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Wednesday, April 27, 2011 9:46AM
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Subject: RE: I'm sure you saw this .. Just making sure
Awesome! Will do!!
Mary Vought
Communications Director
Senator Ron johnson (WI)
From: Schrimpf, Chris- GOV [mailto:Chris.Schrimpf@wisconsin.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 201110:44 AM
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We did an ICYMI on it. Whenever you see stuff that you think would be good for us to know, please don't hesitate to
forward on. We hadn't seen that yet.
Chris Schrimpf
Office of the Governor
Press Office: 608-267-7303
Email: chris.schrimpf@wisconsin.gov
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Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 8:07AM
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House votes to restrict unions
Measure would curb bargaining on health care
By Michael Levenson
Globe Staff I April27, 2011
http:/lwww.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2011/04/27/house votes to limit bargaining on health care/
House lawmakers voted overwhelmingly last night to strip police officers, teachers, and other municipal employees of
most of their rights to bargain over health care, saying the change would save millions of dollars for financially strapped
cities and towns.
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The 111-to-42 vote followed tougher measures to broadly eliminate collective bargaining rights for public employees in
Ohio, Wisconsin, and other states. But unlike those efforts, the push in Massachusetts was led by Democrats who have
traditionally stood with labor to oppose any reduction in workers' rights.
Unions fought hard to stop the bill, launching a radio ad that assailed the plan and warning legislators that ifthey voted
for the measure, they could lose their union backing in the next election. After the vote, labor leaders accused House
Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and other Democrats of turning their backs on public employees.
"It's pretty stunning," said Robert J. Haynes, president of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. "These are the same Democrats
that all these labor unions elected. The same Democrats who we contributed to in their campaigns. The same Democrats
who tell us over and over again that they're with us, that they believe in collective bargaining, that they believe in unions .
. . . It's a done deal for our relationship with the people inside that chamber."
"We are going to fight this thing to the bitter end," he added. "Massachusetts is not the place that takes collective
bargaining away from public employees."
The battle now turns to the Senate, where President Therese Murray has indicated that she is reluctant to strip workers
of their right to bargain over their health care plans.
DeLeo said the House measure would save $100 million for cities and towns in the upcoming budget year, helping them
avoid layoffs and reductions in services. He called his plan one of the most significant reforms the state can adopt to help
control escalating health care costs.
"By spending less on the health care costs of municipal employees, our cities and towns will be able to retain jobs and
allot more funding to necessary services like education and public safety," he said in a statement.
Last night, as union leaders lobbied against the plan, DeLeo offered two concessions intended to shore up support from
wavering legislators.
The first concession gives public employees 30 days to discuss changes to their health plans with local officials, instead
of allowing the officials to act without any input from union members. But local officials would still, at the end of that
period, be able to impose their changes unilaterally.
The second concession gives union members 20 percent of the savings from any health care changes for one year, if the
unions object to changes imposed by local officials. The original bill gave the unions 10 percent of the savings for one
year.
The modifications bring the House bill closer to a plan introduced by Governor Deval Patrick in january. The governor,
like Murray, has said he wants workers to have some say in altering their health plans, but does not want unions to have
the power to block changes.
But union leaders said that even with the last-minute concessions, the bill was an assault on workers' rights, unthinkable
in a state that has long been a bastion of union support. Some Democrats accused DeLeo of following the lead of
Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin and other Republicans who have targeted public employee benefits. "In the bigger
world out there, this fits into a very bad movement to dis empower labor unions," said Representative Denise Provost, a
Somerville Democrat who opposed the bill.
Under the legislation, mayors and other local officials would be given unfettered authority to set copayments and
deductibles for their employees, after the 30-day discussion period with unions. Only the share of premiums paid by
employees would remain on the health care bargaining table.
Geoff Beckwith, executive director of the Massachusetts Municipal Association, said that, even if the bill becomes law,
municipal workers would still have more bargaining power over their health care plans than state employees. "It's a fair,
balanced, strong, effective and meaningful reform," he said.
Unions lobbied to derail the speaker's plan in favor of a labor-backed proposal that would preserve collective
bargaining, and would Jet an arbitrator decide changes to employee health plans iflocal officials and unions deadlock
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after 45 days. Labor leaders initially persuaded 50 lawmakers, including six members of DeLeo's leadership team, to
back their plan last week. But DeLeo peeled off some of the labor support in the final vote.
Representative Martin). Walsh, a Dorchester Democrat who is secretary-treasurer of the Boston Building Trades
Council, led the fight against the speaker's plan. In a speech that was more wistful than angry, he recalled growing up in
a union household that had health care benefits generous enough to help him overcome cancer in 197 4. He said .
collective bargaining rights helped build the middle class.
"Municipal workers aren't the bad guys here," he said. "They're not the ones who caused the financial crisis. Banks and
investment companies got a slap on the wrist for their wrongdoing, but public employees are losing their benefits."
The timing of the vote was significant Union leaders plan today to unleash a major lobbying blitz with police officers,
firefighters, and other workers flooding the State House. Taking the vote last night at 11:30 allowed lawmakers to avoid
a potentially tense confrontation with those workers, and vote when the marble halls of the House were all but empty.
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The hugely Dem Mass. House voted overwhelmingly for collective bargaining reform noting it will avoid layoffs and
reductions. http:/ fwww.boston.com/newsfpolitics/ articles/ 2011/04/27 /house_ votes_to_limit_bargainin
g_on_health_care/
Chris Schrimpf
Email: chris.schrimpj@wisconsin.gov
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From: Smith, James D- DNR (JD)
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 5:29 PM Sent:
To:
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DNR DL AD DLT; DNR DL OC PA ALL; Werwie, Cullen J- GOV; Schrimpf, Chris- GOV
Selected DNR media contacts 04-27-11
o Andrew Fefer, news director, WEAU TV, Eau Claire. Mike Blodgett, WCR drinking and groundwater supervisor,
handled. Station asked for on camera interview as they develop a story based on the DNR press release about
important of testing private wells annually for contamination. The following speaking points were prepared in
advance.
o Our main concern is that homeowners with private wells have the information and tools they need to keep their
families safe.
o A recent survey revealed that one third of Wisconsin families depend on private wells for drinking water and less
than a quarter of those wells had been tested within the previous year.
DNR advises test for bacteria once a year and at any time they notice a change in taste, odor or appearance of
water. They also should test periodically for nitrates.
This time of year is a concern with spring rains and high water that can overtop and inundate well casings or
simply over saturate the soil and allow contamination to enter through cracks in the well casing or other
inadequate seals.
To find information on well testing, simply go to DNR home page- dnr.wi.gov- and type "test your well" in the search box.
Andrew Weiland, Milwaukee Biz Times Magazine- Waste and Materials Management Director Ann Coakley
contacted.
Mr. Weiland called to ask about the proposed mines in Marathon and Iron counties. I let him know that mines
have not been proposed, but that we had issued exploration licenses for both metallic mineral deposits. I also let
him know that Gogebic Taconite had submitted a notice of intent to drill and that we are currently reviewing their
drilling plan. He asked what the next step after drilling would be. I told him that is up to the company. He then
asked about timing if they propose a mine. I told him that the mining company would submit a notice of intent to
mine, they would need to do an environmental report detailing their proposed methods, the associated
environmental impacts, and how they plan to avoid, minimize, and mitigate the impacts. The department would do
an environmental impact statement to assess the potential impacts. Timing ... minimum of a couple of yeas, but
can take longer, depending upon the methods, size, and environmental impacts and controversy. Mr. Weiland
asked if the department considers economic impacts and jobs. No, we do not have that authority. We do an
environme'ntal review. He asked what a mine company could do if we did not issue a mining permit. They have
appeal rights. He asked if the legislature and/or governor have a role in reviewing the application. No, the
department has the authority. He asked if we are ever wider political pressure to make decisions. No. Our review
is an unbiased review of the environmental impacts; we are neither pro or anti mining. He asked how many
metallic mines are operating in Wisconsin. None. He asked when the last one closed. Flambeau Mine, 1999. He
asked what potential impacts might arise for open pit mining, and we talked about a few: habitat, wetlands,
surface waters, stormwater, wildlife. Not in detail. He asked for clarification on nonmetallic and metallic mining
and for the difference between sulfide and iron (ferrous) mining. I encouraged him to contact Gogebic Taconite
for the questions regarding their plans after the 8 exploration borings, as we do not have that information.
WEAU TV 13 Eau Claire- West Central Region Public Affairs Manager Ed Culhane interviewed on the Sunrise Show.
Interview was regarding Fishing Opener. http://www.weau.com/interviews
Dave Carlson, WQOW TV Eau Claire- Public Affairs Manager Joanne Haas responded. Dave asked the following
questions/information: How many hunting citations did the DNR's conservation officers write in 2010, and compare that to
previous four years? In 2010 there were 1186 citations written for the General/Misc. Hunting offense codes.
In 2010 there were 366 citations written for the Migratory Bird offense codes; In 2010 there were 236 citations written for
the Archery offense codes; 2010 total is 1788
'''The totals for 2010 may be low because citations may be waiting for adjudication before being sent to Madison.
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In 2009 there were 1829 citations written for the General/Misc. Hunting offense codes. In 2009 there were 335 citations
written for the Migratory Bird offense codes; In 2009 there were 379 citations written for the Archery offense codes; 2009
total is 2543
In 2008 there were 2155 citations written for the General/Misc. Hunting offense codes; In 2008 there were 395 citations
total is 2958
total is 2784
total is 2679
How many citations were issued for violating the statute 29.961(1), "Fraud in Obtaining a License."? In 2010 there were
49 citations written; In 2009 there were 57 citations written; In 2008 there were 94 citations written; In 2007 there were
110 citations written; In 2006 there were 101 citations written
What is the forfeiture for this statute?
The statutes provide for a maximum forfeiture of $200. But in addition to any forfeiture amount established for violations
of state laws, there are also required statutorily imposed court costs, fees and sucharges. If the maximum Fori. was
imposed by the court of $200, the total additional cost and surcharges would equal $344.50, for a maximum total penalty
of$ 544.50.
The uniform bond schedule established by the courts however has set the forfeiture to be included on a citation issued for
this violation at $100 + costs and surcharges= $343.50
The following is a link to the Wis. Courts Web site where the bond schedules are available. The breakdown of the various
court costs and surcharges can be found in the Conservation Bond Schedule.
http:l/www.wicourts.gov/about/pubs/index.htm
http:l/www.wicourts.gov/about/pubs/supreme/docs/dnrbondschedule.pdf
Wisconsin Statute, s. 29.961 Incorrect information.
(1) Any person who provides incorrect information and thereby obtains an approval issued under this chapter to which the
person is not entitled:
(a) Shall forfeit not more than $200;
How many turkey hunting licenses have been sold annually over the past five years? See attached excel spread sheets
for the Fall Turkey Season of 2006 through the Spring 2011 Turkey Seasons. Each successful applicant would have
purchased a license to hunt. These spread sheets to not include over the counter first come first served sales of left over
turkey permits.
How many "landowner preference" turkey permits have been issued over this same time? See attached excel spread
sheets for the Fall Turkey Season of 2006 through the Spring 2011 Turkey Seasons.
Where are the greatest number of those permits concentrated? See attached excel spread sheets for the Fall Turkey
Season of 2006 through the Spring 2011 Turkey Seasons.
JDSmith
Communications Chief
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Office: 608-266-0855
E-mail: JamesD.Smith@Wisconsin.gov
Web: www.dnr.wisconsin.gov
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Mohr, Mark - GOV
From: Smith, James D - DNR (JD)
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 5:32 PM Sent:
To:
Subject:
DNR DL AD DLT; DNR DL OC PA ALL; Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Schrimpf, Chris - GOV
Selected DNR media contacts 04-27-11
Andrew Fefer, news director, WEAU TV, Eau Claire. Mike Blodgett, WCR drinking and groundwater supervisor,
handled. Station asked for on camera interview as they develop a story based on the DNR press release about
important of testing private wells annually for contamination. The following speaking points were prepared in
advance.
Our main concern is that homeowners with private wells have the information and tools they need to keep their
families safe.
A recent survey revealed that one third of Wisconsin families depend on private wells for drinking water and less
than a quarter of those wells had been tested within the previous year.
DNR advises test for bacteria once a year and at any time they notice a change in taste, odor or appearance of
water. They also should test periodically for nitrates.
This time of year is a concern with spring rains and high water that can overtop and inundate well casings or
simply over saturate the soil and allow contamination to enter through cracks in the well casing or other
inadequate seals.
To find information on well testing, simply go to DNR home page- dnr.wi.gov- and type "test your well" in the search box.
Andrew Weiland, Milwaukee Biz Times Magazine- Waste and Materials Management Director Ann Coakley
contacted.
