UW-Madison: Children of divorced parents face economic barriers
CONTACT: Thomas DeLeire, (608) 262-6574, deleire@wisc.edu
MADISON - Family structure affects a child's economic mobility prospects, according to a new study co-authored by professor Thomas DeLeire of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs for the Pew Economic Policy Group's report, "Family Structure and the Economic Mobility of Children."
The group's Economic Mobility Project found that 26 percent...
Alliant Energy: Hosts annual meeting of shareowners in Madison
Media Contact: Scott Reigstad (608) 458-3145
Investor Relations: Susan Gille (608) 458-3956
CEO reflects on challenging times and looks optimistically to the future
MADISON, WI – May 20, 2010 – Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE: LNT) Chairman, President and CEO Bill Harvey reflected on challenges faced during the past three years, while also stressing the strong financial position moving forward for the company...
Wisconsin Campaign for Liberty: Denounces Doyle’s raw milk bill veto
It is clear that Democrat Governor Jim Doyle has bowed to the Massive Milking industry rather than listen to what the people of Wisconsin want. The Raw Milk bill was supported by a majority of the people, passed both the senate and the assembly and should have been signed into law.
Governor Doyle says he made this decision to protect...
ActionCOACH of Elm Grove: Announces Tom and Jim Palzewicz receive recognition as top business coaches in the world
CONTACT:
Judi Murphy, Vice President, Strategic Alliances
ActionCOACH of Elm Grove
P: 262-790-1213
F: 262-790-1516
E: JudiMurphy@actioncoach.com
W: http://www.actioncoach.com
Elm Grove, Wisconsin, May 21, 2010 – Tom and Jim Palzewicz received recognition as ranking in the Top 100 Business Coaches in the World and Top 10 Business Coaches in the U.S. for the month of April 2010. This honor was announced by Craig Hohnberger, ActionCOACH...
UW-Madison: Master gardeners seed UW-Madison horticulture scholarship
Contact: John Stier, (608) 262-1624, jstier@wisc.edu
MADISON - The SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardeners have been sharing their gardens' abundance at an annual plant sale for years. They dig and divide thousands of perennials, everything from astilbes to zinnias, that shoppers stand in line to buy. Irises, daylilies and hostas are plentiful. Trilliums go quickly.
In its 25 years, the group...
Greater State Street Business Association: Maxwell Street Days Summer Sidewalk Sale celebrates 35 years of great shopping bargains & fabulous food, July 16-18, 2010
MEDIA CONTACT: Mary Carbine, BID Executive Director, (608) 512-1340, mcarbine@visitdowntownmadison.com
MADISON, Wis. (May 20, 2010)—The 2010 Maxwell Street Days Summer Sidewalk Sale will take place on State Street in downtown Madison, Wis., from Friday, July 16 through Sunday, July 18. Hours are Friday-Saturday 8am to 6pm, and Sunday 10am to 5pm. For information (including where to stay, park,...
Gov. Doyle: Announces Wisconsin agricultural exports increase by 18 percent
Contacts: Laura Smith, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162
Lee Sensenbrenner, DATCP, 608-224-5020
First Quarter of 2010 Shows Big Gains over Same Period Last Year
MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today announced that state agricultural exports grew to $447 million for the first quarter of 2010,...
Alliance Federated Energy: Statement on signing of SB 273 classifying plasma gasification as renewable
For additional information, contact: Joshua Morby, 414-791-9120, jmorby@afeservices.com
MILWAUKEE, May 20, 2010 – Governor Doyle on Wednesday signed SB 273, the Renewable Resource Credits bill, which classifies plasma gasification technology as renewable under the state’s renewable portfolio standards. Wisconsin is the first state in the nation to explicitly classify plasma gasification as renewable.
Christopher Maloney, CEO of Alliance...
Gov. Doyle: Statement on Polaris Industries
Contact: Laura Smith, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162
MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle issued the following statement regarding Polaris Industries:
“Today’s announcement by Polaris is difficult to accept, particularly amid reports the company is moving jobs to Mexico. The State of Wisconsin is committed to providing the resources necessary to help the community with services and assistance to workers and their...
