News from In Business - Promega facing hostile takeover - Wisconsin small business growth improves

August 6, 2015

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Business Report

> Promega facing hostile takeover

> 2Q profits up at Alliant Energy

> Spectrum Brands sees sales jumps as profits decrease

> Wisconsin small business growth improves

> MG&E earnings dip in 2Q

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IB Poll

What's your take on the EPA's final rule on carbon emissions?

A. It's necessary to arrest the biggest threat to national security -- climate change.

B. It will have little impact on climate change, and it will destroy manufacturing jobs.

To cast your vote, click here and then scroll down to the IB Poll on the right-hand side of the page.

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Results from last week's poll question:

Now that a public funding deal is in place for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena, did the legislature make the right call?

Yes, those public funds will help create much-needed jobs and revenue for Milwaukee and the state.
45%

No, public funding shouldn't be used to cover the costs of a sports team privately owned by billionaires.
55%