Mr. Weiland called to ask about the proposed mines in Marathon and Iron counties. I let him know that mines
have not been proposed, but that we had issued exploration licenses for both metallic mineral deposits. I also let
him know that Gogebic Taconite had submitted a notice of intent to drill and that we are currently reviewing their
drilling plan. He asked what the next step after drilling would be. I told him that is up to the company. He then
asked about timing if they propose a mine. I told him that the mining company would submit a notice of intent to
mine, they would need to do an environmental report detailing their proposed methods, the associated
environmental impacts, and how they plan to avoid, minimize, and mitigate the impacts. The department would do
an environmental impact statement to assess the potential impacts. Timing ... minimum of a couple of yeas, but
can take longer, depending upon the methods, size, and environmental impacts and controversy. Mr. Weiland
asked if the department considers economic impacts and jobs. No, we do not have that authority. We do an
environmental review. He asked what a mine company could do if we did not issue a mining permit. They have
appeal rights. He asked if the legislature and/or governor have a role in reviewing the application. No, the
department has the authority. He asked if we are ever under political pressure to make decisions. No. Our review
is an unbiased review of the environmental impacts; we are neither pro or anti mining. He asked how many
metallic mines are operating in Wisconsin. None. He asked when the last one closed. Flambeau Mine, 1999. He
asked what potential impacts might arise for open pit mining, and we talked about a few: habitat, wetlands,
surface waters, stormwater, wildlife. Not in detail. He asked for clarification on nonmetallic and metallic mining
and for the difference between sulfide and iron (ferrous) mining. I encouraged him to contact Gogebic Taconite
for the questions regarding their plans after the 8 exploration borings, as we do not have that information.
WEAU TV 13 Eau Claire- West Central Region Public Affairs Manager Ed Culhane interviewed on the Sunrise Show.
Interview was regarding Fishing Opener. http:l/www.weau.com/interviews
Dave Carlson, WQOW TV Eau Claire- Public Affairs Manager Joanne Haas responded. Dave asked the following
questions/information: How many hunting citations did the DNR's conservation officers write in 2010, and compare that to
previous four years? In 2010 there were 1186 citations written for the General/Misc. Hunting offense codes.
In 2010 there were 366 citations written for the Migratory Bird offense codes; In 2010 there were 236 citations written for
the Archery offense codes; 2010 total is 1788
***The totals for 2010 may be low because citations may be waiting for adjudication before being sent to Madison.
1
In 2009 there were 1829 citations written for the General/Misc. Hunting offense codes. In 2009 there were 335 citations
total is 2543
total is 2958
total is 2784
In 2006 there were 1.986 citations written for the General/Misc. Hunting offense codes; In 2006 there were 357 citations
total is 2679
How many citations were issued for violating the statute 29.961 (1 ), "Fraud in Obtaining a License."? In 2010 there were
49 citations written; In 2009 there were 57 citations written; In 2008 there were 94 citations written; In 2007 there were
110 citations written; In 2006 there were 101 citations written
What is the forfeiture for this statute?
The statutes provide for a maximum forfeiture of $200. But in addition to any forfeiture amount established for violations
of state laws, there are also required statutorily imposed court costs, fees and surcharges. If the maximum Forf. was
imposed by the court of $200, the total additional cost and surcharges would equal $344.50, for a maximum total penalty
of$ 544.50.
The uniform bond schedule established by the courts however has set the forfeiture to be included on a citation issued for
this violation at $100 +costs and surcharges = $343.50
The following is a link to the Wis. Courts Web site where the bond schedules are available. The breakdown of the various
court costs and surcharges can be found in the Conservation Bond Schedule.
http:l/www.wicourts.gov/aboutlpubs/index.htm
http:l/www.wicourts.gov/aboutlpubs/supreme/docs/dnrbondschedule.pdf
Wisconsin Statute, s. 29.961 Incorrect information.
(1) Any person who provides incorrect information and thereby obtains an approval issued under this chapter to which the
person is not entitled:
(a) Shall forfeit not more than $200;
How many turkey hunting licenses have been sold annually over the past five years? See attached excel spread sheets
for the Fall Turkey Season of 2006 through the Spring 2011 Turkey Seasons. Each successful applicant would have
purchased a license to hunt. These spread sheets to not include over the counter first come first served sales of left over
turkey permits.
How many "landowner preference" turkey permits have been issued over this same time? See attached excel spread
sheets for the Fall Turkey Season of 2006 through the Spring 2011 Turkey Seasons.
Where are the greatest number of those permits concentrated? See attached excel spread sheets for the Fall Turkey
Season o ... f. 2006 throui .. tn ... e Spring 2011 .. T .. urkey Seasons..
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Communications Chief
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Office: 608-266-0855
E-mail: JamesD.Smith@Wisconsin.gov
Web: www.dnr.wisconsin.gov
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Results of 2008 Fall Turkey Drawing by Turkey Mgt. Zone
I
Residents with
! Max 1 Residents
Residents 1 .I
I
Landowners
preference
TMZ Total Landowner Landowner ' with without
1
Total that lost in
points that lost
Permits Permits Permits Preference Preference Non-resident i Non- Permits Drawing
in Drawing
Permits
Available Available , Awarded Points Points Landowners residents Awarded 'Remaining
1 27,5001 8,250 2,296 68 11,452 41 267 14,124 13376
2 17,400 5,220 2,003 1,204: 14,193! 0 0 17,400 0
3 30,000 9,000 2,446 75 14,846 23 196i 17,586 12414
4 15,000 4,500 1,898 95 7,672 48 299 10,012 4988
5 3,800 1 '140
762 528 2,510 0 0 3,800 0
6 1,400 420 420. 133, 847, 0 0 1,400 28 0
7 600 180 180 289 131 0 0 600 115 0
Totals: 95,700 28,7101 10,005 2,392 51,651 112 762 64,922 143 0 30,778
TMZ = Turkey Management Zone
Residents with
Max
!
Kes1dents Kesldents Landowners
preference
TMZ Total Landowner Landowner with without Total that lost in
i points that lost
Permits Permits Permits Preference Preference Non-resident Non- Permits Drawing
in Drawing
Permits
Available , Available Awarded Points Points , Landowners residents Awarded Remaining
1 27,500 8,250 2,001 79' 9,641 48! 2421 12,011 15489
2 17,400 5,220 1,844 372 15,184 0' 0 17,400 0
3 30,000 9,000 2,065 53 11,988 20 179 14,305 15695
4 15,000 4,500 1,615 30 6,462 45 282 8,434 6566
5 3,800 1,140 648: 457, 2,6951 0 0 3,800 0
6 1,400 420 420 161 i 819 0 0 1,400 26 0
7 600 180 180 284 136
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0 600 60
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Totals: 95,700 28,7101 8,773 1,436 46,925 113 703 57,950 86[ 0 37,750
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Resident Landowner Preference
Applicants
2009 Spring Turkey Drawing Results
Residents with Preference Points Residents with No Preference Points
Max. Max.
Disabled Hunters Only
Applicants
Residents with Preference Points Residents with No Preference Points Non-Residents
* Disabled Hunters Only
TMU =Turkey Management Unit
Applicants
Residents with
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Landowners
preference
TMZ Total Landowner Landowner with without Total that lost in
points that lost
Permits Permits Permits Preference Preference Non-resident I Non- Permits Drawing ,Permits
Available Available i Awarded Points Points Landowners residents Awarded
in Drawing
Remaining
1 27,5001 8,250 1,726 107 7,776 27 174 9,810 17690
2 17,400 5,220 1,8861 172, 13,658, 8 78 15,802 1598
3 30,000 9,000 1,787 54 9,323 17 107, 11,288 18712
4 15,000 4,500 1,358 28 4,625 35' 244 6,290 8710
5 3,800 1 '140 585 201 2,895 7 30 3,718 ' 82
6 1,400 420 413 151 836 0 0 1,400 0
7 600 180 1801 238, 182 0 0 600 58 0
Totals: 95,700 28,710 7,935 951 39,295 941 633! 48,9081 58 0 46,792
Aoolicants Residents with Preference Points Residents with No Preference Points

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Total,
Permits perTlme Permits
I Period 2 Period 3 I Period 4
Pennlts
TMU Available Period Available Period 1 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 PertodS Period 1 Period2 Period 5 Period 6 Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 PeriodS Period 1 Period 2 , Period 3 Per!oc! 4 : Period 5 Periods Awarded
11 74400 12400 320 2 936 1 570 5"' 1681 41 22 351 126 52 111 4 0 91131 10702 9190 143 705 240 0 0 1411 5'2 316 150 40 383
2 34 00 5 700 10 260 1"' 1 051
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31 63 000' 10 500 18 900 2414 1 92i 497 1191 33 15 540i 160 60 15 4 2 7546 9 048 9,100 1 734 572 257 0 0 463 135 831 23 34 096
4 34 9201 5 '20 10 476 1= 1 205' 455 143 64 19 542 184 47 12 4 6 3445 4431; 5278 3 507 662 261 0 0 0 1490 393 201 24.222
5 12 coo 2 OOO! 3600 585 375 201 69 22 16 372 156 50 10 5 1 1 043 14291 1750 1 921 818 213 0 0 0 0 981 5 9183
6 4 500 750i 1350 356 286 145 65 24' 17 188 124 36 12 41 7 229 340 565 673 722 230 01 0 0 0 0 171 175
7 2400 400 720 114 125
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3S 23: 8 102 741
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13 3i 1 184 .197 273 349 374! 351 0 0 Oi 0 0 0 400
1A 36 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 4 1 0 0 0 0 8 111 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36
1B 45 15 0 0 0 o: 0 0 0 4 4 2 0 0 0 11 11 1Si 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47
1C 24 8 0 01 0 Oi 0 0 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 8 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24
10 36 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 Oi 0 0 0 7 11 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36
1E 15 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4i 4 5 0' 0 0 0 0' 0 01 0 0 15
1F 63 21 0 0 0 0 Oi 0 0 6 2 1 Qi 0 0 151 19 23 0< 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 66
2A 18
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0 0 0 0 O' 0 0 6i 4 0 o 0 0 0 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
4A' s: 2 0 0 01 0 0 0 0 2i 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O' 0 0 0 0 0 6
4B 24 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 5 7' 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24
10
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2 0 0 0 0 0 01 0 0 01 0 0 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0
1W 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 Oi 0 0 01 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 o. 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 1
1.!" 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11<" 6 2 0 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 1 0 Oi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
1L 3 1 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Total: I 225729 37.670 67 626 10 019 5 908 476 7601 255 136 3152 1 536 475 1191 37 25 2 493i 30.216 31264 15 825: 5"'0 3 627 0 0 1 874 2 211 870 700 145 556
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Results of 2006 Fall Turkey Drawing by Turkey Mgt. Zone I
I Max
I Residents Residents 1
I
i
TMZ Total Landowner Landowner with without i Total
In points that lost
Permits 1 Permits Permits , Preference Preference, Non-resident Non- Permits
Available i Available Awarded I Points
!
Points Landowners residents Awarded
rawmg in Drawing
1 1000 300 119 0 531 2 8 660
2 1500 450' 128 4 835 0 10 977
3 3500 1050 328 13 1759 5 31. 2136
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4 1000 300 137 104 759i 0 o 1000
5 2200
1
660 147' 1 1060 4 14 1226
6 1300 390 193 7' 625 111 28 864
7 2600 780 314 10 1186 3 23 1536
8 1400 420! 126 6 730 0 8 870
9 1600 480 123 10 949 2 14. 1098
10 600 180 65 5 325' 2 3' 400
11 1600! 480 94' 1 638 0 16 749
12 2600 780 157
5'
1257 7! 39 1465
13 1200 360 126 4 634 0 20 784
14 1500 450 83 8 802 2 21 916
15 2200 660 150 6 925 2 32i 1115
16 1700 510 112. 10 1108 1 6 1237
17 3300' 990 331 241 2161 1i 28 2545
18 4100 1230 293 18 2425 7 52 2795
19 2500 750 205 4 1241 3 86 1539
20 2100 630 187 8 1001 0 14 1210
21 5000 1500 363 23 28111 1 22 3220
22 8500 2550 997 461. 5304 2 30 6794
23 6800 2040 634 57' 4389 5' 32 5117
24 1500 450
1
332 412 756 0 0 1500
25 3000 900 241 223 2183 1 7 2655
26 1000 300 200 327 473 0 o, 1000
27 sao 150 741 110 316 0 0 500
28 800 240 58 331 411 0; 0 800
29 200 60 24 105 71 0 0 200
30 1200 360 126 436 638 0 0 1200
31 300 90 39 126 135! 0 Ol 300 i
32 2001 60 601 140 0 0 Q!
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41 1800 540 358 506 936 0 0 1800
42 1800 540 198 75 960 0 12. 1245
43 1800 540 435 348 1017i 0 0 1800
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NUMBERS OF ARRESTS
As the chart below indicates, the number of arrests have declined by approximately 50% since
2003. This is attributable to two m>Uor factors: warden vacancies and a shift to a philosophy that
esponses a balance of enforcement, education, and community involvement.
Beginning in 2003 and continuing to the present, there has been a sustained vacancy rate in the
warden service in the range 20-25 vacancies. This alone however, does not account for the nearly
50% drop in arrests that has been sustainably experienced since 2003.
This shift is also attributable to a philosophical shift that was undertaken beginning in 2001 to a
more community based philosophy that emphasizes problem solving, partnerships, and applying a
balance of enforcement, education, and community collaboration. All wardens were trained on
community policing principles, and annual performance objectives were set for wardens to
engage their communities in collaborative conservation projects. These initiatives work in
partnership with statewide and local communities and conservation organizations to connect
youth to outdoor experiences in an effmt to pass on the conservation ethic to the next generation,
such as promoting the Learn to Hunt program.
