WMC’s Buchen Leaving Organization to Form Lobbying Firm, Will Partner with Hamilton Consulting
Date Mon, Nov. 19, 2012 - 1:50pm By Hamilton
Dear Clients and Colleagues, The Hamilton Consulting Group is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity that will enhance our ability to provide top quality government relation services to our clients. For over a quarter century, James Buchen has been the Wisconsin business community’s preeminent advocate through his work at Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) as […]
Autumn Upkeep
Date Wed, Oct. 10, 2012 - 5:22pm By Hamilton
In the real world autumn is a time to prepare for the coming winter; in the lobbying world autumn is the time to prepare for the next legislative session. The Hamilton team is working to make sure our clients have the tools necessary to accomplish their government relations goals in the 2013-14 Legislative session, which […]
World Dairy Expo Highlights Dairy Technology
Date Wed, Oct. 10, 2012 - 3:16pm By Hamilton
The World Dairy Expo, an annual event held in Madison, broke attendance records with attendees from over 90 different countries and a record 2,977 cows exhibited. The Expo is a forum for dairy producers, companies and organizations to come together to compete and learn more about technology and commerce. The number of commercial booths at […]
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
Date Wed, Oct. 3, 2012 - 11:07am By Hamilton
In 2010, people throughout Wisconsin lost $4.9 million through cyber rip-offs and scams. The average was more than $1000 per victim. In one case, a victim lost more than $160,000. Gov. Scott Walker has declared October as Cyber Security Awareness Month. Throughout the month, ReadyWisconsin will feature easy to follow tips that can stop cybercriminals […]
There Is No Off Season
Date Thu, Jun. 21, 2012 - 1:08pm By Hamilton
The legislature has adjourned and the recall elections are over, but that does not mean that the Hamilton Consulting team is slowing down! Now is the time to ensure that implementation of bills passed during the 2011-12 Legislative Session goes as planned and to prepare for next session. The Hamilton team is working to make […]
Seven Will Run Against Walker
Date Thu, Apr. 12, 2012 - 2:50am By Hamilton
This week, a number of real and “protest” candidates took the next step toward running in the upcoming recall elections. April 10 was the deadline for filing papers to get on the ballot for the recall elections against Gov. Walker, Lt. Gov. Kleefisch, and the State Senators from Districts 13, 21, 23 and 29. Incumbents […]
Bill Providing Immunity to School Boards for Recreational Activities and Immunity for Volunteers Signed into Law
Date Thu, Apr. 5, 2012 - 1:01pm By Hamilton
The same day he signed the Ski Hill Liability Protection legislation, Gov. Scott Walker also signed into law 2011 Wis. Act 162, which provides immunity from liability to schools for a death or injury that occurs on school grounds when the death or injury results from a recreational activity held on the school grounds pursuant […]
Governor Signs Ski Hill Liability Protection Bill
Date Thu, Apr. 5, 2012 - 12:48pm By Hamilton
On Monday, April 2, Gov. Scott Walker signed into law 2011 Wis. Act 199, which expands the “assumption of risk” doctrine to protect ski operators who follow certain safety protocols from lawsuits. The assumption of risk doctrine provides that when an individual engages in a potentially dangerous activity, that person does so with the knowledge […]
Barrett Throws His Hat in the Ring & Gets Attacked by AFSCME
Date Wed, Apr. 4, 2012 - 11:08am By Hamilton
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced on March 30 that he would enter the Democratic primary in the effort to recall Gov. Scott Walker. Shortly after entering the race, Barrett asked his Democratic opponents to pledge to keep negative ads out of the primary campaign. Days later, AFSCME, which has endorsed Kathleen Falk in the primary, […]