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Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303 Madison–Today Governor Walker announced the members who will serve on Commission on Waste, Fraud and Abuse that was created on his first day in office. In addition, the first meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Governor’s conference room. Craig Rakowski—Rakowski worked as a certified public accountant for nine years primarily dealing...

CONTACTS: Mike Brown, 618/634-2231; Tina Shaw, 612/713-5331 The Midwest Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is inviting public comment on a draft Environmental Assessment that considers two issues: 1) the use of row crop farming as a technique to manage National Wildlife Refuge System lands in the Midwest Region, and 2) the use of glyphosate-tolerant corn and soybeans...

VDL fuel systems will return as a contingency sponsor for the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net for the 2011 racing season. VDL will once again be a part of the Fast Qualifier Award presentation. The quick qualifier of each race will receive a $100 bonus from VDL. VDL Fuel...

Media Contact: Kimberly Clist, 608/263-0817 or kimberly.clist@ces.uwex.edu The Leadership Excellence Awards recognize youth, individuals and organizations whose leadership has made a significant impact in their communities. This work may confront societal or civic issues, address health or environmental concerns, or promote arts and humanities, etc. The Leadership Excellence Awards showcase individual or organizational excellence in leadership as demonstrated...

CONTACT: Terry Jannsen, CPA, CFP®, Jannsen + Company, S.C. (262) 513-9292 Pewaukee, Wis. – For most people, Social Security is a simple equation. They work. They pay in. They retire. They collect benefits. In truth, Social Security offers many opportunities for retired workers to further supplement their income. A well-planned strategy can increase the benefit levels that recipients get from the...

Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303 Madison–Today Governor Walker released the bill draft of his special session bill to overhaul Wisconsin’s regulatory process. “We need to ensure that state agencies are focused on job creation,” said Governor Scott Walker. “The proposed review process will make sure only the most necessary rules are implemented so businesses are no longer held back by the...

MILWAUKEE – German artist and landscape architect Herbert Dreiseitl, who specializes in incorporating themes of water into his designs, is the recipient of the 2011 Urban Edge Award given by the School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). This $50,000 award recognizes excellence in urban design and the ability of individuals to create major,...

Contact: Vicki Hearing Email: vicki.hearing@swib.state.wi.us Phone: (608) 261-2415 Madison, WI (January 11,2011) - During another challenging year for the U.S. economy both Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Funds earned solid returns, the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) announced today. The Core Fund, the larger of the two WRS trust funds, with diversified holdings in domestic and international stocks, bonds, loans,...

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Jim Haney, WMC president, to receive special award Madison – The Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards program has announced the inauguration of a special Lifetime Achievement Award, and will honor WMC president Jim Haney as he retires this year. “I am humbled by this award,” said Jim Haney, retiring president of WMC and recipient of the inaugural Lifetime Achievement...