Statement by Jim Leonhart of the Wisconsin Biotechnology & Medical Device Association
MADISON, Wis., May 24, 2007 – The following is a statement by Jim Leonhart, executive vice
president of the Wisconsin Biotechnology & Medical Device Association, regarding the approval
today by the state Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance of approximately $10 million for the
Medical College of Wisconsin’s Translational Research Program.
“Wisconsin’s biotechnology and medical device industry applauds the Joint Finance
Committee’s action today to...
Wineke Calls on GOP to Join Democrats, Ease Pain at the Pump
Gas Prices Exceeding $3.50 per Gallon in many Wisconsin Communities
MADISON - With gasoline prices soaring to $3.50 per gallon heading into Memorial Day weekend, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke today called on the state’s Republican Congressional delegation to help ease the pain at the pump for Wisconsin’s families.
Yesterday in the House of Representatives, Democrats defied a...
Joy Global Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.15 Per Share
MILWAUKEE, May 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Joy Global Inc. (NASDAQ:JOYG) , a worldwide leader in high-productivity mining solutions, announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.15 per share to be paid on June 19, 2007, to shareholders of record on June 5, 2007.
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AirTran Holdings, Inc., Outlines Why Shareholders Should Vote for AirTran’s Nominees to Become Midwest Directors
Letter Sent to Midwest Shareholders Cites Strong Evidence of Support for Merger, with AirTran's Tender Offer Garnering 57% of Midwest Outstanding Shares as of May 16, 2007 --
ORLANDO, Fla., May 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI) , the parent of AirTran Airways, announced today that it has mailed to Midwest Air Group (AMEX:MEH) shareholders the following letter...
Shell Hydrogen LLC and Virent Energy Systems, Inc. Announce Agreement to Manufacture Hydrogen Using Biomass
HOUSTON and MADISON, Wis., May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Shell Hydrogen LLC (Shell Hydrogen) and Virent Energy Systems, Inc. (VirentTM) today announced a five-year joint development agreement to develop further and commercialize Virent's BioFormingTM technology platform for hydrogen production.
Virent's technology enables the economic production of hydrogen, among other fuels and chemicals, from renewable glycerol and sugar-based feedstocks. The vast majority...
Consumers Life(R) Enters Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Market
CLEVELAND, May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Life Insurance Company is now offering group health insurance products in Wisconsin to groups of 2-99 eligible employees.
Consumers Life group plans offer a wide range of deductibles, affordable monthly premiums, prescription drug coverage and access to extensive Consumers Life provider networks. Consumers Life has partnered with the HealthEOS by Multiplan(R) and First Health...
Teamsters Push for RR Donnelley’s Adoption of Higher Standards of Conduct
Workers from Wisconsin, Brazil and England Join Global Push
CHICAGO, May 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today workers from RR Donnelley and related printing plants in the United States, England and Brazil called on the company's board of directors to adopt higher standards for human rights, environmental and anti-corruption practices.
The Teamsters Union presented a resolution at the company's annual meeting urging...
PSC Authorizes $3.3 Million Credit for Alliant Energy Customers
MADISON – The state Public Service Commission today approved a $3.3 million refund for Alliant Energy customers to reflect lower fuel costs to produce electricity.
A PSC spokeswoman said the credit is due primarily to moderating natural gas prices.
“In past rate cases, the Commission has taken action to ensure Wisconsin ratepayers receive benefit from the moderation of fuel...