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Thursday, April 21, 2011 8:14 PM
Daily Policy and Legislative Briefing
Legislative Affairs Team
Legislative Contacts:
Representative Larson's Office called with questions regarding the. Vet's BilL
Senator Moulton's Office contacted us requesting savings/cuts to school districts due to the budget and the
budget repair bill
Cindy, Ryan, and Eric continue to meet with JFC members.
Economic Development and Requlatorv Reform Team
Commerce
Wisconsin Geothermal Association
o Met with the president to discuss a new renewable energy project he is working on
Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
o Board of Directors voted unanimously to adopt a resolution supporting the Wisconsin Idea Partnership
Tourism
St. Croix Area Promotion Committee
o Supports the increased funding in marketing included in the tourism budget
o Past meetings held by the committee have included the representative from the Governor's Northern
Office
Arts Board
DNR
o The Board of Trustees of the Schauer Arts and Activities Center, Inc. (Washington and Dodge Counties)
sent letter requesting the budget proposal restore the Wisconsin Arts Board to the status of independent
government agency
NR Board resolution on the Rainbow Springs golf course
o The board will consider a resolution opposing the sale of the prior golf course land
o The resolution is being considered at the April 27
1
" meeting of the board
Gathering Waters
o Came in to talk about Stewardship and PACE.
o They want us to defend DNR's bonding authority if it comes up.
o They wantthe PACE program to stay, even without funding.
they have been talking with JFC members on this.
Phosphorus
o Spoke with Representative Bies' office about the effects of the delay language in the budget
DOT
Correspondence from Chief of Police from Brookfield regarding the removal of registration stickers.
. Meeting with Rep. Petrowski regarding legislation and federal transit funding.
Venture Capital
Met with Reps. Klenke and Tauchen to discuss the framework of a proposal
Also met with the Budget Office to review some additional questions on the issue
JOBS Hotline
o 1 call received
Human Services and Education Team
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Education News:
State's public. private education schools resist national review (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
A national effort to review colleges of teacher education is meeting significant resistance from the leaders of
Wisconsin's education schools, who have said they will not voluntarily participate in the survey by the National
Council on Teacher Quality and U.S. News and World Report.
Editorial: Full speed ahead for school reforms (Wisconsin State Journal)
These examples show that good leaders, from the ranks of managers and teachers, can make reforms with union
bargaining or without.
There may be reasons to complain about Walker's plan to restrict collective bargaining, but handicapping school reform is
not one of them.
DHS:
Program enrollment freeze could lengthen waiting lists (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/120327199.html
"Family Care provides community services to some 35,000 frail elderly and those with physical or developmental
disabilities in the state, including almost 8,000 in Milwaukee County. It runs on a yearly budget of some $1.4 billion
statewide and $260 million in Milwaukee County, with about 60% of the money from the federal government and the rest
from the state. The program started in 1998 with five counties and has since expanded to 48.
The average cost for Family Care services is about $2,800 a month per client in Milwaukee County."
State Launches Health Coverage Purchasing Exchange Survey
"As part of its effort to develop a consumer driven, free market health care coverage purchasing exchange, the Office of
Free Market Health Care today launched an online survey to gather input from various stakeholders impacted by the
creation of an exchange. Specific parts of the survey are tailored to individuals, small employers, small employees,
insurers, agents, brokers, and health care providers."
http://thewheelerreport. com/releases/ April11/0421/0421 dhshealthexchange. pdf
DCF:
Senate Committee on Public Health, Human Services, & Revenue heard testimony today on three bills relating adoption
and fostercare. The department, State Bar, and HoChunk all of raised concerns regarding the three pieces of legislation
and will be working in the upcoming weeks to make improvements.
We met with UMOS representatives today regarding the transitional jobs elimination in the budget. They have spoke with
Secretary Anderson and will be lobbying to gain support from JFC members to have this preserved within the final budget
language.
NGA Leadership Staff Call:
Next week committee conference call will consist of reviewing the following policies: CHIPS, Community Block Grants,
and Social Services Block Grants.
We spoke with Dennis regarding the recommendation of healthcare exchanges as the summer meeting topic. He agrees
it would be a great topic and has three individuals that would be very useful as speakers. (Ed Haislmaier- Heritage
Foundation, Cindy Gillespe -Romney's exchange team and Utah expert, and Former Utah Governor and HHS Secretary
Mike Leavitt)
Justice and Local Governments Team
Local Government:
I returned a call to Randy from the Wauwatosa Board about their contract renewal vote earlier this week.
Tom Bice from the from the Trempealeau County Board called asking for advice about how to stop arbitration
from taking place in order to stop a collective bargaining contract from going through. I spoke to legal and just
gave hirn a courtesy call. We can't give legal advice.
Veterans:
Veterans Deserve Better by Ray Boland
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Unfortunately in recent years the WDVA board became an ego-driven out-of-control train wreck. Acting like a.band of
bunglers, they effectively trashed a department and programs once viewed as a national model. Sadly, the previous
administration stood by claiming no responsibility as this board waged a war of terror against respected senior. department
managers and presided over a financial death spiral for the Veteran's Trust Fund. Voices of concern and protest
expressed by veteran leaders were ignored and to date no one has been held accountable.
Galled the Village of Hales Corners in regards to WIJIS funding and relayed that the Governor supports funding
'eCitations' and has offered funding options for the legislature to consider to keep it operational.
Legislator Meetings:
Talked to Terry Moulton's office about school savings on health. He was at a town hall taking some heat so we
gave him some of the health savings numbers and premium costs for districts.
Emergency Management:
I spoke to Ara Cherchian about Merrill and he said they were fully operational within 7 days. They worked sunup
to sundown to get it up and running.
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From: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV
Sent: Friday, April 22, 201111:24 AM
To:
Subject:
Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Gilkes, Keith - GOV
RE: new data
, Keith- FYI, here's our proposed response:
Governor Walker reformed collective bargaining so Wisconsin could create a long-term sustainable budget, to give local
governments and schools the ability to balance their budgets without resorting to massive layoffs, and in order to
improve government The reforms will save state government $300 million over the biennium and local governments
$1.44 billion.
Overall, the Governor's policies and budget are focused on ensuring Wisconsin has a business climate that allows the
private sector to create 250,000 new jobs by the end of his first term and on making the hard decisions today, so they
aren't left for the next generation.
I would also just note that workers retain the ability to collectively bargain for wages, and on the budget questions; they
talk about the spending reductions, but not the $1.44 billion in savings to local governments and schools over the
biennium.
Chris Schrimpf
-----Original Message-----
From: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
To: Schrimpf, Chris- GOV
Subject: FW: new data
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
'Office of Governor Scott Walker
Press Office: (608) 267-7303
Email: Cullen,Werwie@WLGov
www.walker.wLgov
-----Original Message-----
From: Ramde, Dinesh [mailto:DRamde@ap.org]
To: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
Subject: FW: new data
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We're doing a brief story on these survey results, focusing on the question about the intent behind the collective-
bargaining law. Any comment?
Dinesh Ramde
Associated Press writer
111 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1925
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Founded in 1846, The Associated Press is the world's oldest and largest newsgathering organization, providing content
to more than 15,000 news outlets with a daily reach of 1 billion people around the world. Its multimedia services are
distributed by satellite and the Internet to more than 120 nations.
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Downing, Karley - 'GOV
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. Friday, April22, 201111:46 AM
To:
Cc:
Subject:
US HHS Intergovernmental Affairs (HHS/IGA)
US HHS Intergovernmental Affairs (HHS/IGA)
Affordable Care Act Bulletin for April 22nd
HealthCare.gov
Take health care into your own hands
HHS Affordable Care Act Bulletin
April22nd, 2011
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Better Benefits, Better Health.
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from people across the country that are benefitting from the new law! .
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Contents:
I. Recent News
II. Recent Healthcare Blog Posts
III. Webcasts & Videos
IV. Fact Sheets
V. Information for Your Community & You
VI. State By State Fact Sheets
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VII. Regulations & Guidance
VIII. Letters
IX. Grants
X. Brochures/Educational Materials
XI. Special Programs
Recent News
April20: Secretaries Duncan and Sebelius launch outreach effort to helpmake graduating students aware
of tlie new health coverage options under the Affordable Care Act
AprillS: Statement by HHS Secretary regarding selected medical bel1efitsreport
April14: New flexibility for states to improve Medicaid and implement innovative practices
April12: Partnership for patients to improve care lower costs for Americans
April11: Statement from Surgeon General. Dr. Regina Benjamin. on the Selection ofJeffrey Levi. Ph.D. as
chair of the Advisory Group on Prevention. Health Promotion. and Integrative and Public Health
April 8: HHS Announces Plan to Reduce Health Disparities
April1: FDA Proposes New Menu and Vending Machine Labeling Requirements
Recent Health Care Blog Posts
April ZO:The Facts Abotitthe Independent Payment Advism:yBoard. By Nimcy-Ann DeParle, White
Ho\.lse Deputy Chhif (}f Staff
April20: Health Insurance forYoung Adults. Even After Graduation Day, By j{athleen.Sebelius, Secretary
of Health and Human ServiCes
April14: Repealing the 1099 Reporting Requirement: A Big Win for Small Business, By Administrator
Katen Mills, Administrator of the Small Business Administration
April14: A Win-Win for States and for Our Lowest Income Seniors. by Melanie Bella, Director, Federal
Coordinated Health Care Office, CMS
April14: Cultivating Opportunities in the Community. By Henry Claypool, Directorofthe Office on
Disability
April12: Episcopal Church's Commission on Health Welcomes HHS Officials, By Mara Vanderslice, Acting
. Director and Senior Advisor of the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the U.S.
Department of Health & Human
April12: Building a Partnership for Patients. By Don Berwick, Administrator, Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services
April 8: Closing the Gaps in Health Disparities. By Dr. Garth Graham, Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Minority Health
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April6: Consumer Protections: Applying New Protections to Your Health Plan. By Karen Pollitz, Director
for Consumer Support, Center for Consumer Information & Insurance Oversight
AprilS: Consumer Protections: Patient's Bill of Rights, By Karen Pollitz, Direct\)r for CCIIO
Webcasts & Videos
April12: Secretary Sebelius Announces the Partnership for Patients: Better Care. Lower Costs
.Fact Sheets
Thefact sheets are condensed summaries of important provisions in the Affordable Care Act.
April14, 2011
HHS Approves New !ersey Plan to Expand Medicaid to Nearly 70.000 Uninsured Residents by 2013
April14, 2011
15 States Win Contracts to Develop New Ways to Coordinate Care for People with Medicare and
Medicaid
April14, 2011
Affordable Care Act Will Provide Help to States in Preparing for 2014 Medicaid Program Improvements
April12, 2011
Partnership for Patients: Better Care. Lower Costs
April1, 2011
Fact Sheet: Proposed Rules for Menu and Vending Machine Labeling Requirements
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March 31, 2011
Accountable Care Organizations: Improving Care Coordination for People with Medicare
March 21, 2011
The Affordable Care Act and Benefits for Amerjcan Indians ahd Alaska Natives
March 15, 2011
NewTools to Fight Fraud,Strengthen Medicare. and Protect Taxpayer Dollars
March 10, 2011
Preparing for Innovation: Proposed Process for States to Adopt Innovative Strategies to Meet the Goals
of the Affordable Care Act
February 24, 2011
Nearly $200 Million Available to Help States Fight Health Insurance Premium Increases
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February 16, 2011
States Leading the Way on Implementation: HHS Awards "Early Innovator" Grants to Seven States
February 10, 2011
Medicare Advantage & the Affordable Care Act
February 10, 2011
State by State Enrollment in the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan. as of February 1. 2011
February 9, 2011
The Affordable Care Act's Prevention and Public Health Fund in Your State
February 9, 2011
Building Healthier Communities by Investing in Prevention
February 9, 2011
Improving Health Insurance Protections for Students
January 25, 2011
The Affordable Care Act and LGBT Americans
January 24,2011
New Tools to Fight Fraud. Strengthen Medical'e and Protect Taxpayer Dollars
January 21, 2011
Donut Hole Checks Distributed. by State
January 21, 2011
New Medicare Benefits for 2011
January 20, 2011
Health Insurance Exchange Establishment Grants
January 4, 2011
The Price of Repealing the Affordable Care Act
December 21, 2010
Affordable Care Act Requires Insurance Companies to !usti:fY High Rate Hikes
December 20, 2010
The Health Benefits of Breastfeeding
December 16, 2010
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Enhance Efforts to Prevent and Fight Health Care Fraud
December 9, 2010
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The Affordable Care Act: Increasing Transparency and Protecting Consumers
November 22, 2010
Medical Loss Ratio
November 17,2010
Innovations for Better Health and Stronger Medicare
November 16, 2010
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation
November 16, 2010
Affordable Care Act for Americans with Disabilities
November 15, 2010
HealthCare.gov Insurance Finder Gets Better for Consumers
November 5, 2010
New Plan Options for Federally Administered Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan in 2011
November 5, 2010
State by State Enrollment in the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan. as of November 1. 2010
October 19,2010
Consumer Assistance Program Grants: Helping States Give Consumers Greater Control of their Health
Care
October 19, 2010
Consumer Assistance Program Grants: How States Are Using New Resource to Give Consumers Greater
Control of their Health Care
October 4, 2010
The Affordable Care Act's Early Retiree Reinsurance Program
October 1, 2010
New Tools for Consumers- More Transparency in the Insurance Market New on www.HealthCare.gov:
Pricing and Benefits Information for Consumers
October 1, 2010
New: Pricing and Benefits Information for Consumers
September 23, 2010
Getting Benefits into the Hands of Consumers Progress to Date
September 23, 2010
Making Medicare Stronger: New Savings on Prescription Drugs For Medicare Beneficiaries From the
Affordable Care Act
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September 23, 2010
A New Day for American Consumers
September 21, 2010
New Tools to Fight Fraud. Strengthen Medicare and Protect Taxpayer Dollars
September 21, 2010
New tools to fight Medicare fraud: CMS proposes new regulations to strengthen fraud prevention efforts
September 14, 2010
Affordable Care Act and Immunization
September 13; 2010
How Does the Affordable Care Act Impact People Living with HIV /AIDS?
