Authored by Rep. Jeremy Thiesfeldt (R-Fond du Lac) and Sen. Stephen Nass (R-Whitewater), Assembly Bill 95/Senate Bill 76 sought to change the interest rate for pre- and post- judgment interest for verdicts in small claims court. As passed by the Assembly, the legislation would have revised the formula created in 2011 Act 69 (Act 69) to […]
Bookmark Hamilton’s Political Fundraising Calendar
Date Wed, Mar. 16, 2016 - 9:21am By Hamilton
As the legislature finishes its work, and election season heats up, consider utilizing Hamilton’s political fundraising calendar. The political fundraising calendar provides an excellent resource to find all upcoming fundraising events. Included are all fundraising events for state and national elected officials who represent Wisconsin. Fundraisers provide a great opportunity to get to know current […]
Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Win National Awards
Date Wed, Mar. 16, 2016 - 9:21am By Hamilton
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin were recently recognized with multiple awards at ABC’s National Annual Workforce Week and the National Craft Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ABC of Wisconsin took home awards for membership retention and growth along with a Best Practices Award for their “Built on Merit” video. The video can […]
What Can We Expect in 2017?
Date Wed, Mar. 16, 2016 - 9:16am By Hamilton
While the legislators are headed home to their districts for campaign season, those staying in Madison are already speculating what to expect next legislative session. Inauguration Day is ten months out, however some legislators are already committing to their top issues for next session, and those in the majority will get to decide the legislature’s […]
Legislation to Allow Mounting Vehicle Monitoring Device Signed by Governor
Date Thu, Mar. 3, 2016 - 6:57pm By Hamilton
2015 Wisconsin Act 160 was signed by Governor Walker on Monday, February 29. The legislation, authored by Rep. Spiros (R – Marshfield) and Sen. Wanggaard (R – Racine) allows one to mount a monitoring and feedback device to the front windshield of a vehicle around the rearview mirror area. The legislation changes the previously existing […]
Court Hears Arguments in Right to Work Lawsuit
Date Thu, Mar. 3, 2016 - 6:48pm By Hamilton
On March 10, 2015 the International Association of Machinists Local 1061 and two other unions filed a complaint against the State of Wisconsin alleging the “Right to Work” bill passed by the legislature (2015 Act 1) constitutes an unconstitutional taking of the plaintiffs’ property which violates Wisconsin Constitution Art. I, § 13. The plaintiffs argue […]
Wisconsin Joins New Affordable Care Act Challenge
Date Thu, Mar. 3, 2016 - 6:39pm By Hamilton
In what Governor Walker characterized as a challenge to an “unconstitutional and coercive tax”, Wisconsin joined five other states, including Texas, Kansas, Louisiana, Indiana and Nebraska, suing the federal government over a provision in the Affordable Care Act. The states filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas on […]
New Review of Water Quality Standards Legislation Signed by Governor
Date Thu, Mar. 3, 2016 - 6:36pm By Hamilton
2015 Wisconsin Act 205 modifies the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) multi-discharger variance program to meet the new federal requirements. Act 205 creates a new procedure for when variances must be reviewed. This includes a three-year review standard and a highest attainable review. Under the new law, every three years, DNR must review the water […]
Elections Update: More Retirements and New Candidates for 8th CD
Date Thu, Mar. 3, 2016 - 6:33pm By Hamilton
More legislators announce retirements Rep. John Murtha (R-Baldwin), Rep. Tom Larson (R-Colfax), and Sen. Nikiya Harris Dodd (D-Milwaukee) joined the growing number of legislators that will not seek re-election in 2016. Rep. John Murtha has announced he will not seek reelection to the Assembly seat he has held since 2006. Murtha served as the Majority […]
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce Host Annual Business Day
Date Thu, Mar. 3, 2016 - 6:26pm By Hamilton
Last week, the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce hosted the 15th annual Business Day at the Monona Terrace in Madison. Attendees heard from speakers from around the nation on business and political affairs topics. Featured speakers this year included political commentator Stephen Hayes from The Weekly Standard, who discussed the nation’s political climate and the current […]