Rep. André Jacque (R-DePere) and Sen. Glenn Grothman (R-West Bend) recently introduced SB 13/AB 19, which provides transparency and prevents fraud in lawsuits involving personal injury trusts by creating certain discovery requirements during litigation. Numerous types of personal injury trusts have been created under the federal bankruptcy code and state laws to ensure that injured […]
Legislation Introduced Limiting Double-Dipping in Personal Injury Cases
Date Thu, Feb. 21, 2013 - 4:45pm By Hamilton
Legislature Introduces Legislation Limiting Phantom Damages
Date Thu, Feb. 21, 2013 - 4:40pm By Hamilton
Two Wisconsin legislators (Rep. André Jacque (R-DePere) and Sen. Paul Farrow (R-Pewaukee)) have introduced Senate Bill 22, which abrogates the collateral source rule in personal injury cases, thereby allowing defendants to introduce evidence of the amounts actually paid to cover the plaintiff’s medical expenses. Under current law, defendants are not allowed to introduce evidence of […]
The Legislative Response
Date Thu, Feb. 21, 2013 - 3:32pm By Hamilton
After Gov. Walker’s budget address, members from both parties and both houses were eager to share their opinions on the governor’s proposals. Wisconsin Eye collected responses from legislators on the floor immediately following the address. Both parties held press conferences following the address. Written statements from legislators, and others, are available in […]
Walker Delivers Budget Address
Date Thu, Feb. 21, 2013 - 3:02pm By Hamilton
On February 20, 2013, Gov. Scott Walker delivered the 2013 Budget Address titled “More Prosperity, Better Performance, and True Independence.” Speaker Vos, Speaker Pro Tem Kramer, President Ellis, Majority Leader Fitzgerald, Minority Leader Larson, Minority Leader Barca, members of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Constitutional Officers, tribal leaders, members of the Cabinet, distinguished guests, members of […]
Budget Bill Introduced
Date Thu, Feb. 21, 2013 - 2:47pm By Hamilton
Gov. Walker’s 2013-15 budget bill was introduced to a joint session of the Assembly and Senate on February 20th. Walker’s budget, which focuses on growing the economy, developing the workforce, transforming education, reforming government, and investing in infrastructure, proposes an operating budget of $33.652 billion in FY2013-14 and $34.347 billion in FY2014-15. Highlights Walker has […]
Roggensack, Fallone Win Supreme Court Primary
Date Thu, Feb. 21, 2013 - 10:50am 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. According to unofficial results from the Associated Press, with 99 percent of precincts reporting, Roggensack received 64 percent of the primary vote and Fallone, 30 percent, to lemon […]
Walker Budget to Include Investments in Infrastructure
Date Fri, Feb. 15, 2013 - 5:00pm By Hamilton
Gov. Walker has announced his budget will include an investment of $6.4 billion in Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure, including $824 million in new state funds. Walker’s plan will prioritize existing revenue streams, replace the raids of the past with state taxpayer funds, and make operational reforms so Wisconsin can continue to maintain and develop existing infrastructure […]
Mobile Weather Lab Takes on a Whole New Meaning
Date Thu, Feb. 14, 2013 - 1:15pm By Hamilton
File this under cool stuff the government is doing that nobody knows about. The NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory, in partnership with the University of Oklahoma, has launched a free app for users to anonymously report precipitation from their Apple or Android mobile device, allowing the members of the public to become part of a […]
White House Releases Enhanced State of the Union
Date Thu, Feb. 14, 2013 - 1:03pm By Hamilton
Pres. Obama delivered his fifth State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on February 12. In his speech, Obama outlined his policy goals for the coming years, asking Congress to send him legislation to reform immigration, combat climate change, increase the minimum wage, and reduce gun violence. The White House has […]
Walker’s Medicaid Plan
Date Wed, Feb. 13, 2013 - 5:00pm By Hamilton
Gov. Walker has announced several plans for entitlement reforms in his upcoming budget, including requiring worker training for food stamp eligibility, increasing required work searches for unemployment insurance eligibility, and reducing the number of individuals dependent on government-run health care. The Governor’s Medicaid proposal will: reduce the number of uninsured individuals in the state by […]