Regional Numbers Show Job Growth Varies Across the State

A new study from the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance (WISTAX) takes a look at job growth rates across the state rather than considering the state as a whole. The study paints a clearer picture of where Wisconsin is at jobs-wise and how it compares to the rest of the nation.   “A Closer Look at Wisconsin’s […]

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Tax Credits Vary by State

The Tax Foundation, a non-partisan tax research group for smarter tax policy, released a tax credit map of the United States illustrating which states provide job credits, research and development credits, and investment credits. Check out the map below, and see where Wisconsin and its neighbors fall in offering state tax incentives for business. This […]

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Crowdfunding Bill Signed Into Law

Gov. Walker has signed into law the CASE (crowdfunding and securities exemptions) for Jobs Act, which gives businesses the ability to attract investments via the Internet. Gov. Scott Walker addressed the crowd at the bill-signing.   In addition creating crowdfunding exemptions, the CASE for Jobs Act makes various changes to Wisconsin’s securities registration laws relating […]

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$100 Million Property Tax Relief Bill Fast-Tracked Through Legislature

Wisconsin lawmakers acted swiftly on a $100 million property tax relief bill, getting it introduced, heard, and passed in less than two weeks, at the request of Gov. Walker. The quick action on the bill means the savings provided by it will show up on this year’s property tax bill. It is estimated that the […]

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Assembly Votes on Bill to Encourage Crowdfunding

Access to capital continues to be a roadblock for Wisconsin start-ups. The Legislature hopes to take a small step toward increasing financing options with AB 350. The bill, which would allow investors to get ownership and a potential return on their investment in crowdfunding projects, passed the Assembly on a bi-partisan vote. Right now the […]

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Senate Supports a TIF Tune-Up

Since 1975, tax increment financing (TIF) has been one of Wisconsin’s primary and most successful economic development tools. Statewide, TIF projects have revitalized urban corridors and bolstered industrial growth in Wisconsin’s rural areas. On October 8, the Senate unanimously passed SB 252, which would enhance Wisconsin’s TIF law as the state continues to recover from […]

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Wisconsin Launches New Job Search Tool

The Department of Workforce Development’s (DWD) newest tool for job-seekers, Skill Explorer, allows Wisconsin workers to easily search for employment opportunities that match their existing skills and training.   Workers can search for new career opportunities on the Skill Explorer website by typing in their past or current job title. Skill Explorer will provide a […]

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Virtual Economic Impact Map Shows WEDC Investments Across the State

Economic development investments made by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) are now open for public view through an interactive online map. The map shows all of the investments WEDC has made since July 2011. Users are able to examine key performance indicators such as award amounts and projected jobs. The map also allows users […]

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Celebrate Wisconsin Manufacturing This Month

October is Manufacturing Month, and Wisconsin is celebrating in a big way. There are many facility tours and presentations planned in communities throughout the month dedicated to celebrating the industry that made Wisconsin the powerhouse it is today. Wisconsin’s manufacturing heritage stretches back generations, from its roots in heavy-equipment manufacturing and paper-making in the 19th […]

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Legislature Plans Busy Fall Session

After spending summer away from the state house, legislators are back in Madison for the fall floor period. The Senate was back in session on September 17th, and the Assembly will be back in October. Both houses have ambitious plans for passing legislation now that the state budget is no longer dominating the legislature’s attention. […]

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