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03 Jul 2009 12:38
Friday, July 3, 2009
Legislators and Legislative Issues 6:00 am
Rep. Kaufert. To explore options to fix animal cruelty loophole. Appleton Post Crescent story. 6:00 am Sen. Kedzie. Governor's veto pen leads to constitutional controversy. 6:00 am Restore the Vote Now Coalition. Announces introduction of Wisconsin Democracy Restoration Act. 6:15 am Police chief concerned about early inmate releases. 7:00 am Weekly notices. 7:20 am DOT: County must ignore fixing pavement cracks. 6:15 am State agency's new log has an anarchist ring to it. Statewide Issues
7:15 am Group aims to solve foreclosure crisis. 7:15 am Beloit Daily News. Editorial: Any fight left in Americans? 10:00 am Office of Lawyer Regulation v. James T. Winch. 10:55 am UW Stevens Point. To host ecologic restoration institute. 6:00 am American Diploma Project praises Wisconsin's academic standards. 6:15 am School requests pour in for stimulus building aid. 6:30 am State raids UW System reserves. 6:00 am WI Optometric Assoc. Practice fireworks safety this Fourth of July. 6:30 am Kenosha News, Journal Sentinel strike printing agreement. 6:30 am Anchor BanCorp looks at unloading real estate holdings. 6:30 am Widen Enterprises confirms layoffs. Healthcare 7:35 am UW Health. Wisconsin Partnership Program names advisor for Health Birth Outcomes Initiative. Local Officials and Issues
6:00 am Milw. County DA Chisholm. Praises appointment of Adam Gerol as Ozaukee County DA. 6:00 am Milw. Public Schools. Expense records now online. 6:00 am Milw. County Exec. Walker. To honor military at Zoo event July 5th. 7:50 am The Daily Reporter. Turf war escalates between counties, builders. 7:20 am Portage Daily Register. Koss retiring from clerk of courts office. 6:00 am Brown County employees volunteer for unpaid leave. 6:00 am City of Oshkosh cuts $700,000 from budget. 6:15 am Milwaukee County departments pitch tighter budgets. 6:30 am Editorial: Put RTA tax to binding vote in Madison area. 7:35 am Rep. Kagen. Makes education loans more affordable. 6:00 am College Democrats of WI. Applauds Congressional Democrats action on college affordability. 6:45 am Editorial: Cap-and-trade bill tries to do too much. 6:15 am Republicans eye seats. -
02 Jul 2009 15:56
Updated: 7/2/09 3:32 p.m.
Lawmakers file tardy finance reports. Editorial: Put RTA tax to bidding vote in Madison area. Fond du Lac Reporter. Lawmaker scales new heights - literally.WI Property Taxpayers, Inc. School finance proposals = runaway tax and spending increases. Republican Party of Wisconsin. It might be a job-killing budget if... WI Counties Association. Weekly eNews. Appleton Post Crescent. Editorial: Vetoes show winners, losers in budget. Editorial: Budget hit priorities. Marshfield News Herald. Editorial: State residents, Republicans left out in the cold. Spooner Advocate. Driver's cards don't belong in the state budget.US Dept of Labor. Unemployment insurance weekly claims report. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story.Children's Service Society of WI. Pilot funds awarded to prevent child sexual abuse.WI Counties Highway Association. State highway maintenance guidelines issued by WisDOT. Wisconsin Ag Connection. Vilsack coming to Wisconsin for rural tour. WI Dairy Business Association. Proposed changes to use value assessment.Wisconsin State Journal. Green Bay Press Gazette. 467K jobs cut in June; 9.5% jobless rate at 26-year high. Green Bay Press Gazette. Wisconsin one of hardest hit states by E. Coli in JBS Swift beef.Beaver Dam Daily Citizen. State union gripes about inmate employees.
Hudson Star Observer. States urged to keep reciprocity.
Racine News. Van Hollen joins in crackdown on scammers trying to take advantage of the economic downturn.
