As Governor, one of the most important tasks I have is to appoint and communicate with leaders in each state agency. These leaders, called secretaries, ensure agencies run smoothly and efficiently as they operate state government and implement government reforms… Eloise Anderson – Department of Children and Families Bringing Secretary Eloise Anderson to the Department […]
Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Elimination Task Force Issues Quarterly Report
Date Wed, Nov. 28, 2012 - 4:53pm By Hamilton
Wisconsin’s Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Elimination Task Force has issued its third quarterly report of 2012. The report includes citizen suggestions and highlights state actions that have helped to save money and make government more efficient. During his State of the State Address in January 2012, Gov. Walker urged citizens and state employees to submit […]
WMC’s Buchen Leaving Organization to Form Lobbying Firm, Will Partner with Hamilton Consulting
Date Mon, Nov. 19, 2012 - 1:50pm By Hamilton
Dear Clients and Colleagues, The Hamilton Consulting Group is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity that will enhance our ability to provide top quality government relation services to our clients. For over a quarter century, James Buchen has been the Wisconsin business community’s preeminent advocate through his work at Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) as […]
Walker Defers to Feds for Health Insurance Exchange
Date Fri, Nov. 16, 2012 - 2:41pm By Hamilton
Gov. Scott Walker has notified the federal government that Wisconsin will not establish its own health insurance exchange under the federal health care law. Walker wrote Department of Health and Human Services Sec. Kathleen Sebelius that the state will instead rely on the federal government’s exchange. In Wisconsin, we have been successful in providing health […]
Observations on the 2013-15 Biennial State Budget
Date Fri, Nov. 16, 2012 - 12:57pm By Hamilton
From a fiscal perspective, Gov. Scott Walker and the Legislature will have a better starting point for the upcoming biennial budget than policymakers have experienced in over a decade. Credit for an improved fiscal position is due, in large part, to actions taken by Gov. Walker and the Legislature last session. Other external factors, such […]
Legislative Leadership Outlines Priorities
Date Fri, Nov. 16, 2012 - 12:47pm By Hamilton
Members of what will be the 2013-14 Wisconsin Legislature have caucused to elect leaders for the coming session, and those elected have begun to release statements about their legislative priorities. Following is a list of the new leadership and a summary of priorities for each caucus. Assembly Republicans Speaker, Rep. Robin Vos Majority Leader, Rep. […]
2012 Election Results and Implications
Date Fri, Nov. 16, 2012 - 12:09pm By Hamilton
Most people breathe a sigh of relief at the end of election season. In Wisconsin, that sigh has been duly earned as the general election on November 6 marked the sixth time Wisconsinites went to the polls in this marathon political year. However, there is no rest for the wicked, and the real work for […]
Get to Know a Cabinet Member: Cathy Stepp
Date Tue, Nov. 13, 2012 - 11:33am By Hamilton
Gov. Scott Walker’s weekly e-update has included a new segment the past couple of weeks: Get to Know a Cabinet Member. As Governor, one of the most important tasks I have is to appoint and communicate with leaders in each state agency. These leaders, called secretaries, ensure agencies run smoothly and efficiently as they operate […]
2012 Election: Candidates & Results
Date Tue, Nov. 6, 2012 - 9:19am By Hamilton
The results of the 2012 General Elections will be posted here as they become available. President of the United States Barack Obama/Joe Biden (D)* – 53% Mitt Romney/ Paul Ryan (R) – 46% Gary Johnson/James P. Gray (L) – 1% Precincts Reporting – 100% U.S. Senate Tammy Baldwin (D) – 51% Tommy Thompson (R) […]
Deadline for Comments on SeniorCare Program Approaching
Date Mon, Nov. 5, 2012 - 5:59pm By Hamilton
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is currently accepting comments on its proposed extension of Wisconsin’s SeniorCare program through 2015. On October 15, DHS Sec. Dennis Smith announced CMS had certified that Wisconsin’s SeniorCare application met the requirements for complete application and advanced to the next phase of the approval process. “Prior to […]