August 16, 2010
New Resources to Help States Crack Down on Urireasi:mable Health Insurance Premium Hikes
August 6, 2010
Community Health Centers and the Affordable Care Act: Increasing Access to Affordable. Cost Effective.
High Quality Care
July 29, 2010
About the New Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan
July 29,2010
Health Insurance Exchanges: State Planning and Establishment Grants
July 29, 2010
Exchange Planning Grants: Grant Awards List
July 21, 2010
Protecting Consumers and Putting Patients Back in Charge of Their Care
July 14, 2010
Benefits for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders of New Affordable Care Act Rules on Expanding
Prevention Coverage
July 14,2010
Benefits for African Americans of New Affordable Care Act Rules on Expanding Prevention Coverage
July 14,2010
Benefits for Latinos of New Affordable Care Act Rules on Expanding Prevention Coverage
July 14,2010
Benefits for Seniors of New Affordable Care Act Rules on Expanding Prevention Coverage
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July 14, 2010
Benefits for Women and Children of New Affordable Care Act Rules on Expanding Prevention Coverage
June 22, 2010
The Affordable Care Act's New Patient's Bill of Rights
June 18, 2010
Laying the Foundation for Prevention
June 16, 2010
Creating jobs and Increasing the Number of Primary Care Providers
June14, 2010
Keeping the Health Plan You Have: The Affordable Care Act and "Grandfathered" Health Plans
Increasing Choice and Saving Money for Small Businesses
July 1, 2010
Temporary High Risk Pool Program
July 1, 2010
Establishing the Web Portal Called For in The Affordable Care Act
Mayl3, 2010
New Tools to Fight Fraud
April 20, 2010
Young Adults and the Affordable Care Act: Protecting Young Adults and Eliminating Burdens on
Families and Businesses
Learn the facts and statistics about how the Affordable Care Act will benefit each state.
Information for Your Community and You
American Families
Children
Young Adults
Early Retirees
Seniors
African Americans
Latinos
Rural Americans
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.Women
Small Businesses
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Americans with Disabilities
LGB:J' Communities
Veterans
State By State Fact Sheets
Choose your state to learn more about the immediate benefits of the Affordable Care Act.
State By State Fact Sheets
Regulations & Guidance
Regulations and guidance are used to implement many of the Affordable Care Act provisions that address
both private and public health insurance.
Medicaid . Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Federal Funding for Medicaid Eligibility Determination
and Enrollment Activities (Issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Medicaid - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Home and Community-Based Services Waivers (Issued
by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Food Labeling- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food in Vending
Machines (Issued by the Food and Drug Administration)
Food Labeling- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Nutrition Labeling of Standard Menu Items in
Restaurants and Similar Retail Food Establishments (Issued by the Food and Drug Administration)
Progress Report on the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program-
http://cciio.cms.gov/resources/files/errp progress report 3 31 ll.pdf
Accountable Care Organizations -Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Accountable Care Organizations
(Issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan Eligibility and Access to Other Creditable Coverage -Policy Letter
#5 (Issued by the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight)
States Can Apply for Nearly $200 Million to Help Fight Health Premium Increases (Issued by the Centers
for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
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Affordable Care Act Supports States in Strengthening Community Living (Issued by the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services)
HHS Announces $100 Million in Affordable Care Act Grants to Prevent Disease (Issued by the Centers
for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
CMS Releases Proposed Rule to Implement New Community First Choice Option Available to States
. (Issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
.CMS Releases Proposed Rule to Implement Medicaid Payment Adjustments for Provider Preventable
Conditions (Issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
CMS Releases Proposed Rule to Implement Medicaid Payment Adjustments for Provider Preventable
Conditions (Issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Health Insurance Rate Review NPRM (Issued by the OffiCe of Consumer Information and Insurance
Oversight)
Supplemental Guidance on Consumer Notices on Waivers of the Annual Limits Requirements (Issued by
the Office ofConsumer Information and Insurance Oversight)
Supplemental Guidance on Sale of New Business by Issuers Receiving Waivers (Issued by the Office of
Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight)
Medical Loss Ratio Regulation (Issued by the Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight).
View State MLR adjustment applications and public comments.
Initial Guidance to States on Exchanges (Issued by the Office of Consumer Information and Insurance
Oversight)
Amendment to Regulation on "Grandfathered" Health Plans under the Affordable Care Act (Issued by
the Office of Consmper Information and Insurance Oversight)
Medicaid IT NPRM - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Federal Funding for Medicaid Eligibility
Determination and Enrollment Activities (Issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Medicaid RAC- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC)
Program (Issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Regulation on Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (Issued by the Office of Consumer Information and
lnsurance Oversight)
Request for Comment on Health Insurance Exchanges (Issued by the Office of Consumer Information
and Insurance Oversight)
Regulation on Consumers' Right to Appeal Health Plan Decisions (Issued by the Office of Consumer
Information and Insurance Oversight)
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Preventive Services: Regulations and Recommendations
Patient's Bill of Rights (Issued by the Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight)
Regulation on "Grandfathered" Health Plans under the Affordable Care Act (Issued by the Office of
Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight)
Dependent Coverage of Children Who Have Not Attained Age 26 (Issued by the Office of Consumer
Information and Insurance Oversight)
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (Issued by the Office of Consumer Information and Insurance
Oversight)
Health Care Reform Insurance Web Portal Requirements (Issued by the Office of Consumer Information
and Insurance Oversight)
COBRA Continuation of Coverage (Issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Health Insurance Reform for Consumers (Issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Health Insurance Reform for Employers (Issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Self-Funded Nonfederal Governmental Plans (Issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is responsible for tax provisions of the Affordable Care Act that
will be implemented during the next several years. A list of these provisions now in effect, and
additional information soon to be added, can be found at www.irs.gov.
Letters
Administration officials issue letters requesting information, issuing guidance, announcing progress to date,
and other implementation efforts.
Letter from SecretaryofHealthand Human Services KathleenSebelius andSecretary of Education Arne
Duncan to University Presidents Regarding Health Insurance for Young Adults (April 20, 2011)
Letter from Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelillsand Secretary of Education Arne
Duncan to Student Body Presidents Health Insurance for Young Adults (April20, 2011)
Letter from the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight to Superintendent Kofman
Regarding the State of Maine's Request for Adjustment to Medical Loss Ratio Standard (March 8, 2011)
Letter from Departments of Health and Human Services. Labor. and Treasury to House Speaker John
Boehner Regarding the Price of Repealing the Affordable Care Act (January 5, 2011)
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Letter from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to Insurance Commissioners Regarding Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking on Rate Review (December 21, 2010)
Letter from Ca!PERS to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Regarding the Affordable Care Act
Implementation (December10, 2010)
Letter from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to Consumer Groups Regarding Supplemental Guidance on
Consumer Notices and Sale of New Business (December 9, 2010)
Cover memo to States from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Exchange Guidance (November 18,
2010)
Cover Memo to States from OCJJO and CMS on IT for Exchanges and Medicaid (November 3, 2010)
Letter from Secretary Sebelius to JaneL. Cline Regarding Child-Only Policies (Oct. 13, 2010)
http: //www.hhs.gov /ociio /Documents/letter to j dine.pdf
Letter from Chairman Carter II to Secretary Sebelius Regarding How the IBEW Health & Welfare Trust
Fund Supports ERRP (September 30, 2010)
Letter from CEO Nancy Brown to Secretary Sebelius Regarding the American Heart Association's Support
for ERRP (September 30, 2010)
Letter from Mayor Cownie to Secretary Sebelius Regarding Des Moines, Iowa's Support for
ERRP(September 30, 2010).
Letter from Mayor Cash ell Sr. to Secretary Sebelius Regarding Reno. Nevada's Support for ERRP
(September 30, 2010)
Letter from Mary Miller, Ass. Director of Human Resources, to Secretary Sebelius Regarding Olathe,
Kansas's Support for ERRP (September 30, 2010)
Letter from Secretary Sebelius to Member of Congress Regarding the Six Month Anniversary of the
Affordable Care Act (September 23, 2010)
Letter from Secretary Sebelius to the Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Submitting the Interagency Access to
Health Care in Alaska Task Force Report (September 17, 2010)
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Letter from HHS Secretary Sebelius and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to Sen. Harry Reid
Regarding Senate Amendments 4595 and 4596 (September 13, 2010) Persons using assistive technology
may not be able to fully access information in this file. For assistance, please email healthcareweb@hhs.gov.
Letter from Secretary Sebelius to Governors. Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (July 26, 2010)
Rate Review letter from Secretary Sebelius to Governors and State Insurance Commissioners (June 7,
2010)
Letter from Secretary Sebelius to Hill Leadership outlining HHS's Progress on Implementation Efforts
'
(May 24, 2010)
State High Risk Pool cover letter from Jay Angoff. Director of the Office of Consumer Information and
Oversight (May 10, 2010)
Letter from Secretary Sebelius to NAIC urging the association to provide guidance by June 1 to allow for
timely implementation of the Jaw (April12, 2010)
Grants
The Affordable Care Act creates a number ofnewgrant opportunities. Below, you will find links to the grant
centers for the agencies administering these grants. There, and at Grants.gov. you can search for relevant
grant opportunities.
CDC National Public Health Improvementlnitiative (NPHII) Grants
Consumer Assistance Program Grants- search for CFDA number 93.519
OCIIO State Planning and Establishment Grants- search for CFDA number 93.525.
OCIIO Health Insurance Premium Review Grants
Health Insurance Premium Review Grants
Administration for Children and Families Grants
Administration on Aging Grants
Agency for Healthcare Research and Ouality
Health Resources and Services Administration Grants
Indian Health Service Grants
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Nationallnstitutes of Health Grants
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Grants
Brochures/Educational Materials
Below you'lljind brochures and materials related to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
New Benefits for Graduates and Young Adults (PDF- 206 KB)
Better Benefits. Better Health (PDF- 374 KB)
Better Benefits. Better Health for Women (PDF- 311 KB)
Better Benefits. Better Health for Young Adults (PDF- 193 KB)
Better Benefits. Better Health for Seniors (PDF- 128 KB)
Better Benefits. Better Health for Small Businesses (PDF- 160 KB)
The Affordable Care Act- What it Means for You (PDF- English 2.78 MB, Spanish 2.59 MB)
The Affordable Care Act- What it Means for Employers (PDF- English 916 KB, Spanish 963 KB)
The Affordable Care Act- What it Means for Small Business (PDF -English 1.17MB, Spanish 1MB)
The New Health Care Law- What it Means for You and Your Family (PDF- English 899 KB, Spanish 833
KB)
The Affordable Care Act- What it Means for Rural America (PDF- English 1.06MB. Spanish 833 KB)
The Affordable Care Act- What it Means for Young Adults (PDF- English 971 KB. Spanish 879 KB)
Patient Protectiorcs & Insurance Reforms
Poster: Are You Eligible for the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan? (PDF- English 271 KB, Spanish
231 KB)
Newsletter Language for Partners: Use this toolkit to share information about the PCIP program with
your newspaper or newsletter readers.
WebsiteLanguage for Partners: Use this toolkit to share information about the PCIP program with your
online readers.
The Affordable Care Act- What it Means for Those With Pre-Existing Conditions (PDF- English 354 KB,
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Week in Review
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InCase You Missed It
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Sen.Fitzgerald <Sen.Fitzgerald@legis.wisconsin.gov>
Friday, April 22, 2011 4:26 PM
*Legislative Senate Republicans
GOP Senate Weekly Update - April 22, 2011
Week ofApri/22. 2011
*** Members and staff are strongly encouraged to contribute to the Update with press releases, talking points,
news items, suggestions, best practices, contributions or ideas for improveinent. Please send these items
throughout the week by email to Andrew We/house or Hannah Huffman, or by calling 266-5660.
Quote of the Week
agree or disagree with this change, I believe it is
. necessary in orderto achieve one fundamental goal: job creation."
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Job Climate Looking Better; Real Changes Long Overdue
This week, Wisconsin received some good news about the unemployment rate throughout the state,
but the slow-moving economic recovery is still at risk because of a discouraged housing market and
rising prices on gas and groceries.
