Aimed at improving the state's business climate, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed into law a comprehensive tort reform bill.

When we go under the knife for surgery, we place our lives in the hands of the doctor performing the operation and the hospital where it is taking place. We trust that we will be treated with care and that all precautions will be taken to keep us safe. However, sad it may be, some doctors and hospitals simply do a better job than others when it comes to protecting the safety of patients.

Summer, sun and water are the perfect trio for many Midwesterners. With so many people out to enjoy the lakes, boating safety is critical.

In May, Wisconsin became the 25th state to ban the act of text messaging while driving any motor vehicle.

Wisconsin law recognizes two types of on-the-job injuries that are compensable under an employer's workers' compensation insurance policy: accidental injuries and occupational diseases.