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Integrated Labor Resource Management Strategy Simplifies HR Management, Allowing Hospital to Streamline Processes, Control Labor Costs and Improve Efficiency HARTFORD, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--api Software, Inc., a provider of labor resource management solutions for healthcare organizations, today announced Medina General Hospital, a 118-bed facility based in Medina, Ohio, has implemented its Navigator Payroll/HR...

FEMA Pilot Program Goes Live in Wisconsin Smart Multimedia Gallery Einstein Wireless has become the first carrier in the United States to launch a cellular broadcast emergency alert system. This system will alert Einstein Wireless subscribers across Wisconsin about natural disasters, terrorist...

WHEDA Executive Director Antonio Riley joins in ground breaking for development’s third phase   Madison – With over $11 million invested in a once-boarded up nursing home, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA®) Executive Director Antonio Riley joined local leaders at Hometown Harbor in Racine Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of the senior living community and break ground on...

By WISPIRG staff Consumers increasingly rely on cell phone service to meet their basic communication needs.  The use of wireless communications has skyrocketed over the past few years, jumping from approximately 24 million subscribers in 1994 to an estimated 219 million today (72% of Americans).  Along with the growth in the industry have come consumer complaints.  In fact, the Federal...

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) today filed a response refuting the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) first office action in the ongoing reexamination of the foundation’s patents on human embryonic stem cells.   As the patenting and licensing organization for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, WARF holds the patents on the breakthrough discoveries of Dr. James A. Thomson, a UW–Madison...

Both motorists and deer are plentiful this time of year, and all too often they meet on Wisconsin roadways with severe consequences.  Although October and November are prime time for deer-vehicle collisions, these crashes are common in June, as well.  In fact, in four of the last 5 years, June ranked as the worst or second worst month for...

MADISON - Plans for sustainable development in Norway's arctic region got a boost this month with the release of a study by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate students.Research findings by a group of students in the La Follette School of Public Affairs will be delivered to Norwegian officials this week by Thomas Loftus, a former U.S. ambassador to Norway and...

Modules aimed at helping member companies’ employees become better health care consumers   MILWAUKEE – May 31, 2007 – The Business Health Care Group today announced the release of the next three educational modules in its series. This is based on a continuing commitment to provide member companies with a resource that they can use with their employees to help them...

Northwest Airlines Emerges as a Stronger, Globally Focused Carrier                 Company rings opening bell on NYSE   EAGAN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2007--Thirteen NorthwestAirlines (NYSE:NWA) employees rang the opening bell today on the NewYork Stock Exchange (NYSE), signaling the completion of the airline'srestructuring process as well as its recommitment to customers andemployees.   The thirteen employees,...

Blue Sky Green Field wind project construction to begin in June MILWAUKEE, May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- We Energies has selected Alliant Energy WindConnect(R) as the general contractor for the Blue Sky Green Field wind project in northeast Fond du Lac County. Project construction will begin in June 2007, with the first activities including road building, cable installation, and foundation work....

MILWAUKEE, May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- SE Automation and Standard Electric Supply Co. continue to grow with the opening of a joint western Wisconsin location in Eau Claire. SE Automation was founded in 2004 with a focus on Siemens automation products and enhanced technical support. "When we opened in 2004, SE Automation consisted of two application engineers. Now, in 2007 our...

Department of Health and Family Secretary Kevin R. Hayden today announced that the seven existing managed care organizations will receive a total of $494,000 as part of a statewide initiative to expand employment choices for people with disabilities.  “Everyone deserves the opportunity to work and live a fulfilling life,” said Secretary Hayden.  “We know people with disabilities want to...

MADISON, WI (May 30, 2007)— Daniel W. Hildebrand, a senior litigator with DeWitt Ross & Stevens in Madison, received the Charles L. Goldberg Distinguished Service Award. The Wisconsin Law Foundation presents this award, which recognizes lifetime achievement of legal professionals who have a record of service to the profession and to the public. "For 15 years, Dan has helped shape...

Continues to Build on State’s Commitment to Renewable Energy MADISON – Today, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) approved construction of Madison Gas and Electric’s (MG&E) Top of Iowa Wind Farm in northern Iowa. Approval of this wind project takes Wisconsin another step closer to meeting the state’s goal of producing 25% of our energy from renewable energy sources by the year...

MADISON – Today, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) approved construction of natural gas line projects for Wisconsin Gas, We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPSC). “These projects clearly demonstrate the success of regulatory reform,” said Chairperson Dan Ebert. “The PSC, Department of Natural Resources and parties to the case started working together on these applications early in the process. Their hard...