GOP Senators are taking our message to the people of our districts: the kinds of change we're focused
on in Madison are long overdue. Our government is growing at an unsustainable pace, and if we don't
make tough choices now, the results will be disastrous for future generations.
What is the other side really arguing for? Higher taxes to fund the broken status quo. Our system of
entitlements, constant government growth, more debt and job-killing taxes is setting our state and our
country full-steam ahead down the wrong track.
The people of Wisconsin sent us to Madison to create jobs, help improve the economy and finally
.balance the state budget. That's exactly what we're doing- and that's a message worth spreading.
Week in Review
Jobs: Wisconsin Rated Fourth Best for Business Expansion
This week, a nationwide study by Ernst & Young and the Council on State Taxation found that
Wisconsin has the fourth-lowest tax burden for business expansion of any state, a positive sign for
Republican leaders that have been working tirelessly to show that Wisconsin is Open for Business.
Senate.Republicans scored early victories with the passage of the Business Relocation tax credit (55 SB
Sen. Wanggaard) and the small business tax credit (55 SB 7, authored by Sen. Moulton)
Which provide incentives for businesses to relocate or expand to Wisconsin from out of state, and help
businesses that are already here grow their workforce. These reforms, among others in our Jobs
special session, focused on real-world, private-sector job growth, not a constant expansion of
government.
According to the Business Times, the study, "Competitiveness of State and Local Business Taxes on
New Investment," was compiled by the Quantitative Economics and Statistics Practice (QUEST) of Ernst
.&Young LLP in conjunction with the Council On State Taxation (COST). QUEST is a group of economists,
statisticians, and tax policynisearcherswithin Ernst & Young LLP's National Tax practice, located in
Washington, D.C.
The report rankedthe states accordingto the local tax burdens on new investments by businesses.
The top five states with the lowest effective tax rate (ETR) on new investment are: (1) Maine (3.0
percent); (2) Oregon (3.8 percent); (3) Ohio (4.4 percent); (4) Wisconsin (4.5 percent); and (5) Illinois
(4.6percent), The states with the highest ETRs on new investment are: (1) New Mexico {16.6
percent); (2) District of Columbia (16.6 percent); (3) Rhode Island (11.5 percent); (4) Kansas (11.2
percent); and(5) Louisiana (11.1 percent).
Full Report
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Milwaukee Business Times: Wisconsin is a great place to reinvest in a business. (Who knew?)
Debt: S&P Downgrades Federal Bond Outlook
On Monday, investors sent a clear message about the impact of the massive federal deficit: ratings
agency Standard & Poor's changed its long-term outlook on U.S. government debt to "negative" from
"stable." The debt rating remained at AAA,but the agency said that there is a "one in three chance"
that within two years the ratings agency would lower its long-term outlook for U.S. debt.
Of the 17 countries rated Triple-A by Standard & Poor's, the United States now has the distinction of
being the only one with a negatiVe outlook.
The total public debt outstanding stands at $14.3 trillion. The deficit- the shortfall between what
government collects in revenues and what it spends in a given year- is projected to come in around
$1.6 trillion for the current fiscal year, which ends on Sept. 30.
Standard & Poor's isn't the orily one to act onthe situation. In February, PIMCO, the world's largest
bond investment fund, announced it was selling off its U.S. government debt because it didn't think the
return on investment properly reflected the risks of holding U.S. debt.
Adowngrade of U.S. government debt would raise borrowing costs, affecting nearly every aspect of
the economy from mortgage rates to business investment to-hiring.
S&P also cited a significant threat to the economy on top of soaring debt: rising fuel and food prices
have added to the volatility in recent weeks ..
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: S&P cuts U.S. bond outlook
. Wall Street Journal: States to business: Give our cash back
lobs Focus

Manufacturing Paces WI Job Growth
lri March, the state added 2,800 manufacturing jobs, a much-welcomed sign of improvement in a hard-
hit field over the last few years. That gain followed an increase of 3,900 in January and 4,800in
February, for an improvement of 11,500 jobs so far in 2011.
DWD mai.ntains a monthly list of unemployment statistics for every county, city and metro area in the
state. See March's report here.
In total, the state added nearly 10,000 private-sector jobs in March, and has gained about 32,000
compared to a year ago.
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DWD Secretary Manny Perez pointed to the over 28,000 jobs posted on
www.JobCenterofWisconsin.com as a sign that employers are "clearly ramping up during our state's
annual hiring cycle and issuing the call for more workers."
The state's unemployment rate currently stands at 7.4 percent, with seasonal adjustment. That's
down from 9 percent in March, 2010. Through February, Wisconsin's unemployment rate remained
below that of other manufacturing-dominated Midwest states, including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan arid
Ohio.
The unemployment rate fell in each offhe state's 12 metro areas last month.
DWD March Jobs Report
Lakeland Times: Job growth numbers head up in Wisconsin, but U.S. numbers sour
WISN: Unemployment drops around Wisconsin in March
Bloomberg News: Unemployment falls in two-thirds of states
NBC News: Key combo of high gas, food prices at key tipping point
Budget Focus
JFC Announces Budget Process
As working groups continue their progress on the state budget, JFC Co-Chairs Darling and Vas
announced the tentative schedule for the finance committee in the coming months.
Members are asked to submit any proposed amendments to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau at least one
day before an executive session. The LFB will note the author on each motion, give the author enough
copies to pass out to the entire committee and keep the motions confidential other than to give them
to the author, according to the memo.
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The first executive session is Tuesday,.when the committee will begin voting on 14 agencies and
programs. The goal is to finish the JFC executive action on the bill by the end of May .
. The bill will go to the Assembly first, with the Senate expected to vote on the budget by the middle of
June.
Please contact the Darling office with any questions.
Darling, Vos remove 21 non-fiscal items
WisPolitics Budget Blog: Darling, Vas lay out budget process
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Don't forget the Dems' 2009-11 Budget Disaster
This week, the Darling offrce sent around a reminder of the biggest reason why our state budget is in
such rough shape- the truly atrocious 2009-11 budget crafted by Gov. Doyle and legislative
Democrats. "Highlights" include:
. Reckless Spending
In the midst of a deep economic recession, the Democrats' budget raises state government
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spending by 6.2%.
In contrast to a statewide unemployment rate of 9.2%, the Democrats' budget adds over 109
employees to the size of state government .
. Higher Taxes
Democrats' cumulative budget actions will impose $4.8 billion in higher taxes and fees.
After passing a $1.2 billion tax increase in the Democrats' "budget adjustment" bill in
February, the Democrats' 2009-11 budget will raise taxes another $2.1 billion.
In addition, property taxes will increase by $1.5 billion, which translates to an increase of
more than $:'l00 on a median-value $165,000 home over the nexttwo years. Higher-valued
homes will see even larger property tax hikes.
Creates a 75-cent monthly fee on alllandline phones, cellular phones and other
communication service connections.
Enables Regional Transit Authorities to raise local sales taxes for mass transit.
Increases the hospital tax an additional $204 million beyond the tax enacted by Democrats in
February 2009. The state will skim another $94 million from that revenue for unrelated
spending.
The hospital tax was also expanded to include ambulatory surgical centers, taxing those
facilities $44 million, of which the state will skim $21 million.
Eliminates income tax deductions for the costs of health care premiums and child care.
New Fees
Increases fees on electric and gas utility bills by over $9 million each year.
Increases telephone fees over $12 million a year to fund public libraries, and repeals planned
rebates to cell phone users that will now be used to fund local, government.
Doubles the garbage tax to become the nation's highest on municipalities and businesses, and
is passed on to property owners and consumers.
Extends a vehicle title fee that was scheduled to end in 2009.
Mo.re tha-n doubles the tax on nursing home residents ~ h o pay their own costs, from the
current $75 per month to $150 per month in 2010, and to $170 per month in 2011.
Increases fees on boat registr'ations, day care licenses, securities agent licenses, certain hunting
permits, and the recycling tax among others.
Permanent Tax Increases $2.5 billion
Hospital "Sick Tax" $925.2 million
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New State Income Tax Bracket
Cigarette\Tobacco Tax Increase
Oil Profits "Gas" Tax
$311.7 million
$290.9 million
Combined Reporting on Multi-state Businesses
Reduce Capital Gains Exclusion
$271.8 million
$215.0 million
$180.6 million
$ 95.2 million
$ 71.7 million
$ 70.7 million
$ 40.8 million
$ 10.9 million
Business Tax on Shipped Sales
. Eliminate Production Activity Deduction
Adopt Streamlined Sales Tax
Apply Sales Tax Between Related Businesses
iPod Downloads Tax
Federal "Bailout" Aid
Medical Assistance
Education
Discretionary
Child Care Development & Support
P e ~ m a n e n t Taxpayer-funded Spending Cuts
Accounting Gimmicks, Raids & Transfers
$1,170 billion.
$ 789 million
$ 86 million
$ 42 million
$2.1 billion
$0.6 billion
$0.4 billion
Debt Paym'ent Restructuring $
Permanently Fund Programs from Other Funds
Shift Community Aids Payment
214 million
$ 106 million
$ 55 million
$ 25 million Raid E-911 Fund
Raid UW Auxiliaries Fund
Financial Institution Fees
Temporary Spending Cuts
Polls ofthe Week
$ 25 million
$ 24 million
$0.3 billion
Total $5.9 billion
CBS News/ New York Times: Pessimism rises over country's direction
Wisconsin State Journal: State residents glum about economy, poll finds
Around the Country
Wall Street Journal: State tax collections tip up
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USA Today: States seek to link'public assistance, drug testing
Stateline.org For-profit colleges face more state scrutiny
Atlanta Journal Constitution The cost of college is on the rise
Atlanta Journal Constitution: States seek to make it safer to find love online
USA Today: State immigration bills meet mixed fates
Associated Press: [Florida] Job center blasted for giving capes to the unemployed
In Case You Missed It
Walker Signs dairy and livestock farm investment tax credit.
The act allows taxpayers to claim a nonrefundable income and franchise tax credit equal to 10 percent
of what they spent modernizing ~ r expanding dairy or livestock operations after Dec. 31, 2003, and
before Jan. 1, 2017.
Walker Release
From Washington
CNN: Debate shifts to raising debt ceiling .
CNN: Nearly half don't owe taxes
Politico: Paul Ryan budget fuels partisan divide over spending
CGreat Read of the Week
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: How Democrats and Republicans use the media (very differently)
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For more information on anything contained in the GOP Senate Update and to contribute ideas and topics
for future weeks, please contact Sen. Fitzgerald's office at 608-266-S660 or email Andrew Wei house or
Hannah Huffman.
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In Kansas City, tackling education's status quo
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. /
John Covington hesitated before becoming this city's 26th school superintendent in 40 years. A blunt-talking
African American from Alabama, he attended the Broad Superintendents Academy in Los Angeles, which
prepares leaders for urban school districts, and when he asked people there if he should come here, their
response, he says, was: "Not 'no,' but 'Hell, no!'" He says they suggested that when flying across the country
he should take a flight that does not pass through this city's airspace.
How did this pleasant place become so problematic? Remember the destination of the road paved with good
intentions.
This city is just 65 miles down the road from Topeka, Kan., from whence carne Brown v. Board of Education,
the fuse that lit many ongoing struggles over schools and race. Kansas City has had its share of those struggles,
one of which occurred last year when Covington took office with a big bang: He closed 26 of the district's 61
schools. Kansas City had fewer students but twice as many schools as Pueblo, Colo., where Covington had been
superintendent.
Thirty-five years ago, Kansas City's district had 54,000 students. Today it has fewer than 17,000. Between then
and now there was a spectacular confirmation of the axiom that education cannot be improved by simply
throwing money"at it.
In the 1980s, after a court held that the city was operating a segregated school system, judicial Caesarism
appeared. A judge vowed to improve the district's racial balance by luring white students to lavish "magnet
schools" offering "suburban comparability" and "desegregative attractiveness." And he ordered tax increases to
pay the almost $2 billion bill for, among other things, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a planetarium,
vivariums, greenhouses, a model United Nations wired for language translation, radio .and television studios, an
animation and editing lab, movie editing and screening rooms, a temperature-controlled art gallery, a 2 5 ~ a c r e
farm, a 25-acre wildlife area, instruction in cos(Iletology and robotics, field trips to Mexico and Senegal, and
more.
Neither test scores nor the racial gap in academic achievement improved, and racial imbalance increased.
Today, African Americans are 28 percent of the city's population and 63 percent of public school students. And
Covington ("We're not an employment agency. We are a school district") has survived the tumultuous process
of closing schools. He wgn the support of a narrow majority ori the elected school board. Except for one
incumbent board member who ran unopposed, all those candidates in the next election who had opposed the
closures were defeated. Now what?
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He wants more money, but in Missouri 70 to 75 percent of dollars for schools are local dollars, and the last
increases of Kansas City property taxes were the ones the judge ordered two decades ago. There has been no
ballot measure to raise taxes since 1969.
To find what he calls "highly effective" teachers, Covington is seeking help from Teach for America. This year
he has 39 of its teachers. For next year, he wants 150 -more, which would make them more than 13 percent of
his teachers- one of the highest percentages of any district in the nation. To achieve this, he has $3.2 million
from such local philanthropies as the Hall Family Foundation and the Kauffman Foundation.
