At its May 21 meeting, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board voted to modify the state mercury rule to begin second phase emissions reductions on April 16, 2016, rather than the current January 1, 2015 compliance date. This change is necessary to ensure Wisconsin EGUs are not forced to comply with two sets of controls on […]
WEDC CEO Discusses Audit with WisconsinEye
Date Thu, May. 23, 2013 - 10:40am By Hamilton
WisconsinEye’s Senior Producer Steve Walters interviewed Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation CEO Reed Hall on May 17, 2013 about the recent audit that was critical of WEDC and the successful trade mission to China.
WEDC in the Hot Seat
Date Fri, May. 10, 2013 - 11:18am By Hamilton
In response to the Legislative Audit Bureau’s recent audit of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the public-private job-creation agency has faced increased scrutiny and its budget is in jeopardy. Budget Consequences On May 9, the Joint Finance Committee voted to make funding for WEDC conditional upon new compliance and reporting requirements in response to […]
Affordable Care Act FAQ
Date Tue, May. 7, 2013 - 3:56pm By Hamilton
In response to numerous inquiries related to the federal Affordable Care Act, the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) has developed FAQ documents to help answer questions employers, agents and consumers have about the impact the Act will have in Wisconsin. OCI will continually update the FAQs as additional information and guidance is […]
WEDC Audit Raises Concerns
Date Wed, May. 1, 2013 - 3:22pm By Hamilton
Wisconsin’s non-partisan Legislative Audit Bureau has released an audit of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) detailing multiple compliance issues in the state’s main jobs agency. WEDC has faced repeated criticism for poor financial controls since its creation in July 2011. The latest audit confirmed many of the earlier concerns still exist and also highlighted […]
Documenting & Discussing Executive Overreach
Date Fri, Apr. 19, 2013 - 8:55am By Hamilton
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 […]
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 […]
Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund Audit Released
Date Tue, Apr. 2, 2013 - 3:51pm By Hamilton
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]