About Bill
William McCoshen is the senior vice president of Capitol Consultants, Inc., a leading lobbying firm specializing in government relations, public affairs and issue-based grassroots advocacy. Before joining Capitol Consultants, Bill was appointed by Gov. Tommy Thompson to be the first Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Commerce in state history. He played a major role in assisting businesses, communities and citizens with financing and economic development programs. He also served as Gov. Thompson’s chief of staff, executive assistant, policy director and legislative liaison.
CWI: Getting the Job Done
August 12, 2011
This has been the busiest, and most successful, twelve month period in the 30-year history of Competitive Wisconsin. CWI was instrumental in crafting the BE BOLD Wisconsin Plan and the Wisconsin Prosperity Strategy. Those documents have become the blueprint for economic success in Wisconsin. More importantly, CWI understands that great public policy plans mean nothing if they aren't implemented … Read More
2011-2012 Legislative Session Overview
April 3, 2012
On Friday, March 16, the Wisconsin Legislature adjourned the 2011-2012 Legislative Session. It is very unlikely that the Legislature will return under a Special Session, called by the Governor, or Extraordinary Session, called by the Legislature, to finish their work on unfinished items from this session, such as mining reform or angel investment tax credits. The upcoming Recall Elections … Read More