Daily Reporter. Tax proposals scares small contractors.
The Capital Times. Editorial: Jefferson plant closing another step in collapse of state's industrial base.
Pierce County Herald. Home foreclosures jump 12% in June.
Onalaska Courier Life. County, towns missing out on revenue source.
Governor. Appoints Adam Gerol as Ozaukee County DA.
DOJ. Freedom Police Dept joins Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
WisDOT. Wisconsin traffic crashed claim 59 lives in June.
WisDOT. Doyle approves $3.4 million for US 12 in Walworth County.
WisDOT. Doyle approves $3 million for US 2 improvements in Ashland County.
Government Accountability Board. Board votes to waive per diem for future meetings.
DNR Outdoor Report. Service Center information and more.
DNR. July meetings.
Healthcare
Kaiser Family Foundation. Data Note: Various polls on willingness to pay for healthcare.
Our Lady of Hope Clinic. Celebrates its first month providing free health care to the area's uninsured community.
Milwaukee Business Journal. Wisconsin remains in middle of obesity rankings.Education
UW Madison. New website showcases roles, activities of UW-Madison academic staff.
UW Madison. Registration now open for Wisconsin Science and Technology Symposium.Business
Cornucopia Institute. Profit over organics: nation's largest dairy marketer sets up competing market category.
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. Hosted at Crave Brothers Farm in Dodge County.
WI Independent Business. Announces new ownership.
Wisconsin State Journal. Widen Enterprises confirms layoffs.
Baraboo New Republic. Grede files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Janesville Gazette Extra. Pierce Manufacturing gets $10 million navy contract.
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Port Edwards officials develop potential plants to use vacant Domtar mill.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Wisconsin State Journal. County should rearrange its child-protection staff, study says.
Wauwatosa Now. Tough economy may mean job cuts at city hall.Congress
Cong. Moore. Maternal mortality resolution passes international Assembly.
Cong. Kagen. Makes education loans more affordable.
PR Newswire. Fair elections coalition praises Rep. Baldwin for cosponsoring fair elections now act.
Janesville Gazette Extra. Cong Ryan Column: Cap and Tax scheme will hit us hard.
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Wausau Daily Herald.
Green Bay Press Gazette. Editorial: As GOP slate grows, Dems undecided. -
02 Jul 2009 06:20
Updated: 7/2/09 8:05 a.m.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Doyle seeks changes to school financing.Budget La Crosse Tribune. Doyle: Stimulus money kept state from even deeper cuts. Appleton Post Crescent. Winnebago County passes on increase in garbage tax to municipalities. Wausau Daily Herald. Governor defends budget.WI Bankers Assn. Introduce bank robbery deterrent with premiere of "Public Enemies." Wisconsin to recognize domestic partnerships. Clerk expects domestic partnership rush after governor signs historic bill. Editorial: Wisconsin Legislature: Stop scaring off financial scrutiny.State Agencies & Officials Shorewood Police Dept joins Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.Dept of Military Affairs. Independence Day message from Adjutant General. District IV Court of Appeals. State v. Joshua D. Conger (Certification to Supreme Court) District IV Court of Appeals. State v. James D. Miller.Milw. Mayor Barrett. To participate in city's Fourth of July celebrations. Arbitrator: Walker exceeded authority in ordering 35-hour workweeks. Vetoes won't delay KRM aid application. Racine Journal Times. ProHealth to close Rochester clinic. Ziegelbauer defends proposed cuts, touts successes. New $1.8 million terminal re-energizes Fond du Lac County Airport. Neumann formalizes gubernatorial bid, joins GOP's Walker, Todd in race. Wausau Daily Herald. Ashland County DA likely to run for Congress.
Act 28 as Vetoed -
01 Jul 2009 19:49
Updated: 7/1/09 3:54 p.m.
Concerts
on the Square Postponed tonight due to cold weather.Sen. Sullivan. Improved roads, jobs coming to West Allis. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Story.Sen. Fitzgerald. Statement on Briggs and Stratton moving jobs from Wisconsin.Rep. Pasch. Unveils legislation to restrict cell phone use by probationary drivers.
