Wet conditions presenting challenges for farmers
A dairy farmer based in Brown County says recent rainfall represents “the final dagger in the heart” during a challenging year for...
COWS report highlights racial disparities in employment, education
A new report from UW-Madison’s Center on Wisconsin Strategy puts a spotlight on the state’s racial disparities, which are particularly stark in...
Local Voices Network applying advanced language analysis to policy conversations
A public opinion research project involving UW-Madison political scientist Katherine Cramer is using advanced language analysis to explore views on health care,...
Fed member suggests economy doesn’t need another interest rate cut
MADISON -- The president and CEO at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston suggested the Fed shouldn’t drop short-term interest rates again...
Pollster says health care ‘among top issues’ for voters heading into 2020 election
Kaiser Family Foundation pollster Ashley Kirzinger said health care is “among the top issues” voters want to hear about heading into the...
New DOR business development unit to support WEDC strategy
Revenue Secretary Peter Barca says a new business development unit at DOR will support the WEDC's economic development strategy.
Metro Milwaukee’s economic growth continues on sluggish path, report shows
The latest report from the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce shows the metro area’s economic growth “continues on a sluggish path.”
Dems say marijuana legalization would bring multi-billion dollar industry to Wisconsin
Dem lawmakers say marijuana legalization would bring a multi-billion dollar industry to the state and help farmers survive, calling Wisconsin an "island"...
Researchers using advanced imaging to detect blight in potatoes
Researchers in the WARF Accelerator program are using advanced imaging technology to detect late blight in potatoes, which famously led to the...
Venture Investors fund targeting medical surgery, drug discovery startups
Venture Investors’ new $75 million fund is investing in three companies developing medical surgery technologies plus another creating a drug discovery platform.
Data tools improving disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment
New data tools being developed in Wisconsin and elsewhere aim to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
One...
Wisconsin corn growers, ethanol producers opposing small refinery exemptions
Ethanol producers and corn growers in Wisconsin say the Trump administration’s move to exempt certain refineries from biofuel requirements is harming their...
Selig recounts political struggles around securing financing for Brewers ballpark in new book
Before Miller Park opened, the Milwaukee Brewers went to the post-season playoffs twice.
After playing in Miller Park since...
Cancer therapy receives ‘orphan drug’ designation from European Commission
Cellectar Biosciences’ cancer therapy has received “orphan drug” designation from the European Commission for the treatment of multiple myeloma, a cancer of...
Evers suggests Foxconn project horizon known only for next few years
Gov. Tony Evers is casting doubt on Foxconn's ability to create thousands of jobs in the state following a recent visit with...
