Madison, WI

Cellular Dynamics International obtains exclusive license

Madison-based Cellular Dynamics International announced Wednesday it has obtained an exclusive license to optimize the stem-cell differentiation selection process and to use heart cells in drug testing.

Farmers' market planned for Meadowood neighborhood

Meadowood residents and community members came up with the idea last year and the Madison-Dane County Health Department and other local groups pursued the project, said Kim Neuschel, public health nurse for Madison.

Obama writes note for Wisconsin girl for missing school

John Corpus of Green Bay stood to ask Obama a question about health care during his town hall-style meeting at Southwest High School. He told Obama his daughter Kennedy missed school to attend the event and he hoped she didn't get in trouble.

Madison stem cell firm founded by Jamie Thomson strikes deal

A Madison company founded by stem cell pioneer Jamie Thomson has obtained an exclusive license with a New York medical school to turn stem cells into heart cells.

Mustard Museum Moves to Middleton

Plans to move the Mount Horeb Mustard Museum to a historic building in Middleton are getting an overhaul after a wall collapsed during the renovation this week.

Prions Can Survive Sewage Treatment - July 2008

Biosolids generally are thought to lack human pathogens and to be safe for agricultural applications. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District makes a fertilizer called Milorganite from its Jones Island treatment plant's biosolids.

Wisconsin state Web site to list job openings created by stimulus money

Contractors on projects funded by federal stimulus money will have to post their job openings to a state Web site.

Madison Nurse Laid Off Mid-Surgery

A Dean Health System manager removed a nurse from a minor surgical procedure last week — in violation of medical protocol — in order to lay her off, a spokesman for the company confirmed Monday.

Grassroots Leadership College workshops set

Grassroots Leadership College, a Madison program that develops grass-roots leaders to improve communities, is accepting applications for its spring workshops.

Madison City Council changes TIF focus to creating jobs

The Madison City Council approved changes to tax incremental financing rules Tuesday night that shift the program's focus from housing development to promoting job-creation.

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