He wants to abandon "the industrial model" of education, which is anachronistic for children "who come from
the womb with a laptop in one hand and a cellphone in the other." He says that if someone who attended Kansas
City's schools in the 1950s were put in a classroom today, the only striking difference would be the ethnic
composition of the class.
Covington wants to blur, even erase, the distinctions between grades K through 12, teaching individual children
at whatever level they are learning.
He wishes the school day and year were longer, but this would require money, the scarcity of which shapes
collective bargaining with the teachers union: "We give them language instead of money." By language he
means work rules. He says the resulting rules mean, for example, that some teachers will not stay five minutes
after school for a meeting. "Overall," he says delicately, "the relationship with teachers is somewhat volatile."
So, he is asked, is Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) sensible in wanting to confine teachers' collective
bargaining to questions of salaries? Covington: "It makes sense to me."
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Daily Policy and Legislative Briefing
Legislative Affairs Team
Met with Representative Thiesfeldt about furlough days for ADA's.
Representative Jacque called about a business in his district who would like to see the standard reduced for dairy processing equipment. The
company is debating about relocating out of Wisconsin where the standard is not so stringent.
Senator Hopper wants someone from DOR to meet with him and some of his constituents about the property tax classification of land
enrolled in a federal wetlands conservation easement.
Senator Darling's Office called concerning a possible amendment to the budget that would continue the funding for a Relocation Specialist on
the Board of Aging of Long-Term Care
Representative Tiffany's Office called about offering an amendment to eliminate funding for non-state conservation entities in the budget.
Committee Actions Tomorrow
A. Colleges and Universities
Hearing 4/28/2011 9:30 225 NW
CR 1 0-1 04- accrual of sick leave by
academic staff and faculty XXXXXXXXX
AB 39- composition of the Board of Regents Severson
A. Veterans and Military Affairs
Hearing 4/28/2011 1 :00 GAR
AB 96- Composition of the Veterans Board
Economic Development and Regulatorv Reform Team
Commerce
HR Discussion on transfers to DRL
o DRL and Commerce staff met today to discuss details of the transfer of the two divisions
WEDC Board meeting
o The first WEDC Board meeting was set for May 18th in the Governor's Conference Room
John Deere visit
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Petersen
o Candice Schnoor of John Deere Corp visited with Ryan and Jason
o Discussed Horicon plant and Middleton office of John Deere Financial
o Also have plant in Dubuque with many WI employees
o 1700 employees in WI and 2000 retirees
o They use HSAs and were thankful for the state law change
o Offered to give Governor a tour in the fall
Natural Resources
Received the first draft of reform legislation
o The legislation has been split into two drafts by Sen. Kedzie
the placement of seawalls and rip-rap in the Wolf and Fox River basin
the more comprehensive regulatory reform package
NR 411 repeal
o JCRAR voted to repeal this construction and operating permit for indirect sources (e.g., parking lots)
o Relied on outdated emissions readings for carbon monoxide
TSP repeal
o JCRAR voted to repeal a state secondary standard that is more restrictive than the federal standard (as well as surrounding states)
o TSP (total suspended particulates) is an air pollution standard
NR Board meeting
o The Board unanimously approved the DNR's hunting structure for the 2011 season
o The Board also approved the Rainbow Springs golf course resolution opposing Sen. Lazich's bill
NR445
o Needs to be amended to delay implementation for agricultural sources before July 31.
o The NR Board previously delayed the rule but there is not enough time now.
o JCRAR indicated they would be willing to suspend the rule. DNR agrees.
DOR
R&D Tax Credit
o Spoke with Marc Bentley with the Engine Manufacturers Alliance
o He plans on asking Rep. Endsley and Sen. Hopper to author legislation
o The legislation would boost the small
WHEDA
Sen. Hopper is taking Sen. Grothman's place on the WHEDA Board
Venture Capital
Met with Sen. Hopper's staff in anticipation of a Senate Republican briefing tomorrow
Health Care and Education Team
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NGA
HHS Committee Conference Call: Discussed the summer meeting topic; there is support to discuss health care exchanges. We will discuss
speakers in the upcoming few weeks.
Two NGA HHS policies will be sunset. (Community Block Grants & Social Services Block Grants). These two policies have not been used by the
committee or the NGA in some time, though they can be brought back at anytime. The CHIPS policy will be modified,included into another policy,
and then sunset.
DCF
Met with Rep. Pridemore & DCF: Rep. Pridemore discussed his legislative priorities (ex: 50/50 Placement and Safe Families)
DHS
FamilyCare audit was released today
DWD
Atlas Transit, Inc., Milwaukee: Filed notice that it has agreed to sell significant assets and that it expects to cease operations at 2761 Chase Avenue,
Milwaukee, and close the facility. The anticipated sale and closing of the facility would result in permanent layoffs affecting all 83 employees on
June 28, 2011. The Department of Workforce Development will work with its partner, the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board, to provide
Rapid Response Services to the school bus workers, who may be hired by the company purchasing Atlas Transit's assets.
Assembly Committee on Labor & Workforce Development: There was an informational hearing held today introducing the Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation administrator. Charlene Dwyer gave the committee an overview on her work for DWD and took questions from the
committee members.
Education
Met with legislative leaders on changes to school choice. Will follow up with proposed changes that the group can hopefully agree on.
Reaching out to stakeholders to set up meetings for next week to discuss school report cards per our discussion this morning.
Reached out to Read to Lead Task Force members to schedule the next meeting.
Attended the Senate Agriculture, Forestry, and Higher Education Committee which held a hearing on two education bills:
o SB28 -Would require the Board of Regents have representation from all Wisconsin congressional districts. The bill was vetoed by
Gov. Doyle during the last session and has strong bipartisan support now.
o SB40 - advanced manufacturing skills grants for technical colleges. Also seemed mostly without any controversy
The School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin is advocating for a consolidation of the school milk and school breakfast program in the
budget. They're reaching out to the JFC members to eliminate the milk program (which duplicates efforts with milk provided for breakfast
and lunch) and use the funding for the school breakfast program. Provides $480,000 that can be used for the general fund.
UW to punish doctors who gave sick notes to protesters (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health said Tuesday that it will take disciplinary action against its physicians who wrote
doctor excuse notes for protesters at the state Capitol during rallies in February.
DHSNews
Audit gives FamilyCare high marks but warns of growing costs (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Justice and Local Governments Team
Local Government:
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. State's police, fire spending law opposed
Manis said his 2010 budget actually was lower than 2009. He was able to get a waiver .from former Gov. Jim Doyle's administration when he told
them about the loss of a $25 0, 000 contract to provide services to Road America and how new firefighter-paramedic hires would have a starting wage
14 percent lower than previously.
Nickels has said that as mayor he has a better understanding of what the public safety needs are in Manitowoc than politicians in Madison.
Noting Republican leadership support of the statute's repeal, Ziegelbauer expects Gov. Scott Walker to endorse doing away with the maintenance of
effort provision after passage by the Legislature or, perhaps, it may be included in the final version of the 2011-13 budget.
Appleton Post Crescent. Kaukauna schools could cut 20 positions to close $3 million deficit
Once that is coupled with non-personnel cost-cutting efforts, the district could end up with a $34,000 surplus next year.
The recommendation hinges on whether the collective bargaining legislation Gov. Scott Walker signed last month withstands a legal challenge and
eventually takes effict.
The legislation requires most public employees at all levels of government to contribute at 5. 8 percent of those salaries toward retirement and pay at
least 12. 6 percent of their health insurance premiums.
If the legislation's mandates aren't implemented, the school district could cut up to 55.89 full-time equivalent positions.
Maciver Institute. Benefit reform could save school districts hundreds of millions
School districts in southeastern Wisconsin are paying twice as much for health insurance as private sector companies in Milwaukee, according to a
new study by HCTrends. That's just the beginning of what the group found in its study of school district health insurance expenses in 2010.
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"Health plan costs for the region's teachers are 63 percent higher, on average, than the plans offered at private-sector companies with some union
representation, and 80 percent higher than the average single-coverage cost for all private-sector plans, " according to the study.
HCTrends also debunks the public-sector union argument that they have foregone competitive pay increases in exchange for better benefits. The
group found that since 2003 teachers' pay has increased by 33 percent, while wages in the private sector have only increased 26 percent in
Wisconsin.
The study also found that Milwaukee Public Schools could save $221 million a year by bringing teacher benefit plans more in line with the public
sector. Even if the district were to merely enroll its teachers into the state healthplan, it would save $64 million annually.
The Assembly Labor and Workforce Development Committee today passed a bill eliminating the requirement that Milwaukee police officers
and firefighters live within the city.
AB 65 would require those employees in a first class city to instead live within the city's county or any adjacent county. The measure passed
5-4, with Chris Kapenga, R-Delafield, joining Dem members in voting against the bill.
Kapenga said officers and fire fighters who don't want to live in Milwaukee could take a job in another community, and that the residency
requirement for those employees isn 't a statewide concern.
"1 think it's a bad bill, "Kapenga said. .
Organized by the League of Municipalities, roughly 10 mayors (and some city managers) held a press conference discussing the budget repair
and how the tools provided don't give them the ability to cover cuts in the budget. We distributed a memo to the press and area legislators
stating why this is misleading.
Justice:
Voter ID bill had a hearing in the Assembly Election and Campaign Reform Committee
Nothing unusual happened
Legislator Meetings:
I responded to an Ed Brooks request regarding Wisconsin Act 10 and teacher sick leave.
Joe Knilans wanted to know about the City of Janesville and their aid reductions. I left my card with his staff.
Sen. Ellis called about Appleton aid numbers because he was meeting with Mayor Hanna. I sent him the information he requested.
Justice:
Appleton Post Crescent. Editorial: Don't change funding of CCAP, legal services. Sheboygan Press. Editorial
And if the state takes away legal aid for the poor, it's not just hurting criminal suspects. It's hurting abused women, elderly scam victims, single
parents and discrimination victims.
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We understand Walker is trying to reduce our deficit, but this plan could end up costing us in the long run.
Veterans:
American Legion. Legion opposes Assembly Bill 96 proposal to allow governor to appoint Secretary of Veterans Affairs
"Our entire leadership team is clear and united on this issue," continued Commander Batty. "We implore the State Legislature as a body to respect
the recommendations of The American Legion and amend AB 96 so authority to hire and terminate the Secretary of the Department of Veterans
Affairs remains with the Board of Veterans Affairs and that Board member terms remain at 6 years. "
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Vote on photo ID measure expected in May
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Absentee voting changes would have to be solved
By Patrick Marley of the Journal Sentinel
April 27, 2011
Madison- Lawmakers plan to vote in May on a bill requiring photo ID at the polls, but before then Republicans have to
work out differences on changes to absentee voting.
The Assembly version of the bill would allow people to get absentee ballots only for specific reasons, such as being out of
town or disability. It would also limit in-person absentee voting in municipal clerks' offices to the week before the election,
down from the current 30 days before the election.
The Senate did not include those provisions on absentee voting in its version of the photo ID bill. Its author, Sen. Joe
Leibham (R-Sheboygan), said he did not know if he could support them.
"I'm not in full agreement with their proposal there (on absentee voting)," Leibham said.
Republicans who run the Legislature have named the photo ID requirement as a top priority, and the two houses are
largely in agreement on how to put that in place. Where they differ is on other changes to election laws included in the
Assembly version of the bill.
Also being debated is when to implement the ID requirement. Both versions of the bill would take effect in 2012, but
lawmakers are discussing whether to move up the start date in anticipation of likely recall elections of senators of both
parties.
"I want to get it into effect as soon as possible," Leibham said.
But Leibham and the lead Assembly sponsor, Rep. Jeff Stone (R-Greendale), said for the measure to be constitutional
they needed to give people time to understand the law and get IDs if they don't have them.
Clerks testifying Wednesday before the Assembly Committee on Elections and Campaign Reform cautioned that
lawmakers needed to give people time before imposing the requirement.
"If you implement this in a month or two, a lot of people are going to say, 'I didn't hear about it,' "said Diane Herman-
Brown, the Sun Prairie city clerk and president of the Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Association.
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Republicans on the committee said the bill would reduce voter fraud and restore confidence in elections. Democrats
decried the measure, saying it would do nothing to stop fraud while making it harder for poor, minority and elderly people
to vote.
The measure could prevent people from voting in another's name, but not the most common form of voter fraud -felons
voting while on state supervision. The state Department of Justice and Milwaukee County district attorney's office have
prosecuted 20 cases of voter fraud from the November 2008 election. None involved people voting in someone else's
. name at the polls.
The bills also leave in place the state law that allows people to register to vote on election day. Some Republicans have
said they want to eliminate or modify that law.
If the bill is enacted, legal challenges are likely. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Indiana's photo ID law in 2008, but the
measure in Wisconsin differs from Indiana's law in sonie ways.
Under the bills being considered, voters would have to show a Wisconsin driver's license, a state-issued ID card, a military
ID, passport or naturalization certificate.
