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For More Information Contact: Bill Cosh 608/266-1221 MADISON —The state has settled a lawsuit against Aurora Health Care, Inc. of Milwaukee for violations of state air pollution control laws at facilities Aurora constructed and operates in Brown, Manitowoc, Winnebago, Washington and Kenosha Counties. According to...

Contact: Charlie Higley, Citizens Utility office: 608-251-3322 x. 14 cell: 608-843-6996 Katie Nekola, Clean Wisconsin office: 608-251-7020 x. 14 cell: 608-212-8751 Proposed Plant too Expensive, Use of Renewable Fuels Uncertain Madison, Wis – Alliant Energy’s proposed Cassville coal plant would increase electricity bills and might never burn 20 percent biomass according to Public Service Commission (PSC) staff testimony released on Friday. “I believe...

Contact: Barb Sanford, communications & marketing manager, 608/263-1692 ext. 13 Jason A. Smith has joined the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters as Director of Communications. “Jason’s proven electronic and print publishing skills will be invaluable in helping us connect people and ideas for a better Wisconsin,” says executive director Margaret Lewis. “In addition to...

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661 BAYFIELD -- Governor Jim Doyle today awarded the City of Bayfield with a $25,000 Wisconsin Waterfront Initiative grant. On behalf of the Governor, Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Aaron Olver joined Bayfield Mayor Larry MacDonald in announcing the grant at a press conference in Bayfield on August 12 during...

Contact: Mick Skwarok (608) 224-4745 MADISON--With the recent discovery of the emerald ash borer in Wisconsin, many homeowners will be wondering how to protect their ash trees from this invasive pest. Unfortunately, just as the borers emerge from the tree bark, unscrupulous businesses will likely emerge to take money from innocent victims. “We have seen this happen in...

Contact: Joshua Morby (414) 791-9120 E-10 may be used anywhere that ordinary unleaded gasoline is used—from lawn mowers to personal watercraft, from power equipment to marine engines. According to various engine manufacturers, ethanol works perfectly in all small engines. Here are what a few engine manufacturers have to say: Mercury Marine, headquartered in Fond du Lac has...

From WisBusiness.com ... -- A new Barack Obama ad running on Milwaukee radio hits John McCain for his opposition to “buy American” requirements for federal purchases, including a rule requiring the Secret Service to buy American-made motorcycles. Harley-Davidson in headquartered in Milwaukee, and is the largest U.S. motorcycle manufacturer. The ad begins with an announcer referring to McCain's visit...