The Wisconsin Dental Association held their sixth annual Mission of Mercy, with Delta Dental’s support and staff volunteering their time. The Mission of Mercy program provides free dental care in one community for two days to those who are unable to obtain oral care. According to Dr. Fred Eichmiller, Delta Dental of Wisconsin Vice President […]
House Passes Highway Trust Fund Patch
Date Wed, Jul. 16, 2014 - 2:13pm By Hamilton
On Tuesday, July 15th, the House voted (367-55) to approve a $10.8 billion temporary patch to keep the Highway Trust Fund solvent through May 2015. The bill has garnered the support of the Obama Administration and now requires Senate action. A similar bill is pending in the Senate and Majority Leader Harry Reid has vowed […]
Walmart Hosts “Made in the USA” Open Call
Date Wed, Jul. 16, 2014 - 2:06pm By Hamilton
In July, Walmart opened the front door of its world headquarters for a “Made in the USA” open call. The even allows suppliers of American products to meet with top Walmart leaders to pitch their products for Walmart stores. “In an unprecedented event, we are opening our doors and making our buyers available to meet […]
Elections Update – July 17th, 2014
Date Wed, Jul. 16, 2014 - 2:05pm By Hamilton
Rhetoric Heats up in 6th CD Race The election rhetoric is heating up in the 6th Congressional District, where four GOP candidates are vying to be the Republican candidate during the November election. At the start of July, press releases were passed back and forth as three of the Republican candidates responded to a disagreement […]
Childless Adults Coverage Driving Medicaid Budget Shortfall
Date Tue, Jul. 15, 2014 - 4:02pm By Hamilton
On June 27, the Department of Health Services submitted a quarterly report to the Joint Finance Committee on the overall condition of the Medicaid benefits budget. The report shows an estimated $93 million GPR shortfall ($232.5 million All Funds) by the end of the biennium, a nearly $73 million increase to the projected shortfall from […]
UW Police Hold Operation Wisconsin Dawn
Date Tue, Jul. 15, 2014 - 3:44pm By Hamilton
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department and a number of university, city, county, state, and federal agencies will be holding a full-scale exercise on Thursday July 17, from 5 AM to 5 PM. The exercise, taking place at Camp Randall Stadium, will be the largest emergency response exercise in the state’s history. Agencies involved in […]
Wisconsin Walleye Initiative Succeeding
Date Tue, Jul. 15, 2014 - 3:41pm By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Walleye Initiative has seen great success in boosting walleye populations statewide. The program, developed by the Department of Natural Resources and the Governor’s office, began in 2013 to increase the number of walleye in state waters. The program provides one time funding of $2 million to state, private, and tribal fish hatcheries to […]
Governor Lifts Moratorium on Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Date Tue, Jul. 15, 2014 - 3:22pm By Hamilton
Governor Scott Walker lifted the moratorium on the Historic Preservation Tax Credit, after the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) placed the moratorium on the tax credit in late June. The WEDC placed a temporary moratorium on the tax credit program due to the unexpectedly large influx of projects applying for the tax credit, going from […]
WMC Announces 76 “Working for Wisconsin” Award Winners
Date Tue, Jul. 15, 2014 - 3:13pm By Hamilton
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce has announced the 76 legislators who in the last legislative session voted for tax cuts, regulation relief, lawsuit reform, and other pro-growth legislation. Scott Manley, WMC Vice President of Government Relations said, “These lawmakers are visionary pioneers for economic growth… They cut over $1 billion in taxes, cut red tape, and […]
2014 Broadband Planning Symposium and PSC Broadband Grants
Date Tue, Jul. 15, 2014 - 3:10pm By Hamilton
On July 8, the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin hosted the 2014 Broadband Planning Symposium. The symposium is part of the LinkWISCONSIN initiative to increase Wisconsin’s competitiveness through the availability, adoption, and use of broadband technology. The event provided the opportunity for broadband stakeholders across the state to explore how broadband is changing in […]