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Madison, Wis. — Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C., a more than 100-year-old business law firm headquartered in Wausau with offices throughout Wisconsin, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Swandby/Kilgore Associates, Inc., a well-respected Madison-based government affairs firm. As part of the acquisition, veteran lobbyist Kathi Kilgore will join Ruder Ware Strategies, the firm’s government and public affairs practice,...

Leaders of the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub say three of the effort’s main initiatives are “advancing swiftly” as partners leverage state and federal dollars to boost the sector.  Lead partner BioForward yesterday announced projects are underway to drive workforce development in Madison and Milwaukee, bolster statewide networks for biotech startups, and further develop cancer...

-- Leaders of the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub say three of the effort’s main initiatives are “advancing swiftly” as partners leverage state and federal dollars to boost the sector.  Lead partner BioForward yesterday announced projects are underway to drive workforce development in Madison and Milwaukee, bolster statewide networks for biotech startups, and further develop...

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Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted last month for the largest cut to Medicaid in American history to pay for tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy and big corporations. Now, Republicans in Washington are turning their chainsaw against Wisconsin’s seniors.In recent days, multiple prominent Senate Republicans have called for making cuts to Medicare to pay for handouts to billionaires. And this would be...

WAUKESHA— The MKE-Waukesha Chapter of the Wisconsin Farmers Union invites community members, farmers, and food access advocates to join them on Sunday, June 22 at Gwenyn Hill Farm in Waukesha for Wholesaling & Food Access - What's Next for Local Foods Funding/LFPA?, a tour and discussion focusing on the future of local food systems. The event will spotlight the...

MADISON, Wis. – Last week, President Trump doubled steel and aluminum tariffs to a staggering 50%, putting Wisconsin families at risk of paying higher prices for everyday items from beer to canned goods and cars. Congressman Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted to support Trump’s tariffs that are raising prices for Wisconsin families.Even Wisconsin's craft beer...

Campaign will emphasize value of college, its long-term impact on individuals, regional economy NEW NORTH, June 9, 2025 – A new campaign which emphasizes the value of college and its long-term impact on individuals and the economic vitality of the region – ‘Growing Roots, Finding Wings’ – was launched June 6 at the New...

(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services proudly announces that two outstanding staff and one board member were recognized with awards at the Wisconsin Counties Human Services Association (WCHSA) annual conference, reflecting their extraordinary contributions to human services in Waukesha County. Kirk Yauchler – WCHSA Service Award Kirk...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Waukesha, Wisconsin, June 9, 2025– HRG’s director of marketing, Angela Nicloy presented, “Shelf Awareness,” at the Women’s Business Development Center’s (WBDC) Top Shelf Retail virtual event for the second year in a row. The event is for diverse business owners, male and/or female, who are preparing to pitch their consumer product to large retailers.

New global research reveals why the most AI-forward companies are also doubling down on human potential—investing in people, not just technology. MILWAUKEE, Wis., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As artificial intelligence reshapes the world of work, ManpowerGroup returns to Viva Technology (VivaTech), taking place June 11–14 in Paris, with new global research that reveals a surprising truth: the companies investing most...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Comprehensive Care Caucus, joined her colleagues in introducing a pair of bipartisan bills to expand access to palliative and hospice care. The Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act would put critical care for Wisconsinites’ aging and sick loved ones within...