Webinar at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 19. The webinar will include remarks from DNR Deputy Secretary Todd Ambs and DHS Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake. A presentation by DNR and

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DOT: Drive safely for adopt-a-highway crews

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) asks motorists to stay alert for Adopt-a-Highway volunteers, who are busy collecting a winter’s worth of trash and recyclables along state highways. New to the program this year, the department keeps an interactive map (wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/real-estate/roadsides/adopt-hwy/default.aspx) showing areas maintained by the Wisconsin’s 2,769 Adopt-a-Highway groups as well

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Wisconsin Technology Council: Dealing with China’ will launch series on trade policy with WisBusiness.com

“Dealing with China,” a panel discussion on U.S.-China relations under the Biden administration, will be held virtually from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 27. It is being produced by WisBusiness.com in partnership with the Wisconsin Technology Council. Participants the discussion, which will focus on national security, economics and higher education,

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Applauds passage of microloan transparency bill

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) applauded the passage of the Microloan Transparency & Accountability Act, a bipartisan bill he co-introduced alongside his colleagues Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN), Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ), and Rep. Marie Newman (D-IL). This legislation directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to gather and report important information on their

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