Electronic waste should not be discarded outdoors MILWAUKEE — With the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reporting an uptick in the number of electronic items recovered from Wisconsin ditches, landscapes and waterways, it’s important to remind consumers that old or unwanted electronics should be properly e-cycled with registered E-Cycle Wisconsin collectors. “We are fortunate that [...]

Events in Madison and Milwaukee offer opportunities to safely discard items MILWAUKEE — Earth Day is Sunday, April 22, and the annual reminder to take care of the planet is a good time to e-cycle the unwanted and unused electronics in your home or office. “E-cycling a computer, DVD player, or other electronic device provides [...]

Digital apps help with planning, planting and care this growing season MILWAUKEE — The proliferation of smartphones and tablets means that more and more apps are being developed for specific consumer hobbies and interests. This month, Wired Wisconsin suggests the following five apps for gardeners statewide: Garden Tracker (iPhone/iPad: $0.99) A good gardening app at [...]

MILWAUKEE — Wired Wisconsin today announced that a new partner has joined its coalition – Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin. “Technological growth depends on drawing ideas and knowledge from many leaders and making the connections to link them together,” said Thad Nation, Executive Director of Wired Wisconsin. “We are excited to have Habitat for Humanity [...]

Wired Wisconsin investment tracker calculates wireless investments in Wisconsin MILWAUKEE — Wired Wisconsin’s Broadband and Wireless Investment and Jobs Tracker is reporting significant high-tech development to end 2011, with investments deployed in all areas of the state. “These investments improve broadband access in Wisconsin, are proof of further economic investment and provide needed job creation [...]

E-cycling a better option for those who received new electronics for the holidays   MILWAUKEE – Now that the gifts are all unwrapped and Wisconsin residents are enjoying new laptops, computers, e-readers and cell phones, the big question is: What do to with those old or unwanted electronics? Thanks to the E-Cycle Wisconsin program, residents [...]

Impact of accessing the Internet via smartphones expected to guide shoppers this year

New Wired Wisconsin investment tracker calculates wireless investments in Wisconsin

Senate Bill 31 would provide incentives to bring tech businesses, jobs to Wisconsin MILWAUKEE — Wired Wisconsin is calling for the Senate to approve Senate Bill 31, a measure designed to increase the number of data centers and high-tech employment opportunities in the state. The bill creates an income and franchise tax credit equal to [...]

MILWAUKEE — A new Broadband Action Plan for the seven-county southeastern Wisconsin region just released by the Public Service Commission reinforces the need not just for expanded broadband services, but also for affordable, reliable broadband improvements. One-third of Wisconsin’s population lives in this region and at least one broadband option is available to most residents, [...]

4G network investments will open door to thousands of new jobs for Americans MILWAUKEE — The investments wireless telecommunications companies are poised to invest in fourth generation cellular wireless networks (4G) will have a significant impact on job growth and economic development in America, according to a new report released by Deloitte this week. Wireless [...]

Broadband unavailable for 28 percent of rural Americans MILWAUKEE — A new report released this week by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today shows that more than one in four rural Americans lack access to broadband services. “Bringing Broadband to Rural America: Update to Report on a Rural Broadband [...]

State also among leaders in Midwest Region MILWAUKEE — Results of a new report this week released by the Wisconsin Technology Council show that Wisconsin’s high-tech exports are increasing at a rate faster than five Midwestern states and the United States as a whole. “This report clearly affirms Wisconsin’s emerging reputation as a technology hotbed,” [...]

MILWAUKEE — Today, Wired Wisconsin launched its new Legislative Directory, an online resource for those looking to contact their state legislators through email and social networking sites. “As email and social networking sites play an increasing role in how constituents interact with their representatives, we recognize the importance of creating a comprehensive online directory for [...]

MILWAUKEE — Governor Scott Walker on Tuesday signed into law Special Session Senate Bill 13, the Wisconsin Telecom Modernization Act.  Thad Nation, executive director of Wired Wisconsin, issued this statement in response to the news: “This is an exciting day for the state of Wisconsin, as the Legislature and Governor Walker have taken the steps [...]

Legislation could create or retain 50,000 jobs in the state MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin State Legislature has passed Special Session Senate Bill13/Special Session Assembly Bill 14, the Wisconsin Telecom Modernization Act, which would update Wisconsin’s outdated telecommunications rules and promote investments in new technologies. The bill overwhelmingly passed through the State Senate on a bipartisan [...]

Bill could create 50,000 jobs, generate billions of dollars for the state MILWAUKEE — Special Session Senate Bill 13/Special Session Assembly Bill 14, legislation that would update Wisconsin’s outdated telecommunications rules and promote new technological investment, was introduced in the Wisconsin State Legislature on Wednesday. The legislation, supported by a broad coalition of businesses, chambers [...]

MILWAUKEE — A new report, compiled by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, shows significant progress in electronics waste recycling is being made across the state thanks to the new e-waste law that took effect last year. According to the E-Cycle Wisconsin 2010 report, more than 24 million pounds of total electronics were recycled in [...]

Broad Statewide Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Modernize Outdated Telecom Law Now to Attract New Jobs, Investment to Wisconsin MILWAUKEE— A total of 101 business, economic development, chamber, education and consumer organizations from across Wisconsin have now signed on to a letter calling on Wisconsin legislators and Governor Walker to take quick action to modernize the [...]

Other regional states with modernized telecom rules in top 10 for new projects   MILWAUKEE — Midwest states that have modernized their telecom rules were among the top ten states with the most new private-sector projects in 2010. The data was published in the March edition of Site Selection magazine. Ohio (2nd), Michigan (7th), Illinois [...]