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By David A. Wise WisBusiness.com The judge overseeing the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s lawsuit over the city of Milwaukee’s paid sick leave ordinance said he’ll likely rule on the case within 30 days. Both sides of the suit were in court Monday for a three-hour hearing on the ordinance, which voters approved. MMAC, the city and 9to5 once again laid...

For More Information Contact: Bill Cosh 608/266-1221 MADISON -- Attorney General J. B. Van Hollen appeared today in Dane County Circuit Court to request forfeitures against Pharmacia totaling approximately $212 million, as well as an injunction requiring Pharmacia to report truthful prices. The request was based on findings by a jury in February...

Contacts: Carla Vigue, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162 Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661 State Firms, Organizations Set Record for Exports in 2008 MILWAUKEE – Governor Jim Doyle today presented his annual Export Achievement Awards recognizing Wisconsin firms and organizations that have achieved extraordinary results...

MEDIA ADVISORY For additional information, contact Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661. The Wisconsin Department of Commerce’s International Trade Team will be traveling throughout the state the week of May 12-16 meeting with industry representatives interested in growing their export businesses. International trade representatives will be on hand to talk about their markets and available for press interviews at the following...

Contact: Nicole Breunig, 608-235-0785, nicole.breunig@wi.gov BURLINGTON - Six finalists will vie for Wisconsin’s 62nd Alice in Dairyland position this week. Wisconsin’s next agriculture ambassador will be announced Friday, May 15, in Burlington. This announcement will mark the culmination of the series of public events highlighting agriculture in Racine County, May 13-15, during the Alice in Dairyland finals. Event...