Venture Investors fund targeting medical surgery, drug discovery startups
Venture Investors’ new $75 million fund is investing in three companies developing medical surgery technologies plus another creating a drug discovery platform.
Data tools improving disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment
New data tools being developed in Wisconsin and elsewhere aim to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
One...
Wisconsin corn growers, ethanol producers opposing small refinery exemptions
Ethanol producers and corn growers in Wisconsin say the Trump administration’s move to exempt certain refineries from biofuel requirements is harming their...
Selig recounts political struggles around securing financing for Brewers ballpark in new book
Before Miller Park opened, the Milwaukee Brewers went to the post-season playoffs twice.
After playing in Miller Park since...
Cancer therapy receives ‘orphan drug’ designation from European Commission
Cellectar Biosciences’ cancer therapy has received “orphan drug” designation from the European Commission for the treatment of multiple myeloma, a cancer of...
Evers suggests Foxconn project horizon known only for next few years
Gov. Tony Evers is casting doubt on Foxconn's ability to create thousands of jobs in the state following a recent visit with...
Promise of telehealth goes well beyond remote diagnosis, experts say
UW-Eau Claire’s rural nursing specialist says the promise of widespread broadband internet and the technology it enables goes well beyond remote diagnosis.
New WEDC CEO stresses strategic alignment within organization
WEDC's new CEO stressed the importance of strategic alignment among leadership, board members and staff at the agency's latest board meeting.
Department of Revenue boosts personal income growth projections for this year
The state Department of Revenue has boosted its projections for personal income growth over this year, while slightly downgrading expectations for 2020.
International cheese exports seen as untapped opportunity by dairy expert
Eighteen of the 51 recommendations made by the Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0 earlier this year have seen some form of action,...
Workforce shortage driven by aging population, low birth rate, report shows
The state’s ongoing workforce shortage is being driven by a decreasing youth population, a growing number of seniors and a low birth...
New report documents health disparities between populations in the state
A new report from the Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality documents health disparities in the state for individuals with various types of...
Wisconsin ranked 19th for health of women and children in new report
Wisconsin is ranked 19th in the country for the health of its women and children, according to the latest report from the...
Federally funded research programs improving human health and safety
Federally funded research programs in the state are finding ways to improve health and safety through clinical trials for cancer therapies, new...
State trade missions helping Milwaukee-area business leader grow his company
The founder of a Milwaukee-area firm says state trade missions like last week’s trip to Japan have helped him grow his business...
