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MADISON - There has been much publicity lately about changes in the agricultural industry, accompanied by speculation that there will be fewer large-animal veterinarians. Part of the challenge is that as the size of dairy herds grows, fewer families are farming. In turn, that means fewer youngsters are exposed to the farming lifestyle. And even those who do grow...

Proposed Measures Represent First Step in Carrying Wisconsin Toward a Clean Energy Future Sun Prairie, Wis—The Governor’s Global Warming Task Force met today and finalized recommendations that will help Wisconsin reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop a clean energy economy. Clean Wisconsin, the state’s largest environmental organization, voted in favor of the final recommendations but vows to push...

Manitowoc, Port Washington and Tomahawk Added to Program MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today announced that three new Wisconsin cities have been named “Main Street” communities, joining the program in its 20th year. With the distinction, each community will receive five years of intensive technical service from the Department of Commerce’s Main Street team in the areas of organization,...

MADISON – Today, Governor Jim Doyle’s Task Force on Global Warming voted on emission reduction targets and key recommendations to address global warming in Wisconsin. The Task Force, comprised of a variety of environmental, industry and utility leaders and other stakeholders, will forward the recommendations in a final report to be delivered to the Governor in late July. ...

From WisBusiness.com ... -- The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board has unanimously approved a rule that will require utilities to reduce mercury emissions from coal-fired plants by 90 percent by 2015. The move should also significantly reduce sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions, lowering ozone and particulate matter levels, and leading to major improvements in air quality beyond those already...

By Brian E. Clark WisBusiness.com The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board today unanimously approved a rule that will require utilities to reduce mercury emissions from coal-fired plants by 90 percent by 2015. The vote should also significantly reduce sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions, lowering ozone and particulate matter levels leading to major improvements in air quality beyond those already...

Rule now goes to legislature MADISON – The state Natural Resources Board today approved a mercury reduction rule that will accomplish Governor Doyle’s goal to reduce the amount of mercury released to the environment by 90 percent. “This rule is a major step forward in improving Wisconsin’s air quality,” said DNR Secretary Matt Frank. “It will dramatically reduce mercury deposition into...

ERIE, Pa., June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- As a result of the weather related emergency in the states of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, and in response to concerns expressed by several state insurance departments, Erie Insurance is implementing temporary changes to its policies and payment plans to assist policyholders who have been adversely affected by the recent storms. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041112/ERIELOGO ) "We...

Award Recognizes Leading Recruitment & Workforce Solutions Provider's Outstanding Client Service & Exceptional Productivity MELVILLE, N.Y., June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- GE Healthcare recently presented Adecco's Engineering & Technical division with the Productivity Award at the 2008 GE Healthcare Global Supplier Day held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Adecco is the world's largest recruitment and workforce solutions provider ( www.adeccousa.com ). Presenting the...