IDs from University of Wisconsin schools and other colleges could not be used to vote. If the state doesn't allow student
IDs, Wisconsin's photo ID requirement would be the strictest in the country, said Andrea Kaminski, executive director of
the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin.
Eight states ask voters for photo ID, and Kansas has a new photo ID law that will take effect in January, according to the
National Conference of State Legislatures.
Another 18 states require voters to show an ID, but not necessarily one with a photo. That number will rise to 19 in July,
when Oklahoma's law takes effect.
The Assembly bill would also:
Move the partisan primary from the second Tuesday in September to the second Tuesday in August. That
change is being made to ensure Wisconsin complies with a federal law meant to ensure military and overseas
voters have enough time to receive and return their ballots. Leibham said he supported including that change in
the bill.
End straight party ticket voting for all voters except military and overseas voters. Leibham said he could support
that.
Require voters to live in their residence for 28 days before election day -up from 10- to vote from their polling
place. A similar provision is in the Senate bill.
The Senate took up its version of the bill in February, but did not give it final approval. Both houses plan to take up the
photo ID bills in May, according to the offices of Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) and Assembly
Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald (R-Horicon) .

Yet another harrowing week
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April 26, 2011
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Our state's drunken driving scourge continues to rumble and veer at alarming speed across Wisconsin, destroying
innocent lives. Consider the latest harrowing headlines:
"One dead, three injured in Sunday morning crash."
Omar Tavizon-Ramos, 21, of Janesville, faces multiple charges- including homicide by intoxicated driving -in the Rock
County crash over the weekend that killed Janesville high school student JefferyS. Bauer, 19.
Police say Tavizon-Ramos was driving a fast-moving car that broadsided a van in a Janesville intersection. Bauer was a
passenger in the van. The 61-year-old driver of the van and a 22-year-old passenger in the car received life-threatening
injuries. Tavizon-Ramos also was hurt.
"Drunken driver who killed girl arrested again."
Lori Kasten, 45, of Madison, has already been to prison once for homicide by intoxicated driving. She was
incredibly drunk and crossed the center line on Highway 12-18 east of Madison in 1996, crashing into a car and
killing one of its passengers, 11-year-old Katie James of Madison.
Kasten subsequently went to public schools to warn students about her terrible mistake- then didn't take her
own advice. Kasten was arrested for drunken driving again in 2006.
Now Kasten faces her third DUI offense. UW-Madison Police reported Saturday that officers found Kasten revving
her vehicle's engine to try to free it from a curb it was stuck on in a campus parking lot. That curb may have
spared further tragedy.
"Sun Prairie man arrested for alleged 7th drunken driving offense."
Jesse Myers, 50, of Sun Prairie, faces yet another drunken driving charge after Dane County deputies stopped
him on East Washington Avenue shortly after midnight Saturday for driving a vehicle with a suspended
registration.
"Deerfield man faces sixth DUI."
Randy A. Nelson, 46, of Deerfield, is suspected of driving drunk for a sixth time. Dane County deputies arrested
him in the town of Deerfield after his car got stuck in a ditch.
"Prison ordered in DUI crash."
John J. Pfeiffer Jr., 32, of Oshkosh, pleaded guilty Thursday in the death of his girlfriend, Becky Baehman, 31, in
a drunken-driving crash from March of last year.
Wisconsin needs to get tougher and smarter about preventing and cracking down on drunken driving. And raising the
state's tiny beer tax to pay for stricter laws and more treatment for alcohol abuse is a must.
Too many lives are being ruined. The misery and violence from drunken driving needs to slow down, straighten out and
stop .

WisDOT's Trombino named new Iowa DOT director
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by Associated Press
April27, 2011
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP)- Gov. Terry Branstad has named a Wisconsin man as the new director of the Iowa
Department of Transportation.
Branstad on Wednesday appointed 44-year-old Paul Trombino of Verona to replace Nancy Richardson, who is retiring.
Richardson has been director since 2005. Her last day is Thursday.
Trombino is a bureau director for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. His appointment is subject to Senate
confirmation.
The Iowa transportation department oversees the state's transportation systems, including highways, bridges, aviation,
rail and public transit systems.

Pioneer Road bridge will be closing May 9
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9?odyssey-tabltopnewslimgiFRONTPAGE
Written by
Laurie Ritger
The Reporter
Apr. 27, 2011
Beginning May 9, traffic will be barred from crossing the deteriorating bridge on West Pioneer Road.
But that's not because of the bridge's condition.
Water and sewer lines running under the bridge will be moved two to three weeks in advance of a larger project to replace
the bridge and a segment of the roadway.
Bridge demolition is expected around July 1.
"We're doing all this (utility) work in preparation for their bridge and street work," said Kathryn Scharf, water operations
manager for the City of Fond du Lac.
Scharf said the contractor, Advance Construction of Green Bay, will try to minimize the length of the bridge closure. She
expects that West Pioneer Road will
reopen for about a month, but there may be occasional lane closures as the work moves west. Any trench that is dug will
be paved with temporary patching.
The city's cost to relocate deep underground utilities along the project will be about $1 million.
Overall cost of the West Pioneer Road project that adds two intersection roundabouts and a railroad underpass is nearly
$15 million.
Construction of the major part of the project will take place in 2012.
Tom Lanser, president of Gremmer & Associates Inc. of Fond duLac, is project manager.
Though there will be construction headaches over the next couple of years, he said the upgrade to West Pioneer Road
will be a "huge improvement" for the
community.
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April 27, 2011
Stevens Point's transit plans hinge on state budget
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Walker's proposal might prevent planned facility from receiving federal funds
By B.C. Kowalski
Journal staff
Stevens Point is moving forward with plans for a new transit facility, but construction would depend on the outcome of the
state's budget repair bill, Mayor Andrew Halverson said.
Plans for the facility are being designed by Angus-Young and Associates of Janesville. They were reviewed Tuesday
night by the Stevens Point Transportation Commission.
The new facility would give more space for the bus system and administration offices, and be well positioned to connect
with other forms of transportation.
The initial phase of the plan calls for a bus storage and maintenance facility and offices for transit personnel on the corner
of Brilowski Road and the railroad tracks. Future phases of the project-- if the city opts to build them --would include a
transfer facility for regional and local buses, and a possible connection to passenger rail.
"We have funding to do the design phase, and that's what we're going to do," Stevens Point Transit Manager Susan
Lemke said. "We're cautiously moving forward; we'll determine in the future where we go with it. There hasn't been any
discussion that I've been involved in regarding stopping the project."
The Transit Department already has received a federal grant for $2.5 million of the $5 million needed to build the facility.
The city is waiting for another grant it hopes to. receive this year to. cover the remaining cost.
But the future of transit still co.uld be in question two. years out. Federal transportation funds, which make up a significant
part of the transit department's budget, require that transit employees have the ability to collectively bargain. Walker's
budget repair bill, currently in limbo in court, would strip most of that ability from most unions.
The Stevens Point Personnel Committee ratified contracts for the AFSCME Transit Local 309 labor union in March for
2011 and 2012, meaning the transit department still is eligible for those funds through 2012.
Halverson said the facility's future would ultimately be determined by the city's ability to pay for the bus system after 2012.
"It will be designed and ready to go," Halverson said. "We're not going to move forward until we have a definite direction
post-24 months on what's going on with the state. We have to know what we're going to look like before we build a new
facility."
Lemke said public transportation still is strong in the city. She said ridership is up this quarter 18.2 percent from this time
last year.

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Wis. mayors object to spending cuts under budget
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April 27, 2011
MADISON, Wis. (AP)- Mayors and city officials from across the state are calling on lawmakers on the Legislature's
budget-writing committee to restore funding that Gov. Scott Walker proposes to cut.
Racine Mayor John Dickert said Wednesday that Walker's budget would cut cities by $136 million, but only about 60
percent of that would be made up through his currently stalled proposal requiring public workers to pay more for their
pension and health care benefits.
Walker spokesman Cullen Werwie says the cities' numbers are wrong and they would be able to make up for nearly all
the cuts through the collective bargaining savings.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett specifically faulted Walker's plan to cut recycling aid by 40 percent. He says he's consulting
with his city attorney about whether the move is illegal.

Kathy Hegerfeld
WisDOT
Office of Public Affairs
Rm. 1038 Hill Farms
Madison, WI
(608)261-5895
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The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee will hold its Spring Leaders Reception April14 in
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ALABAMA
The House Agriculture and Forestry Committee will meet Aprill3 to hear H.B. 461, which prohibits removing
any information appearing on food or beverage label related to product information. Naomi Amaha at
nja@stateside.com
ARKANSAS
A special election will be held Aprill2 to fill the House seat vacated by Representative Fred Smith's (D)
resignation. Craig Orlan at cso@stateside.com
The Arkansas Department of Higher Education will hold a public hearing Apri115 regarding proposed
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A special election will be held April12 for House District 148 to replace former Representative Carlo Leone
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FLORIDA
The Senate Transportation Committee will meet on April12 to discuss S.B. 1124, which allows school districts
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GEORGIA
The Board of Examiners of Psychologists will hold a public hearing Aprill5 on amendments to a rule
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MARYLAND
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The Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee will meet April 13 to discuss S.B. 354, which would
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An election will be held April 12 to fill the seat of former State Senator Mick Mulvaney (R), who vacated his
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Monday, April11, 201112:27 PM
Grimm, Tyler
RE: reform
2.14.11 cost of public benefits.doc; 2.21.11 Collective bargaining.doc; 2.22.11 Collective
bargaining2.doc; 3.7.11 Collective bargaining3.doc; 3.7.11 Credit Rating.doc; 3.8.11
Collective bargaining4.doc; 3.8.11 StrangeButTrue.doc; 3.8.11Savingstoworkers.doc;
2.23.11Savings.doc
Here's some of the stuff we put out on collective bargaining.
More importantly it allows us to balance our budget now and in the future and give local governments the tools to deal
with necessary reductions in aid (see savings release). And it improves government services and save jobs.
Chris Schrimpf
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Chris- when you get a second, can you send me the best/most comprehensive piece of literature you guys have about
the reform you enacted? I feel pretty comfortable with the details, but just want to make sure I have the whole story
straight before I brief staff/members tomorrow morning.
Thanks.
Tyler Grimm
Professional Staff
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Darrell Chairman
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February 14, 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303
The Cost of Public Sector Benefits
Madison-In an effort to raise awareness about the cost of public sector employee benefits
today Governor Walker's office released the following fact sheet.
In 2001 taxpayers contributed $423 million dollars to state employee health insurance
premiums, while in 2011 taxpayers contributed more than $1 billion dollars. In 2011, state
employees paid $64 million toward their health insurance, or about 5.6% of the total cost.
(ETF Health Care Analysis)
From 2001 to 2010 taxpayers spent more than $8 billion dollars on state employee health
care coverage-over the same period of time state employees contributed about $398
million. (ETF Health Care Analysis)
Public employers contributed almost $1.37 billion to the state's pension fund in 2009, while
employees contributed about $8 million, or about 0.6%. (LFB paper 84 Wisconsin
Retirement System, Table 28}
From 2000 to 2009 taxpayers spent about $12.6 billion on public employee pensions, during
the same period public employees contributed $55.4 million. (LFB paper 84 Wisconsin
Retirement System, Table 28)
When looking at state operations, state employees account for about 60% oftaxpayer
cost-77% of state operations for the UW are employees, 70% for corrections, 63% for
health services. (State Budget Office Memo 2-9-11)
Wisconsin taxpayers currently make nearly a 100% payment for the employee portion of
the public sector pension contribution. Illinois and Indiana taxpayers contribute the entire
employee portion as well, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Ohio pay 0% of the employee
contribution. (State Budget Office Memo 2-9-11)
Public employees in Wisconsin are vested in the retirement system immediately, while in
Illinois it takes 8 years, 10 years in Indiana, 4 years in Iowa, 10 years in Michigan, 3 years in
Minnesota, and 5 years in Ohio. (State Budget Office Memo 2-9-11)
. Survey data finds that private employer HMO plans in Wisconsin typically require a co-pay
of $18 per office visit, $45 per specialist visit, $75 per emergency room visit, or $175 in-
patient treatment. The average health insurance premium for these plans averaged $108
per month for single coverage and $261 for family. (State Budget Office Memo 2-9-11)
Taxpayers spent $733 million of general purpose revenue on fringe benefits for state
employees in fiscal year 2010. (State Budget Office Memo 2-9-11)
Fringe benefits made up 25.6% of school district expenditures in 2008-09. (State Budget
Office Memo 2-9-11}
Along with the release of this information Governor Walker's spokesman, Cullen Werwie,
released the following statement:
Wisconsin is in a fiscal crisis because past budgets, which were supported by members of both
political parties, used one time sources of revenue for ongoing operating expenditures and did
little to address the long-term financial challenges facing our state.
Both democrats and republicans know that state workers do great work. But unfortunately
many private sector workers who are also hard working, good people either lost their job, took a
pay cut, or saw their benefit package reduced as a result of the recent economic downturn.
Governor Walker's budget repair bill strikes a fair balance-asking public employees to make a
modest 5.8% pension contribution, which is about the national average, and 12.6% health
insurance contribution, which Is about half the national average.
Governor Walker is going to engage in an honest discussion about the cost of our government.
