WisBusiness

Wisconsin business groups are divided on the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, offering split views on the impact. After the court’s decision was handed down Friday morning, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce President and CEO Kurt Bauer said the development “adds to an already confusing tariff landscape.” He...

GREEN BAY, Wis. —Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk volume, commends the administration’s signing of a new Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with Indonesia. “The recent signing of the agreement with Indonesia presents a great opportunity for the agriculture community, especially dairy," Heidi Fischer, Edge...

(Appleton, WI) – Students pursuing business careers now have a faster, more affordable path to a bachelor’s degree thanks to new 2+2 transfer agreements between Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The agreements create seamless pathways that allow FVTC graduates to transfer directly into four UW-Green Bay bachelor’s degree...

Northeast, WISCONSIN – Insight Publications has named the recipients of its 2026 40 Under 40 Awards, recognizing 40 young professionals who are driving innovation and shaping the future of Northeast Wisconsin. From technology and health care to finance, law and nonprofit service, this year's class reflects the extraordinary depth of talent throughout the region.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Sanford Health has reached a virtual care milestone, expanding access and improving affordability for rural patients, while equipping the health care workforce for a technology-driven future. Accelerated by a transformative $350 million virtual care investment in 2021, the program has saved patients hundreds of millions of dollars in travel costs, reduced more than 60.5 million...

KENOSHA, Wis. (February 20, 2026) – The Kenosha Innovation Center (KIC) hosted a vibrant Celebration of the Lunar New Year: KICback Social Wednesday evening, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Chinese Chamber of Commerce (WCCC). The event brought together local entrepreneurs, community leaders, and residents to honor cultural traditions while fostering professional connections. Kelly Armstrong,...

MADISON - Eight companies were named as Wisconsin Manufacturers of the Year at the 37th Annual MOTY Awards program, the state’s premier recognition of manufacturing excellence. Baker Tilly, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the hosts of the program, announced the recipients Thursday evening at a black-tie banquet honoring the...

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Gail’s Law, a bill requiring insurance companies to cover preventive breast cancer screenings for women with dense breast tissue. Representative Lisa Subeck, an original author of the bill, released the following statement: “Passing Gail’s Law is an unequivocal bipartisan victory for women in Wisconsin. Early detection of breast...

MADISON – Today, on the final day in which the Wisconsin State Assembly plans to meet, the body passed a bill that would expand Medicaid to women a full year following childbirth. Over the course of several sessions, the bill has received wide bipartisan support, with activists across the political spectrum pushing for passage. However, despite majority support...

MADISON –  Today the Assembly passed two bills that support women’s health: Gail’s Law, which requires health insurance to cover breast cancer screenings (2025 Assembly Bill 263 / Senate Bill 264); and Postpartum Medicaid Expansion, which extends postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to one year (2025 Assembly Bill 97 / Senate Bill 23). For many months, Assembly Republicans, led by...

Bill to extend postpartum health care for new moms passes Assembly MADISON, Wis. – Feb. ( ), 2026 – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Senate Bill 23, a bipartisan bill that extends postpartum health care coverage from 60 days to 12 months. This bill prioritizes moms and babies by ensuring healthcare coverage during...

MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) issued the following statement after the Assembly’s unanimous passage of Gail’s Law, legislation that expands access to life-saving breast cancer screenings and reduces out-of-pocket costs for Wisconsin women: “Today, Wisconsin joined more than 30 states—across the political spectrum—in passing critical legislation that lowers costs and expands access...

Rodriguez praises legislators who pushed bills to the floor; calls for continued action on health care in 2027 MADISON, WI—Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, a registered nurse and Democratic candidate for governor, released the following statement on the passage of legislation expanding postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months and requiring insurance coverage for supplemental breast...

The following statement is attributable to the Wisconsin Section of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG):   “We are thrilled that the Wisconsin State Assembly has passed legislation to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage through 12 months. ACOG Wisconsin has long advocated in support of this policy because we know that having access to health care for a full year postpartum makes...