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GOP bill would require insurers to cover certain clinical trial costs

Sen. Andre Jacque is seeking cosponsors for a bill that would require health insurers to cover certain costs related to participating in...

Evers task force on workforce, AI holds first meeting

The head of the state Department of Workforce Development says the rise of AI technology “couldn’t come at a greater time” given...

Midwest Games founder sees potential for ‘mega-hit’ video game coming out of Wisconsin

Midwest Games founder and CEO Ben Kvalo sees the potential for a “mega-hit” video game coming out of Wisconsin in the near...

Nexus Pharmaceuticals aims to grow Pleasant Prairie footprint as it adds drug lines

Nexus Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of generic drugs and other products, aims to double its workforce in under a decade as it adds...

Madison chamber dinner explores belonging, human connection in remote work era

The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce’s latest annual dinner explored the concepts of belonging and human connection in the era of remote...

Employers urged to take tech-savvy, generational approach to workforce efforts

The head of a consulting service for Wisconsin manufacturers is advocating for a tech-savvy, generational approach to employee recruitment, development and retention. 

Wisconsin lands one of 31 regional technology hubs

State officials are touting Wisconsin’s precision medicine “Tech Hub” designation as a win for the state’s biohealth industries.  The...

WRA report shows improvement in home listings decline

While statewide home sales and listings were still down year-over-year in September, the latest Wisconsin Realtors Association report shows some areas of...

COWS report calls for higher state minimum wage

A UW-Madison think tank is urging policymakers to raise the state’s minimum hourly wage, arguing low-income workers in Wisconsin are “falling behind.” 

Biohealth companies drawing on skilled labor pool as they expand in Wisconsin

Biohealth companies in south central Wisconsin are drawing on the region’s growing pool of skilled talent as they expand. 

Report details trends in Wisconsin poverty

While poverty rates in Wisconsin have fallen from their latest peak during the Great Recession, they haven’t rebounded to the lows seen...

Expert urges businesses to proactively guard data from threats

A cybersecurity expert is urging businesses to be proactive in guarding their data and take online threats seriously.  “If...

SHINE raises $70M in state’s largest deal of the year so far

SHINE Technologies has completed a $70 million funding round -- the largest investment deal of the year so far in Wisconsin. 

MKE 2024 Host Committee chair praises bipartisan cooperation, touts economic impact

Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Chair Reince Priebus is praising the bipartisan cooperation required to pull off next year’s Republican National Convention. 

Black Founder Accelerator participants developing fintech startups in Milwaukee

Five entrepreneurs developing companies around fintech and services make up the latest Black Founder Accelerator cohort in Milwaukee.  Northwestern...
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