Clean Wisconsin: Governor proposes to end Wisconsin recycling law
Contact: Amber Meyer Smith, Director of Government Relations, 608-347-6026
Proposed budget would threaten access to local recycling programs
MADISON – The proposed budget released by Gov. Scott Walker this evening threatens Wisconsin residents’ access to local recycling programs under the Wisconsin Recycling Law, a successful provision that helps keep almost 2 million tons of solid waste out of our landfills each...
Madison College: Reacts to governor’s budget proposal
Contact: Bill Bessette (608) 246-6127
Madison Area Technical College officials say Governor Scott Walker’s budget proposal could have a significant negative effect on the College’s ability to meet its core mission. Under Governor Walker’s proposal the College would lose 30 percent of its state aid.
Vice President of Infrastructure Services Roger Price says it would be very difficult for the College...
Business Procurement Assistance Center: Calling all construction companies
CONTACT: Ann Johns (608) 243-4483
Area businesses are invited to learn about government contracting for construction on Thursday, March 31st, when the Business Procurement Assistance Center (BPAC) conducts two training sessions at Volk Field in Camp Douglas. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with contracting officers.
“Introduction to Federal Construction Projects” will be held from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Attendees...
UW-Madison: Chancellor Biddy Martin’s statement on Governor Walker’s budget proposal
MADISON - University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin said Tuesday that Governor Scott Walker's proposed cuts to higher education in Wisconsin will be very difficult to absorb after years of cuts to the campuses. She is encouraged, on the other hand, by the governor's forward-looking proposal to give increased flexibility to UW-Madison, and, over time, other UW System institutions....
UW-Madison: Ecological adaptation likely to influence impacts of climate change
CONTACT: Brandon Barton, (203) 209-3205, btbarton@wisc.edu
MADISON - Animals' capacity to adapt is a factor in how they are likely to respond to changing climate conditions.
This conclusion of a new study published Mar. 2 in the Proceedings of the Royal Academy B is not especially surprising, says author Brandon Barton, but confirms the importance of accounting for local adaptation...
S&S Cycle: Visit S&S Cycle at Daytona Bike Week 2011
This year marks the 70th year of biker fun in the sun at the World’s Most Famous Beach – Daytona Beach, Florida.
S&S will be “Back at the Track!" Our booth will be located at the north side of the Daytona International Speedway. Stop by between Friday, March 4th and Sunday, March 13th. Be sure to make...
Board of Commissioners of Public Lands: Approves the sale of 192 acres of trust lands and state trust fund loans totaling $3.3 million
CONTACT: Tia Nelson, Executive Secretary (608) 266-8369
MADISON – The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands today approved the sale of 192 acres of Trust Lands located in Vilas, Oneida, and Burnett counties via sealed bid public sales to be held in the near future. The Trust Lands being sold are isolated, non-productive parcels. The sale of...
AWEA: Suspension of Wisconsin siting rules threatens to shut door on wind power industry in the state
Contact: Shawna Seldon, 212-255-7541, shawna@rosengrouppr.com
Legislative committee vote in Madison is major setback for wind energy development
In a major setback for Badger State wind power development, a joint committee of the Wisconsin state legislature voted today to roll back wind farm siting rules developed in a multi-stakeholder process, immediately threatening all future wind power development as well as job growth—and...
WMC: Hails Gov. Walker’s bold no tax hike state budget
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
James S. Haney, (608) 258-3400
Plan Cuts Spending First to Help State Create Jobs
MADISON – The state’s largest business association Wednesday hailed Governor Scott Walker’s proposed state budget, and said it will lead to long-term job creation in the state.
“Governor Walker has proposed a bold plan to cut spending, reform government and get our state going in...
Madison Children’s Museum: All kids out of the museum! Adult Swim March 11
MADISON, Wis. (February 24, 2011) ― Why should kids get to have all the fun? Madison Children’s Museum was built for all to enjoy! Grown-ups will get a night of their own at the museum for Adult Swim on Friday, March 11, from 6–10 p.m.
Adult Swim was conceptualized by MCM Director of Education Kia Karlen after many...
WisBusiness: The Show – Rod HIse, The Luminis Group
Welcome to a new episode of "WisBusiness: The Show," a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues.
WisBusiness.com: The Show kicks off March 2011 with exports and taxes and tech, oh my!
In the featured interview, Rod HIse from The Luminis Group provides insight into tech leaders' view of the state's fiscal road.
In the WisBusiness.com Stock Report,...
WisBusiness: Committee votes to suspend wind siting rules
By Andy Szal
WisBusiness.com
The Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules this morning voted to suspend wind turbine siting regs that were set to take effect today.
The committee voted 5-2 along party lines to suspend PSC rule 128 and now has 30 days to submit a bill repealing the measure to the full Legislature.
Rep. Gary Hebl, D-Sun Prairie, accused the...
WisBusiness: Classic car hobby accelerates during recession as prices drop, enthusiasm grows
By Kay Nolan
For WisBusiness.com
MILWAUKEE -- "We can't keep up with sales -- we're putting cars on the showroom floor and they're gone in one day!" is not what you'd expect to hear from any car dealer in 2011. But the Great Recession apparently hasn't stalled the classic car market, according to classic car enthusiasts at the 2011 Greater Milwaukee...
