Livability.com has named its Top 100 Best Places to Live, and Wisconsin tops the list. Madison, Wisconsin was named #1 Best Place to Live in 2015, a move up from #5 on the 2014 list. The list, made up of small and mid-sized cities, are ranked based on amenities available, demographics, economic strength, education, health […]
State Companies Invited to Trade Venture with Czech Republic, Poland, and Turkey
Date Thu, Aug. 14, 2014 - 1:17pm By Hamilton
Together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and Council of Great Lakes Governors, Wisconsin businesses are invited to participate in a trade venture to the Czech Republic, Poland, and Turkey, with the goal to help Wisconsin businesses expand their exports. The trip is November 1-11, 2015. Manufacturing is a main industry of the three […]
Wisconsin in Vogue
Date Thu, Aug. 14, 2014 - 12:19pm By Hamilton
Heading to the farmer’s market in the summertime is not only a great way to get your fresh summer vegetables, but a popular summer pastime in the United States. Wisconsin’s farmers’ markets received their own mention is a recent article in Vogue. In the article, which let Vogue staffers pick their favorite farmers’ markets, […]
Two Weeks Until Primary Election Day
Date Wed, Jul. 30, 2014 - 4:12pm By Hamilton
In less than two weeks, on August 12th, voters will head to the polls to pick their party candidates for hundreds of state and local government positions, and this year’s non-presidential election may actually be quite influential, with nearly 30 open state legislative seats, an open congressional seat, and other executive branch seats being hotly […]
EPA Releases Major Greenhouse Gas Rules for Existing, Modified, and Reconstructed Power Plants
Date Thu, Jun. 26, 2014 - 10:04pm By Hamilton
On June 2, 2014, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy announced proposed standards to address carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from existing fossil fuel-fired power plants under § 111(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). This proposal, titled the “Clean Power Plan”, tasks states with lowering nationwide CO2 emissions from the power sector by 30% […]
U.S. Supreme Court Decision – EPA Loses the Battle, But Wins the War
Date Thu, Jun. 26, 2014 - 2:08pm By Hamilton
Supreme Court Criticizes EPA for Exceeding Authority, Upholds Ability to Regulate Greenhouse Gas Emissions On Monday, June 23, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a much anticipated decision (Utility Air Regulatory Group v. Environmental Protection Agency, 573 U.S. ___ (2014)) deciding whether it was permissible for the Environmental Protection Agency to determine whether its motor-vehicle greenhouse-gas […]
Hamilton Consulting’s Political Fundraiser Calendar
Date Thu, Jun. 26, 2014 - 12:03pm By Hamilton
Be sure you are up to date on all of the most recent political fundraisers. As Election Day nears, candidates look to their supporters to help fund their campaigns. Hamilton Consulting has all of the dates and locations consolidated in one calendar, under the “Resources” tab at Hamilton-Consulting.com.
New Zealand Herald Highlights Wisconsin Tourism
Date Thu, Jun. 26, 2014 - 11:34am By Hamilton
In a recent article, The New Zealand Herald, the country’s largest circulating newspaper, highlighted Wisconsin in its international tourism column. There are two standard responses to the statement “I’m going to Wisconsin.” The first is “Where?” The second is “Why?” Where is easy: head north out of Chicago along the western shore of Lake Michigan. […]
DHS Awards Grants for Rural Wisconsin Areas
Date Thu, Jun. 5, 2014 - 10:50am By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded over $3.3 million in grants to health organizations in rural and underserved areas of Wisconsin. The money for the grants were appropriated in the 2013-2015 state budget, and allows DHS up to $1.75 million per year for new programs. The grants will establish Graduate Medical Education […]
Wisconsin Legislative Session Comes to A Close – Summary of Newly Enacted Civil Liability Laws
Date Mon, Apr. 28, 2014 - 2:35pm By Hamilton
On April 1, the Wisconsin Legislature ended the 2013-14 legislative session. Once again, in the area of civil liability, it was another active legislative session. I. Newly Enacted Civil Liability Reforms Physician’s Duty of Informed Consent (SB 137/AB 139): This legislation clarifies a Wisconsin Supreme Court decision, Jandre v. Wisconsin Injured Patients and Families Compensation […]