Brookings Institution list of innovation hotspots includes Madison, Milwaukee
The Brookings Institution is highlighting Madison and Milwaukee as potential hotspots for tech innovation and economic growth.
The new...
Clinical trial begins for potential Ebola vaccine developed at UW-Madison
Scientists in Japan have begun a new clinical trial for a potential Ebola vaccine developed by researchers in the UW-Madison School of...
Dental therapy bill touted as fix to state’s dental care shortage
Republican lawmakers are touting a bill that would allow dental therapists to practice in Wisconsin as a fix to the state’s dental...
Energy producers account for $20 billion economic impact
An advocacy group backed by utilities and trade groups in the state is touting the $20 billion annual economic impact associated with...
Exact Sciences highlighting study results for new test
Exact Sciences is highlighting new study results demonstrating the Oncotype DX test’s ability to identify breast cancer patients who can benefit more...
Farmers urging quick action on USMCA
Farmers in the state are calling for quick action on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement after Democratic House leadership announced an agreement with the...
Foley & Lardner lobbyists driving support for Yahara Clean Compact
Lobbyists with the law firm Foley & Lardner have been working to drive interest in the Yahara Clean Compact, continuing a lake...
Foxconn struggling to find talent for Wisconsin manufacturing facility
Foxconn’s Director of United States Strategic Initiatives, Alan Yeung, has informed state officials the company has been unable to find sufficient talent...
Hospitals, health systems provided $1.9 billion in community benefits last year, report shows
Hospitals and health systems in Wisconsin provided more than $1.9 billion in charity care and community benefits during 2018, most of which...
Hughes touting administration’s work to ensure Foxconn project success
WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes is touting the Evers administration's work to ensure the Foxconn project will be successful for taxpayers.
John Rogers publishes new book on problem-solving
John Rogers, a former senior Pentagon official and business executive, has published a new book on solving complex problems in business, government...
Majority of aid to compensate farmers for trade conflict losses flows to relatively few
Wisconsinites have so far received $235.9 million out of the over $10 billion in Market Facilitation Program Funding sent nationally by the...
Milwaukee rivers falling short on phosphorus standards, report shows
Waterways in the Milwaukee River basin continue to fall short on phosphorus standards, according to a recent report from a volunteer water...
State’s aging population impacting health care workforce
Patients in Wisconsin are spending more time in hospitals after more than a decade of declining hospital stays, according to Ann Zenk,...
Study suggests more aggressive treatments, monitoring for fungal infections in certain populations
A new study from Marshfield Clinic suggests people with certain racial and ethnic backgrounds require more aggressive treatments and monitoring for fungal...
Waste management coalition formed to reduce PFAS pollution
Waste management groups in the state have formed a new coalition aimed at reducing pollution from PFAS.
PFAS stands...
WEDC disputes audit finding Foxconn still eligible for tax credits for out-of-state employees
WEDC policies continue to allow the awarding of tax credits to Foxconn for employees working outside of Wisconsin despite a vow last...
Wisconsin again ranked 23rd in United Health Foundation report
Wisconsin has again been ranked 23rd among U.S. states by the United Health Foundation as the state continues to struggle with excessive...
Wisconsin Dental Association contests need for dental therapy bill in Assembly hearing
The state’s largest dentistry association is disputing the concept of a dental care provider shortage in Wisconsin, instead pointing to low Medicaid...
