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-- 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. 

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MILWAUKEE — Researchers at Marquette University have developed MIRAGE, a new Bayesian computational method that addresses the challenges of rare genetic variant association tests. Standing for “mixture-model-based rare-variant analysis on genes,” MIRAGE was found to better account for the heterogeneity of variant effects by focusing on each single variant through Bayesian approach. Rare genetic...

On Friday, Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature introduced legislation that restricts how renewable energy can be used to power data centers, raising concerns about higher costs and unnecessary limits on clean energy development. In response, Evergreen Action State Advocacy Director Courtney Brady released the following statement: “Wisconsin has a real opportunity to meet growing demand with clean, affordable...

Ben Davis joins Acuity as Director – Staff Loss Control. With more than 23 years of experience in insurance risk management, Ben has worked for organizations such as the Insurance Services Office (ISO) and Nationwide. The last 15 years of his career have been spent leading field teams to achieve long-term customer retention and support multi-million-dollar premium...

One of Six “Best Of” Awards in “Gaming and Destinations Magazine” MILWAUKEE, WI (January 12, 2026) – Potawatomi Casino Hotel received the award for “Best Overall Casino Property” in the state of Wisconsin in the brand new Readers’ Choice Poll in “Gaming and Destinations Magazine.” It is one of six categories in which readers voted...

Dr. Schroeder’s ownership expansion reflects the clinic’s continued focus on quality care and local leadership APPLETON, Wis.  — Family Care of the Fox Cities, a comprehensive family medicine practice serving patients of all ages, is pleased to announce Dr. Wendy Schroeder as a partial owner of the practice, strengthening its physician-led model and commitment to patient-centered care.

Milwaukee, Wis. – When it comes to New Year's resolutions, scammers know that losing weight and getting in shape is one of the most popular goals. This popularity has led to a slew of scams involving vitamins, supplements, and weight loss formulas, all claiming to offer rapid results. Not only are the products themselves questionable, but so are the...

The Wisconsin OYF Awards Committee would like to Congratulate Lindsay and Eric Baneck, Helenville, WI on their selection as one of the top ten National Finalists vying for the title of National Winner for the Outstanding Young Farmer (NOYF) Awards Program. In early February they will be joining the remaining finalists in Hershey, PA for NOYF Annual...

MADISON, WI — In response to the news of the death of Jerry Frautschi on Thursday, Jan. 8, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon released the following statement:  "The Frautschi family were among the region’s first and finest entrepreneurs, with a history dating to the 1860s. Honoring that tradition, Jerry emerged as an indelible business leader and one of the greatest philanthropists Madison...

Bayfield, Wis. (Jan. 9, 2026) - The Big Water Film Festival prides itself on showing films “as fresh as the water of Lake Superior,” and the 18 th annual Big Water is no exception, screening films shot in Ashland and on Madeline Island, as well as works from Peru, Iraq and India. As in years past,...

Despite a presidential effort to curtail AI regulations at the state level, Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin see a role for legislation to protect data privacy and improve agency operations with the technology. Rep. Nate Gustafson, who chairs the Assembly Committee on Science, Technology, and AI, also says he believes in the technology’s potential to...