Southwest sees ready market at Mitchell: Usually when Southwest Airlines Co. enters a new market, its first step is to build up a customer base. That’s not necessary in Milwaukee, said Daryl Krause, Southwest senior vice president, customer services. Municipalities look to furloughs to fill budget gaps : Following the lead of state government, at least two Dane County municipalities are looking to furlough employees to make up for projected budget shortfalls — an option that has been discussed in communities throughout the county. Wisconsin wind power progress stalls because of outdated transmission system: Wind has become the nation’s most viable renewable energy option, and industry experts see plenty of potential in Wisconsin as policymakers demand that a larger percentage of energy come from clean-energy sources. Janesville to get 50 ‘green jobs’ by spring: A company that hopes to create up to 500 jobs in Janesville is scaling back its plans for the short term. RecyGrow is a company that will use green technologies to grow plant life from processed recycled materials. It plans to build a production facility and greenhouses in Janesville.
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