WMC: Jobs, taxes and spending dominate Wisconsin voter concerns
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
James A. Buchen, (608) 258-3400
Businesses Offers WI Jobs 2010 Agenda for Reform
MADISON -- A new statewide poll found that Wisconsin voters are overwhelmingly concerned about jobs, taxes and government spending, WMC announced Tuesday as business leaders gathered for Business Day in Madison.
In Wisconsin, the issue agenda is dominated by two issues: jobs and the economy (38%),...
USDA: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces $140 million for 14 community facilities projects in rural areas
CONTACT: USDA Office of Communications Phone: (202) 720-4623
Projects Funded Include Hospitals, Schools, and Fire Departments in 11 States
WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 23, 2010 - - - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of $140.4 million in community facilities projects that are being funded with federal funds provided through the American...
The Cheese Lady: A ton of cheese carving featured at local Hy-Vee
Contact:
Angela Hemauer
Food Insight Public Relations
Email: ahemauer@foodinsight.net
Phone: 715-212-2910
Who: Sarah “The Cheese Lady,” a nationally recognized cheese sculptor and Wisconsin native.
What: Will jump start March Madness celebrations with a massive, 2,000-pound, Cheddar cheese sculpture at Madison’s Hy-Vee next weekend. The mammoth cheeses, produced by Henning’s of Wisconsin, measure four feet by 40 inches and will include Bucky Badger, local high school...
Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS: Caution that Case-Shiller index does not include Milwaukee
Contact: Mike Ruzicka
414-778-4929
February 23, 2010 – While today’s report from the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index (http://mam.econoday.com/byshoweventfull.asp?fid=442781&cust=mam#top) shows a seasonally adjusted increase in prices of 0.3% for December 2009, the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS® cautions homeowners against giving too much credence to the report, because it does not factor in data from Milwaukee.
The Case-Shiller Home Price Index...
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Most Wisconsin banks remain profitable despite weak economy
For more information, contact Jason Busch
608-441-1237 or jbusch@wisbank.com
Bank lending again outpaces national average; Deposits increase
(MADISON) High unemployment and poor economic conditions continued to contribute to a decline in bank earnings, according to consolidated 4th quarter performance numbers released today by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). But despite the strong economic headwinds, three out of every four Wisconsin banks...
Summit Credit Union, State Central Credit Union: Announce merger
For more information, contact:
Rebecca Gerothanas, Summit Credit Union
(608) 243-5000 ext. 4700
rebecca.gerothanas@summitcreditunion.com
Jim Coraggio, State Central Credit Union
(414) 778-1000
jcoraggio@statecentral.com
MADISON, Wis. — Summit Credit Union and Milwaukee-based State Central Credit Union today announced plans for an upcoming merger of the two organizations, anticipated to become effective in June of 2010. When the merger is complete, members of State Central Credit Union will...
WCA Group Health Trust: Announces re-appointments to board
Contact: Josh Bindl
Insurance Services Administrator
Wisconsin Counties Association
866.404.2700
or
Kim Hurtz
Vice President of Employee Benefits
Aegis Corporation
800.236.6885
Buechel, Giese, Rymer and Young to Serve Again
Four local government officials have been re-appointed to another term on the WCA Group Health Trust Board of Directors, including Fond du Lac County Executive Allen Buechel, Shawano County Board Chair Marshal Giese, Oconto County Board Chair...
Boardman Suhr Curry & Field: Boardman attorney named a “Leader in the Law” by the Wisconsin Law Journal
CONTACT
Nick Sayers
(608) 283-7577
nsayers@boardmanlawfirm.com
Boardman litigation attorney, Cathy Rottier was recently named a "Leader in the Law" by the Wisconsin Law Journal. This program recognizes leading practitioners and judges throughout Wisconsin based on a wide variety of achievement criteria, including outstanding leadership, vision, and legal expertise.
A lunch event honoring these Leaders in the Law will be held February 26, 2010 at...
UW-Madison: Pecatonica River provides scientific basis for future restoration projects
CONTACT: Steven Loheide, 608-265-5277, loheide@wisc.edu
MADISON - Environmental groups annually spend upwards of $1 billion on projects aimed at restoring streams and former wetland ecosystems to their native states.
Yet, there is little solid science to guide these efforts, says Steven Loheide, a University of Wisconsin-Madison assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering.
"I see this as an opportunity that...
The Nature Conservancy, Alliant Energy Foundation: To demonstrate prairie power in southwest Wisconsin
Grasslands Will Be Preserved and Restored to Benefit Farmers and Provide Renewable Energy
Contacts:
The Nature Conservancy
Chris Anderson, (612) 331-0747 (office),
(612) 845-2744 (mobile), canderson@tnc.org
Alliant Energy Foundation
Scott Reigstad, (608) 458-3145, ScottReigstad@alliantenergy.com
MADISON, Wis. — A new initiative announced today will demonstrate how diverse native prairies in southwest Wisconsin have the potential to provide income to farmers, better habitat for wildlife and homegrown...
