Heading to the farmer’s market in the summertime is not only a great way to get your fresh summer vegetables, but a popular summer pastime in the United States. Wisconsin’s farmers’ markets received their own mention is a recent article in Vogue. In the article, which let Vogue staffers pick their favorite farmers’ markets, […]
New Wisconsin Legislature Website
Date Thu, Aug. 14, 2014 - 12:14pm By Hamilton
Earlier this month the Wisconsin State Legislature’s website (legis.wiconsin.gov) received a makeover, which included a reorganization and new features to help voters quickly find information about their legislators. Hamilton Consulting’s Top 5 Favorite Features: Easy-to-See Leadership Explanations: On the front page of each legislative house website is an easy-to-see leadership breakdown, complete with pictures, […]
2014 Primary Election: Candidates & Results
Date Mon, Aug. 11, 2014 - 2:07pm By Hamilton
* = Incumbent Bold = Will appear on November Ballot Republican primary results listed in the left column; Democratic primary results listed in the center column; Third party primary candidates listed in the right column. Governor of Wisconsin Scott Walker (R)* Mary Burke (D) – 85% Brett Hulsey (D) – 15% Robert Burke (L) […]
State Supreme Court Issues High-Profiled Decisions: Act 10, Voter ID, Same-Sex Partnerships
Date Thu, Jul. 31, 2014 - 4:22pm By Hamilton
On Thursday, July 31, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued four highly anticipated opinions determining whether: 1) Gov. Walker’s signature law, Act 10, was unconstitutional, 2) the voter photo identification law was unconstitutional, and 3) the law creating a same-sex partnership was unconstitutional. In each of the cases, the Court upheld the laws ruling that they […]
UPDATE: MU Poll
Date Thu, Jul. 31, 2014 - 12:08pm By Hamilton
Reactions to last week’s Marquette poll are still coming in as politicos digest the latest results. While there wasn’t a huge shift in the numbers, the results underline the likelihood of the Governor’s race being close to the end. Walker still has his machine, a significant financial advantage, and the important luxury of running in […]
Two Weeks Until Primary Election Day
Date Wed, Jul. 30, 2014 - 4:12pm By Hamilton
In less than two weeks, on August 12th, voters will head to the polls to pick their party candidates for hundreds of state and local government positions, and this year’s non-presidential election may actually be quite influential, with nearly 30 open state legislative seats, an open congressional seat, and other executive branch seats being hotly […]
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan on Meet the Press
Date Wed, Jul. 30, 2014 - 2:22pm By Hamilton
Following U.S. Representative Paul Ryan’s announcement of a new poverty plan, the Wisconsin congressman was interviewed on Meet the Press last Sunday.
6th Congressional District Primary Debate
Date Wed, Jul. 30, 2014 - 2:15pm By Hamilton
This week, the first debate involving all four Republican candidates for the 6th Congressional District, was featured on the Jerry Bader Show. The candidates (Tom Denow, Sen. Glenn Grothman, Sen. Joe Leibham, and Rep. Duey Stroebel) are vying for the Republican candidacy for the 6th Congressional District seat. The seat has been held by U.S. […]
Governor Walker Visits Xcel
Date Wed, Jul. 30, 2014 - 2:02pm By Hamilton
Governor Walker visited Xcel Energy’s Bay Front Generating Station earlier this month while in Ashland, Wisconsin.
Legislative Council Study Committee on Review of TIF
Date Wed, Jul. 30, 2014 - 1:56pm By Hamilton
On July 17, the first Study Committee on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Review was hosted by the Wisconsin Legislative Council. In addition to conducting a comprehensive review of TIF and its impacts, the committee is also charged with recommending appropriate TIF changes when/where appropriate. The committee, which is chaired by Senator Gudex and vice-chaired by […]