Sen. Decker Statement. Wisconsin is first state with same-sex marriage ban to offer domestic partnerships.The Capital Times. Clerk expects domestic partnership rush after gov signs historic bill.Janesville Gazette. Editorial: State needs law to protect reporters, whistleblowers.Gov. Doyle. Kicks off 40th Circus Parade.Lt. Gov. Lawton. Column: New tools to expand loan access for Wisconsin small businesses.DOJ. Joins in crackdown on scammers trying to take advantage of the economic downturn.DOJ. Plymouth Police Dept joins WI Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.DOJ. Partner with Dane County Sheriff's office and US Immigration & Custom Enforcement Agents in internet crimes against children operation.Commerce. Announces $280,000 Brownfield grant to Silverstone Partners, Inc.DWD. Announces additional assistance for dislocated workers at Appleton Papers.DWD. Announces additional assistance for dislocated workers at Bourns Automotive Division in Janesville. DWD. Announces additional assistance for dislocated workers at Berry Floor USA, Inc., in Racine.Wisconsin Job Watch. Wisconsin job loss slows.American Coalition of Ethanol. Ethanol blender pumps bring consumer choice to Wisconsin motorists.
Health Care
Alliance Defense Fund. Letter regarding late term abortions.
Pro-Life Wisconsin. UW talks out of both sides of its mouth on conscience rights.
Wisconsin Right to Life. Will Madison surgery center staff be compelled to participate in late-term abortions?
Planned Parenthood of WI. Abortion rate continues decline.
Dane County Executive Falk. Dane County receives stimulus funding for two major road projects.
Friends of Milwaukee County Parks. Juneau Park friends kick off new organization.
Milwaukee County Supervisor Jursik. State must preserve 794 freeway connection to south shore.
Milwaukee County Chairman Holloway. Milwaukee County Auditor receives national excellence in government auditing award.
Mark Neumann for Governor. Enters 2010 Gubernatorial race.
Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee. Announces campaign staff.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. -
01 Jul 2009 08:48
Updated: 7/1/09 9:53 a.m.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
'Frankenstein' veto returns from the grave.Capital Times. AP Analysis: Many promises broken in Wisconsin budget process.Capital Times. Professional license fee hikes approved. Editorial: At least on time (State Budget). Legislative panel kills transit study plan after Doyle veto. State guarantee of school funds eliminated. Announces $2.3 million grant to assist General Motors, other auto-related workers in South Central Wisconsin. Stateline.org. Furloughs cut into state services.WI Right to Life. Wisconsin once again leads nation in abortion decline. Retail food prices decrease in second quarter of 2009.Veterans for Peace. Summerfest memorial to veterans. US Census Bureau. New Orleans was nation's fastest growing city in 2008. Milwaukee edges up in population; Madison fastest growing.Capital Times. Madison population up 10.7% from 2000-08. Census: Holmen, Onalaska continue growth spurt; La Crosse County holds steady. Cedarburg student wins state park sticker design contest. Family Circle magazine puts Sun Prairie in top 10 cities for families. New state Medicaid program for childless adults. More Wisconsinites plan trips for Fourth of July.Superintendent Elect Evers. Inaugural agenda set. New right to unionize bothers many in UW system. Former Speaker John Gard, wife Cate Zeuske buy Madison-based lobbying company. Oshkosh Corp. gets $1billion contract. Grede Foundries files for Chapter 11. Wal-Mart backs employer health mandate. Briggs to close Jefferson plant. Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Thomas J. Molinaro. District II Court of Appeals. State v. Pablo G. Quiroz. Cuts loom for Portage County. Column: Taxes, Taxes and More 'Green' Taxes.Federal AgenciesSocial Security Admin. Releases for July. Neumann to make GOP gubernatorial bid official. National Solid Wastes Management Assoc. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter.Statewide
Weather and lack of effective alternatives prompt emergency pesticide registration for dry bulb onions. DATCP.
