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MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) visited UW-Madison to discuss $2 million she secured for the Wisconsin Opioid Overdose Response Center to help combat the fentanyl crisis across Wisconsin. However, this funding could be in jeopardy as the Trump administration continues to push cuts to federal funding Wisconsinites rely on – including to combat the...

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Kallman Worldwide President and CEO Tom Kallman touts the prestige of U.S. medical products on the global stage. 

JANESVILLE, Wis. (February 3, 2025) – Cousins Subs® is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Janesville, Wis., at 2117 W Court St. This new store, which marks the 96th location for the beloved sub shop brand, officially opened its doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony held earlier today in partnership with Janesville Forward.

MADISON – Emily O’Brien has been hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Government Relations Administrative and Political Action Coordinator. In her role, O’Brien will provide administrative support to the government relations team, coordinate activities for the Volunteers for Agriculture® (VFA) Political Action Committee and assist with event planning, scheduling and communications. Her support will enhance...

MILWAUKEE (February 3, 2025) – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport’s (MKE) passenger traffic numbers continued to soar in 2024 as the Airport saw a 5% increase in travelers compared to the previous year. In addition to welcoming more passengers, MKE also introduced new air service and added amenities and concessions options throughout the year. “Travelers across...

Menomonie, Wis. – In the summers of 2018 and 2019, an all-female team of scientists ventured tothe glaciers of Iceland to research the complex interactions between glacial systems, climate changeand methane emissions.Their findings were recently published in Scientific Reports. The study, one of only a handful of itskind, examined how melting glaciers release trapped methane – a potent...

Madison –The Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group, Inc. (WIEG) the non-profit association representing 25 of Wisconsin’s largest energy consumers and 35,000 jobs today urged lawmakers to reject renewed efforts to revive the transmission Right of First Refusal (ROFR) legislation. It has been defeated in two consecutive sessions and is expected to be introduced in the coming weeks. The ROFR legislation...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Scammers are at it again, posing as representatives from loan processing companies to trick consumers into sharing personal information. This advanced fee loan phishing scam often comes in the form of harassing phone calls and voicemails. The caller insists they need to verify minor details, such as your income, to finalize your loan application. While the message may...

WARF is promoting a newly developed process for breaking down PFAS, which could offer another tool for addressing “forever chemicals.”  The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation touted the technology as one of its “top licensing prospects” in its clean technology portfolio, based on research conducted at UW-Madison.  In remarks provided by WARF,...

-- WARF is promoting a newly developed process for breaking down PFAS, which could offer another tool for addressing “forever chemicals.”  The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation touted the technology as one of its “top licensing prospects” in its clean technology portfolio, based on research conducted at UW-Madison.  In remarks provided by...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann.  The discussion centers on the county’s Next Generation Housing initiative, which aims to expand affordable, high-quality housing options for the local community with a focus on the next generation of residents.  “Owning that first home is...