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Mary Vought Communications Director Senator Ron johnson (WI)

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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 Communications Director Office of the Governor Press Office: 608-267-7303 Email: [email protected]

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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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From: Smith, James D- DNR (JD) Wednesday, April 27, 2011 5:29 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

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 written for the Migratory Bird offense codes; In 2008 there were 408 citations written for the Archery offense codes; 2008 total is 2958



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: [email protected] 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.

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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 2007 there were 1991 citations written for the General/Misc. Hunting offense codes; In 2007 there were 396 citations written for the Migratory Bird offense codes; In 2007 there were 397 citations written for the Archery offense codes; 2007 total is 2784 ·

In 2006 there were 1.986 citations written for the General/Misc. Hunting offense codes; In 2006 there were 357 citations written for the Migratory Bird offense codes; In 2006 there were 336 citations written for the Archery offense codes; 2006 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

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Communications Chief Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Office: 608-266-0855 E-mail: [email protected] 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

Results of 2009 Fall Turkey Drawing by Turkey Mgt. 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 o: 0 600 60 ' 0

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Totals: 95,700 28,7101 8,773 1,436 46,925 113 703 57,950 86[ 0 37,750 i

TMZ = Turkey Management Zone '

Max. Max.

• Disabled Hunters Only

Resident Landowner Preference Applicants

2009 Spring Turkey Drawing Results

Residents with Preference Points Residents with No Preference Points Non~Residents

Max. Max.

• Disabled Hunters Only



Residents with Preference Points Residents with No Preference Points Non-Residents

* Disabled Hunters Only

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Results of 2010 Fall Turkey Drawing by Turkey Mgt. Zone 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

TMZ = Turkey Management Zone

2011 Spring Turkey Drawing Results Resident Landowner Preference

Aoolicants Residents with Preference Points Residents with No Preference Points Non~Residents M~. """ ! ! ! I Total Permits Landowner 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 "" 158' 62 " 1 038 651 194 46; 13 12 2 881 i 3 998 5018 5498. 5626 2035 0 0 0 0 0 ,. 30 815 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 " 3S 23: 8 102 741 " 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 ' 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• ' 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 28. 18 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 3 0 1 0 0 o. 0 o• 0 0 8

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 I ' I

TMU = Turke Manageme~t Unit

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Results of 2006 Fall Turkey Drawing by Turkey Mgt. Zone I

I Max ·I Residents Residents 1 I Landown~rs i R~~~f=~~~:th TMZ Total Landowner Landowner with without i Total t~at lo~t 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 ' 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! 200 18 140 33 2800 840 398 723' 1679 Ol 0 2800 34 3500 1050 340 67' 2536 1' 15 2959 35 800 240i 240 531 29 0 0 800 9 36 900 270 247 653 0 0 0 900 37 3400 1020 387 20 1863, 6 55 2331 ' 38 2300! 690 368! 84 1108 13 61 1634 39 1100 330 125 6! 568 2! 3 704 40 1500 450. 232 45 726 2 8 1013 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 44 400' 120 121! 26 253 0 0 400 10

Totals: 90,600 27,180 10,015 6,083 50,113 85 1 698 66,994 37 14( I J I !

TMZ =Turkey Management Zone

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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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Murray, Ryan M - GOV Thursday, April 21, 2011 8:14 PM Murray, Ryan M - GOV 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 271

" 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.


-----Original Message----From: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV Sent: Friday, April 22, 201111:07 AM 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:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 22, 201111:06 AM 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 collectivebargaining law. Any comment?

Dinesh Ramde Associated Press writer 111 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1925 Milwaukee, WI 53202

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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.

---+ Click here to access the new consumer focused Health Care Website. ---+Check out 50 States/50 Stories to find out what's happening in your state and listen to stories

from people across the country that are benefitting from the new law! . ---+ Check out wW\1\i.CuidadodeSalud.Gov the partner site of HealthCare.gov. ---+ For more information on the new Affordable Care Act click here. ---+ Get information on relief the AffordableCare Act can provide to you here. ---+Get the Facts Straight on Health Reform here. ---+Check out our archived web.chats here. ---+New brochures about the Affordable Care Act are available here. ---+How is the Affordable Care Act helping you? Share your story here.

