WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters interviewed Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Minority Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) on August 7, 2013 at the state Capitol. The two leaders discussed many different topics, including, same-sex marriage decisions, what they would like to see in the new University of Wisconsin system president, healthcare, drunk driving, raw milk, personhood, and […]
Vos and Barca Discuss Upcoming Legislative Session & Elections
Date Wed, Aug. 7, 2013 - 4:36pm By Hamilton
State Starting Venture Capital Fund
Date Wed, Aug. 7, 2013 - 10:38am By Hamilton
States that have invested public resources into developing a financial mechanism and related network to propel start-up companies forward are reaping the benefits. Specifically, these states are experiencing accelerated growth rates among high-potential startups and those businesses are producing higher payrolls than comparable-sized firms. With the passage of 2013 Wisconsin Act 41, which was accomplished […]
Mining Hearing Scheduled for Aug. 15
Date Wed, Aug. 7, 2013 - 9:37am By Hamilton
The DNR has scheduled a public informational hearing on Gogebic Taconite’s proposed bulk sampling activity and the preapplication notice to mine for August 15 from 10am-8pm at Hurley High School, 5503 W. Range View Drive. The hearing will be a public informational hearing, where individuals can provide oral or written comments as well as learn […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court Limits DNR’s Regulatory Authority under the Public Trust Doctrine
Date Tue, Aug. 6, 2013 - 5:54pm By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently issued a decision limiting the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) regulatory authority under the public trust doctrine. The case is Rock-Koshkonong Lake District v. DNR, 2013 WI 74. The Supreme Court held that the DNR improperly relied upon the public trust doctrine for its authority to regulate non-navigable land or […]
WEDC Adopts New Ethics Rules
Date Mon, Aug. 5, 2013 - 12:37pm By Hamilton
At their most recent meeting, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) board of directors approved an operations plan and budget for fiscal year 2014, and adopted 101 new policies and procedures to ensure the pseudo-agency complies with all state laws. At that same meeting, Gov. Walker, who also serves as chairman of the WEDC board, […]
Human Resources Legislation Taking Shape
Date Mon, Jul. 8, 2013 - 3:52pm By Hamilton
The state’s chamber of commerce and largest business trade association, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), is looking to address some of the specific complaints raised by Wisconsin employers during the fall legislative floor period. One of the areas WMC hopes the legislature will tackle on behalf of the state’s employers is Wisconsin’s unique human resources […]
Delay Increases Uncertainty
Date Mon, Jul. 8, 2013 - 12:55pm By Hamilton
The Obama administration’s surprise announcement delaying the employer mandate of the Affordable Care Act until 2015 has raised many questions as uncertainty over the law’s future increased. At issue is the so-called pay-or-play rule, a provision of the Affordable Care Act that would apply to any employee who works at least 30 hours per week […]
Civil Justice Reforms Move Forward
Date Mon, Jul. 8, 2013 - 11:13am By Hamilton
With the budget having been completed, the focus of the remainder of the 2013-14 legislative session will be on individual bills, including civil liability reforms. In this area, the first portion of the 2013-14 legislative session has been very active and successful. Numerous bills improving Wisconsin’s legal climate have received public hearings, passed the Assembly […]
New Bills Signed Into Law
Date Mon, Jul. 8, 2013 - 10:57am By Hamilton
Gov. Walker signed several bills into law on Friday, July 5, 2013. Please contact a member of the Hamilton Consulting team if you require further information on any of the laws below. Assembly Bill 20 – relating to the notice and degree requirements for the examination to practice as a certified public accountant. This […]
DATCP Meat Map
Date Wed, Jul. 3, 2013 - 4:44pm By Hamilton
Looking for something tasty to grill this summer? The Dept. of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection has developed a specialty meat map charting meaty deliciousness across the state. The interactive map can be sorted by meat types, specific products, counties, or cities. An additional feature of the map is the ability to locate specialty meat […]