Sen Tim Cullen (D-Janesville) and Scott Manley, a lobbyist for Wisconsin Manufactures & Commerce debated mining legislation on the latest edition of “UpFront with Mike Gousha” on WISN-TV. Cullen and Manley both said they think a mining bill will pass this session, but they disagree as to what the legislation should contain. Click to view […]
Explaining the Fiscal Cliff
Date Fri, Dec. 7, 2012 - 11:03am By Hamilton
Now that the election is over, news outlets seem to cover nothing but the royal baby and the fiscal cliff. While news about Will & Kate’s future offspring is easy to grasp, information on the fiscal cliff is more complex and deserves a more in-depth explanation than it has gotten. What The “fiscal cliff” […]
Lame Duck Senate Moving Forward on Mining
Date Fri, Dec. 7, 2012 - 9:57am By Hamilton
When outlining priorities for the coming legislative session, Gov. Walker and Republican leaders in the state legislature have indicated modifying Wisconsin’s mining law will be one of the first orders of business. Although the legislative session does not begin until January, the post-recall, Democrat-controlled Senate has been working on a mining bill since September, and […]
UW Launches Flexible Degree Program to Aid Workforce Development
Date Tue, Dec. 4, 2012 - 11:30am By Hamilton
In an effort to address the needs of Wisconsin’s workforce and the fill the demand for online education, the University of Wisconsin System has created the UW Flexible Option, a competency-based, self-paced learning option. The UW Flexible Option is designed for nontraditional adult students who often come to college with substantial learning acquired in a […]
Transportation Study Commission Nearing Completion
Date Tue, Dec. 4, 2012 - 10:58am By Hamilton
The Commission tasked with looking at transportation needs and revenues over the next ten years is finishing work on its report early in hopes of having it available for the Governor’s consideration in advance of introducing the 2013-15 biennial budget bill. The Wisconsin Commission on Transportation Finance and Policy was created in the 2011-2013 budget […]
Taxes, Regs, Slowdown Are Top Concerns of Wisconsin CEOs
Date Mon, Dec. 3, 2012 - 2:47pm By Hamilton
The results of the latest Economic Outlook Survey from Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) are in, and Wisconsin CEOs say the state is heading the right direction, but taxes, regulations and the economic slowdown continue to hamper growth. WMC Economic Outlook Survey 2013 Highlights: TOP POLICY PROBLEM – Thirty percent said the economic slowdown is […]
2012 Annual Report on Wisconsin Homeland Security
Date Mon, Dec. 3, 2012 - 2:30pm By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Homeland Security Council has released its 2012 annual report, which includes an overview of the state and federal homeland security funding process. It also provides information on the new and continuing efforts by the council, state agencies, and officials from public, private, and non-profit sectors to implement new homeland security, public health, and […]
Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Elimination Task Force Issues Quarterly Report
Date Wed, Nov. 28, 2012 - 4:53pm By Hamilton
Wisconsin’s Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Elimination Task Force has issued its third quarterly report of 2012. The report includes citizen suggestions and highlights state actions that have helped to save money and make government more efficient. During his State of the State Address in January 2012, Gov. Walker urged citizens and state employees to submit […]
Deadline for Comments on SeniorCare Program Approaching
Date Mon, Nov. 5, 2012 - 5:59pm By Hamilton
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is currently accepting comments on its proposed extension of Wisconsin’s SeniorCare program through 2015. On October 15, DHS Sec. Dennis Smith announced CMS had certified that Wisconsin’s SeniorCare application met the requirements for complete application and advanced to the next phase of the approval process. “Prior to […]
New DNR Office Designed to Help Wisconsin Businesses
Date Thu, Nov. 1, 2012 - 9:04am By Hamilton
Businesses and industries looking to build or expand in Wisconsin now have a new resource intended to provide enhanced and proactive business support to navigate through Department of Natural Resources rules, regulations and permitting: the DNR Office of Business Support and Sustainability. The new office is designed to strengthen working relationships with key designated business […]