The Federalist Society has unveiled a new website aimed at sparking debate on executive overreach. An increase in Federal executive branch regulatory activity – whether through executive order, formal or informal administrative agency action – has been noted by many across the country. In launching Executive Branch Review, the Practice Groups of the Federalist Society […]
WisconsinEye Features Discussion of the History of Reporting in the Capitol
Date Thu, Apr. 18, 2013 - 4:18pm By Hamilton
WisconsinEye’s latest Capitol Roundtable featured an interesting discussion between veteran capitol reports. Five Capitol reporters from the 1960s to the 1990s talked about their jobs, joys and frustrations in a special edition of Capitol Roundtable on April 12, 2013. In those early years, TV and radio reporters were first allowed to cover Capitol news conferences […]
Fiscal Bureau Explains Parental Choice Provisions Proposed in the Budget
Date Tue, Apr. 16, 2013 - 2:30pm By Hamilton
In response to numerous legislative inquiries, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau has produced a memorandum discussing the potential effect of an expanded parental choice program on public school districts in the state. Additional information on the state budget can be found on Hamilton Consulting’s State Budget Issue Page.
Chief Justice Abrahamson Becomes Longest-Serving Justice in Wisconsin History
Date Fri, Apr. 12, 2013 - 10:27am By Hamilton
This week the Wisconsin Supreme Court marked a major milestone, as Chief Justice Abrahamson became the longest serving supreme court justice in Wisconsin history. During her current term in office she will also break the record for longest serving Chief Justice. A press release from the court system notes: Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson […]
Statewide Budget Hearings Draw Crowds
Date Thu, Apr. 11, 2013 - 5:14pm By Hamilton
The Joint Finance Committee is traveling the state in an effort to give Wisconsinites a chance to comment on the state budget before the committee begins voting on specific items on April 25. Information and video from the four scheduled public hearings will be added as it becomes available: Thursday, April 4 at Greendale High […]
LRB Releases Map Showing Percentage of WI Population Receiving FoodShare Benefits
Date Thu, Apr. 11, 2013 - 4:51pm By Hamilton
The Legislative Reference Bureau has prepared a map showing on a county by county basis the percentage of Wisconsin residents receiving FoodShare benefits. The LRB’s analysis accompanying the map outlines reasons why participation in the program is growing.
FiveThirtyEight Blog Looks at 2014 Governors’ Races
Date Mon, Apr. 8, 2013 - 12:53pm By Hamilton
Nate Silver’s popular FiveThirtyEight blog asks “Which Governors Are Most Vulnerable in 2014?” While Wisconsin’s Gov. Walker isn’t singled out for analysis, governors in several of Wisconsin’s neighboring states are.
Sen. Johnson Announces Victims of Government Project
Date Wed, Apr. 3, 2013 - 9:26am By Hamilton
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) has been a critic of government over-reach since taking office in 2011, now he is taking on excessive regulation as a specific target for reform with his new Victims of Government Project. “The root cause of our economic and fiscal problems is the size, the scope, and the cost of […]
Legislature Considers Civil Justice Reforms
Date Wed, Apr. 3, 2013 - 9:20am By Hamilton
The 2011-12 Legislative Session was a watershed year for civil justice reforms in Wisconsin, but that does not mean that there are no concerns remaining. A number of civil justice related bills have been introduced and are working their way through the system. Limiting Phantom Damages Rep. André Jacque and Sen. Paul Farrow have introduced […]
Statewide Hearings on State Budget Begin
Date Wed, Apr. 3, 2013 - 9:16am By Hamilton
The Joint Finance Committee is hitting the road in an effort to give citizens around the state a chance to comment on the state budget. Information and video from the four scheduled public hearings will be added as it becomes available: Thursday, April 4 at Greendale High School in Greendale Monday, April 8 at Lambeau […]