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MILWAUKEE – Jan. 13, 2026 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is proud to announce it has received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification, a designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching to acknowledge an institution’s commitment to community engagement. MCW originally received the Carnegie CE Classification in 2015 and...

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin patients are falling further behind as New Jersey becomes the 26th state in the nation to ban “copay accumulator” programs, a controversial and predatory pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practice that prevents manufacturer assistance from counting toward patients’ deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed the bipartisan legislation into law following a...

MADISON — Today, Governor Tony Evers announced a plan to pursue $1.3 billion in property tax relief, focused largely on additional government spending while failing to address the primary drivers of higher property taxes. The plan comes after the Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld a partial veto by the governor that resulted in a 400-year autopilot property tax increase...

Waukesha, WI — MRA – The Management Association released findings from its Hot Topic: HR Trends for 2026 survey, revealing that employers are entering the new year navigating a complex mix of financial pressures, talent challenges, and shifting business strategies. The results, drawn from 253 participating organizations, highlight an environment in which leaders are being asked to control costs while...

New growth equity investment, led by HLM Investment Partners, will accelerate growth of the PayMedix financing platform nationally Milwaukee, WI – TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026 – HPS/PayMedix, the leading healthcare financing and payments solutions provider, today announced it has closed $33 million in equity and debt financing to accelerate the growth of its groundbreaking PayMedix healthcare financing...

LA CROSSE, Wis., Jan.13,2026 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of The Charmont Hotel, a 67-room hotel property in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  “The closing process was seamless, with all parties working together to ensure a smooth transition,” said Ebrahim...

MADISON, Wis. – Local adults living in Wisconsin who are grieving can find hope and healing with the help of grief support specialists at Agrace. In January, Agrace is offering a six-week grief support group for LGBTQ+ adults who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner. The LGBTQ+ Spouse/Partner Loss Group meets in-person on Mondays, January 26...

WATCH: Van Orden voted for the largest Medicaid cut in U.S. history after signing promise to constituents’ family pledging their benefits would never be cut LA CROSSE, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin today released a new ad as part of its ongoing seven-figure paid media campaign holding Congressman Derrick Van Orden accountable for his votes that...

Application outlines development plans for the 277-MW Columbia Wind Farm. MADISON, Wis. (January 13, 2025) – Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) filed an application with the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin to construct a 277-megawatt (MW) wind farm in Columbia County. If approved, the Columbia Wind project would strengthen reliability for customers and add new...

Blain’s Farm & Fleet has earned two major national honors, being named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Online Shops 2026 list and USA TODAY’s America’s Best Customer Service 2026 rankings, reinforcing the retailer’s continued commitment to delivering trusted, high-quality experiences both online and in-store. Newsweek: America’s Best Online Shops 2026 Blain’s Farm...

MADISON, WI, January 13, 2026 – First Supply has acquired Able Distributors, a heating, ventilation, and cooling supplier with four branch locations across the Chicagoland area: Chicago, South Chicago, Northfield, and McHenry. The acquisition supports First Supply’s long-term growth strategy and strengthens its presence in a key Midwest market. Able Distributors brings more than four decades of...

Cable, WI – January 13, 2026 –  Registration for the 2026 Slumberland American Birkebeiner , North America’s premier cross-country ski marathon will close Tuesday, January 13 at 11:59PM-CT. Competitor entries have reached near capacity for this year’s event, which will take place during Birkie Week — February 18 through February 22, 2026. (American Birkebeiner) In addition, registration for the Birkie...

Assembly Republicans have announced a push to pass legislation that would regulate data centers, including an effort to shield other ratepayers from the coming expense to power the facilities.  GOP Rep. Mark Born at a Beaver Dam press conference yesterday said that AB 840, introduced Friday, will get a hearing this week.