Reactions to the State of the State are always mixed, with people typically splitting along party lines. WisconsinEye once again provided video coverage of both prepared and off-the-cuff reactions following the governor’s speech. The official Democratic response is provided by Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling. Speech begins at 35:58. Immediately following the speech WisconsinEye […]
Governor Walker’s 2015 State of the State Address
Date Tue, Jan. 13, 2015 - 9:08pm By Hamilton
Governor Scott Walker delivered his fifth State of the State address Tuesday night, his first for his second term. Running just twenty-four minutes long, one of his shortest state of the state addresses, the governor said the state of Wisconsin is strong. He highlighted Wisconsin’s economic situation, including an ever-improving unemployment rate, growth in private […]
2015-2017 State Budget Preview
Date Thu, Dec. 4, 2014 - 10:42am By Hamilton
Printable Version With inauguration day quickly approaching, the leadership has begun to announce the committee assignments for the upcoming session. Most members of the Joint Finance Committee have been announced, with the exception of the two Democratic Assembly members. This week, Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald announced all the Republican Senate committee assignments, and Speaker Vos […]
Final Poll Results: Walker Leads by 7
Date Thu, Oct. 30, 2014 - 3:29pm By Hamilton
Tidbits was skeptical two weeks ago when the Marquette University Law School poll results showed Walker and Burke all tied up. In the final poll before Tuesday’s election the results seem to be more indicative of where insiders perceive the race to be heading: toward a Walker victory. While we expect it to be closer […]
Burke and Walker Tied, Again
Date Thu, Oct. 16, 2014 - 3:18pm By Hamilton
It may seem that much has happened in the governor’s race since Mary Burke’s announcement to take on Gov. Scott Walker nearly a year ago, and while that is true in some sense, the reality is that the fate of the race remains the same as it did when it began: It is toss-up that […]
State Gets Ahead on Propane Supply
Date Thu, Sep. 4, 2014 - 1:57pm By Hamilton
As was reported multiple times by Hamilton Consulting and in the news, Wisconsin and other Midwestern states experienced major propane supply shortages during the extraordinarily cold winter in 2013-14. The average price of a gallon of propane was $1.70, and by January 2014 had risen to $4.49 per gallon. It may only be September, but […]
Governor Announces New High-Tech Start-Up Grants
Date Thu, Aug. 14, 2014 - 12:20pm By Hamilton
Governor Walker has announced the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will provide $1 million in funding to high-tech start-ups in Wisconsin, through a new program called Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Advance. Administered through UW-Extension, these funds will be provided to those with federal SBIR grants and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants. Federal grants provide […]
Governor Walker Visits Xcel
Date Wed, Jul. 30, 2014 - 2:02pm By Hamilton
Governor Walker visited Xcel Energy’s Bay Front Generating Station earlier this month while in Ashland, Wisconsin.
New Poll: Walker and Burke Still in “Dead Heat”
Date Wed, Jul. 23, 2014 - 1:28pm By Hamilton
On July 23, the much anticipated Marquette University poll was released showing Governor Walker and Democratic candidate Mary Burke in a dead heat, with 46% of those polled supporting Walker, 45% for Burke and 8% were undecided. Amongst likely voters Burke leads Walker 47-46. All of the head to head numbers lie well within […]
House Passes Highway Trust Fund Patch
Date Wed, Jul. 16, 2014 - 2:13pm By Hamilton
On Tuesday, July 15th, the House voted (367-55) to approve a $10.8 billion temporary patch to keep the Highway Trust Fund solvent through May 2015. The bill has garnered the support of the Obama Administration and now requires Senate action. A similar bill is pending in the Senate and Majority Leader Harry Reid has vowed […]