U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Sport fish restoration dollars support coastal wetlands and endangered species along northern Door Peninsula
Contact: Ashley Spratt, 612-247-2976, ashley_spratt@fws.gov
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Regional Director Tom Melius announced today the award of $250,000 to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to conserve coastal wetlands along the northern Door Peninsula in Wisconsin. The grant will help the Wisconsin DNR acquire a 2.4...
Jannsen + Company: At last, certainty — New legislation allows tax planning to move ahead
CONTACT: Thomas Hicken, CPA, Jannsen + Company, (262) 513-9292, Tom.Hicken@jannsen.com
Pewaukee, Wis. - Many businesses, investors and other individuals breathed a sigh of relief Friday when President Obama signed legislation extending present income tax rates through 2012.
With less than two weeks left in 2010, sufficient time remains for proactive year-end tax planning, said Thomas Hicken, CPA, a Shareholder with Jannsen...
UW-Madison: Ever-sharp urchin teeth may yield tools that never need honing
CONTACT: Pupa Gilbert, pupa@physics.wisc.edu
MADISON - To survive in a tumultuous environment, sea urchins literally eat through stone, using their teeth to carve out nooks where the spiny creatures hide from predators and protect themselves from the crashing surf on the rocky shores and tide pools where they live.
The rock-boring behavior is astonishing, scientists agree, but what is truly...
Gov. Doyle: Announces $10 million for low-income heating assistance
Contacts: Laura Smith, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162
Emily Winecke, Department of Administration, 608-266-7362
MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today announced he is making $10 million of Public Benefit funds available to help meet the home energy needs...
Gov. Doyle: Announces $177,700 in 2010 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grants
Contacts: Laura Smith, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162
Lee Sensenbrenner, Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, 608-224-5020
MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today announced $177,700 for five projects to increase local food purchases and stimulate Wisconsin’s agricultural community. The state’s “Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin” grant program provides the funding for these projects that will keep...
Main Street Ingredients: Acquired by Agropur
Media Contact: Bill Schmitz, President, (608) 781-2345, bill.s@mainstreetingredients.com
La Crosse, WI – Main Street Ingredients announced today that it has officially signed an acquisition agreement with Agropur, Canada’s largest dairy cooperative.
“Becoming part of the Agropur organization gives Main Street Ingredients broader resources and expertise to continue its impressive growth and innovation, serving food industry customers around the world,” says Main...
Alliant Energy: Kathleen Lipp announces retirement
Media Contact: Scott Reigstad (608) 458-3145
Doug Kopp to take over as Chief Environmental Officer
MADISON, WI – December 22, 2010 – After 31 years of serving Alliant Energy (NYSE: LNT) customers in a variety of positions, most recently that of Chief Environmental Officer, Kathleen Lipp has announced her retirement, effective March 2011.
Lipp, who has held her current position since 2004,...
Citizens Utility Board: PSC sets rates for MGE lower than requested
More Information: Charlie Higley (608) 251-3322 x. 14 Cell: (608) 843-6996
MADISON — Today the Public Service Commission established rates for Madison Gas & Electric Co. that were lower than the utility requested.
In an application filed on April 22, 2010, MGE requested to increase...
WisBusiness: The Show – Paul Carbone, managing director of R.W. Baird
Welcome to a new episode of "WisBusiness: The Show," a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues.
The final show of the year features Paul Carbone, managing director of R.W. Baird, explaining how to attract more venture capital into Wisconsin.
It also features commentary from Tom Still on the telecommunication revolution and how Wisconsin's governor elect needs to...
