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Federal government sues Wausau-based insurance provider for wrongfully denying claims

August 7, 2023 - 5:40am

The U.S. Department of Labor is suing a third-party health insurance administrator based in Wausau for wrongfully denying thousands of emergency room and urinary drug screening claims.

'A revolving door': Former Wisconsin utility regulator was recently hired by transmission utility

August 4, 2023 - 5:45am

A former Wisconsin utility regulator now works for a company she was once charged with regulating. It’s the latest in what utility watchdogs describe as a "revolving door" of regulators going to work for utilities after their time in public service.

VP Kamala Harris touts announcement from Nokia to bring 200 jobs to Wisconsin

August 3, 2023 - 4:45pm

During a visit to Kenosha County Thursday afternoon, Vice President Kamala Harris praised an announcement from Nokia to manufacture broadband network electronics in Pleasant Prairie.

Port Milwaukee leader optimistic as cruises expand and new shipping complex opens

August 2, 2023 - 12:20pm

The leader of Port Milwaukee is optimistic for the future with a recent boost in cruises and a new $40 million shipping complex.

Marshfield Clinic Health System merging with Minnesota-based Essentia Health

July 31, 2023 - 4:45pm

Wisconsin's Marshfield Clinic Health System is merging with Minnesota-based Essentia Health to create a new network serving parts of four states. The deal comes after years of heavy financial losses for the Marshfield system.

UW-Oshkosh to launch automation, biomedical engineering programs aimed at bolstering workforce

July 31, 2023 - 4:30pm

UW-Oshkosh will launch a new automation engineering degree program in response to demand from local manufacturers.

Despite COVID-19 hits to gaming, Ho-Chunk leaders say Beloit casino plans are moving forward

July 31, 2023 - 5:15am

Ho-Chunk leaders say plans for a casino in Beloit continue to move forward, although a timeline for construction hasn't been released.

Superior refinery still hasn't resumed full operations

July 31, 2023 - 5:00am

Wisconsin’s only oil refinery has not yet resumed full operations this summer as previously anticipated following a $1.2 billion effort to rebuild the facility after an explosion five years ago.

Wisconsin small businesses received $1B from the federal government last year

July 28, 2023 - 4:05pm

For the second year in a row, Wisconsin small businesses received over $1 billion from federal government contracts in 2022.

Green Bay paper mill becomes first certified as net zero for water use

July 28, 2023 - 6:20am

Green Bay Packaging plant uses water directly from a wastewater treatment plant, avoiding drawing or discharging water directly from the Fox River.

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Federal government sues Wausau-based insurance provider for wrongfully denying claims

'A revolving door': Former Wisconsin utility regulator was recently hired by transmission utility

VP Kamala Harris touts announcement from Nokia to bring 200 jobs to Wisconsin

Port Milwaukee leader optimistic as cruises expand and new shipping complex opens

Marshfield Clinic Health System merging with Minnesota-based Essentia Health

UW-Oshkosh to launch automation, biomedical engineering programs aimed at bolstering workforce

Despite COVID-19 hits to gaming, Ho-Chunk leaders say Beloit casino plans are moving forward

Superior refinery still hasn't resumed full operations

Wisconsin small businesses received $1B from the federal government last year

Green Bay paper mill becomes first certified as net zero for water use

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