WisBusiness

MADISON, Wis. — Cancer survivors often require multifaceted care and support for medical, psychological, and social needs during and after treatment, and not all of those needs are obviously connected to cancer.             To understand the resources available to meet those needs, the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative recently completed the...

MILWAUKEE, WI – November 17, 2021- Milwaukee Chamber Theatre announces full casting and production details forTHE THANKSGIVING PLAYby Larissa FastHorse and directed by Laura Gordon. THE THANKSGIVING PLAY opens Saturday, November 20th at 8pm. Preview night is on Friday, November 19th at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased via the MCT website, milwaukeechambertheatre.org/tickets or by calling 414-291-7800.  Larissa FastHorse’s play,...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” features a conversation with John Umhoefer, executive director of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association.  He discusses some of the top growth markets for Wisconsin cheese exports, highlighting some trends in cheese consumption for certain Asian and Middle Eastern countries. He also points to the importance of...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” features a conversation with John Umhoefer, executive director of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association.  He discusses some of the top growth markets for Wisconsin cheese exports, highlighting some trends in cheese consumption for certain Asian and Middle Eastern countries. He also points to the importance of Mexico...

MADISON, Wis. – On National Injury Prevention Day, UW Health is shining a light on prevention of violent injuries, particularly from firearms. In 2019, UW Health’s Level I Adult Trauma Center treated 85 patients for injuries related to violence, of which 23 were firearm related. In 2020, those numbers jumped to 120 patients with...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding consumers to check for possible invasive pests before purchasing holiday décor. In previous years, plant health inspectors have intercepted evergreen decorations infested with invasive insects hitching a ride into Wisconsin from other states. For example, the invasive pest elongate hemlock scale (EHS)...

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced his participation in a nationwide investigation into Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, for providing and promoting its social media platform – Instagram – to children and young adults despite knowing that such use is associated with physical and mental health harms. Attorneys General across the country...

MADISON, Wis.  –   The Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is partnering with MTX Group to further modernize its occupational credentialing process using Salesforce technology. This project is designed to move paper applications online for registered nurses, physicians, pharmacists, dentists, and other health care professionals, which together account for more than half of the agency’s total licensing...

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of October 2021. The data shows that Wisconsin's total non-farm jobs decreased by 1,000 in October 2021 when compared to September 2021 while Wisconsin's private-sector jobs increased by 2,000 in the month of October....

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) is now accepting grant applications for the 2022 Medical Telecommunications Equipment Program, also known as the Telemedicine Grant Program. The program provides funding to purchase medical telecommunications equipment that enhances access to medical care in rural or underserved areas, for people with disabilities, or promotes technologically advanced...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today announced its 2022 Board of Directors. At a ceremony during the association’s 134th Annual Meeting, University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank became Chair of the Board, succeeding Montana State University President Waded Cruzado. The Board of Directors provides oversight and direction for...