He will continue to offer long-term budget reforms that fix Wisconsin's current fiscal disaster,
which will ensure sustainable delivery of the core services taxpayers demand.
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February 22, 2011
Collective Bargaining is a Fiscal Issue Part 3
Madison-Today Governor Walker's office released more specific examples to show
how collective bargaining fiscally impacts government.
Example #1 - The $150,000 Bus Driver
In 2009, the City of Madison's highest paid employee was a bus driver who eanied
$159,258, including $109,892 in ovmiime, guaranteed by a collective bargaining
agreement. In total, seven City of Madison bus drivers made more than $100,000 per
year in 2009.
"That's the (drivers') contract," said Transit and Parking Commission Chairman Gary
Poulson.
Source: Wisconsin State Journal, 217110
Example #2 - $800,000 for "Free" Viagra
Milwaukee Public Schools attempted to drop from its health insurance plan coverage of
Viagra, saving $786,000 per year, enough to pay up to a dozen teachers. The teachers
union sued the district to regain coverage.
Source: ABC News, 8/12110
Example #3 -A Year's Worth of Pay for 30 Days of Work
Under the Green Bay School District's collectively bargained Emeritus Program, teaches
can retire and receive a year's worth of salary for worldng only 30 days over a tluee year
period. This is paid in addition to their already guaranteed pension and health care
payouts.
Source: WLUK-TV. 3/3/11
Example #4 - $150,000 Correctional Officers
Conectional Officer colle<;tive bargaining agreements allow officers a practice known as
"sick leave stacking." Officers can call in sick for a shift, receiving 8 hours of sick pay,
and then are allowed to work the very next shift, eaming time-and-a-half for overtime.
This results in the officer receiving 2.5 times his or her rate of pay, while still only
working 8 hours.
In part because of these practices, 13 correctional officers made more than $100,000 in
2009, despite earning base wages of!ess than $60,000 per year. The officers received an
average of$66,000 in overtime pay for an average annual salary of more than $123,000
with the highest paid receiving $151,181.
Source: Department of Corrections
Example #5- 'Outstanding First Year Teacher' Laid Off
Milwaukee Public Schools teacher Megan Sampson was laid offless than one week after
being named Outstanding First Year Teacher by the Wisconsin Council of English
Teachers. She lost her job because the collective bargaining agreement requires layoffs
to be made based on seniority rather than merit.
Informed that her union had rejected a lower-cost health care plan, that still would have
required zero conh"ibution from teachers, Sampson said, "Giventhe oppmtunity, of
course I would switch to a different plan to save my job, or the jobs of 10 other teachers.
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6/14110
Example #6- Taxpayers Pay $68 Million for Union Health Insurance Monopoly
An updated review of a 2005 WPRI study concluded that school districts could save $68
million by switching from their expensive WEA Trust insurance plans to the state health
insurance plan. Switching to a competitively priced private sector plan would save more
money still. Collective bargaining agreements effectively give the teachers union a veto
over any effort to change providers, however. As a result, WEA Trust insures about two-
thirds of Wisconsin's school districts.
Source: WPRI. WASB, ETF, DPI. WEA Trust
Example #7- Arbitrator Reinstates Porn-Watching Teacher
A Cedarburg school teacher was reinstated by an arbitrator after being fired for viewing
pornography on a school computer. The school distriCt ultimately succeeded in
terminating the teacher only after taldng the case to the Wisconsin Supreme Court at
great cost to the taxpayers.
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8/23/08
Example #8- Taxpayers Pay 800 Government Employees to Conduct Union
Business
In 2010, the state allowed paid time off for 805 employees to conduct union business.
Total cost to the taxpayers was $4 3 3,3 3 3.
Source: Office of State Employment Relations
Example #9- Union Opposes Cost-Saving Lawn Mowing Program
As a cost cutting measure, Racine County began using county inmates to cut the grass in
medians and right-of-ways at no cost to the taxpayers. A county employee union filed a
grievance indicating it was the right of government workers to cut the grass, even though
it would cost the taxpayers dramatically more.
Source: Racine Journal Times, 5/12110
Example #10- $6,000 Extra for Carrying a Pager
Some state employees, due to the nature of their positions, are required to carry pagers
during off-duty hours in order to respond to emergency situations. Due to the collective
bargaining agreements, these employees are compensated an extra five hours of pay each
week, whether they are paged or not.
For an employee earning an average salary of $50,000 per year, this requirement can cost
more than $6,000 in additional compensation.
Source: 2008-09 Agreement between the State of Wisconsin and AFSCME Counci124
Example #11 -No Volunteer Crossing Guards Allowed
A Wausau public employee union filed a grievance to prohibit a local volunteer from
serving as a school crossing guard. The 86-year-old lives just two blocks away and
serves everyday free of charge.
Principal Steve Miller says, "He said, you know, this gives me a reason to get up
in the morning to come and help these kids in the neighborhood."
But for a local union that represents crossing guards, it isn't that simple.
Representatives didn't want to go on camera but say if a crossing guard is needed,
then one should be officially hired by the city.
Source: WAOW-TV 1/27110
Previously the Governors office released these examples ofthe fiscal impact of
collective bargaining:
Paid-Time off for Union Activities
In Milwaukee County alone, because the union collectively bargained for paid time off,
fourteen employees receive salary and benefits for doing union business. Ofthe
fourteen, three are on full-time release for union business. Milwaukee County spent
over $170,000 in salary alone for these employees to only participate in union activities
such as collective bargaining.
Surrender of Management Rights
Because of collecting bargaining, unions have included provisions in employee contracts
that have a direct fiscal impact such as not allowing management to schedule workers
based on operational needs and requiring notice and approval by the union prior to
scheduling changes. As County Executive Walker attempted to reduce work hours
based on budget pressures and workload requirements by instituting a 35 hour work
week to avoid layoffs, which the union opposed. Additionally, government cannot
explore privatization of functions that could save taxpayers money.
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February 21, 2011
Collective Bargaining is a Fiscal Issue
Madison-Today Governor Walker's office released specific examples to show how
collective bargaining fiscally impacts government.
Example #1 WEA Trust
Currently many school districts participate in WEA trust because WEAC collectively
bargains to get as many school districts across the state to participate in this union run
health insurance plan as possible. Union leadership benefits from members
participating in this plan. If school districts enrolled in the state employee health plan, it
would save school districts up to $68 million per year. Beyond that if school districts
had the flexibility to look for health insurance coverage outside of WEA trust or the
state plan, additional savings would likely be realized.
Example #2 Viagra for Teachers
The Milwaukee Teachers Education Association (MTEA) tried to use a policy established
by collective bargaining to obtain health insurance coverage that specifically paid. for
Viagra. Cost to taxpayers is $786,000 a year.
Reference: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/milwaukee-schools-ban-viagra-teachers-
union-sues-discrimination/story?id=11378595
Example #3 Unrealistic Overtime Provisions
On a state level, the Department of Corrections allows correctional workers who call in
sick to collect overtime if they work a shift on the exact same day. The specific provision
that allows this to happen was collectively bargained for in their contract. Cost to
taxpayers $4.8 million.
Reference: Attached department of corrections memo
Along with these specific examples illustrating why collective bargaining is a fiscal issue
Governor Walker's spokesman, Cullen Werwie, released the following statement:
Collective bargaining has a fiscal impact at all levels of government.
Two years ago Senate Democrats rammed through a billion dollar tax increase in 24
hours without a public hearing. Now it is reported they are hiding out at a Best Western
in Illinois. While they are vacationing the taxpayers who are paying their salaries are
hard at work producing materials and providing services all while trying to make enough
money to pay their families' bills.
Instead of stimulating the hospitality sector of Illinois' economy, Senate Democrats
should come back to the Madison, debate the bill, cast their vote, and help get
Wisconsin's economy back on track.
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March 7, 2011
Collective Bargaining is a Fiscal Issue Part 3
Madison-Today Governor Walker's office released more specific examples to show
how collective bargaining fiscally impacts government and how reforming collective
bargaining can improve government.
No Volunteer Crossing Guards Allowed
A Wausau public employee union filed a grievance to prohibit a local volunteer from
serving as a school crossing guard. The 86-year-old lives just two blocks away and
serves everyday free of charge.
Principal Steve Miller says, "He said, you know, this gives me a reason to get up
in the morning to come and help these kids in the neighborhood."
But for a local union that represents crossing guards, it isn't that simple.
Representatives didn't want to go on camera but say if a crossing guard is
needed, then one should be officially hired by the city.
Source: WAOW-TV, 1127/10
$6,000 Extra for Carrying a Pager
Some state employees, due to the nature of their positions, are required to carry pagers
during off-duty hours in order to respond to emergency situations. Due to the collective
bargaining agreements, these employees are compensated an extra five hours of pay
each week, whether they are paged or not.
For an employee earning an average salary of $50,000 per year, this requirement can
cost more than $6,000 in additional compensation.
Source: 20Q8-09 Agreement between the State of Wisconsin and AFSCME Council 24
Arbitrator Reinstates Porn-Watching Teacher
A Cedarburg school teacher was reinstated by an arbitrator after being fired for viewing
pornography on a school computer. The school district ultimately succeeded in
terminating the teacher only after taking the case to the Wisconsin Supreme Court at
great cost to the taxpayers.
'Outstanding First Year Teacher' Laid Off
Milwaukee Public Schools teacher Megan Sampson was laid off less than one week after
being named Outstanding First Year Teacher by the Wisconsin Council of English
Teachers. She lost her job because the collective bargaining agreement requires layoffs
to be made based on seniority rather than merit.
Informed that her union had rejected a lower-cost health care plan, that still would have
required zero contribution from teachers, Sampson said, "Given the opportunity, of
course I would switch to a different plan to save my job, or the jobs of 10 other
teachers.
Union Opposes Cost-Saving Lawn Mowing Program
As a cost cutting measure, Racine County began using county inmates to cut the grass in
medians and right-of-ways at no cost to the taxpayers. A county employee union filed a
grievance indicating it was the right of government workers to cut the grass, even
though it would cost the taxpayers dramatically more.
Source: Racine Journal Times, 5/12/10
A Year's Worth of Pay for 30 Days of Work
Under the Green Bay School District's collectively bargained Emeritus Program, teachers
can retire and receive a year's worth of salary for working only 30 days over a three year
period. This is paid in addition to their already guaranteed pension and health care
payouts.
Source: WLUI<-TV, 3/3/11
The $150,000 Bus Driver
In 2009, the City of Madison's highest paid employee was a bus driver who earned
$159,258, including $109,892 in overtime, guaranteed by a collective bargaining
agreement. In total, seven City of Madison bus drivers made more than $100,000 per
year in.2009.
"That's the (drivers') contract," said Transit and Parking Commission Chairman Gary
Poulson.
Source: Wisconsin Statelourno/, 2/7/10
$150,000 Correctional Officers
Correctional Officer collective bargaining agreements allow officers a practice known as
"sick leave stacking." Officers can call in sick for a shift, receiving 8 hours of sick pay,
and then are allowed to work the very next shift, earning time-and-a-half for overtime.
This results in the officer receiving 2.5 times his or her rate of pay, while still only
working 8 hours.
In part because of these practices, 13 correctional officers made more than $100,000 in
2009, despite earning base wages of less than $60,000 per year. The officers received
an average of $66,000 in overtime pay for an average annual salary of more than
$123,000 with the highest paid receiving $151,181.
Source: Department of Corrections
Previously the Governors office released these examples of the fiscal impact of
collective bargaining:
Paid-Time off for Union Activities
In Milwaukee County alone, because the union collectively bargained for paid time off,
fourteen employees receive salary and benefits for doing union business. Of the
fourteen, three are on full-time release for union business. Milwaukee County spent
over $170,000 in salary alone for these employees to only participate in union activities
such as collective bargaining.
Surrender of Management Rights
Because of collecting bargaining, unions have included provisions in employee contracts
that have a direct fiscal impact such as not allowing management to schedule workers
based on operational needs and requiring notice and approval by the union prior to
scheduling changes. As County Executive Walker attempted to reduce work hours
based on budget pressures and workload requirements by instituting a 35 hour work
week to avoid layoffs, which the union opposed. Additionally, government cannot
explore privatization offunctions that could save taxpayers money.
WEA Trust
Currently many school districts participate in WEA trust because WEAC collectively
bargains to get as many school districts across the state to participate in this union run
health insurance plan as possible. Union leadership benefits from members
participating in this plan. If school districts enrolled in the state employee health plan, it
would save school districts up to $68 million per year. Beyond that if school districts
had the flexibility to look for health insurance coverage outside of WEA trust or the
state plan, additional savings would likely be realized.
Viagra for Teachers
The Milwaukee Teachers Education Association (MTEA) tried to use a policy established
by collective bargaining to obtain health insurance coverage that specifically paid for
Viagra. Cost to taxpayers is $786,000 a year.
Reference: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/milwaukee-schools-ban-viagra-teachers-
union-sues-discrimination/storv?id=11378595
Unrealistic Overtime Provisions
On a state level, the Department of Corrections allows correctional workers who call in
sick to collect overtime if they work a shift on the exact same day. The specific provision
that allows this to happen was collectively bargained for in their contract. Cost to
taxpayers $4.8 million.
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