January 23, 2014

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The South Metropolitan Business Association held its annual business expo on Jan. 16 at the Coliseum Bar in Madison. View Photos

Business Report

> State milk sales reach record high

> 2013 a good year for home sales

> M3 Insurance to build new headquarters

> B-cycle use grows 29%

> GE Healthcare buys API

Celebrate with the winners of the Executive of the Year Awards!

Raise a glass to this year's winners! Join IB for an awards presentation and cocktail reception to honor the winners of the first annual Executive of the Year Awards. Register today!

Blogs

Bring It! A conservative blog by David Blaska

Under Gov. Walker, cows giving more milk but Democrats still sour

Van Lines A business blog by Joe Vanden Plas

Walker and the budget: Shorting the shortfall

After Hours A personal blog by Jody Glynn Patrick

Sister Act II: DNA test uncovers two new relatives

Inside Wisconsin A business blog by Tom Still

Will Wisconsin be late to the renewable-energy party?

Taking Stock A finance blog by Nathan Brinkman

Bonds vs. bond funds: Which is better when interest rates rise?

IB Poll

What should the state do with its projected $912 million surplus?

A. Give it back to the taxpayers.

B. Save it to address the structural deficit.

C. Restore education spending.

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:

Are you in favor of raising the federal minimum wage?

Yes, workers deserve a raise.

42%

No, it would stifle job growth.

58%

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