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MADISON - George C. Becker's "Fishes of Wisconsin" is the first comprehensive survey of the state's fish species and the environmental challenges they face. Published by the University of Wisconsin Press in 1983, it remains the seminal reference to 157 fish species found in Wisconsin, many which are also found throughout much of the Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi...

Commitment to Worker Training Has Driven Significant Investment to Firm CEDARBURG – Governor Jim Doyle today recognized Federal Tool & Engineering for its commitment to train production workers for high skill jobs in advanced manufacturing which has driven significant investment towards the firm, including a recent contract worth $1.5 million that will lead to creating a new shift and...

Legislation Would Help Families in Wisconsin Affected By Flooding, All States That Have Suffered Disasters Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI), member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, announced he will introduce today the Fair Disaster Tax Relief Act, legislation establishing a nationwide, permanent disaster relief program for families and businesses affected by floods, tornadoes, wildfires,...

By Brian E. Clark RISING Anti-greenhouse gas measures The state's Global Warming Task Force -- consisting of industry, utility, labor and environmental members -- overwhelmingly voted after months of consideration to back measures to cut the state's greenhouse gas emissions. The plan now goes to Gov. Jim Doyle, who may put some of the suggestions into effect through executive orders. He's expected to send the rest of...

From WisBusiness.com ... -- The construction downturn in the United States is hurting the Gehl Co. The West Bend-based manufacturer of compact equipment for the building and ag markets is reporting second quarter net income of $5.2 million, down from $8.7 million, for the same period in 2007. Officials said the firm had quarterly net sales of $111.1 million,...

By Brian E. Clark WisBusiness.com Wisconsin Tourism Secretary Kelli Trumble says she believes Wisconsin resorts and travel-based businesses are holding their own as they head into the two busiest weeks of the summer season. Though Trumble said she doesn't have figures on how much money tourists spent in June and July, she said some trends - including longer stays...