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Harley-Davidson unions recommend ratification of new deal

The unions representing hourly production workers at Harley-Davidson Inc.'s plants in Wisconsin have agreed to unanimously recommend ratification of a company proposal in order to keep jobs in the state.

Court reinstates minimum markup law

An appeals court has reinstated Wisconsin's minimum markup law, overturning a district court decision that found the law violated federal antitrust rules.

Securant Bank received orders to improve

Securant Bank & Trust said Friday it has been ordered by bank regulators to meet increased requirements for capital and loan-loss reserves.

Loan modification firm fined, barred from Wisconsin

Federal Loan Modification Center LLP, a California company that markets loan modification and foreclosure rescue services, has been ordered to pay $105,754 for deceptive marketing practices.

Milwaukee Catholic Home names CEO

David Fulcher, a former president of Presbyterian Homes of Wisconsin, has been named chief executive officer of Milwaukee Catholic Home, an accredited continuing care retirement community for older adults on Milwaukee's east side.

Frontier Airlines parent Republic fined $110K for filing delays

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. â€" parent of Milwaukee-hubbed Frontier Airlines â€" has been fined $110,000 for alleged delays in filing financial data with federal officials, according to a news report. (RJET)

U.S. unemployment rate rises

The Labor Department said Friday that the U.S. unemployment rate rose to 9.6 percent in August from a 9.5 percent rate in July, but private employers added jobs for the eighth straight month.

United Way announces $45.7 million goal

United Way of Greater Milwaukee said Thursday evening that it has set a goal of $45,750,000 for its 2010 community fundraising campaign, $750,000 more than 2009's fundraising goal.

Allstate: Milwaukee drivers rank among safest in U.S.

Milwaukee-area drivers have gotten better since last year, putting the area in the top quarter of cities, according to the 2010 Allstate America's Best Drivers Report. (ALL)

AirTran, Frontier allow changes due to storms

Based on current forecasts for Hurricane Earl and Tropical Storm Fiona by the National Hurricane Center, AirTran Airways is offering passengers booked to and from affected airports from Sept. 1-4 the option to change their reservation without penalty. (AAI) (RJET)