Morning News: Idaho Stocks Five Wives Vodka, U.S. Productivity On The Rise

U.S. productivity rises in second quarter, 2011 revised upward – “Nonfarm productivity rose more than expected in the second quarter as companies expanded output but only modestly increased the hours worked by their employees, data from the Labor Department showed on Wednesday.” Reuters

Alternative power, Idaho utilities scuffle at PUC hearing – “Deep animosity between Idaho Power Co. and the state’s wind developers was on display Tuesday, the first of three days of hearings where energy regulators are considering proposed rules to govern small, independent power projects — and the prices they get for their electricity.” Associated Press

HP raises outlook, boots head of Services – “Hewlett-Packard Co. on Wednesday said that it will take a massive charge against its earnings for the latest quarter, but that results excluding charges were better than expected.” Associated Press

Remember Five Wives Vodka? Idaho’s selling it now – “Soon after the hubbub over Five Wives Vodka dissipated, the state ordered about 540 cases of the liquor. During the past month, 80 or 90 have gone out to liquor stores around the state.” Idaho Statesman