State senators from both sides of the aisle told an audience of entrepreneurs and investors they’re optimistic about the chances for passing a bill next year that will pump state and private money into young Wisconsin companies to help create jobs. Darling and state Sen. Tim Cullen, D-Janesville, were on a panel at the Early Stage Symposium (http://www.wisearlystage.com/) at Monona Terrace. Read the full Wisconsin State Journal story here.