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— A state appeals court has issued a stay of a Dane County judge’s ruling overturning Wisconsin’s right-to-work law.
In April, Dane County Judge William Foust sided with the labor unions who challenged the law, ruling it amounted to an unconstitutional taking of unions’ property. Foust denied the state’s request to stay his ruling striking down the law while the state sought an appeal.
The 3rd District Court of Appeals in its order late yesterday said that while the circuit court applied the proper standard of law in denying a stay, the facts in the case failed to support the conclusion that unions would suffer irreparable harm should a stay be imposed.
“As a result, the court erroneously exercised its discretion in according that factor more weight in its analysis,” the order said. “Given a relative lack of harm shown to either party or the public interest, the presumption of constitutionality of this duly enacted statute and the preference under state law to maintain the status quo to avoid confusion, we conclude the State has established there is significant likelihood of success on appeal to warrant the grant of the stay.”
Read the order:
http://www.wispolitics.com/1006/160524Order.pdf
— Waukesha County Exec Paul Farrow says the county’s new economic development organization will be a “one-stop shop” for businesses looking to expand.
That’s because, the former GOP lawmaker says, a survey the county did six months ago showed 72 percent of respondents said they wanted to grow their businesses. The plan is making sure those companies have everything they need to grow — and attract new ones to the area.
“We realized we have an opportunity to help businesses grow and advance significantly here within the county,” Farrow said.
The organization, which is yet to be named and whose leadership will be announced in the coming weeks, looks to replace one that closed in 2014. The county was charged through its budget with coming up with a new entity.
Leading the effort will be the Waukesha County Business Alliance, a membership organization that functions like a chamber. The Alliance won a contract from the county to set up the nonprofit group, which will focus more on economic development strategies.
The group will, for example, work closely with the regional economic development group Milwaukee 7. It also will tout its infrastructure and proximity to highways, highly educated workforce and quality of life, Farrow said.
Farrow said officials are continuing talks with companies to raise more money for the group, which is starting with $350,000 and is looking to launch in the third quarter of the year.
“We’ve got a lot of people that are very excited to get it moving,” Farrow said.
— Gov. Scott Walker says the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund topped $1 billion at the end of April.
If current projections on the fund’s balance hold, it would trigger a second consecutive drop in the UI tax schedule, saving employers an additional $38 million starting in 2017.
Last year’s drop in the tax rates is expected to save employers $97 million annually.
The fund faced a $1.3 billion deficit when Walker took office following the “Great Recession” that drove up unemployment rates. The state was one of 30 that had to rely on federal loans to pay benefits to eligible workers.
See the release:
http://1.usa.gov/1WMZ6ps
— Jim Morgan is leaving Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce after 29 years with the organization.
The senior vice president of the state chamber of commerce and president of the WMC Foundation said in an email to multiple business contacts his last day will be Friday.
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STORY TOPICS
AGRIBUSINESS ^top^
– State egg production continues to improve
http://wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=610&yr=2016
– Time to make hay in Wisconsin
http://wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=609&yr=2016
CONSTRUCTION ^top^
– Apartments planned in Pleasant Prairie
http://biztimes.com/2016/05/24/apartments-planned-in-pleasant-prairie/
– Pleasant Prairie approves spec industrial building
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/real_estate/2016/05/pleasant-prairie-approves-spec-industrial-building.html
ECONOMY ^top^
– Waukesha County Business Alliance to start economic development entity
http://biztimes.com/2016/05/24/waukesha-county-business-alliance-to-start-economic-development-entity/
– Waukesha County Business Alliance to take over county’s economic development strategy
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/05/24/waukesha-county-business-alliance-to-take-over.html
EDUCATION ^top^
– Student registration discounts for conference
http://postcrescent.com/story/money/2016/05/24/84857448/
– Colleges invest millions in tech training
http://stevenspointjournal.com/story/money/companies/2016/05/24/84283944/
– Everest student-entrepreneur goes national
http://wausaudailyherald.com/story/news/education/2016/05/24/84808622/
ENVIRONMENT ^top^
– New east side apartment building is green from top to bottom
http://jsonline.com/business/380677721.html
– Milwaukee willing to revisit Waukesha water sale, but it’s likely too late
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/05/24/milwaukee-willing-to-revisit-waukesha-water-sale.html
FOOD AND BEVERAGE ^top^
