Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker recently appointed Nicolas Harsy to the UW Board of Regents, filling the position as the non-traditional student representative. Harsy, a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is a former Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, serving two tours in Afghanistan and receiving multiple awards for his service. He now pursues […]
New Marquette University Poll: Walker Keeps Lead
Date Thu, Apr. 3, 2014 - 3:18pm By Hamilton
While politicos waited with bated breath for the latest Marquette University poll to come out, something interesting happened along the way that had the release of the results greeted with higher anticipation. As we’ve written before, the MarquetteUniversity poll has become the standard for statewide polling in Wisconsin. Their results appear to be more accurate […]
Governor Walker Signs Trust Fund Transparency Bill
Date Wed, Apr. 2, 2014 - 10:19am By Hamilton
Gov. Walker signed AB 19, asbestos trust fund transparency, into law as Act 154 on March 27. The new law allows greater transparency by: Requiring asbestos plaintiffs to disclose any and all claims that they have filed or will file with asbestos trust funds, along with all of the documents and information that support the […]
Governor Walker Signs 29 Bills into Law
Date Wed, Apr. 2, 2014 - 10:12am By Hamilton
With the Assembly and Senate finishing off their two year session and March drawing to a close, Governor Walker signed a slew of bills into law, with one partial veto and one full veto. The following is a partial list of those bills signed: Assembly Bill 770 – creates an emergency heating assistance loan guarantee […]
DWD Announces New Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants
Date Wed, Apr. 2, 2014 - 9:47am By Hamilton
As part of Governor Walker’s Blueprint for Prosperity, applications for grants being awarded for worker training programs have been released by the Wisconsin Department fo Workforce Development (DWD). Nearly $1.5 million are available for programs which target training for high school students in high-demand fields looking for skilled workers. Secretary Reggie Newson of DWD explained […]
Legislative Update: Roundabouts, Tax Credits, and Leadership Shifts
Date Tue, Mar. 11, 2014 - 3:02pm By Hamilton
Wisconsin Rewable Energy Act Introduced Despite its sweeping policies, the Wisconsin Renewable Energy Act was recently introduced with muted fanfare and debate that reflects its likely demise. Fair to say: too late, too much, and wrong party. Introduced by Sen. Mark Miller (D-Monona), Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point), and Rep. Cory Mason (D-Racine), the legislation […]
Business Day in Madison a Success
Date Thu, Feb. 13, 2014 - 4:17pm By Hamilton
The 12th annual Business Day in Madison, hosted by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, was recently held in Madison. Attendees heard speakers from around the United States talk and discuss the state, national, and international business climate. Speakers included Robert O’Neill, a member of the SEAL Team Six; A.B. Stoddard, Associate Editor and Columnist for The […]
Legislators React to Walker’s State of the State
Date Thu, Jan. 23, 2014 - 8:53am By Hamilton
Reactions to the State of the State are always mixed, with people typically splitting along party lines. WisconsinEye once again provided exceptional video coverage of both prepared and off-the-cuff reactions following the governor’s speech. The official Democratic response was provided by Senate Minority Leader Chris Larson and Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca. Immediately following the […]
2014 State of the State: Blueprint for Prosperity
Date Wed, Jan. 22, 2014 - 10:52pm By Hamilton
Last night Gov. Walker delivered his 4th State of the State address, the final one of his first term. He used the opportunity to highlight his view of an ever improving economic situation in Wisconsin pointing to a number of statistics that show job creation, an increase in personal wealth, decreasing unemployment, more homes being […]
Walker Outlines Priorities for Coming Year
Date Thu, Jan. 9, 2014 - 9:51pm By Hamilton
WisconsinEye Senior Producer Steve Walters, sat down with Gov. Walker for a year-end interview at the Executive Residence on December 19. The 15 minute interview covers a wide variety of topics, beginning with the governor’s interest tax reform.