The nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) recently completed its triennial audit of the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund, housed at the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. The Fund provides participating physicians and other health care providers in Wisconsin with secondary medical malpractice insurance to cover claims that exceed the coverage limits of […]
Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund Audit Released
Date Tue, Apr. 2, 2013 - 3:51pm By Hamilton
Audit Bureau Examines Use of Federal Funding
Date Tue, Apr. 2, 2013 - 3:15pm By Hamilton
The nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) has released its Single Audit, which evaluates state agencies’ administration of federal financial assistance received by the state. LAB found state agencies generally complied with federal grant requirements and took steps to resolve concerns identified in prior audits. However, LAB did question more than $510,000 in federal reimbursements state […]
2013 Spring Election: Candidates & Results
Date Tue, Apr. 2, 2013 - 11:44am By Hamilton
The results of the 2013 Spring Elections will be posted here as they become available. Wisconsin Supreme Court Pat Roggensack* – 57% Ed Fallone – 43% Precincts Reporting – 99% Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers* – 61% Don Pridemore – 39% Precincts Reporting – 99% State Assembly District 98 Adam Neylon (R) Court of […]
The Third Branch
Date Tue, Apr. 2, 2013 - 9:48am By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Court System has published its first issue of The Third Branch, for 2013. Among other things, the newsletter covers the orientation session the courts held for new members of the state legislature and provides information on the state budget’s impact on the court system.
PSC Outlines Strategies to Advance Broadband
Date Thu, Mar. 21, 2013 - 3:57pm By Hamilton
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has released a new document designed to advance the spread of broadband across the state. Wisconsin’s Playbook for Broadband Progress presents several “plays” that policy makers, citizens, economic development agencies, planners, and broadband providers can use to explore ways of enhancing broadband availability, adoption, and use throughout the state. […]
Supreme Court Race Heats Up
Date Tue, Mar. 19, 2013 - 2:10pm By Hamilton
On April 2, incumbent Justice Patience Roggensack will face Marquette Law professor Ed Fallone for her chance to win another 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. While it may not ignite the same political passions as the 2011 Prosser-Kloppenburg race, the 2013 contest is critical to determining the balance of power on the high […]
Thank You
Date Tue, Mar. 19, 2013 - 1:59pm By Hamilton
The Hamilton Consulting Team would like to send a big thank you out to all of our Political Tidbits subscribers for helping us become one of Constant Contact’s 2012 All-Stars! We appreciate the attention you pay to our communications and hope you benefit from them. If you require additional information about a topic addressed in […]
Apply to Serve on a Board or Commission
Date Mon, Mar. 18, 2013 - 1:08pm By Hamilton
The Governor continually seeks Wisconsin citizens to appoint to the state’s 200-plus boards, commissions, councils, and taskforces. Members of Wisconsin state boards and commissions are vital participants in policy making, regulation, advisory and advocacy efforts for a wide variety of issues affecting all Wisconsinites. Please contact your Hamilton Consulting team members if you are interested […]
Interview with PSC Highlights Regional & Federal Regulation
Date Mon, Mar. 18, 2013 - 12:37pm By Hamilton
In an interview with The Wheeler Report, Phil Montgomery, the Chairman of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin discussed the challenges of the agency and the agencies move to more regional work. What are the recent accomplishments of your agency?When Governor Walker appointed me in March 2011, I wanted to make sure we providing the […]
Agency Budget Briefings Scheduled
Date Tue, Mar. 12, 2013 - 1:46pm By Hamilton
The Joint Finance Committee’s budget briefings with the heads of state agencies have been scheduled. Tuesday, March 19 – 10:00a.m.Department of AdministrationDepartment of RevenueDepartment of Workforce DevelopmentDepartment of JusticeOffice of the State Public Defender Wednesday, March 20 – 9:00a.m.Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer ProtectionDepartment of Health ServicesDepartment of Veterans AffairsDepartment of TransportationWisconsin Economic Development […]