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 […]
Gov. Walker’s 2013 State of the State: Bold Vision and Bright Hope for the Future
Date Wed, Jan. 16, 2013 - 6:25pm By Hamilton
Gov. Scott Walker’s 2013 State of the State Address, “Bold Vision and Bright Hope for the Future,” outlined the governor’s policy priorities for the coming year. Walker focused on the five points he had previously highlighted in his call for agency budget requests: create jobs, develop the workforce, transform education, reform government, and invest in […]
State of the State Scheduled for January 15
Date Thu, Jan. 10, 2013 - 5:46pm By Hamilton
Gov. Scott Walker will address the full Legislature from the Assembly chamber on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. in his third state of the state address. As in the past, his speech will likely be a preview of his budget.
Reed Hall Appointed Interim CEO of Troubled WEDC
Date Wed, Oct. 31, 2012 - 2:30pm By Hamilton
Gov. Scott Walker has named Reed Hall Interim CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). Hall replaces former CEO Paul Jadin who resigned last month to take over as President of Thrive, an eight county economic development group based in Madison. Hall served as Executive Director of Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, Wisconsin, from January, 2000 […]
Get to Know a Cabinet Member
Date Tue, Oct. 30, 2012 - 11:52am By Hamilton
Gov. Scott Walker’s weekly e-update has included a new segment the past couple of weeks: Get to Know a Cabinet Member. 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 […]
Walker Administration Focusing on Economic Development
Date Fri, Oct. 12, 2012 - 10:59am By Hamilton
Gov. Walker has indicated that workforce issues will be a priority for the upcoming legislative session, and there are several stakeholder groups holding ongoing meetings to offer suggestions and solutions to this important, yet challenging policy area. “Be Bold 2: Growing Wisconsin’s Talent Pool” Study Released Coming on the heels of the release of Tim […]
Musical Chairs
Date Wed, Oct. 10, 2012 - 5:33pm By Hamilton
A couple of recent changes in the make-up of the executive branch are worth mentioning. Also of note is a brush-up between the Treasurer and a handful of legislators. Corrections Wisconsin Department of Corrections Sec. Gary Hamblin is stepping down on October 26th to attend to health issues. Gov. Walker released the following statement on […]
Walker Approves Updated Homeland Security Strategy
Date Wed, Aug. 29, 2012 - 4:53pm By Hamilton
Gov. Scott Walker recently announced that he has approved the updated Wisconsin Homeland Security Strategy, which is a collaborative interagency effort to guide Wisconsin’s emergency response and recovery efforts to major disasters and emergencies. The strategy focuses on 11 specified priorities that include improving information sharing and analysis, cyber preparedness, maintaining the continuity of government […]
Money Saving Ideas from the Public Become a Reality
Date Fri, Aug. 3, 2012 - 1:39pm By Hamilton
Wisconsin’s Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Elimination Task Force has issued its second quarterly report of 2012. The report includes citizen suggestions and highlights state actions, which that helped save taxpayers money and make government more efficient. “We are continuously looking for ways to reduce waste in government,” said Governor Walker. “Suggestions from state employees […]
Wisconsin’s Budget Process
Date Tue, Jul. 24, 2012 - 12:27pm By Hamilton
The latest brief from the Legislative Reference Bureau, Executive Budget Bills Enacted by the Wisconsin Legislature, 1931-2011, is an interesting look at the evolution and current status of Wisconsin’s state budget process. The detailed look at how each biennial budget is developed explains that the process has already started for agencies even though a budget […]