Economy

At direct primary care clinics, patients pay a membership fee that covers basic appointments and screenings, bypassing insurance. Many patients pair it with a high-deductible plan, but some are now forgoing insurance altogether.

That goal seems to be aligned with Gov. Tony Evers, but it’s unlikely the Democratic governor and the Republican-controlled Legislature will agree on how to achieve it.

The federal government is suing a Milwaukee seafood restaurant and its owners, alleging they illegally allowed managers to collect tips from other workers.

The Midwest electric grid operator selected a pair of out of state companies to build two major transmission line projects in Wisconsin.

One of Microsoft’s top executives said he would support a new state law to regulate and set standards for data center developments across Wisconsin. 

Madison officials want to stop large data centers from being built in the city — at least temporarily. A proposed ordinance would halt data center construction for up to year.

The companies improperly accessed and monetized nearly 300,000 patient medical records from Epic users, according to Epic. 

The announcement comes after residents and a local business in Greenleaf raised concerns about the prospect of a data center in the community.

The Northwoods Policy Network aims to ensure the region has a stronger voice in statewide decisions.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers are in the early stages of trying to roll back some restrictions on wedding barns in particular.