The Government Accountability Board (GAB) has published a summary of the lobbying activity conducted during the first six months of 2013. Each of the 674 organizations that employed lobbyists in Wisconsin during the 2013-2014 legislative session reported to the GAB the number of hours and dollars it spent on lobbying-related efforts through the end of […]
Survey on the Potential Merger of DATCP and DSPS
Date Tue, Oct. 8, 2013 - 12:22pm By Hamilton
The Department of Administration’s Office of Business Development is seeking public input on the proposed merger of the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). They have developed a survey to gather feedback on the proposal, and would like people that interact with either or […]
Wisconsin Launches New Job Search Tool
Date Tue, Oct. 8, 2013 - 12:08pm By Hamilton
The Department of Workforce Development’s (DWD) newest tool for job-seekers, Skill Explorer, allows Wisconsin workers to easily search for employment opportunities that match their existing skills and training. Workers can search for new career opportunities on the Skill Explorer website by typing in their past or current job title. Skill Explorer will provide a […]
Rep. Stone Headed to PSC
Date Fri, Oct. 4, 2013 - 9:30am By Hamilton
Yet another legislator has announced they will be resigning their office this fall. Rep. Jeff Stone (R-Greendale) is resigning his office effective October 14th in order to join the Public Service Commission as its new Division Administrator for Water Compliance and Consumer Affairs. If this announcement has you feeling déjà vu, it might be because […]
Wisconsin Views on the Federal Government Shutdown
Date Thu, Oct. 3, 2013 - 10:23am By Hamilton
Wisconsin’s federal delegates all have something to say about the current shutdown of the federal government. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D) Last week Senator Baldwin made a floor speech characterizing the looming shutdown as disrespectful to public. In response to the shutdown, Baldwin has closed her Senate offices: Due to a lapse in government funding, […]
Virtual Economic Impact Map Shows WEDC Investments Across the State
Date Wed, Oct. 2, 2013 - 6:49pm By Hamilton
Economic development investments made by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) are now open for public view through an interactive online map. The map shows all of the investments WEDC has made since July 2011. Users are able to examine key performance indicators such as award amounts and projected jobs. The map also allows users […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Date Wed, Oct. 2, 2013 - 6:42pm By Hamilton
October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The month provides an opportunity to educate the public prevention and testing, and it encourages the raising of funds for research. In the past, the Wisconsin State Capitol has been lit pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The National Institutes of Health has additional information about […]
Celebrate Wisconsin Manufacturing This Month
Date Wed, Oct. 2, 2013 - 6:26pm By Hamilton
October is Manufacturing Month, and Wisconsin is celebrating in a big way. There are many facility tours and presentations planned in communities throughout the month dedicated to celebrating the industry that made Wisconsin the powerhouse it is today. Wisconsin’s manufacturing heritage stretches back generations, from its roots in heavy-equipment manufacturing and paper-making in the 19th […]
Slew of Workforce Development Bills Announced
Date Wed, Sep. 25, 2013 - 1:22pm By Hamilton
Gov. Walker, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) have announced that they plan to pass eight Republican and Democratic bills that will invest a total of $22.5 million in workforce development programs over the coming years. The workforce development package outlined below will invest an additional $8.5 million in […]
Special Elections Scheduled
Date Wed, Sep. 18, 2013 - 8:57am By Hamilton
Gov. Walker has called a special election to fill the seats of departing Assembly members Scott Suder (the 69th District) and Mark Honadel (the 21st District). The elections will take place on November 19, and, if necessary, a primary will be held on October 22. Because the representatives resigned on different days, Gov. Walker issued […]