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 […]
Newborn Screening Task Force Requests Public Input
Date Tue, Mar. 12, 2013 - 9:37am By Hamilton
The state’s Newborn Screening Task Force is holding a community forum to provide an opportunity for input on a variety of questions at its next meeting on Monday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Zilber School of Public Health, 1240 N. 10th Street, Room 109, Milwaukee. “The community forum gives families, […]
Get to Know a Cabinet Member: Reed Hall
Date Fri, Mar. 8, 2013 - 2:30pm By Hamilton
Gov. Scott Walker’s weekly e-update includes a segment called “Get to Know a Cabinet Member” that highlights a cabinet secretary and provides a brief overview of the department he or she oversees. The Governor’s goal in presenting this information is to provide the public with practical information about state government operations, especially as we head […]
DNR Asking for Comments on New Guidance Procedure
Date Thu, Mar. 7, 2013 - 1:12pm By Hamilton
In an effort to improve transparency and provide more opportunities for the public to give input on key natural resources decisions, the DNR is developing a new process to standardize how the agency develops guidance for complying with state and federal rules and requirements. “For several months now we’ve heard concerns about a lack of […]
PSC Hosting Seminar for Attorneys
Date Thu, Mar. 7, 2013 - 12:16pm By Hamilton
Attorneys or members of the public interested in tips on how to practice before the PSC are invited to attend an educational seminar on April 10, 2013 at the PSC. The free, 1.5-hour seminar will help both experienced and novice attorneys navigate Commission proceedings. The program will emphasize compliance with: Wisconsin Administrative Code Ch. PSC […]
PSC to Host Broadband Planning Symposium
Date Thu, Mar. 7, 2013 - 12:15pm By Hamilton
The 2013 Broadband Planning Symposium, a part of the LinkWISCONSIN initiative to make Wisconsin more competitive through improved availability, adoption and use of broadband technology, will be held in Madison on April 4-5, 2013. The Symposium will bring together diverse stakeholders and provide an opportunity to build partnerships, explore various broadband planning efforts and facilitate […]
DATCP Secretary Details Agency Efforts
Date Fri, Mar. 1, 2013 - 3:50pm By Hamilton
In an interview with The Wheeler Report, DATCP Secretary Ben Brancel talked about international trade, Wisconsin Clean Sweep Program, and robocalls. What are the major accomplishments of your agency? International activities are showing success for 2012. We had $2.9 billion in agricultural commodities that left Wisconsin for other areas of the world. The most […]
Dept. of Corrections Secretary Talks with Wheeler Report
Date Fri, Feb. 22, 2013 - 1:16pm By Hamilton
Department of Corrections Secretary Ed Wall spoke with The Wheeler Report this week about his agency and the challenges it faces. As a new department secretary what are your goals for the agency?We have a tremendously talented workforce at DOC. We are the largest cabinet agency, and our mission of public safety is our […]