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Part of New ‘Clean Energy Wisconsin’ Plan   WAUSAU – Governor Jim Doyle today was joined by local leaders and community members as he launched his new program for Energy Independent Communities.   “We are heading toward energy policies that will clean our air and water, create jobs and save us money,” Governor Doyle said. “The course we are taking will help free...

Madison, Wis. (March 28, 2008) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept five new cases. The Court also acted to deny review in a number of cases. The case numbers, issues, and counties of origin are listed below. Court of Appeals opinions/certification memos available online for the newly accepted cases are hyperlinked.   2006AP2670                           Godoy v. E.I. du Pont   This...

Sieg Becomes One of Few Female Creative Directors at Larger Wisconsin Advertising Agencies     MILWAUKEE, Wis. – (March 31, 2008) – Zizzo Group Advertising and Public Relations; the region’s most fearless, results-driven, integrated marketing firm;  announced the promotion of Michelle Sieg to the leadership team as vice president and creative director.    With this promotion, Sieg becomes one of a small number...

Luxury Yacht Builder To Offer Vessels Crafted To Highest Standards and Quality at Considerable Savings     Palm Beach, FL – The luxury yachting industry is set to enter a new era of quality and cost efficiency in the unlikeliest of places.  U.S. based Tricon Marine, a high quality builder of FRP/Composite luxury yachts up to 180 feet long, recently broke ground...

MADISON—Governor Jim Doyle today announced that the US Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy (OA) has recognized the Wisconsin Permit Primer for providing fast, accurate information to business users. The OA highlighted the Wisconsin Permit Primer in the March 2008 issue of the State Reg Flex Roundup newsletter.   “I’ve worked hard to establish a positive regulatory climate in Wisconsin that...

Project to create 4 jobs   MADISON— Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Great Northern Corporation, Appleton, Winnebago County, will receive $160,000 in Technology Zone tax credits. The project is expected to create four new positions.   “In order to compete in the global economy, it’s important we move industries, companies, and communities forward, and create good-paying jobs for our citizens,” said...

Project to create 30 jobs   MADISON- Governor Jim Doyle today announced a $3,000,000 Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) allocation for Molded Dimensions, Inc. and L&M Sunset Road Property, LLC in Port Washington, Ozaukee County.   “One of the top priorities of my administration is to help move industries, companies, and communities forward, and ensure there are good, family-supporting jobs for our citizens,” Governor...

MARSHFIELD – Governor Jim Doyle today signed two bills into law that expand access to health care and the outreach of pharmacists in Wisconsin.   “The two bills I signed today will move Wisconsin forward as a national health care leader,” Governor Doyle said.  “SB 409 removes barriers for pharmacists, expanding access to prescription medications for some of the neediest...

By Brian E. Clark WisBusiness.com MADISON – No one has to tell Jim Leonhart that Wisconsin is the stem cell state. As head of the Wisconsin Biomedical and Medical Device Association, he’s watched – with keen interest - scientific breakthroughs by UW researchers and the launching of five stem cell companies. “The commercialization of that research is just starting...

From WisBusiness.com ... -- Building on a successful four-decade run in Madison, Dane County officials say the World Dairy Expo will return to Wisconsin's capital city for three more years. As part of the deal, there are plans to expand the current space to allow more participants to attend the annual event, Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk said. Nearly 2,500...

La Crosse recently was picked the 12th “Greenest City” in the country by Country Home Magazine. The magazine’s April issue ranks La Crosse 12th on its list of 25 Best Green Cities in America. The magazine ranked La Crosse second among small cities, behind only Corvallis, Oregon. Corvallis also was ranked first among all cities. Local officials are smart to capitalize...