WisBusiness: Legislators say gas tax indexing may return
WisBusiness:
Legislators at the first Wisconsin Freight Rail Day suggested that gas tax indexing, eliminated by lawmakers and the governor under political pressure, may return some day.
Rep. Jerry Petrowski, Sen. Neal Kedzie and Sen. Jeff Plale discussed rail and broader transportation funding issues at the forum in Madison yesterday.
The lawmakers suggested transpo funding in Wisconsin needed a...
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Web-Cast Conference Call Scheduled for Friday, October 19, 2007
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) today announced that it is scheduled to release its third quarter 2007 financial results before market hours on Friday, October 19, 2007. On Friday, October 19, 2007, the public is invited to participate in a web-cast conference call with Jim Ziemer, President and CEO, and Tom Bergmann, Vice President and CFO,...
$7.2 MILLION GRANT TO AID SEARCH FOR ALS STEM CELL THERAPY
MADISON - With the help of a $7.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a team of University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers will explore the potential of stem cells and natural growth factors to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.The grant, to be awarded over five years, will fund research aimed at...
Governor Announces $150,000 Brownfield Grant To BFU II, LLC
MADISON—Governor Jim Doyle announced today that BFU II, LLC, Kenosha, Kenosha 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 BFU II, LLC is...
Governor Doyle Announces Industrial Revenue Bond Allocation in Menomonie
Project to create 18 jobs
MADISON- Governor Jim Doyle today announced $10,000,000 in Industrial Revenue Bond allocations for Fairmount Mineral, Ltd. in Menomonie, Dunn County.
"Manufacturing is a big part of who we are in this state, and will pave the way for our future," Governor Doyle said. "One of the top priorities of my administration is to help move industries,...
Governor Announces $381,700 Brownfield Grant to Yorktown LLC
MADISON—Governor Jim Doyle announced today that Yorktown LLC, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, will receive a Blight Elimination and Brownfield Redevelopment (BEBR) grant of $381,700 to help redevelop a 12-acre site.
“Vacant lands hold so much potential for new growth and vitality,” Governor Doyle said. “These grants are a great way to help grow businesses, create jobs, and energize communities.”
Yorktown LLC...
Are You Your IT Department’s Worst Nightmare?
Jefferson Wells Calls Attention to Top 10 Employee Behaviors That Put Companies at Risk
BROOKFIELD, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Do you abide by your company’s IT policy faithfully or are you your IT department’s worst nightmare? If you are like most employees, you fall somewhere between these extremes, but still could unintentionally be putting...
Kohl’s Board of Directors Authorizes $2.5 Billion Share Repurchase Program
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) reported today its board of directors has authorized a $2.5 billion share repurchase program. The Company expects to execute this share repurchase program primarily in open market transactions, subject to market conditions, and expects to complete the program over the next three years. Funding for the new program will be from operating...
