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— Gov. Scott Walker has signed an executive order lifting state and federal restrictions on how many hours truck drivers hauling propane may operate to help alleviate a fuel shortage.
According to Walker’s order, the Janesville terminal, the most heavily used in the state, is experiencing shortages and long wait times for drivers as demand has picked up there due to the maintenance closure of a terminal in Rockford. Drivers are also facing long wait times in Dubuque, which supplies propane to southwestern Wisconsin.
In addition to being used for heating, propane is used to dry corn. Walker’s order notes that corn crops across the state are wetter than normal.
The order took effect Friday and is in force through Dec. 3.
Read the order:
http://bit.ly/2heAHNn
— Georgia Maxwell, former deputy secretary of the Department of Workforce Development, has been elected chair of the Labor and Industry Review Commission.
Maxwell, appointed by Walker to the commission Oct. 30, will serve as chair until March 1, 2019.
See the release:
https://www.wispolitics.com/2017/gov-walker-georgia-maxwell-elected-chair-of-the-labor-and-industry-review-commission/
— Wisconsin Oven Corp. has opened a new 130,000 sq. ft. facility in East Troy.
The space is to be used to manufacture the company’s new line of laboratory ovens and expand manufacturing of existing lines of industrial ovens. According to a release, the company is to invest $1.5 million for renovations and new equipment. WEDC is providing the company with up to $500,000 in performance-based Business Development Tax Credits through 2020. The credits are contingent on how many jobs the company creates and its level of capital investment.
The facility is expected to house 80 to 90 new full-time employees. Wisconsin Oven employs 137 workers at its other East Troy facility.
Read the announcement:
http://www.wisbusiness.com/1008/110317WEDCOvenTPS.pdf
– WEDC board to get copy of Foxconn contract before voting on it
http://jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2017/11/03/830409001/
– Wisconsin exports up 6.5 percent for the year
https://biztimes.com/2017/industries/manufacturing-logistics/wisconsin-exports-up-6-5-percent-for-the-year/
– Hewlett Packard moving jobs to Chippewa Falls due to Hurricane Harvey damage to Texas facility
http://host.madison.com/business/hewlett-packard-moving-jobs-to-chippewa-falls-due-to-hurricane/article_bfd77852-7ece-59f3-8a95-bc32f6c2d63a.html
– Marcus Corp. files lawsuit over theater proposal at The Corners
https://biztimes.com/2017/industries/arts-entertainment-sports/marcus-corp-files-lawsuit-over-theater-proposal-at-the-corners/
– Oshkosh pushes to keep Oshkosh Corporation in the city
http://wrn.com/2017/11/oshkosh-pushes-to-keep-oshkosh-corporation-in-the-city/
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STORY TOPICS
AGRIBUSINESS ^top^
– Bill Would Remove ‘America’s Dairyland’ From License Plates
http://wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=1291&yr=2017
– Wisconsin food company investing in solar electricity
http://wisfarmer.com/story/news/2017/11/05/wisconsin-food-company-investing-solar-electricity/834727001/
– Chalmers Named WI FSA Director, Frasetto Heads USDA RD
http://wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=1290&yr=2017
– Agri-View Co-Founder, Jim Brayer, Passes
http://wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=1293&yr=2017
LABOR ^top^
– City report points to the need for employment program for Madison’s homeless
http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/city-report-points-to-the-need-for-employment-program-for/article_e6865e3f-6d4d-526d-869e-d3db436be48b.html
MANAGEMENT ^top^
– Payne, Daniels named among most influential black corporate directors
https://biztimes.com/2017/industries/human-resources-management/payne-daniels-named-among-most-influential-black-corporate-directors/
MANUFACTURING ^top^
– WEDC board to vote Wednesday on staff review of Foxconn deal, not contract
https://biztimes.com/2017/ideas/government-politics/wedc-board-to-vote-wednesday-on-staff-review-of-foxconn-deal-not-contract/
– Monona nuclear lab Phoenix adds investors, employees and space
http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/monona-nuclear-lab-phoenix-adds-investors-employees-and-space/article_fc3b6b0f-28ab-5710-aa37-401165022c43.html
– City unveils pitch to bring Oshkosh Corp. to Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course
http://jsonline.com/story/news/2017/11/03/829933001/
POLITICS ^top^
– Governor Scott Walker launches reelection bid
http://wrn.com/2017/11/governor-scott-walker-launches-reelection-bid/
– Walker says there’s ‘more work to be done,’ will seek re-election in 2018
