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MADISON, Wis., Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL), an Alliant Energy company (NYSE:LNT) , has completed a public offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of debentures. The senior debentures have an interest rate of 6.375% and will be due on August 15, 2037. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020405/LNTLOGO) WPL will apply the approximately $296 million in net proceeds from...

From September 2006 to December 2006, the number of job gains fromopening and expanding private sector establishments was 7.7 million, andthe number of job losses from closing and contracting establishments was7.2 million, according to data released today by the Bureau of Labor Sta-tistics of the U.S. Department of Labor.  (See table 3.)  Over this period, firms with 1,000 or...

BELOIT, Wis., Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Regal Beloit Corporation (NYSE:RBC) today announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended ("HSR"), in connection with its pending acquisition of the Fasco electric motor and blower businesses from Tecumseh Products Company expired at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on August 13, 2007. Expiration of the HSR...

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In light of developments relating to its consideration of a sale of the company, the Board of Directors of Midwest Air Group (AMEX:MEH) today said it would meet to consider alternatives on Thursday afternoon, August 16. There can be no assurance that the board will reach a final decision at that meeting or that any...

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC) mortgage insurance (MI) now offers a fully integrated MI application interface to mortgage lenders that are using Loan Producer(R) from Financial Industry Computer Systems, Inc. (FICS). The new interface makes it possible to send MI applications directly from the Loan Producer system to MGIC. MGIC will automatically process the request...

For more information, contact Eric Skrum 608-441-1216 or eskrum@wisbank.com Bank CEOs say subprime downturn hurting loan demand (MADISON) – The downturn of the subprime housing market is having a negative ripple effect on other sectors of the Wisconsin economy, according to the latest Bankers Economic Index sponsored by the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA). Even so, Wisconsin bank chief executive officers (CEOs)...

60-Seconds to Get Clear, Calm & Confident Amidst the Stress   “Back to School” and “Back to Work” can cause stress for many people. In fact, in today’s society, it’s extremely evident that major depression and anxiety disorders are dramatically increasing, with the onset occurring at younger ages each day. This startling truth is why Susan K. Wehrley, author of The...

Governor Doyle announced today that a review of the Assembly Republicans’ proposed budget cuts to the state’s Stewardship program shows that more than 60 percent of Stewardship-related projects likely would not have happened if the Assembly’s proposed funding levels been in place since the program was last reauthorized in 2000.  The analysis was released by the Department of Natural...

MADISON—Governor Jim Doyle announced today that 1890 Commerce, LLC, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, will receive a Blight Elimination and Brownfield Redevelopment (BEBR) grant of $150,000 to help redevelop land to construct condominiums.   “Cleaning up brownfields is about more than just renewing damaged or vacant land,” Governor Doyle said. “It’s about renewing the pride of a community, and restoring jobs and...

As parents are getting their children ready to go back to school, state health officials are encouraging parents to add health and safety lessons to their list of things to do.  “Going back to school is an exciting and fun time,” Dr. Sheri Johnson, State Health Officer said.  “Preparing for the school year can help students make the most...

Appointment of Miotke to full-time Chairman, Kraus to President and CEO next step in success strategy for Milwaukee construction firm MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Jansen Group announced it has divided its top leadership position to establish separate Chairman of the Board, President and CEO positions to better achieve the company’s strategic goals in the construction industry. Thomas O. Miotke, formerly the company’s Chairman, President...