Binge drinking causing “significant number” of deaths in the state
Binge drinking in Wisconsin costs more than $2.6 billion in lost productivity each year, a recent study from the UW Population Health...
UW-Platteville professor develops system for detecting tiny defects in bridges
An engineering professor at UW-Platteville has developed a new monitoring system to recognize tiny defects in concrete structures such as bridges.
Construction and real estate jobs, earnings recently declined, report shows
Wisconsin’s construction and real estate industries make up 15 percent of both the state’s GDP and total jobs, but those impacts have...
Medical tech expert shares industry insights, trends
Tom Krummel, the co-director for Stanford University’s Biodesign program, says up-and-coming entrepreneurs should be looking for a problem to be solved, rather...
Ag experts see difficult road ahead for farmers in Wisconsin
Agriculture experts see a difficult road ahead for farmers in the state as they struggle with wet conditions, the ongoing trade war...
Farmers in Wisconsin dealing with wet conditions, uncertain policy
As uncertain trade negotiations play out at the national level, farmers in Wisconsin are just trying to make it through a tough...
Study draws connection between lead exposure and gun violence
A recent study from UW-Milwaukee researchers draws a connection between exposure to lead in early life and later gun violence.
UW-Madison working with community partners to recruit for health research study
UW-Madison is partnering with the Rebalanced-Life Wellness Association -- a group striving to improve health outcomes for African American men and boys...
Madison Green Cab transitioning to electric Tesla fleet
Tech entrepreneur Shree Kalluri wants to make Madison the most sustainable city in the world -- starting with its taxi cabs.
Wet conditions presenting challenges for farmers
A dairy farmer based in Brown County says recent rainfall represents “the final dagger in the heart” during a challenging year for...
COWS report highlights racial disparities in employment, education
A new report from UW-Madison’s Center on Wisconsin Strategy puts a spotlight on the state’s racial disparities, which are particularly stark in...
Local Voices Network applying advanced language analysis to policy conversations
A public opinion research project involving UW-Madison political scientist Katherine Cramer is using advanced language analysis to explore views on health care,...
Fed member suggests economy doesn’t need another interest rate cut
MADISON -- The president and CEO at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston suggested the Fed shouldn’t drop short-term interest rates again...
Pollster says health care ‘among top issues’ for voters heading into 2020 election
Kaiser Family Foundation pollster Ashley Kirzinger said health care is “among the top issues” voters want to hear about heading into the...
New DOR business development unit to support WEDC strategy
Revenue Secretary Peter Barca says a new business development unit at DOR will support the WEDC's economic development strategy.