http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/election-matters/wisconsin-gov-scott-walker-says-there-s-more-work-to/article_a63d19e9-b8cf-563c-bcc4-81353adb281b.html
– Democrats Dana Wachs, Eau Claire, and Kathleen Vinehout, Alma, aim to prove that out-state candidates can win the governorship
http://leadertelegram.com/News/Front-Page/2017/11/04/Hopes-of-the-north-woods.html
– Rep. Sean Duffy: Tax reform will boost middle class, decrease debt
http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/rep-sean-duffy-tax-reform-will-boost-middle-class-decrease/article_bfbefd36-5631-5961-b938-f770a8411bcc.html
REAL ESTATE ^top^
– MLG Capital buys Brennan’s Market building on Bluemound for $3 million
https://biztimes.com/2017/industries/real-estate/mlg-capital-buys-brennans-market-building-on-bluemound-for-3-million/
– Milwaukee’s 100 East undergoing six-figure upgrade
https://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2017/11/05/100-east-undergoing-six-figure-upgrade-as-owner.html
– Chicago’s Heartland Housing plans more housing for Milwaukee’s most vulnerable residents
http://jsonline.com/story/money/commercial/2017/11/04/814264001/
– Proposed Downtown Madison boutique hotel gets new look
http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/proposed-downtown-boutique-hotel-gets-new-look/article_ff7379ca-ac5d-50a0-a695-c5ccaae7d96d.html
RETAIL ^top^
– Bon-Ton to trade on new market starting next week
https://biztimes.com/2017/industries/banking-finance/bon-ton-to-trade-on-new-market-starting-next-week/
– Struggling retailer Bon-Ton switches stock listing to OTC from Nasdaq
http://jsonline.com/story/money/business/2017/11/03/829294001/
– Sears closing 63 more stores, including Kmart in Stevens Point
https://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2017/11/03/sears-closing-63-more-stores-including-kmart-in.html
– Remodeled and new Aldi stores begin to open
http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/remodeled-and-new-aldi-stores-begin-to-open/article_c393e63c-fa61-5539-bf4d-86ec89d677fe.html
SMALL BUSINESS ^top^
– Bratwurst phenomenon in Sheboygan born out of neighborhood meat markets
http://sheboyganpress.com/story/life/2017/11/03/825880001/
– Microbrewery planned for Downtown Racine next year
http://journaltimes.com/58e8684a-bfd0-5424-80ab-927648b852d6.html
SPORTS ^top^
– Ashwaubenon could be hot spot for Packers house growth
http://thenorthwestern.com/story/news/2017/11/04/807416001/
TECHNOLOGY ^top^
– Ideawake helps established corporations tap their employees’ innovative, creative thinking
http://jsonline.com/story/money/business/onramp/2017/11/04/813247001/
– Wisconsin game developers look to broaden their message
http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/technology/biotech/wisconsin-game-developers-look-to-broaden-their-message/article_e4ad7890-04a1-5ec0-a3c7-fa22c7177cc6.html
TOURISM ^top^
– China Lights attracted over 110,000 people from 44 states
https://biztimes.com/2017/industries/arts-entertainment-sports/china-lights-attracted-over-110000-people-from-44-states/
TRANSPORTATION ^top^
– Transit and Foxconn: Legislators weigh in on RTA, other solutions
http://journaltimes.com/ed2214d3-596e-590e-b51d-b8691f8e97ba.html
– Baraboo-Dells Airport’s economic impact estimated at $15M
http://host.madison.com/business/baraboo-dells-airport-s-economic-impact-estimated-at-m/article_9fd7899f-9a7e-5584-9839-ae5839f435e5.html
– Gas prices rising because of simple supply and demand, official says
http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/gas-prices-rising-because-of-simple-supply-and-demand-official/article_b9c02f49-d2f7-5e6a-86f6-b23e4a8f734d.html
COLUMNS ^top^
– Steve Jagler: Paula Hare’s ‘side hustle,’ Gearhead Fashion, has style
http://jsonline.com/story/money/columnists/2017/11/04/827088001/
– Tom Saler: In a world of supply and demand, overexposure may explain the slide in NFL ratings
http://jsonline.com/story/money/columnists/2017/11/04/830514001/
– Tom Still: Inside Wisconsin: Measuring quality: Why health care can attract business, workers
http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/inside-wisconsin-measuring-quality-why-health-care-can-attract-business/article_5bf28f59-93b2-514a-8b0c-9afdc6ba2ee9.html
PRESS RELEASES ^top^
See these and other press releases:
http://wisbusiness.com/index.iml?Content=82
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin: McKinley Health Center expands access to health services in heart of city
Gov. Walker: Georgia Maxwell elected chair of the Labor and Industry Review Commission
KI Furniture: Names Debbie Breunig as V.P. A&D Markets
MGE Energy: Reports third-quarter earnings
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Petition period opens for 2018 Ag Enterprise Areas
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation:Wisconsin Oven, TPS opens new facility in Walworth County
