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WisBusiness.com In a move aimed at combatting greehouse gases, Gov. Jim Doyle is telling the state Department of Administration (DOA) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison look at alternatives for coal to fuel state-owned heating plants in Madison. “The state should lead by example and move away from our dependence on coal at the state-owned heating plants in Madison,” Doyle said...

Oshkosh Corp. today reported that it incurred a fiscal third quarter net loss of $84.3 million, or $1.14 per share, compared with net income of $90.6 million, or $1.21 per share, in the same period a year ago. The most recent quarter included pre-tax charges of $175.2 million related to the company's previously announced non-cash impairment of intangible assets...

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Before the end of summer, you could win that backyard you've always wanted. Briggs & Stratton Corporation, along with participating sponsors, will give away a Dream Backyard in August and September. Consumers choose from six themed packages, and may enter once a day until Sept. 30 by visiting http://www.mydreambackyard.com/. Winners in all categories may choose...

MADISON, Wis., July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFO) , the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, today announced financial results for its fiscal 2008 third quarter: -- Revenue totals $5.09 million, up 8 percent from fiscal Q3 2007 -- GAAP net loss of $829 thousand or $(0.02) per diluted share ...

Tune in Sundays 8/7c on ABC to See The Show This Fall- MADISON, Wis., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Klein Insurance Group of Madison, Inc. and The Hanover Insurance Group today announced that they will work together to offer insurance advice and one-year of homeowners insurance coverage to the Anders-Beatty family of Richland Center, which recently received the thrilling news...

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Brett Favre is back in the game ... the lawn mowing game that is. The Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group announces the re-signing of professional quarterback Brett Favre as the spokesperson for its Snapper brand of lawnmowers. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080801/AQF007) "Who wouldn't want Brett Favre on their team?" asks Troy Blewett, director of dealer channel marketing...

Masimo provides Aurora with technology and sensor standardization across its facilities - creating efficiencies and cost savings IRVINE, Calif., July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Masimo, the inventor of Pulse CO-Oximetry and Measure-Through-Motion-and-Low-Perfusion Pulse Oximetry, announced that Aurora Health Care has completed a system-wide conversion to Masimo SET pulse oximetry technology. The integrated health care provider with 13 hospitals and more...

MADISON—As the Department of Administration (DOA) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison look at alternatives for fueling state-owned heating plants in Madison, Governor Jim Doyle said coal is not an option. “The state should lead by example and move away from our dependence on coal at the state-owned heating plants in Madison,” Governor Doyle said today. “Global warming demands leadership...

Madison – Mayor Dave Cieslewicz today named Bill Clingan as Director of the newly-created Division of Community Development. Clingan is currently the Deputy Vice President of Workforce Development for United Migrant Opportunity Services. He previously served as a Division Administrator in the State Department of Workforce Development and as a member of the Madison school board. “Bill...