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MADISON, Wis. – Consumers have choices, and during open enrollment periods when time is limited, it is important to understand the differences between health insurance and medical discount plans. These plans are sometimes mistaken for insurance; but in other cases, they are misrepresented by dishonest sellers. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (October 22, 2025) – Join the Fox Cities Chamber for the kickoff of Innovate for Tomorrow: Education & Business Partnership Series, a new initiative designed to strengthen connections between schools and businesses while shaping the future of our regional workforce. The first session, held Monday, November 10 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at...

Medical experts argue a Republican-authored medical marijuana bill lacks safeguards while advocates say it would provide relief. Senate President Sen. Mary Felzkowski, R-Tomahawk, during a Senate Health Committee public hearing pointed to Hawaii’s decision in 2000 to become one of the first states to pass a medical cannabis program. The state still has not...

-- Medical experts argue a Republican-authored medical marijuana bill lacks safeguards while advocates say it would provide relief. Senate President Sen. Mary Felzkowski, R-Tomahawk, during a Senate Health Committee public hearing pointed to Hawaii’s decision in 2000 to become one of the first states to pass a medical cannabis program. The state still has...

“People across our country deserve a health care system that is both affordable and accessible, rather than a health care system that forces them to choose between coverage or affording groceries.” – Former CMS Director Chiquita Brooks-LaSure“When you cut coverage, you’re not balancing a budget, you’re balancing it on the backs of patients and those providers” – Emergency Medicine...

MADISON, Wis. – Maggie Brickerman, the newly appointed president of the Wisconsin Technology Council, will take the stage over lunch Nov. 5 at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium to share her vision for Wisconsin’s innovation economy. She will be joined for a fireside chat by Tech Council board chairman Gary Frings and vice chairman Mark...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (October 22, 2025) – Fox Cities Chamber Regional Partnership, the economic development arm of the Chamber, released its Q3 2025 Economic Development Report, highlighting continued business growth, strong community engagement, and national recognition for innovation. Chamber Growth and Engagement: The Chamber welcomed 64 new small businesses through its Connect Free program in...

WHAT | Above & Beyond Children’s Museum partners with local Wisconsin artist and cartonería Gabriela Marván of Viroqua, as she creates an exhibit and co-curating programming in timing with Día de Muertos.  The exhibit space showcases a unique heritage of the people of Sheboygan County in multi-year phases. In the coming weeks, the theme will transition to showcase the...

Wisconsin-based travel company awarded for its exceptional workplace culture, receiving national recognition for Employee Appreciation and Employee Well-Being OSHKOSH, Wis. (Oct. 22, 2025) — Fox World Travel, a leading travel management company headquartered in Oshkosh, Wis., proudly sets the benchmark for exceptional workplace culture in the travel industry. Fox is proud to be awarded the 2025 Top Workplaces Fall Culture...

Nelson, an early and integral member of Red Shoes Inc., is set to lead the agency into its next era of growing and protecting brands APPLETON, Wis.  — Red Shoes Inc., a leading women-owned, full-service marketing and public relations agency based in Appleton, Wisconsin, announces the appointment of Maria Nelson as president and partner. Nelson, who...

Frankfurt, Germany – NANDA International, the world’s leading provider of evidence-based, standardized nursing diagnostic terminology, has announced the development of a breakthrough singular, integrated knowledge base: NANDA 360.Built on a secure, web-based platform, NANDA 360 guides nurses, step by step, through evidence-based options for patient care, incorporating diagnosis, patient outcomes/goals and nursing actions. Nurses decide which care to...

Madison, WI – For just the second time in their history, Forward Theater Company will present a musical as part of their season. This time, it’s in the form of the popular Broadway hit, Gutenberg! The Musical! by Anthony King & Scott Brown. Directed by Jen Uphoff Gray. Performances are in the Playhouse at Overture Center for...