Wisconsin banks backing call for more flexibility in ag lending
The Wisconsin Bankers Association is backing an effort from U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin to give financial institutions more flexibility in lending to...
Corn growers, ethanol producers urging EPA to ‘follow the law’
Wisconsin corn growers and ethanol producers are looking to the EPA to “follow the law” on small refinery exemptions and make up...
Bioenergy researcher calls on Senate leaders to invest in bioeconomy
UW-Madison Professor Timothy Donohue is calling for Senate leaders to form policies that invest in the biotech and biohealth industries.
Kaiser CEO doesn’t expect health care to drive voter turnout
Drew Altman, president and CEO of the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, says that health is the largest issue for voters in...
Propeller study links ozone to increased asthma inhaler use
A new study conducted in partnership with Madison-based Propeller Health has shown that the pollutant ozone is connected to increased usage of...
Keynote speech at health policy forum to highlight equity agenda
Mia Keeys, director of health equity policy and advocacy with the American Medical Association, is promising a fun and interactive keynote for...
Labor secretary says addressing opioid crisis would improve workforce
U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia says addressing the opioid crisis could also improve labor shortages in Wisconsin.
Scalia...
SHINE’s future includes European production plant, CEO says
The future of SHINE Medical Technologies includes a production plant in Europe and a new therapeutic branch, according to the company’s founder...
GOP lawmakers introduce telehealth dentistry bill
GOP lawmakers have introduced legislation to regulate dentists' use of telehealth technology.
A provision to extend proposed telehealth dentistry...
Concerns over local control sink livestock siting bill
The demise of legislation to overhaul siting rules for large livestock operations came down to a matter of using an "or" rather...
Recently approved projects paving the way for future solar development
Four solar farms recently approved by the Public Service Commission are expected to contribute up to 2 percent of Wisconsin’s electricity usage....
Milwaukee companies gearing up for DNC this summer
Downtown Milwaukee businesses are bringing on extra staff and investing in upgrades in preparation for this summer’s Democratic National Convention.
Fiveable dropping paywall for test prep materials
A Milwaukee-based AP test prep and social learning company called Fiveable is making its online content free to students for the first...
State of the Tribes highlights opioid epidemic
Forest County Potawatomi Chairman Ned Daniels is praising legislators for their efforts to address the opioid epidemic.
But Daniels...