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 94

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 I • , •

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 100

.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 Programhttp://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 and·Secretary 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 Regardi~g 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 [email protected].

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,

Spanish 356 KB)

Medicare and the New Health Care Law- What it Means for You

-closing the Prescription Drug Coverage Gap

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Special Programs

Several new programs across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services support the work of the Affordable Care Act. You will find information about these programs on this page.

Partnership for Patients: Better Care. Lower Costs

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Index:

Quote of the Week Message Week in Review Jobs Focus

• Budget Focus Around the Country InCase You Missed It From Washington Great ReadoftheWeek

Sen.Fitzgerald <[email protected]> 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

~'Whetherwe agree or disagree with this change, I believe it is . necessary in orderto achieve one fundamental goal: job creation."

-Sen. Neal Kedzie. Read more ...

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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 ~'authored-by 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 hardhit 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. · . .

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

' ' 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 ~ho 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

Pe~manent 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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From: Sent: To:

Chris Schrimpf Friday, April 22, 2011 Schrimpf, Chris - GOV

In Kansas City, tackling education's status quo

By George F. Will, Friday, Apri122, 8:07PM

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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 25~acre 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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Legislative Contacts:

Murray, Ryan M - GOV Wednesday, April 27, 2011 6:23 PM Murray, Ryan M - GOV 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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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) 3

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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From: Sent: Subject:

Hegerfeld, Kathy - DOT Thursday, April 28, 2011 6:55 AM FW: Today's Reader Review

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 HermanBrown, 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) .

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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 .

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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.

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Pioneer Road bridge will be closing May 9

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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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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.

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Stateside® Weekly Roundup

Stateside Associates published the first issue of The Stateside View newsletter. Kristen Rei tier was promoted to Manager, Projects and Communications. Connie Campanella interviewed economists for a client project. Stefani Millie drafted a veto request letter on behalf of a client. Steve Arthur participated in the NASPO Marketing to Government meeting in Boston and the RGA Policy Summit in Houston. Mark Anderson advised a client about how to advocate for a new policy initiative at an upcoming Groups meeting. Robert Holden updated an association client's members about trends in workers' compensation legislation. Michael Behm worked with a client on strategy to address state tax and fee proposals around the country.

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GROUPS

The Council of State Governments will hold a Growth and Prosperity Virtual Summit of the States 2.0 Aprilll-14. This event will be held online. Michael Behm at [email protected]

The International City/County Management Association will hold its Northeast Regional Summit Aprill4-15 in Portland, Maine. Stefani Millie at [email protected]

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The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee will hold its Spring Leaders Reception April14 in Washington, D.C. Connie Campanella at [email protected] The Republican Legislative Campaign Committee will hold its State Leadership Reception Apri114 in Washington, D.C. Michael Behm at [email protected]

The National Conference of State Legislatures will hold its Spring Forum April14-16 in Washington, D.C. Michael Behm at [email protected]

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 [email protected]

ARKANSAS

A special election will be held Aprill2 to fill the House seat vacated by Representative Fred Smith's (D) resignation. Craig Orlan at [email protected]

The Arkansas Department of Higher Education will hold a public hearing Apri115 regarding proposed amendments to the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship. The proposed amendments are expected to expand the program from 8,000 students to 28,000 students. Carissa Mulder at [email protected]

CALIFORNIA

The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee Aprill3 will meet to consider A.B. 400, which would require all employers to grant employees paid sick leave and excludes employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Pamela Thorburn at [email protected]

CONNECTICUT

A special election will be held April12 for House District 148 to replace former Representative Carlo Leone (D), who won a special election for the State Senate in February. Cory Warfield at [email protected]

DELAWARE

The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet April12 to discuss S.B. 140, which requires engine coolant or antifreeze that is manufactured after January 1, 2013, containing more than 10% ethylene glycol include a bittering agent. Thomas Doyle at ted@stateside. com

