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By Brian E. Clark WisBusiness.com Wisconsin Public Service Corp. will take its request for a 3.6 electric rateincrease to state regulators Tuesday. A series of public hearings will be held at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Madison, Green Bay and Wausau. In December 2006, the company - which serves central and northeastern Wisconsin, plus a small portion of Michigan's...

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) has partnered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense program to help consumers conserve water for future generations while reducing their water bills. This program is intended to decrease indoor and outdoor water use by promoting water-saving products and efficient lawn watering practices. “Communities across Wisconsin rely on our supply of water for...

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) will hold public hearings on Tuesday, November 27 in Madison, Green Bay and Wausau on Wisconsin Public Service Corporation’s (WPSC) request to adjust its electric rates by 3.6 percent. In December 2006, the Commission set 2007-2008 electric and natural gas rates for WPSC customers. The utility is now asking for an electric rate increase...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (November 26, 2007) – The Milwaukee Mile has added John Doyle to the speedway’s staff as the newly-appointed manager of group sales and corporate hospitality.   “After an extensive search, John was our top choice to grow our corporate hospitality involvement and will energize our increasing group sales efforts for our world-class IndyCar Series, NASCAR and Governor’s Cup weekends,”...

Madison Advertising Federation is looking for YOUR entry to the 2008 ADDY Awards   (MADISON, WI. November 26, 2007)—If you are one of those people who loves to put all of their creative energy into making that one “perfect” ad for your client,  the Madison Advertising Federation (MAF) has the perfect competition for you.  Now is the time to start getting...

Former DeanCare Executive Kathryn Otto will head healthcare sector-based work November 26, 2007 (Madison, WI) – The Regional Economic Development Entity (placeholder name REDE, pronounced "ready"), a not-for-profit entity serving the eight-county Capital Region*, is pleased to announce the hiring of Director of Healthcare Initiatives, Kathryn Otto. Ms. Otto has a long history working with health and insurance providers,...

MADISON - Governor Jim Doyle today announced grants totaling $1,056,449 for 18 projects that will help provide transportation for people with disabilities. The grants will support new public transportation services and alternatives for individuals with disabilities, and will promote coordination between specialized and public transportation in all areas of the state.   “New Freedom is a brand new program that will...

$17 Million Project Creates New Economic Gateway to Milwaukee   MILWAUKEE - Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle joined U.S. Senator Herb Kohl, Wisconsin Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Frank Busalacchi, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and other state and local officials and business leaders today for the grand reopening of the downtown Milwaukee Intermodal Station.  The new station is the...