When outlining priorities for the coming legislative session, Gov. Walker and Republican leaders in the state legislature have indicated modifying Wisconsin’s mining law will be one of the first orders of business. Although the legislative session does not begin until January, the post-recall, Democrat-controlled Senate has been working on a mining bill since September, and […]
Farrow Wins Senate Seat
Date Wed, Dec. 5, 2012 - 5:01pm By Hamilton
The results are in, and State Rep. Paul Farrow will fill the last vacant seat in the Wisconsin Senate. Farrow was the only candidate on the ballot for the December 4 special election to fill the seat of Sen. Rich Zipperer, who resigned in order to become Gov. Walker’s deputy chief of staff. A special […]
UW Launches Flexible Degree Program to Aid Workforce Development
Date Tue, Dec. 4, 2012 - 11:30am By Hamilton
In an effort to address the needs of Wisconsin’s workforce and the fill the demand for online education, the University of Wisconsin System has created the UW Flexible Option, a competency-based, self-paced learning option. The UW Flexible Option is designed for nontraditional adult students who often come to college with substantial learning acquired in a […]
Transportation Study Commission Nearing Completion
Date Tue, Dec. 4, 2012 - 10:58am By Hamilton
The Commission tasked with looking at transportation needs and revenues over the next ten years is finishing work on its report early in hopes of having it available for the Governor’s consideration in advance of introducing the 2013-15 biennial budget bill. The Wisconsin Commission on Transportation Finance and Policy was created in the 2011-2013 budget […]
Taxes, Regs, Slowdown Are Top Concerns of Wisconsin CEOs
Date Mon, Dec. 3, 2012 - 2:47pm By Hamilton
The results of the latest Economic Outlook Survey from Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) are in, and Wisconsin CEOs say the state is heading the right direction, but taxes, regulations and the economic slowdown continue to hamper growth. WMC Economic Outlook Survey 2013 Highlights: TOP POLICY PROBLEM – Thirty percent said the economic slowdown is […]
2012 Annual Report on Wisconsin Homeland Security
Date Mon, Dec. 3, 2012 - 2:30pm By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Homeland Security Council has released its 2012 annual report, which includes an overview of the state and federal homeland security funding process. It also provides information on the new and continuing efforts by the council, state agencies, and officials from public, private, and non-profit sectors to implement new homeland security, public health, and […]
Get to Know a Cabinet Member: Eloise Anderson
Date Mon, Dec. 3, 2012 - 12:49pm By Hamilton
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 […]