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Abbott’s recently announced $21 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences helps “put a spotlight” on the state’s biohealth sector, which is already attracting more attention from major companies. That’s according to Lisa Johnson, CEO of BioForward Wisconsin. In an interview, she
MADISON — The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted unanimously (6-0) on Monday to modify a recent order directing the City of Madison to print poll books closer to Election Day. It comes after the City of Madison Clerk’s Office agreed to
Report submitted to legislature last week MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction last week released a report on early literacy assessment data, as required under 2023 Wisconsin Act 20, highlighting the strong commitment among schools and districts statewide in implementing the new
April 4th Event Connects Global Biodiversity Loss to Human Health and Wisconsin-Based Solutions Madison, WI — April 4, 2025. The UW Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin (PSR WI) will co-host Remembrance of Lost Species, a
Matching gifts are opportunity to double support for university community Menomonie, Wis. – To continue the tradition of the National Day of Giving on Tuesday, Dec. 2, University of Wisconsin-Stout will host its seventh annual Giving Day campaign to support
HRAs give employees the ability to select the health plan that works best for them instead of being forced to a single, employer-sponsored option.
They succeed by being specific, measurable and local. Benefits accrue as fishermen see their ecosystem as an appreciating endowment, with rising yields.
What’s happening in a south side neighborhood in Madison is the perfect illustration of why government should stay out of an intensely competitive business it knows nothing about.
According to the plaintiffs, the companies set prices through Urner Barry’s pricing benchmarks and a private trading platform.
Enrollment in CLTS and Birth to 3 programs has skyrocketed in recent years, highlighting both rising developmental concerns and growing program participation.
More than 97% of the immigrants detained in Donald Trump’s now ended “Operation Midway Blitz” in Chicago had no criminal conviction whatsoever.
Stuck since 2009 and having lost a third of its value, the minimum wage is bad for American workers and productivity. If our Congress and President refuse to increase it, Wisconsin’s Governor and Legislature should do the job.
Sales Support Statewide Natural Resources Education And Outreach MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to check out its online merchandise store for their holiday gift needs. Products feature a variety of items celebrating the state’s fish, wildlife, plants, public lands and
To achieve the American Dream — owning a home, saving for retirement, raising children, paying for college, owning a car, having good health care, going on vacations, caring for pets, and paying for a wedding — you need to earn over $5 million in your lifetime, according to Fortune.
Thanksgiving encourages us to honor the past, cherish the present and fight for a freer and more prosperous future
Stevens Point, Wis., Dec.1, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today that the Burnett Sanitary District #1 will use a USDA RD grant of $703,000 to install a new lift station
As a society, we can become so enveloped in our personal wants and desires that we don’t take the time to stop and give thanks for all of the things we already have.
Putin, greenlighted by Trump, will not stop at Ukraine’s borders.
Given the turmoil, literal and rhetorical, context is important. A basic fact of life is that the United States does not willingly tolerate hostile regimes in the Americas. The Monroe Doctrine stated this concern early.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week is kicking off the holiday season, celebrating “Shop Small Wisconsin Season” and encouraging Wisconsinites to shop at Wisconsin’s many local small businesses during the holidays. For the fifth consecutive year, Gov. Evers has proclaimed the weeks
Abbott’s recently announced $21 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences helps “put a spotlight” on the state’s biohealth sector, which is already attracting more attention from major companies. That’s according to Lisa Johnson, CEO of BioForward Wisconsin. In an interview, she said Madison-based Exact Sciences has been a key pillar in
MADISON — The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted unanimously (6-0) on Monday to modify a recent order directing the City of Madison to print poll books closer to Election Day. It comes after the City of Madison Clerk’s Office agreed to implement a series of administrative and procedural changes following the
Report submitted to legislature last week MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction last week released a report on early literacy assessment data, as required under 2023 Wisconsin Act 20, highlighting the strong commitment among schools and districts statewide in implementing the new requirements and strengthening student literacy outcomes. The Report on Assessme…
April 4th Event Connects Global Biodiversity Loss to Human Health and Wisconsin-Based Solutions Madison, WI — April 4, 2025. The UW Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin (PSR WI) will co-host Remembrance of Lost Species, a public program examining how global biodiversity loss affects human health.
Matching gifts are opportunity to double support for university community Menomonie, Wis. – To continue the tradition of the National Day of Giving on Tuesday, Dec. 2, University of Wisconsin-Stout will host its seventh annual Giving Day campaign to support the university, its strategic priorities and the #StoutProud community. The
HRAs give employees the ability to select the health plan that works best for them instead of being forced to a single, employer-sponsored option.
They succeed by being specific, measurable and local. Benefits accrue as fishermen see their ecosystem as an appreciating endowment, with rising yields.
What’s happening in a south side neighborhood in Madison is the perfect illustration of why government should stay out of an intensely competitive business it knows nothing about.
According to the plaintiffs, the companies set prices through Urner Barry’s pricing benchmarks and a private trading platform.
Enrollment in CLTS and Birth to 3 programs has skyrocketed in recent years, highlighting both rising developmental concerns and growing program participation.
More than 97% of the immigrants detained in Donald Trump’s now ended “Operation Midway Blitz” in Chicago had no criminal conviction whatsoever.
Stuck since 2009 and having lost a third of its value, the minimum wage is bad for American workers and productivity. If our Congress and President refuse to increase it, Wisconsin’s Governor and Legislature should do the job.
Sales Support Statewide Natural Resources Education And Outreach MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to check out its online merchandise store for their holiday gift needs. Products feature a variety of items celebrating the state’s fish, wildlife, plants, public lands and recreation traditions. For Cyber Week, Dec. … Please log in
To achieve the American Dream — owning a home, saving for retirement, raising children, paying for college, owning a car, having good health care, going on vacations, caring for pets, and paying for a wedding — you need to earn over $5 million in your lifetime, according to Fortune.
Thanksgiving encourages us to honor the past, cherish the present and fight for a freer and more prosperous future
Stevens Point, Wis., Dec.1, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today that the Burnett Sanitary District #1 will use a USDA RD grant of $703,000 to install a new lift station and force main sewer lateral in Burnett Township, Wisconsin. These
As a society, we can become so enveloped in our personal wants and desires that we don’t take the time to stop and give thanks for all of the things we already have.
Putin, greenlighted by Trump, will not stop at Ukraine’s borders.
Given the turmoil, literal and rhetorical, context is important. A basic fact of life is that the United States does not willingly tolerate hostile regimes in the Americas. The Monroe Doctrine stated this concern early.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week is kicking off the holiday season, celebrating “Shop Small Wisconsin Season” and encouraging Wisconsinites to shop at Wisconsin’s many local small businesses during the holidays. For the fifth consecutive year, Gov. Evers has proclaimed the weeks between Small Business Saturday through the end of the year