What happens to state money given to companies to create jobs? Do the jobs get created? How do we ensure the money is not misspent?
These questions came to mind as I recently communicated to a constituent who feared state economic development money was being misused. I encouraged, among other actions, a call to the Legislative Audit Bureau’s Fraud, Waste and Mismanagement Hotline (877-372-8317).
As I travel across this state, meeting Wisconsinites of all ages and from all walks of life, I have never been more optimistic for our future.
From researchers at UW-Madison who are one step closer to finding a cure for cancer to family farmers who are using innovation, creativity and technology to change the course of small-scale agriculture in Wisconsin – I continue to be amazed by the strength, ingenuity and determination of our people.
Judge Richard Niess just ruled that Governor Walker must stick to the original timeline set by last week's ruling on the two special elections in Wisconsin. This means that Walker must call a special election by noon Thursday, and the attempts to change the law by the state legislature are apparently moot. The original judge in the case was not immediately available, so the hearing was held by Judge Niess.
