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By Gregg Hoffmann MILWAUKEE – With a decision on the stalled PabstCity development looming as soon as Tuesday, another proposal to build a soccer stadium downtown has sparked increased discussions about how to develop large tracts of land extending north of the Bradley Center. Milwaukee sports lawyer Marty Greenberg heads an investor group that wants to bring a Major League Soccer...

KELLY UTTER (715) 345-7615, ext. 122 - - - IMMEDIATE RELEASE - - - Program Focuses on Energy Independence, Stronger Rural Economy STEVENS POINT, WI, July 22, 2005 — USDA Rural Development announced that up to an estimated $200 million in guaranteed loan funds are now available for investments in renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements by agricultural producers and rural...

Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608/267-9661 MADISON - Governor Jim Doyle today announced grants totaling $907,500 to one Wisconsin Municipality, two housing authorities and two non-profit organizations through the HOME Rental Rehabilitation Program administered by the Bureau of Housing in the Department of Commerce (Commerce). This funding will improve more than 50 units, many of them in downtown areas. "These...

Contact: Ethnie Groves, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2156 22 Wisconsin Companies Celebrate 100 Years in Business MILWAUKEE - Governor Jim Doyle today attended the U.S. Bank Championship professional golf tournament to specifically honor 22 businesses that have been operating in the state since 1905. The recognition program is an annual event coordinated by Forward Wisconsin, the state's business attraction...

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release MADISON, July 22, 2005 – First Business Financial Services, Inc., located at 401 Charmany Drive in Madison, announced today that Mark D. Bugher has been elected to its Board of Directors. He is Director of University Research Park, where he manages and directs all activities for the Park, a 255 acre research development...

Contact: Ethnie Groves, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2156 Tax Cuts For Social Security Benefits, Health Insurance Premiums, College Tuition, & Gas Will Reduce Tax Burden on Wisconsin Citizens By More Than $325 Million HALES CORNERS - Governor Jim Doyle announced today four major tax cuts included in the State Budget on Social Security benefits, health insurance premiums,...