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WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) released the following statement after yesterday’s passage of the Lower Healthcare Premiums for All Americans Act. “Let’s be very clear: Democrats singlehandedly created the healthcare system they are now railing against. Instead of working with us to address this issue, they would rather try to use it as political...

Encourages everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated against respiratory viruses to protect against serious illness and spread of disease The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first pediatric respiratory illness-associated deaths in two children from Wisconsin for the 2025-2026 season. One death is a result of COVID-19 and the other is...

MADISON, Wis. (Dec. 18, 2025) — The UW Credit Union Board of Directors has appointed two Wisconsin business leaders to its board: Vicki Bernards, corporate finance and strategy leader at Wisconsin Physicians Service Corporation, and Roberta (Robbie) Oldenburg, director of business development, science and technology at Findorff.  “Vicki and Robbie are both members of the credit union who believe in our mission and...

As the holiday season approaches, many in the Dane County community are reflecting on gratitude, connection, and the joy of giving. This year, the Dane County Department of Human Services is encouraging residents to consider one of the most meaningful gifts a person can offer: a safe, supportive home for a child entering foster care.

MADISON, Wis. — After yesterday’s House vote, where Wisconsin Republicans, including Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden, and Bryan Steil, voted to drastically increase their constituents health care costs, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “These DC politicians, whether it be Tom Tiffany, Derrick Van Orden or Bryan Steil refuse to...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Three Milwaukee-area health care companies recently backed by Venture Investors Health Fund with support from the Wisconsin Investment Fund will be featured at a Wisconsin Technology Council luncheon Thursday, Jan. 8, in Milwaukee. The panel will examine health care innovation emerging in Milwaukee, the importance of early-stage seed capital and the role...

OSHKOSH, Wis. – Froedtert ThedaCare is pleased to announce the grand opening of ThedaCare Medical Center-Oshkosh, expanding convenient access to care for those living in the region. The opening of the new health campus marks the 20th hospital in the Froedtert ThedaCare system. Care teams are prepared to welcome first patients on Monday, January 19, 2026.

(Duluth, MN) --- The International Ship Masters’ Association (ISMA) has announced that U.S Representative Tom Tiffany (R-WI), Sara Fuentes, American Maritime Partnership, and J.M. “Mike” McCoshen, Administrator, Great Lakes Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) will headline seven speakers who will address ISMA when the ISMA  holds their 136th Annual Grand Lodge Convention, January 28 – February 1, 2026 at...

Milwaukee Public Schools sent an email to families claiming that it has completed all necessary lead safety work and that schools involved in the lead crisis are now “safe places for students and staff”. This statement is not supported by the district’s own published records, contractor reports, or statements made directly to families and advocates.

Elkhorn, WI — Reader Precision Solutions (RPS), an industry-leading precision machining and contract manufacturing company, today announced the addition of Mat Leitzke as Vice President of Manufacturing Operations. Leitzke joins the company’s Executive Team as RPS continues to scale its manufacturing operations to support increasingly complex, mission-critical client applications. The creation of this role reflects RPS’s continued growth...

MADISON, Wis. – UW Health has launched a new program to educate the public about living organ donation to motivate more people to say “yes” to becoming living organ donors. The Living Donor Initiative aims to increase the number of living kidney and liver donors at the UW Health Transplant Center, which served approximately...

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association released its November 2025 Real Estate Report today, showing a cooling market with existing home sales down 9.2% year-over-year, the first monthly decline since May. Year-to-date sales are up 1.5%. Median prices rose 4.8% to $325,000 in November, while inventory grew 3.7% (26th straight month of growth), mortgage rates fell to...

Statewide home sales declined 9.2% over the year in November, signaling a “cooling market” as the year comes to a close.  That’s according to the Wisconsin Realtors Association, which is rolling out their latest monthly housing report today. A total of 5,093 homes were sold in the state last month, compared to 5,612 in...

-- Statewide home sales declined 9.2% over the year in November, signaling a “cooling market” as the year comes to a close.  That’s according to the Wisconsin Realtors Association, which is rolling out their latest monthly housing report today. A total of 5,093 homes were sold in the state last month, compared to 5,612...