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30 Jun 2009 22:58
Updated: 6/30/09 4:25 p.m.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story.
Madison Gas & Electric. Celebrates 10-year anniversary of Wisconsin's first commercial wind farm.
Dept of Health Services. Abortion statistics for 2008.
Wisconsin Calls. 411 Report.
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30 Jun 2009 14:03
Updated: 6/30/09 4:05 p.m.
Rep. Black. Revolving door bill passes committee.Rep. J. Ott. Call to action: cap and tax passes the House. Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Local leaders: Watch state costs. Milwaukee Business Journal. Milwaukee-area jobless ranks continue to grow. Editorial: Stop scaring off financial scrutiny. State's representatives took bold stand.
Legislative
Fiscal Bureau. Veto apparently violates Constitution. (Section 9122
(7i), Page 661) LFB
Memo.Sen. Ellis.Rep. Suder.Sen. Kanavas.Speaker
Sheridan.Rep.
Pocan.WI Farmers Union. Institute for Wisconsin's Future. Tobacco Free Kids.WISPIRG.WMC.WTBA.WCCA.IUOE. State funds gutted for Kenosha County tech incubator. Beloit Daily News.Editorial: Keep puffing, to pay taxes. Green Bay Press Gazette. Editorial: State's fiscal irresponsibility continues. Racine Journal Times. Budget repeals law that limits teacher raises. Daily Reporter. Groups criticize state for stimulus spending. Minnesota Public Radio. Wisconsin officials yet to agree to Pawlenty's tax reciprocity request. Portage Daily Register. Pain from state budget could come quickly; higher taxes, reduced services.
PR Newswire. On Wisconsin! Badger state becomes 30th enact critical seat belt law.
For Construction Pros. Red tape hindering Stimulus Projects.
Voces de la Frontera. Wisconsin becomes 11th state to offer in-state tuition rates to undocumented students.
LA Times. State brace for shutdowns.
Many promises broken during budget process.
USDA. Obama names Brad Pfaff as State Executive Director for the Farm Service Agency in Wisconsin. Business Journal. Farm Bureau Statement.WI Farmers Union Statement.
USDA. Obama names Stan Gruszynski as State Director for Rural Development in Wisconsin. The Capital Times.
Wisconsin State Journal.
Wausau Daily Herald.
International Upper Great Lakes Study. Water levels study to hold three additional meetings.
The Capital Times. State farmers' milk prices keep edging down.
Wisconsin State Journal. Building contractors must now register with state.
State Agencies & Officials
Gov. Doyle. Requests damage assessment from June flash flooding.
Governor/DPI. Announce $1.3 million in ARRA funding for school lunch programs.
WisDOT. July 4th travelers to find mostly open roads.
OCI. Consider travel insurance for your family vacation.
Dept. Military Affairs. Wisconsin airmen part of new battle initiative.
DNR. Weekly report: Lake levels, VHS, other stories.
DATCP. Celebrate July 4 safely.
DOJ. Hudson dentist convicted of Medical Assistance offenses.Organizations
AFSCME Council 24. State should stop placing inmates needed by law-abiding citizens.
Quarles and Brady. Five star honor attorneys.
Dewitt Ross & Stevens. Bartell named Wisconsin super lawyer by national publication.
Courts
State Supreme Court. State v. Jennifer L. Ward. DOJ Statement. Green Bay Press Gazette Story.
District I Court of Appeals. State v. Terion Lamar Robinson. DOJ Statement.
Integrys Group. UPPCO begins collecting Michigan Energy Efficiency Funds with July bills.
Northwestern Mutual. Maintains top financial strength status.
WPS. Begins collecting Michigan energy efficiency funds.
Upper Midwest Transmission Development Initiative. Regional electric transmission planning in the upper Midwest to support wind energy.
Education.
UW Madison. Chaptman named news and media relations director.
