With the results now (mostly) in from the August 12primary election --- the key state races for the general election on November 4 are taking shape. See the article and link below for primary election commentary and results. In this edition you can also check out the new Wisconsin Legislature Website and take an interactive look at where Wisconsin's energy comes from.
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| Primary Color |
Tuesday's primaries didn't bring much to the table in terms of headline grabbing races, but there were some interesting results.
Gubernatorial Race - Governor Walker v. Mary Burke
At the top of the ticket, incumbent Governor Scott Walker will face-off as expected against Democrat challenger Mary Burke. Statewide polling has shown the race is tight and the last two statewide polls conducted by Marquette, for example, underline the likelihood of the Governor's race being close to the end.
Attorney General - Open Seat - Republican Brad Schimel v. Democrat Susan Happ
Jefferson County DA Susan Happ was a resounding winner in the Democratic primary for Attorney General against State Rep. Jon Richards from Milwaukee and Dane County DA Ismael Ozanne. Happ, a political unknown, topped 50 percent against candidates with perceived advantages.
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| 2014 Election: Candidates & Results | |
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| New Wisconsin Legislature Website |
Earlier this month the Wisconsin State Legislature's website (legis.wiconsin.gov) received a makeover, which included a reorganization and new features to help voters quickly find information about their legislators.
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| Legislative Resources Links on Hamilton Website |
Hamilton Consulting's website has a one-stop location for key links to help you follow along as laws and policies affecting your interests are discussed in the Wisconsin Legislature.
Under the Resources menu, at Hamilton-Consulting.com, you can find four key calendars:
- Political Fundraising Calendar: Tracks every political fundraiser happening in the state;
- Wisconsin Legislative Schedule: Provides updates when legislators are in session and in Madison;
- Wisconsin Legislative Floor Calendar: Information on every bill, amendment, and proposal that will be discussed on the Senate and Assembly floor;
- Weekly Schedule of Legislative Committee Hearings.
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| Wisconsin in Vogue |
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.
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| New Round of Fast Forward Grants Available |
The next round of Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grants are available and ready for employers looking for customized worker training grants. $8 million are available for nine different categories, including agriculture, a first for the WFF grant program.
"With this round, Wisconsin Fast Forward moves into high gear," Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Reggie Newson said. "The amount available exceeds what we've awarded so far, and we are seeking, innovative collaborative proposals in nine categories that reflect Governor Walker's vision in offering the Wisconsin Fast Forward initiative. Also new this round, we're seeking proposals from employers in agriculture and their partners for customized worker training."
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| State Companies Invited to Trade Venture with Czech Republic, Poland, and Turkey |
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.
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| Wisconsin Energy Profile |
Data provided by the U.S. Energy Information Administration lets us see an interactive, state-by-state analysis and map of where our energy comes from. Click on the photo to interact with the map.
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| Governor Announces New High-Tech Start-Up Grants |
Governor Walker has announced the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will provide $1 million in funding to high-tech start-ups in Wisconsin, through a new program called Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Advance.
Administered through UW-Extension, the funds will be provided to those with federal SBIR grants and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants. Federal grants provide $2 billion per year of federal research funding. Reed Hall, secretary and CEO of WEDC, explains the WEDC funding "will fill critical funding gaps for activities such as market research and patent development restricted under federal awards that applicants already hold." The funding will be provided after companies complete key milestones.
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