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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2006 For more information, contact Cheryl McCollum, 608/441-1216 Law Defines New Crimes, Increases Penalties on Some Existing Crimes MADISON – On Monday, Gov. Jim Doyle signed into law a bill that toughens penalties and defines new crimes against financial institutions. Assembly Bill 986, also known as the financial crimes legislation, will provide more options for prosecutors, said Kurt Bauer, president/CEO of the Wisconsin...

Contact: Anne Lupardus, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162 MEDIA ADVISORY Governor Jim Doyle will announce a significant licensing agreement with a major, global pharmaceutical company for bio-technology research conducted at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee tomorrow, Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. at the UW-Milwaukee Chemistry Building.  The announcement marks an important milestone in Milwaukee's efforts to become a research powerhouse. Governor Doyle will also present...

CONTACT:  Mary Carbine BID Executive Director 608.443.1973 mcarbine@downtownmadison.org MADISON (March 27, 2006)—The Madison's Central Business Improvement District (BID) is pleased to welcome Mary Carbine as its new Executive Director. Formed in 1999, Madison's Central Business Improvement District (BID) is an assessment district encompassing State Street and the Capitol Square. The BID works to market the district as a whole, create a welcoming downtown environment, and further community relations.  BID...

Contact:      Theresa Islo         Associate Director         Wellness Council of Wisconsin         (414) 291-9355 (Milwaukee, WI)—Corporate wellness programs are gaining momentum in Wisconsin, according to a 2005 survey conducted by the Wellness Councils of America and its local affiliate, the Wellness Council of Wisconsin, headquartered in Milwaukee. Of the 121 Wisconsin employers that responded, 66 percent indicated that their wellness programs are gaining momentum,...

March 27, 2006 Contact: Bill G. Smith (608) 255-6083                                                 James E. Hough (608) 258-9506 Bill G. Smith, President  & James E. Hough, Legislative Director There has been a concerted effort in Wisconsin for over 20 years to establish a civil justice system which is based on common sense and fairness. (This effort has been led by the Wisconsin Coalition for Civil Justice (WCCJ), which was formed in 1985,...

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661 MADISON - Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Quantum Dairy, LLC, Weyauwega, Waupaca County has received a $600,000 loan from the Department of Commerce (Commerce) Milk Volume Production (MVP) program to increase milk production in Wisconsin. "My Grow Wisconsin plan calls for a new commitment in our agricultural economy -...