– Fetch Rewards lands partnership with Kraft Heinz
http://jsonline.com/business/380684161.html
– Young Professionals to meet in Merrill
http://wausaudailyherald.com/story/news/local/2016/05/24/84850674/
– The Buzz: Health Dept. closes Foxxy Chicken
http://postcrescent.com/story/money/companies/buzz/2016/05/24/84852540/
– Benjamin Beer microbrewery to open Friday in Racine
http://journaltimes.com/e10c66b8-1715-5677-8e36-5e8610ab49bd.html
– Hot dog! Wisconsin’s first Portillo’s preparing to open in mid-July
http://jsonline.com/business/businesswatch/380669971.html
HEALTH CARE ^top^
– Progressive opens two clinics at Aurora Sinai
http://biztimes.com/2016/05/24/progressive-opening-two-clinics-at-aurora-sinai/
– Progressive opens urgent care clinic at Aurora Sinai Medical Center
http://jsonline.com/business/380666741.html
– City to pay consultant to weigh in on health plan
http://sheboyganpress.com/story/news/2016/05/23/84817644/
– Rogers Behavioral Health opens in Twin Cities
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/05/24/rogers-behavioral-health-opens-in-twin-cities.html
– Ascension Wisconsin announces plan to restructure
http://jsonline.com/business/380695921.html
– BloodCenter of Wisconsin’s CEO Jackie Fredrick announces retirement
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/05/24/bloodcenter-of-wisconsins-jackie-fredrick.html
LABOR ^top^
– State Fair workers to lose pay raises after Frenette’s firing
http://wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=607&yr=2016
– Appeals court judge orders Wisconsin’s right to work law reinstated
http://jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/380738391.html
– Muslims file religious discrimination complaint against Ariens Co. in Brillion
http://jsonline.com/business/380725961.html
MANAGEMENT ^top^
– Hal Leonard acquires New York play-along company
http://biztimes.com/2016/05/24/hal-leonard-acquires-new-york-play-along-company/
– Leadership Fox Cities taking applications
http://postcrescent.com/story/money/2016/05/24/84483344/
– Schupper leaves Greater Milwaukee Committee
http://jsonline.com/business/380713971.html
MANUFACTURING ^top^
– Forklift manufacturer to move operations from Pewaukee to New Berlin
http://biztimes.com/2016/05/24/forklift-manufacturer-to-move-operations-from-pewaukee-to-new-berlin/
– Spacesaver of Fort Atkinson buys metal museum cabinet maker
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/05/24/spacesaver-of-fort-atkinson-buys-metal-museum.html
– Chinese citizen working for Rockwell charged with stealing trade secrets
http://jsonline.com/business/380733311.html
MEDIA ^top^
– Chicago area digital marketing firm opens Milwaukee office
http://biztimes.com/2016/05/24/chicago-area-digital-marketing-firm-opens-milwaukee-office/
POLITICS ^top^
– Racine’s new municipal judge to be selected Wednesday
http://journaltimes.com/92558118-2d7d-546a-ae70-01d29e6c7fab.html
REAL ESTATE ^top^
– Bucks arena clears ‘final hurdle’ in common council
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/05/24/bucks-arena-clears-final-hurdle-in-common-council.html
– Kohler Co. continues battle over taxes
http://sheboyganpress.com/story/news/2016/05/24/84856154/
– Wausau Business Campus to expand by 205 acres
http://wausaudailyherald.com/story/news/local/2016/05/18/84548648/
SMALL BUSINESS ^top^
– Family & Closely Held Business Summit to include 20 roundtable discussions
http://biztimes.com/2016/05/24/family-closely-held-business-summit-to-include-20-roundtable-discussions/
TECHNOLOGY ^top^
– TechCanary moves HQ to larger space
http://biztimes.com/2016/05/24/techcanary-moves-hq-to-larger-space/
– Fetch Rewards lands partnership with Kraft Heinz
http://jsonline.com/business/380684161.html
TOURISM ^top^
– Newaukee announces Night Market dates for 2016 tourism
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/05/24/newaukee-announces-night-market-dates-for-2016.html
TRANSPORTATION ^top^
– Transportation startup Rally to pilot suburban bus commuting project in Milwaukee
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/05/24/transportation-startup-rally-to-pilot-suburban-bus.html
PRESS RELEASES ^top^
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http://wisbusiness.com/index.iml?Content=82
Isthmus Partners: Noel Goeddel joins Isthmus Partners
Madison International Speedway: Badgerland Challenge features the best in short track racing
ManpowerGroup: Millennials are training for career ultramarathons–they plan to retool and refuel along the way
Milwaukee Bucks: Statement on Milwaukee Common Council vote
NEWaukee: Westown Wednesdays’ programming creates meaningful connectivity throughout the summer
Sergenian’s Floor Coverings: Relocates administrative and commercial business to southeast Madison
Spacesaver Corp: Spacesaver acquires Viking Metal Cabinet Company to expand museum offerings
UW Madison: Single-step hydrogen peroxide production could be cleaner, more efficient
UW Stout: Students work on business ads project with international advisers
Waukesha Co. Exec Farrow: New economic development organization announced
Wisconsin Chiropractic Association: Expanding chiropractors’ scope of practice benefits patients and public health in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Corn Growers Association: Corn exports generate $302 million to Wisconsin’s economy
Wisconsin Grocers Association: Approves bipartisan Congressional endorsements