UW Madison. Five big ideas to fill out Wisconsin Institute for Discovery portfolio.
Wisconsin's Technical Colleges. Ocean Spray recognized.
Sun Herald. Educational institutions in Midwest gain discounts and more choices for communications and collaboration.
Badger Herald. CFACT may sue UW if its funding isn't restored.
Appleton Post Crescent. Financial firm asks for dismissal of Kimberly, other Wisconsin school districts' lawsuit.Health Care
Wisconsin Dental Association. First mission of mercy exceeds expectations.
Aids Network. Unveils new website.
Pro-Life Wisconsin. UW-Madison attempts to normalize abortion.
Milwaukee Business Journal. GE Healthcare, Geron enter stem cell alliance.
Marketwatch. Patient-centered research report sent to congress outlining research priorities.
UW School of Medicine and Public Health. New MRI technique could mean fewer breast biopsies.
Marshfield Clinic. Cystic fibrosis research gets funding from Wisconsin fraternal Order of Eagles.
Janesville Gazette. Health care debate comes to Janesville.
Wausau Daily Herald. Aspirus women's health, maternity care top rated in nation.
Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin ranked No. 1 for health-care quality.
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Milw. Mayor Barrett. City furlough days to be July 2 and Sept 8.
Madison Mayor Cieslewicz. Blog: The Devil we know.
Milwaukee County Chairman Holloway. Statement on Scott Walker's acceptance of stimulus funds.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
The Capital Times. Beware algae in lakes, state health agency says.
.Campaign and Elections
DPW. Flip-flop Scott.
Walker for Governor. Endorsed by National Committeewoman Buestrin. -
30 Jun 2009 05:33
Updated: 6/30/09 7:10 a.m.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Legislators & Legislative Issues.
Oshkosh Northwestern. Bill may be introduced to stimulate boat sales.
Budget.
SEIU.WI Farmers Union.Rep. Roth.WI Insurance Alliance.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. School funding getting precarious.
Racine Journal Times. Doyle vetoes grandfather clause for ECU's auto sales.
Kenosha News. Budget has good news, bad news for KRM rail.
Wisconsin State Journal. Doyle signs budget, vetoes binding referendum on RTA tax.
La Crosse Tribune. Budget contains asbestos language that helps Crown.
Appleton Post Crescent. Doyle says budget painful, but he'll stay the course.
Appleton Post Crescent. Fox Valley leaders seek new way to create regional transit authority.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Area legislators' perspectives on 2009-10 budget.
Statewide.
Wisconsin State Journal. Building contractors must now register with state.
Wisconsin State Journal. Four Wisconsin firms ranked among best places to work.
Janesville Gazette. Health care debate comes to Janesville.
Wausau Daily Herald. New seat belt law takes effect.
Business.
Orion Energy Systems. New fluorescent street lighting technology being used in Pittsburgh, PA.
Local Officials & Issues.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Arbitrator tosses county's shortened workweek.
Congress.
Rep. Baldwin. Madison, Beloit area health centers receive federal funds. -
29 Jun 2009 20:55
Updated: 6/29/09 3:55 p.m.
Act 28 as vetoedSigning Speech.Sen. Carpenter.Rep. Hixson.AARP.Pro-Choice WI.Planned Parenthood.WI Association of School Boards. The MacIver Institute Fair Wisconsin Republican Party of Wisconsin.Scott Walker.Chairman Holloway.Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians.Forward Janesville.UW Stout.TAUWP.WMC.Rep. Nygren. Letter to Governor Doyle on auto insurance. State agency to sue legislators for failing to file finance reports.. Government Accountability Board. Authorizes court action against eight delinquent campaign committees.Dept. of Health Services. Fireworks Boom, Blue-green algae bloom.
.WISPIRG. Report finds stimulus funding decisions missed opportunity to make progress on transportation.
.Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.Various Legislators. Letter to UW Madison Chancellor Martin on funding for Collegians for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT)
New North. Rated among best places to work.
