23.167 Goals and accountability measures for economic development programs.

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(1)In this section, “economic development program” means a program or activity having the primary purpose of encouraging the establishment and growth of business in this state, including the creation and retention of jobs, and that satisfies all of the following:

(a)The program receives funding from the state or federal government that is allocated through an appropriation under ch. 20 .

(b)The program provides financial assistance, tax benefits, or direct services to specific industries, businesses, local governments, or organizations.

(2)The department, in consultation with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, shall do all of the following for each economic development program administered by the department:

(a)Establish clear and measurable goals for the program that are tied to statutory policy objectives.