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MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle tonight recognized the following individuals in his State of the State address:   ·         Steve Stricker – A professional golfer whose career began in Edgerton, Wisconsin, Steve Stricker last year won the Barclays and finished second to Tiger Woods in the FedEx Cup Playoffs.    Stricker is proof that great achievements are possible when we have faith...

(Madison, WI)  After monitoring this evening’s presentation of the State of the State address by Governor Doyle, Clean Wisconsin issued the following statement applauding two key environmental elements of the speech.    “We are pleased that passing a Great Lakes Compact with strong protections and adopting global warming solutions are two of the Governor’s highest environmental priorities,” said Keith Reopelle,...

Congressional Funding for Energy Assistance Is Released by Bush Administration Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin today applauded the release by the Bush Administration of $450 million from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help seniors and working families in the U.S. keep heat on in their homes this winter. LIHEAP and its related services help more than 100,000 Wisconsin...

MILWAUKEE – Roxanne Baumann will discuss strategies for manufacturers to compete and win with U.S. suppliers at the Feb. 7 meeting of the Milwaukee World Trade Association.      Baumann’s presentation will be held at 7 p.m. following dinner and networking at the Radisson Hotel, 2303 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa.  Cost is $25 per person; for more information or to register,...

Secretary Gassman Says Grant Will Help Workers Attain New Skills      MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Wisconsin has received a $1.8 million National Emergency Grant to assist workers displaced by the closure of the Electrical and Safety and Powertrain divisions of Delphi Corporation located in Oak Creek. “This federal funding will help employees increase their skills and attain...

MADISON – On Friday, January 25th members of Governor Jim Doyle’s Task Force on Global Warming will meet in Sun Prairie to continue their efforts to address global warming.  The Task Force, comprised of a variety of environmental, industry and utility leaders as well as representatives from the DNR and PSC and other stakeholders, has undertaken Governor Doyle’s mission...

Madison, Wis. (January 24, 2008) – Denis Collins, Professor of Business at Edgewood College, has been appointed to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Green Tier Advisory Committee as Advisor representing the perspectives of the Academic Community. Professor Collins will serve a three-year term.   The Green Tier Advisors fulfill a crucial role, advising the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department...

What do the NFL, Donny Osmond, Rachel Ray and Nickelodeon have in common? They have all paired with the American Heart Association on initiatives to work towards their mission: To build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.The American Heart Association was founded in 1924 by a group of six physicians from cities across the country. Since its...

By Brian E. Clark WisBusiness.com A branding bill authored Rep. Steve Wieckert, R-Appleton, passed the Assembly today by a voice vote. Its next step is to be referred to a Senate committee. “Rep. Wieckert is very pleased it passed and we think this can help grow Wisconsin’s economy,” said spokesman Scott Becher. A similar measure passed the Assembly last...