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Dane County Executive Falk. Ground-breaking held for new Dane County Nursing Home.
Milw. Fire Dept. Donates fire engine to Sister City Morogoro, Tanzania.
UW-Extension - Green County. Local foods report released..Walker for Governor. Michael Grebe to chair campaign.
Democratic Party of WI.VETO MESSAGE -
29 Jun 2009 11:11
Updated: 6/29/09 12:55 p.m.
Veto
MessageGovernor
Doyle. Signs state budget.Reaction:Legislators:
Sen. Fitzgerald. Sen. Kedzie.
Rep. Fitzgerald.Rep. Nygren.
Other:
Conservation Now.
Green Bay Press Gazette. Gov. Doyle vetoes 81 budget items worth $10 million.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Legislature didn't linger over painful budget process.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Doyle sign budget, vetoes proposed county sales tax increase.
La Crosse Tribune. 15 million reasons to click it (mandatory seat belt law).
Racine Journal Times. Legislature passes budget, KRM plans on track.
Green Bay Press Gazette. Editorial: Legislative reform needed more than ever.
The Capital Times. Editorial: Pocan, Miller bring adult supervision to budget process.
Wisconsin State Journal. Editorial: Halt 'rob Peter to pay Paul' schemes at Wisconsin State Capitol.
Wisconsin State Journal. On campus: UW System officials estimate $2.2 million cost for union negotiations, contract administration.
Business North. Rep. Milroy pleased his proposals included in final budget.
The MacIver Institute. Analysis of budget bill.
Legislators & Legislative Issues.
Rep. Townsend. To introduce motorboat sales tax break.
Rep. Black. Environmental progress continues in legislature.Appleton Post Crescent. Bill seeks greater access to state officials' financial records.
New Richmond News. Watchdog bill would simplify checks on state officials using offices for private gain.
State Officials & Agencies.
Wisconsin State Journal. State contractors say renovation of hospital at Mendota would cost $6.5 million, not $3.4 million.
Appleton Post Crescent. Waupaca Coalition brings lawsuit against DNR.
Duluth News Tribune. Tribal members fight Enbridge oil pipeline.
Shawano Leader. State ag secretary: Farmers will get through tough times.
Statewide.
Wisconsin Americorps. Seeking public input.Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Agents say new appraisal rules hindering sales.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Details scarce in state's flu deaths.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Menomonee Falls looks at establishing standards for wind turbines.
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Assumption graduate Kristin Ruesch takes high-profile post with GOP.
Appleton Post Crescent. Wisconsin traffic deaths trend lower.
Green Bay Press Gazette. Diverse biotech industry pumps millions into state, national economies.
Stevens Point Journal. State explores early-voting plan.
WRN. Balancing the wolf population.
Education.
DPI. Wallace Foundation grant supports leadership development.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. MPS share of state aid for special education students rises 36%.
Public Policy Forum. Strong math and science skills required to meet future Wisconsin workforce needs.
River Falls Journal. WI Veterans get one of highest college tuition breaks under new GI Bill.
WI Bio Industry Alliance. Bio fuels drive Wisconsin to Independence day.Organizations
Celebrate Children Foundation. Announces first executive vice president.Business
Trading Markets. Anchor Bancorp Wisconsin reports Q4 net loss.
Local Officials & Issues.
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Chairman Holloway. Jurors, other courthouse visitors greeted with locked doors, long lines.
Milwaukee County DA. To formally dedicate witness protection program.Hammes Co. Plans $100 million redevelopment of Edgewater Hotel in Madison.
Wausau Daily Herald. Stimulus projects in progress in Marathon County.
Green Bay Press Gazette. Brown County officials look to cut budget.
Fond du Lac Reporter. County takes lead in going wireless.
Sheboygan Press. Lands $3 million in stimulus funds for Taylor Drive.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Arbitrator tosses county's shortened workweek.
.Campaigns and Elections
Democratic Party of WI. 1994 Called. They want their speaker back.
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