Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Finalists for annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards announced
MADISON - Over 40 Wisconsin manufacturers have been selected as finalists for the 37th Annual Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards. The MOTY program, sponsored by Baker Tilly, Michael Best & Fredrich LLP, and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), recognizes the state’s top manufacturers of all sectors and sizes for innovations, philanthropy, technological advances, commitment to customer satisfaction...
Guardant Health: Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening now available for U.S. military members and families in Wisconsin
WISCONSIN – January 8, 2026 — Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced its Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening (CRC) is now covered for active-duty service members and their families, including in Wisconsin, through TRICARE, the U.S. military’s health insurance coverage, with no copay for average-risk individuals ages 45 and older.
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Encouraged by new dietary guidelines for Americans
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, is encouraged by the new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, announced this week by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
Blackhawk Technical College: Survey: Technical colleges increase public support
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Two-thirds of Wisconsin residents hold a favorable opinion of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and its colleges, according to a new statewide survey. Blackhawk Technical College is one of 16 colleges that are part of WTCS and has seen its enrollment increase more than 26% since 2022.
“Blackhawk Technical College...
Dept. of Health Services: Continues to endorse childhood vaccine recommendations of American Academy of Pediatrics
No changes will be made to vaccine recommendations that protect the health of Wisconsinites from preventable diseases, following best available scientific and safety data
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) continues to recommend the evidence-based childhood vaccine schedule published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and has issued guidance to Wisconsin health care...
WisDems: Will Wisconsin Republicans stray from Trump to protect health care? Probably not
Congress will vote on renewing the ACA premium tax credit tomorrow, which the GOP let expire on December 31st.
Over 270,000 Wisconsinites saw their health care prices increase as a result of the credits expiring.
Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden, and Bryan Steil previously voted against continuing these credits.
Opportunity Wisconsin: Van Orden and Steil must vote to restore healthcare tax credits
Congress will vote this afternoon to bring back healthcare tax credits as Wisconsin families are already struggling with skyrocketing healthcare costs in 2026
MADISON, Wis. – This afternoon, Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil have an opportunity to bring back health care tax credits and make coverage affordable for working families across the...
MyPath: Announces Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson as President and Chief Executive Officer
(Oconomowoc, Wis.) MyPath, a provider of specialized education, therapeutic and community support services for high need individuals in Wisconsin and Indiana, announced today that Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson has officially assumed the role of President and sole Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership milestone as the organization enters a new chapter of focused growth and strategic execution.
Dorothy...
Wisconsin Historical Society: Mount Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church listed in the National Register of Historic Places
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Mount Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 2025. The Late Gothic Revival Church was constructed in 1947 with a modern wing addition in 1958 in West Allis, Milwaukee County.
Mount Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church is an intact ecclesiastical example...
AARP Wisconsin: Now accepting 2026 Community Challenge grant applications
Grants of up to $25,000 can help make WI communities more livable for people of all ages
MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin invites local eligible nonprofit organizations and governments to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 4. These grants, which can be up to $25,000, fund quick-action projects that help communities become...
Bridges Library System: Memory Cafés offer support for caregivers and those affected by memory loss
(WAUKESHA, WI) – The Library Memory Project is proud to announce the 2026 schedule for Memory Cafés, available five times a month across various locations within the Bridges Library System. These cafés provide a space where care partners can attend alongside individuals experiencing early-stage dementia, mild memory loss, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI). By fostering an environment of...
UW Health Kids: Most winter sports injuries to kids can be prevented
UW Health Kids expert says proper gear and preparation are key
MADISON, Wis. – While it’s great to get kids outside in the winter for fun with friends and healthy exercise, every winter the emergency department at American Family Children’s Hospital treats kids whose injuries from winter sports and activities could have been prevented.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Breaking: Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden vote against extending ACA tax credits as health care costs skyrocket for Wisconsinites
With ACA tax credits expired, Steil and Van Orden side with D.C. party bosses to keep it that way
Amid rising unemployment, skyrocketing grocery prices, and climbing utility costs, Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden are hellbent on delivering another suckerpunch to Wisconsinites: raising health insurance premiums.
Steil and Van Orden just voted against advancing...
Sen. Felzkowski: Testifies on bills to lower healthcare costs
Madison, WI – Today, the Senate Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs held a public hearing on several bills that would address the high cost of healthcare in Wisconsin. Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) testified on several bills that she authored, including the Price Transparency for Patients Act, andbills to require insurer participation in Wisconsin’s all-payer claims...
Data center impacts on energy, water infrastructure ‘difficult to assess,’ report says
While Wisconsin’s data center boom is expected to drive up energy demand, the Wisconsin Policy Forum says it’s “difficult to assess” just how much these facilities will strain state energy and water infrastructure.
The group yesterday issued its latest report, which is focused on how planned data centers could change the state’s utility landscape...


