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MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) and the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) announced a new chapter in regional economic development. Following a year of collaborative discussions and joint planning, MadREP will now transfer its regional economic development responsibilities, creating a more unified structure to accelerate growth and opportunity across south-central Wisconsin.

SUPERIOR, WI — Right at Home, the industry-leading in-home care franchise with more than 750 locations across the U.S. and four other countries, is targeting the Duluth-Superior and the area for its next phase of strategic expansion. The brand plans to open one new unit in Duluth-Superior to meet the growing demand for quality in-home care services...

Madison, WI, December 12, 2025 – Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin is piloting an innovative new way to provide families facing hunger in southwestern Wisconsin with the critical resources they need to access nutritious food from local retailers. The program is called Harvest Wallet. As part of the Harvest Wallet pilot, Second Harvest will...

MADISON, Wis. – A randomized trial from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health showed that introducing ambient artificial intelligence scribes in UW Health clinics reduced health care practitioner burnout and time spent documenting patient notes. The clinical trial also provided one of the first, most comprehensive pathways...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Chad Dunkley, CEO of New Horizon Academy.  The Minnesota-based child care provider last month announced an expansion into Wisconsin, with a facility opening in October 2026 at Southwest Health, a not-for-profit community health provider in Platteville. The planned school will have capacity for 140...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Chad Dunkley, CEO of New Horizon Academy.  The Minnesota-based child care provider last month announced an expansion into Wisconsin, with a facility opening in October 2026 at Southwest Health, a not-for-profit community health provider in Platteville. The planned school will have capacity for 140 children,...

MADISON - WMC Foundation, an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – has officially launched its annual Wisconsin Leads: Executive Fellowship program, announcing the 44 Wisconsin business leaders who have been accepted as 2026 fellows. The program, presented by CLA (CliftonLarsenAllen LLP), is designed to educate and develop emerging business leaders through multi-day retreats, expert-led sessions, and peer-to-peer learning....

MADISON, Wis. — After today’s senate vote where Republicans refused to continue crucial ACA subsidies, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “With this vote, Republicans are doubling down on their agenda that steals health care from the working class to fund tax breaks for the billionaires like Elon Musk. Wisconsin House Republicans,...

Republicans reject extension of health care tax breaks, green light massive price hike on working Wisconsinites WATCH: Senator Baldwin delivers remarks on Senate Floor ahead of health care vote ICYMI: Today, Baldwin holds virtual press conference with Wisconsinites facing higher premiums next year WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin...