Louis Livingston-Garcia

Louis Livingston-Garcia is newsletter editor for IB Madison and covers many beats, including small businesses and the airport's happenings. When he can, he likes to cover gaming, craft beverage and soccer. 

Taste of Madison planned for Sept. 5, 6

The event brings over 90 food vendors and live music

Netflix stock falls over 8% after disappointing earnings forecast

Revenue is up 13% year over year, but slightly missed analyst expectations

Wisconsin ranked 10th best economy in nation

Overall, the state was rated a B, had a real GDP of $359.6 billion in 2025, has a stable debt rating and outlook, and is in overall good shape

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway running for reelection

She said she has more to do, like figuring out the challenge of the growing cost of living

Madison Symphony Orchestra names Laura Jackson as next music director

Jackson is an internationally recognized conductor

Wisconsin’s interagency partnership shows progress for workers with disabilities

Over 109,000 individuals with disabilities were served by the three state agencies in 2025

State to use new clean fleet policy to cut emissions, fuel costs

The state’s fleet comprises just over 6,000 vehicles, only 14% of which are alternative fuel vehicles

Those employed in Wisconsin rises, unemployment drops slightly

Nonfarm jobs in the state increased 2,400 over last month to settle at 3,041,000

Wisconsin DNR recognized for fisheries research project

The award recognizes scientific excellence and effective use of federal funding under the Sport Fish Restoration Act

Nicholas & Associates enters Madison with multifamily project

Aster Flats is a 263-unit, three-building rental community set on a 4.86-acre site on Madison's west side