Katy Sinnott has been named vice president of international business development at the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). Prior to her appointment, Katy was the CEO of ERIC Paris Salons based in China. Katy also served as a consultant in Hong Kong for a global management consulting firm, McKinsey & Company. She also worked with […]
WEDC Hires International Business Development Professional
Date Wed, Dec. 17, 2014 - 3:38pm By Hamilton
Energy Office Awards $1 Million to Wisconsin Trucking Companies
Date Wed, Dec. 17, 2014 - 3:37pm By Hamilton
The Wisconsin State Energy Office awarded nearly $1 million to 53 trucking companies to fund diesel truck idling reduction technologies. Truck idling reduction technology provides power to heat, cool, or provide electricity to the truck as an alternative to the main engine, thereby saving fuel and reducing diesel fuel pollutants. Grants provide reimbursements for up […]
DWD Fast Forward Grants $4 Million
Date Wed, Dec. 17, 2014 - 3:35pm By Hamilton
In Round 3 of Wisconsin’s Fast Forward initiative, just under $4 million in worker training grants was distributed to 57 employers to develop in-demand skills for 3,600 employees. Secretary Newson announced the availability of $8 million in grants this past July to support nine industries, of which DWD awarded $4 million to manufacturing, transportation, and […]
Get to Know a Freshman: Week 3
Date Wed, Dec. 17, 2014 - 3:28pm By Hamilton
As we continue our series of “Get to Know a Freshman,” we again bring you information on four incoming legislators. With one of the largest freshman classes ever in the Wisconsin Legislature, it may be harder to get to know the newly elected senators and representatives. This week, Political Tidbits highlights the following new legislators […]
LFB Releases Summary of State Agency Requests
Date Wed, Dec. 17, 2014 - 3:21pm By Hamilton
Last week the Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) released an overview of the state agency 2015-17 budget requests. The summaries include major changes – including items over $250,000 or represent a major policy change. In 2015-2016 all funds requests total $37.1 billion and $38.4 billion in 2016-2017. The all funds request is a $5.5 billion increase […]
20th Annual Governor’s Conference on Economic Developement
Date Thu, Dec. 4, 2014 - 5:42pm By Hamilton
Shifting Sads: Preparing for the Future February 11-13, 2015 Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, Madison, WI Keynote Speakers Jason Tyszko, Sr. Director, Education & Workforce Policy, US Chamber of Commerce Foundation John Kosinken, Chief Economist, WI Department of Revenue Emily Stover, DeRocco, Founder & CEO, Engage, Educate & Employ Peter Feigin, President, Milwaukee […]
Joint Finance and 2015-2016 Standing Committees Announced
Date Thu, Dec. 4, 2014 - 4:00pm By Hamilton
As inauguration day grows ever nearer, more announcements of legislators roles for the upcoming session will be announced. In recent press releases, all but the Democratic Assembly members of the Joint Finance Committee have been announced, all Republican Senate Committee assignments have been announced, and two new Assembly committees have been added. Joint Finance Committee […]
Get to Know a Freshman: Week 2
Date Thu, Dec. 4, 2014 - 1:56pm By Hamilton
In our previous issue, Hamilton Consulting brought you the “Get to Know a Freshman” series, where we highlighted four incoming legislators. With one of the largest freshman classes ever in the Wisconsin Legislature, it may be harder to get to know the newly elected senators and representatives. This week, Political Tidbits highlights four new legislators – […]
Minnesota’s New GOP Leadership Renews Hope for Tax Reciprocity
Date Thu, Dec. 4, 2014 - 11:17am By Hamilton
Wisconsin’s tax reciprocity deal with Minnesota ended in 2009 after a 40-year agreement left Minnesota losing money on the deal. Currently, businesses that operate in both states must file tax returns in both states. Minn. GOP House leadership brings renewed hope for stalled tax reciprocity talks Northland News Center, December 1, 2014 Bill Stack heads […]
Wisconsin Comments on EPA’s Carbon Rule
Date Thu, Dec. 4, 2014 - 10:59am By Hamilton
Governor Walker, legislators, state officials, and industry groups submitted comments on EPA’s proposed carbon regulation for existing power plants at the beginning of December. The Department of Natural Resources and Public Service Commission jointly filed a robust 119 pages of comments to EPA. The comments outline general concerns, building block comments, technical data corrections for […]