Accounting, Banking & Finance

WEDC invested $229 million in FY 2026

The investments supported hundreds of Wisconsin businesses, nonprofits, partner organizations and communities

U.S. economy has sluggish 1.5% Q2 growth, inflation remains above Fed target

Growth in U.S. gross domestic product was below economists’ expectations

Madison School Board adopts resolution calling for greater property tax transparency

The board said it adopted the resolution out of a belief that taxpayers deserve clear, accurate and complete information

Fed faces critical decision on interest rates Wednesday

In the face of inflation, policymakers weigh what to do about interest rates

Wisconsin bank CEOs envision steady economy

Nearly 70% of respondents rank Wisconsin’s current economic health as “good”

Lake Ridge Bank expands Janesville location, opens Beloit location

Lake Ridge Bank secured space at the Irontek coworking facility, located at 645 Third St. in Beloit for the new location

Viewpoints: Housing, schools and grocery stores key to building a stronger rural Wisconsin

Investing wisely in the future of small towns and rural communities can pay back over time

DeForest’s 2025 finances ‘in good shape,’ report finds

The village’s general fund balance was up roughly $545,000 from $2.75 million in 2024 to $3.29 million in 2025

Student loan defaults surge in Wisconsin, US after federal reprieve ends

More than 108,000 Wisconsinites are in default on student loans

Oracle takes credit rating hit as it faces Wisconsin regulators over data center financial requirements

S&P Global Ratings, a national credit rating agency, cut Oracle’s rating on July 9