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Wisconsin again ranked 23rd in United Health Foundation report
Wisconsin has again been ranked 23rd among U.S. states by the United Health Foundation as the state continues to struggle with excessive drinking, rising obesity and low levels of public health funding. This year’s ranking is unchanged from 2018, but Wisconsin has been trending downward for […]
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Study suggests more aggressive treatments, monitoring for fungal infections in certain populations
A new study from Marshfield Clinic suggests people with certain racial and ethnic backgrounds require more aggressive treatments and monitoring for fungal infections. Jennifer Meece, director of the Integrated Research and Development Laboratory at the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, […]
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State’s aging population impacting health care workforce
Patients in Wisconsin are spending more time in hospitals after more than a decade of declining hospital stays, according to Ann Zenk, vice president of workforce and clinical practice at the Wisconsin Hospital Association. In a recent interview, she highlighted results of a health care […]
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Milwaukee rivers falling short on phosphorus standards, report shows
Waterways in the Milwaukee River basin continue to fall short on phosphorus standards, according to a recent report from a volunteer water quality monitoring group. The ninth annual report from Milwaukee Riverkeeper finds the health of the Milwaukee, Menomonee and Kinnickinnic rivers fell […]
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HATCH competition narrows field to eight finalists
A regional startup pitch competition in northeast Wisconsin has narrowed the field to the final eight entrepreneurs, who will compete for more funding at the upcoming New North Summit in Green Bay. These eight finalists have diverse early-stage companies spread across various industries, […]
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Dems call for action to address gun violence after officer-involved shootings at schools
In the wake of officer-involved shootings at Wisconsin high schools in back-to-back days, Gov. Tony Evers and AG Josh Kaul joined Dem lawmakers Tuesday...
Elections Commission to seek legislative guidance on procedures for voters who may have moved
The Wisconsin Elections Commission plans to seek guidance from the Legislature to clarify procedures for mailings to voters who may have moved.
The decision at...
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Four candidates make cut for primaries in 7th CD
Four candidates filed enough valid signatures by Monday’s deadline to make the ballot in the special election to fill the 7th CD, setting up...
Press Releases
Bruce Thompson: How we view undocumented immigrants
Polls show even state’s Republican voters overwhelmingly oppose current policies.
Greta Neubauer: Let’s move forward, together, on climate in Wisconsin
It’s time for us to get to work on Wisconsin-centered solutions to climate change.
Matt Kittle: Foxconn success could help Trump win Wisconsin
The company’s quickening pace of construction could ultimately help Trump’s re-election chances in battleground Wisconsin. Bringing Foxconn to the U.S., to southeast Wisconsin in particular, is at the core of Trump’s overall bid to bring manufacturing jobs back home.
Dave Cieslewicz: How high-speed trains were derailed
Scott Walker and Robin Vos played on the rural-urban resentment to their own political benefit and to the whole state’s disadvantage.
Scott Walker: Keep politics out of tourism
Tourism grew by 35 percent during the last six years and that helped create 21,000 new jobs. It did so in no small part because our administration kept politics out of tourism. Secretary-designee Meaney should do the same.
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WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ discuss the legacy of Morris Andrews
With the passing of former WEAC executive director Morris Andrews earlier this fall, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss his career and legacy and chart the changing nature of labor unions. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ consider Trump impeachment inquiry’s impact on Kind’s reelection chances
As the U.S. House of Representatives conducts its impeachment inquiry, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the political impact on U.S. Rep. Ron Kind's reelection chances in 2020. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ debate the GOP’s dismissal of Evers’ special session on gun violence
With the GOP-controlled Legislature ignoring Gov. Tony Evers' special session call for gun control laws, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the political...
Rewind
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Nov. 22
WisconsinEye Senior Producer Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross discuss U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s connection to events at the center of the impeachment proceedings, the latest Marquette University Law School results and the first state Supreme Court forum ahead of next year’s election.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Nov. 15
WisconsinEye Senior Producer Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross discuss the conflict between Gov. Tony Evers and Senate Republicans over the firing of Brad Pfaff, state regulation of hemp, and Assembly resolutions on "Bible Week" and calling the Capitol evergreen a "Christmas tree."
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Nov. 8
WisconsinEye Senior Producer Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross discuss the Senate GOP's rejection of Brad Pfaff as ag secretary, the Senate's backing of a constitutional amendment to limit governors' veto powers and the Assembly's failed attempt to override three of Gov. Tony Evers' budget vetoes.
WisBusiness The Show
WisBusiness: the Show with Jed White of TASC Ventures
The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features an interview with Jed White of TASC Ventures, one of the newest entries on...
WisBusiness: the Show with Ben Juarez of i.c. stars Milwaukee
The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features an interview with Ben Juarez of i.c. stars Milwaukee, who is helping to create...
WisBusiness: the Show with Dana Guthrie of Alchemy Angel Investors of Milwaukee
The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features an interview with Dana Guthrie of Alchemy Angel Investors of Milwaukee, who will outline...
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Church launches first TV ad in 7th CD bid
Republican Jason Church, an aide to U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson who lost both legs while serving in Afghanistan, says in the first TV ad...
American Bridge ad targets ‘Trump defectors’
American Bridge has announced a $5 million ad campaign across Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania that will include TV, radio and digital advertising as the...
New Neubauer TV ad says state needs court ‘there for the people’
In her closing ad of the race, Supreme Court candidate Lisa Neubauer says the state needs a court “that is there for the people.”
The...