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MADISON, Wis. — Following this morning’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling upholding public school funding and the governor’s ability to use his constitutionally protected partial veto power, A Better Wisconsin Together Communications Director Lucy Ripp released the following statement:  “Today, Republicans’ effort to starve Wisconsin schools of funding and take away Governor Evers’ constitutionally protected partial...

MADISON, Wis. – The first fellowship program of its kind in Wisconsin is helping improve access to care for reproduction-related conditions and in vitro fertilization, or IVF, treatment at UW Health. The program is designed to train physicians and help existing providers deliver infertility care and reproductive endocrinology care, which is a medical specialty...

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – Some economists would say there’s no such thing as a single “Wisconsin economy” but a set of interlocking regional economies defined by markets and industries within, often meshing with others within the state or across state borders – but sometimes not. Cooperation and mutual self-interest can make all the difference...

Up to 1,100 permanent firefighter and fire support positions available nationwide. Milwaukee, April 17, 2025— The Eastern Region of the USDA Forest Service is hiring permanent wildland firefighters for the 2025 fire year for national forests and grasslands in 20 states across the Midwest and Northeast. Positions include aviation officers, dispatchers,...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Buckley Brinkman, executive director and CEO of the Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing & Productivity.  He discusses how manufacturers are faring amid tariff-related economic uncertainty, noting he’s been “a little bit surprised” that opinions on the policy are fairly mixed.  “The room...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Buckley Brinkman, executive director and CEO of the Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing & Productivity.  He discusses how manufacturers are faring amid tariff-related economic uncertainty, noting he’s been “a little bit surprised” that opinions on the policy are fairly mixed.  “The room is...

MADISON, Wis., - In a novel study that is among the first in economics to combine genetic information and data from a randomized controlled study, a team of researchers led by Associate Professor Lauren Schmitz of the La Follette School of Public Affairs identified that smoking cessation efforts may be less effective for individuals with a high genetic risk for smoking.The National...

MILWAUKEE — Marquette Business will present Aparna Bawa, chief operating officer at Zoom, as part of its June and Herman Loebl Women Business Leaders Speaker Series on Wednesday, April 23, at 5 p.m. at Dr. E. J. and Margaret O’Brien Hall, 1530 W. Wisconsin Ave. Registration for the free, public event is available online. 

LA CROSSE, WI— The Trump Administration has affirmed Dairyland Power Cooperative’s $595 million New Empowering Rural America (New ERA) grant award, first announced in September 2024. With the vital support of President Trump and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rawlins, this transformative award will benefit Dairyland’s cooperative members and rural communities from three major standpoints:

FOX CITIES, Wis. (April 17, 2025) – The Fox Cities Chamber has been recognized as the “Most Impactful Chamber in Wisconsin” by FDI Insider, a leading international business publication. The FDI Insider awards program recognizes organizations and leaders who embody innovation, strategic foresight, and sustained influence in their respective markets. The Chamber was honored for its impact, community engagement,...

(Green Bay, Wis.) – Experts at this year’s Port Symposium shared a holistic picture of economic factors impacting Northeast Wisconsin. Topics included an economic, workforce and technology outlook for the region, Wisconsin’s circular bio-economy, the Great Lakes ports association legislative agenda, and tariffs. With local, state and federal leaders underscoring the importance of a...

Statement from Reach Dane Director, Jen Bailey Madison, WI – On Friday, April 11, USA Today reported that President Trump’s upcoming budget will propose a full-scale elimination of the nearly 60-year-old, highly effective Head Start program. This alarming proposal threatens to dismantle one of the most impactful investments in children, families, and communities nationwide—and...