Dept. of Natural Resources Sec. Cathy Stepp laid out her plans for 2014 in the latest edition of AgriView News. While the article focuses on DNR’s involvement with and oversight of the state’s agricultural community, the general push for transparency between the agency and the public and the emphasis on streamlining regulations is indicative of […]
Economic Development Update
Date Thu, Jan. 9, 2014 - 1:12pm By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) came before the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee this week. The committee voted along party lines to allow the pseudo-agency to continue operating, but delayed decisions on what to do with surplus funds earmarked for economic development and WEDC’s request to create a not-for-profit foundation funded by state businesses to […]
State Hosting Tax Reform Roundtables
Date Thu, Jan. 9, 2014 - 12:56pm By Hamilton
At the request of Gov.Walker, hitting the road recently are Lt. Gov. Kleefisch and Dept. of Revenue Sec. Chandler. They are traveling across the state to listen to the opinions of Wisconsinites on the state’s tax burden and their ideas for reform. While the roundtables are designed to cover property, income, sales, and business taxes […]