This week, state agency budget requests for the 2015-17 biennial budget were due. The Department of Administration (DOA) and the Governor’s Office will now spend the several months reviewing agency requests and developing recommendations for the Governor on which request items should be included in the next budget bill. Consistent with budget directions issued to […]
41 Maps and Charts that Explain the Midwest
Date Thu, Sep. 18, 2014 - 11:12am By Hamilton
This week Vox.com released a collection of maps and charts to explain the Midwest to the rest of the nation. The graphics discussed everything from what states are officially considered part of the Midwest, to the geometric formula it would take to actually tip a cow, but Hamilton Consulting had a few favorites: […]
3 Wisconsin Cities Top Best Places to Live in US
Date Thu, Sep. 18, 2014 - 11:02am By Hamilton
Livability.com has named its Top 100 Best Places to Live, and Wisconsin tops the list. Madison, Wisconsin was named #1 Best Place to Live in 2015, a move up from #5 on the 2014 list. The list, made up of small and mid-sized cities, are ranked based on amenities available, demographics, economic strength, education, health […]
Business Groups Submit EPA Comments
Date Fri, Sep. 5, 2014 - 10:47am By Hamilton
A broad coalition of business groups responded to a joint Public Service Commission-Department of Natural Resources request for comment on the proposed Environmental Protection Agency carbon regulation (called the “Clean Power Plan”) for existing power plants. The comments outline the potential negative impact of the proposed rule on Wisconsin’s economic competitiveness, several legal challenges, and […]
Recent MU Poll Results Still Has Governor’s Race Tied
Date Fri, Sep. 5, 2014 - 9:16am By Hamilton
The latest Marquette University poll came out last week and it once again showed the race deadlocked. Walker expanded his lead amongst registered voters to 47.5 to 44.1 while Burke gained amongst likely voters and leads 48.6 to 46.5. As expected, both sides have declared themselves to be leading the race. Pundits are debating which […]
$281 Million Tax Revenue Shortfall
Date Fri, Sep. 5, 2014 - 8:53am By Hamilton
The 2015-17 biennial budget process officially got underway in July with the issuance of budget instructions to state agencies. The Governor’s instructions are clear and convey the message that agency requests are to be limited to cost-to-continue or zero increase in current funding levels. Agency requests are due September 15th and are subsequently reviewed by […]
WCJC and WMC File Amicus Curiae Brief with Wisconsin Supreme Court in Employment Law Case
Date Fri, Sep. 5, 2014 - 12:04am By Hamilton
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council (WCJC) and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) filed an amicus curiae brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Runzheimer Int., Ltd. v. Friedlen. The case involves a very important issue to Wisconsin employers that hire employees on an at-will basis and seek to protect themselves with […]
President Obama Visits Milwaukee’s Laborfest
Date Thu, Sep. 4, 2014 - 3:09pm By Hamilton
President Barack Obama visited Milwaukee on Labor Day to speak at Laborfest. While there, Obama discussed the economy and job creation, and lobbied for raising the minimum wage. Governor Scott Walker met President Obama when he arrived at the airport on Air Force One. Democratic candidate for governor Mary Burke did not meet with the […]
TIF Legislative Study Committee Update
Date Thu, Sep. 4, 2014 - 2:36pm By Hamilton
The Legislative Study Committee tasked with reviewing TIF law met for the second time on August 14th, hearing presentations from city officials and other invited speakers. Committee staff have gathered presenters and committee member recommendations into a memo outlining options for possible legislation. At the next committee meeting, scheduled for September 10th, members will hear a presentation from […]
Entepreneurship in Wisconsin
Date Thu, Sep. 4, 2014 - 2:16pm By Hamilton
Check out the lastet feature on economic development in Wisconsin — Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship in Wisconsin from WisconsinEDC on Vimeo.