U.S. Rep. Grothman: Reintroduces bipartisan bill to lower costs for cancer treatments
(Washington, D.C.) – Representatives Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Joe Morelle (D-NY), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Doris Matsui (D-CA) have reintroduced the bipartisan Cancer Drug Parity Act, which will lower costs for cancer patients prescribed oral medications. The bill requires health insurers to cover oral cancer treatments on the same level as traditional intravenous (IV) therapies.
WisBusiness: the Show with Matt Younkle and Joe Boucher of Wisconsin Innovation Awards
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MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features attorney Joe Boucher and entrepreneur Matt Younkle, who launched the statewide Wisconsin Innovation Awards with the strong support of its sponsors over the first 11 years....
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Rural Development in Wisconsin recognizes top guaranteed rural housing lender partners
Stevens Point, Wis., June 24, 2025 – USDA Rural Development announced the 2025 Lenders of the Year today, to recognize the work of its top lending partners supporting rural homeownership. These lenders helped rural families and individuals buy homes across the nation, including in Wisconsin last year through USDA Rural Development’s Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program.
HSA Commercial: Breaks ground on 226,321-square-foot speculative industrial facility at Pabst Farms in Oconomowoc, Wis.
New Class A warehouse to deliver in fourth-quarter 2025 amid historically low industrial vacancy in Waukesha County
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. (June 24, 2025) — Chicago-based HSA Commercial Real Estate today announced the start of construction on a 226,321-square-foot speculative industrial facility at Pabst Farms, the 1,500-acre master-planned community in Oconomowoc, Wis., approximately 35 miles west of Milwaukee. Strategically located...
Urban League of Greater Madison: South Madison’s first-ever wine & cupcake lounge opens at Black Business Hub
Tailer Nicole Wine Lounge to Host Star-Studded Grand Opening Celebration June 27–29
Madison, WI — A bold new culinary concept is coming to Madison with the opening of Tailer Nicole Wine Lounge, the city’s first wine and cupcake lounge, located inside the Urban League’s Black Business Hub. The lounge will host an exciting, three-day Grand Opening...
Wisconsin Technology Council: ‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Boucher and Younkle, pioneers of WIA; previews upcoming events
MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features attorney Joe Boucher and entrepreneur Matt Younkle, who launched the statewide Wisconsin Innovation Awards with the strong support of its sponsors over the first 11 years. The Tech Council is taking over management of the WIA in time for the fall 2025 awards. Nominations accepted here by July 15. The...
Society Insurance: Senior Risk Control Representatives appointed to National Fire Protection Association 96 Committee on Venting Systems for Cooking Appliances
Brian Anderson has been elected with Adam Olijnyk elected as his alternate
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (June 23, 2025) — Society Insurance is proud to announce that two members of its risk control team have been elected to serve on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 96 Committee on Venting Systems for Cooking Appliances. Brian...
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Reacts to Wisconsin Supreme Court’s DNR ruling
MADISON– Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Executive Vice President of Government Relations Scott Manley issued a statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision to bless the DNR's 'unworkable' regulatory approach:
"The DNR refuses to tell the regulated community which substances must be reported under the Spills Law, yet threatens severe penalties for getting it wrong....
UW-Madison: Measuring impact: Wisconsin idea database reports benefits for all 72 counties
Latest data show how UW provides educational opportunities, builds the workforce and economy all around the state
Key takeaways:
•The University of Wisconsin–Madison partners with more than 3,000 state businesses and organizations every year, spending at least $471 million on goods, services, and grants.
•The 17,816 Wisconsin-resident undergraduates...
Wisconsin Technology Council: Wisconsin’s early stage investing trends evolving; earn more July 10 at Milwaukee TCIN luncheon
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The last three years saw more than $1.5 billion in angel and venture capital invested in Wisconsin, including no small amount from out-of-state and international investors. What were the state’s early stage investing totals and profiles in 2024, how does 2025 look so far and what’s around the corner for 2026?
Wisconsin Historical Society: Wade House announces carriage driving days, July 11-13
GREENBUSH, Wis. – The art of carriage driving will be on full display at the historic Wade House Stagecoach Inn, a Wisconsin Historical Society site, during its annual Wade House Carriage Driving Days, held July 11-13. The site, showcasing the world of historic horse-powered travel, offers three full days of captivating entertainment from watching elegantly attired drivers, in hats...
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Appoints Catherine Giljohann as General Counsel
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has appointed Catherine Giljohann as DATCP’s General Counsel.
“Attorney Giljohann’s legal background and her experience serving in various senior government roles has uniquely prepared her to serve as DATCP’s General Counsel,” said Romanski. “We are excited to have her...
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Advances strategic growth with a new Director of Science and Innovation
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country by milk volume, today announced the appointment of Jim Eckberg as the new Director of Science and Innovation.
Edge is committed to advancing sustainability and creating value for its members by collaborating with farmers and dairy business...