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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...

Urges Wisconsinites to Get Moving, Lead Nation in Fitness Challenge   MADISON – As obesity rates rise, and more and more Americans lead sedentary lives, Governor Jim Doyle today issued a statewide challenge to Wisconsin residents to lead healthier and more active lives.  The Governor urged adults and kids of all ages to participate in the Wisconsin Governor’s Challenge, a...