FLORIDA

The Senate Transportation Committee will meet on April12 to discuss S.B. 1124, which allows school districts to sell advertising space on school buses. David Frantz at daf@stateside. com

GEORGIA

The Board of Examiners of Psychologists will hold a public hearing Aprill5 on amendments to a rule concerning licensure by endorsement. Becky Lukaesko at [email protected]

INDIANA

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The House Select Committee on Government Reduction will meet Aprill2 to discuss S.B. 23, which creates the Hoosier Commission for Communities for a Lifetime which will address growth management. Shawn Bell at [email protected]

MARYLAND

The General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn April!!. Pamela Thorburn at [email protected]

MICHIGAN

The House Energy and Technology Committee will meet April12 to discuss H.B. 4314, which repeals certain powers of the Michigan Public Service Commission to regulate primary basic local exchange service providers. Rich Capparell at [email protected]

The Senate Education Committee will meet April 12 to discuss S.B. 137, which establishes that school districts must have a policy regarding bullying. Rich Capparell at [email protected]

MISSOURI

The Senate Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee will meet April 11 to vote on H.B. 83, which allows the owner or operator of an Automated Teller Machine to impose an access fee or surcharge on an individual conducting a transaction using a foreign bank account. Rich Capparell at t·c@stateside. com

NEW MEXICO

LOCAL GovERNMENT MoNITORING

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board will hold a public hearing April 13 on amendments to the Sulfur Dioxide Emissions Inventory Requirements rule. Melissa Martin at mpf@stateside. com

NEW YORK

The Assembly Codes Committee will meet April11 to discuss A.B. 1158, which prohibits, on and after June I, 2013, a person from selling, offering for sale or distributing free of charge in the state any cadmium-added novelty consumer product. Thomas Doyle at [email protected]

The Senate Investigations & Government Operations Committee will meet Aprill2 to discuss S.B. 2629, which directs the Commissioner of General Services to implement a recycling management program on all stateowned and state-leased property. Thomas Doyle at ted@stateside. com

OKLAHOMA

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The House Judiciary Committee will meet April 11 to discuss S.B. 398, which prohibits unsolicited text messages from telemarketers. David Frantz at [email protected]

OREGON

The Senate General Government, Consumer and Small Business Protection Committee will meet April 13 to vote on S.B. 41, which requires public bodies to respond to a public record request within ten working days. Rich Capparell at rc@stateside. com

The House Judiciary Committee will meet April 14 to vote on H.B. 2692, which exempts identification documents, such as driver licenses, passports, birth certificates or Social Security cards, from garnishment or execution. Rich Capparell at [email protected]

RHODE ISLAND

The Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee will meet April 13 to discuss S.B. 354, which would mandate that retail establishments give customers who provide their own reusable bags a $.05 per bag instant rebate and to post written notice of the credit to their customers. Shawn Bell at smb@stateside. com

The House Health, Education and Welfare Committee will meet Aprill3 to discuss H.B. 5629, which would require that any food product derived in whole or part from a genetically modified organism must include that information in its product labeling. Shawn Bell at [email protected]

SOUTH CAROLINA

An election will be held April 12 to fill the seat of former State Senator Mick Mulvaney (R), who vacated his seat to join the United States House in January. Jeb Shepard at [email protected]

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control will hold a hearing April 14 on proposed rules governing the sale, recovery and disposal of electronic equipment. Rachel Williams at rmw@stateside. com

WASHINGTON

The Washington Department of Ecology will accept comments until April15 on proposed amendments to change the fee schedule for permitting activities covered under the new source review program. Susan Williams at [email protected]

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From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments:

Schrimpf, Chris - GOV 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.


From: Grimm, Tyler [mailto ........ Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 12:12 PM To: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV Subject: reform

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 inpatient 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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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 tlu·ee 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 twothirds 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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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-teachersunion-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 For Immediate Release Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303

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.

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8/23/08 '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.

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6/14/10

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-teachersunion-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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