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Projects Will Help Address Statewide Water Challenges MILWAUKEE, Wis., Sept. 17, 2025 — The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin has committed to investing more than $4.2 million in funding for the current biennium (FY26 and FY27) to support water education and water research programs that will bolster Wisconsin’s water workforce for years to come.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Waukesha, Wisconsin, September 17, 2025 — HRG has completed its semiannual update of its Fine Line Classification System for health, beauty, and wellness (HBW), home health care (HHC), and general merchandise (GM) products with notable adjustments to reflect industry changes. The September 2025 updates include additions to address wearable wellness devices and pharmacy services.

-- The Trump administration’s efforts to lower interest rates as tariffs drive higher prices undermine the Federal Reserve’s credibility, a UW-Madison economics professor says. Menzie Chinn, economics professor at UW-Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs, during yesterday’s WisPolitics-State Affairs and Wisconsin Tech Council luncheon argued the current administration’s goal of lower interest rates...

Economic experts say the Trump administration’s tariffs have led to unpredictability, uncertainty and will likely lead to increased costs in Wisconsin.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald’s (WI-05) Bank Competition Modernization Act, legislation to modernize the outdated bank merger review standards, passed the House Financial Services Committee today. Specifically, the bill creates a $10 billion asset threshold, adjusted for growth in nominal GDP, under which federal banking regulators provide a safe harbor from the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) competition analysis,...

The following statement regarding vaccine access can be attributed to Wisconsin Medical Society Past-President Cynthia Hart, MD, FAAFP: Madison, WI — “We appreciate Governor Evers’ proactive leadership in ensuring Wisconsin citizens have easier access to vaccines. With ongoing challenges at the federal level, this executive order provides timely reassurance for Wisconsin families. The...

Today marks 100 days until Christmas, and to celebrate, Target is unveiling how it’s stepping into its biggest and brightest season yet with more new, affordable gifts and faster delivery than before.Highlights include: 20,000+ New Items (Thousands starting at $5): Target is doubling its holiday assortment with thousands of affordable, on-trend gifts,...

Menomonie, Wis. – As Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, UW-Stout emphasizes lifelong applied learning for its students and faculty alike, including promoting excellence in teaching and research through sabbaticals. Sabbaticals enable recipients to engage in intensive study to become more effective teachers and scholars and to enhance their services to the university. During the...

NEW NORTH, September 16, 2025 – Patti Habeck, CEO and President of Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin whose professional career spans a quarter-century in the area, has been named President and CEO of New North Inc., the regional economic development corporation for the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, effective Dec. 1. A unanimous selection of the New North...

As directed by Gov. Tony Evers' Executive Order #275, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has reviewed the scientific evidence surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. Based on this review, DHS issued a statewide standing medical order that allows most Wisconsinites who want the vaccine to get it at pharmacies across the state without a prescription. DHS continues to recommend the...

(Green Bay, Wis.) – The Port of Green Bay saw 244,675 tons of cargo during the month of August. This is an increase of 22,983 tons over July’s total. Tonnage totals are currently down only 21% compared to the same time period last season, as opposed to 36% last month. “Shipping tonnage continues to see positive...

Madison, WI – The Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin applauds Governor Tony Evers for signing Executive Order #275, which directs the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to employ every available lever to safeguard widespread access to safe and effective vaccines, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for issuing a statewide standing order ensuring patients have access...