Thursday, July 2, 2009

Education
UW Madison. New website showcases roles, activities of UW-Madison academic staff.
UW Madison. Registration now open for Wisconsin Science and Technology Symposium.

Business
Cornucopia Institute. Profit over organics: nation's largest dairy marketer sets up competing market category.
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. Hosted at Crave Brothers Farm in Dodge County.
WI Independent Business. Announces new ownership.
Wisconsin State Journal. Widen Enterprises confirms layoffs.
Baraboo New Republic. Grede files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Janesville Gazette Extra. Pierce Manufacturing gets $10 million navy contract.
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Port Edwards officials develop potential plants to use vacant Domtar mill.

Courts.
District IV Court of Appeals. State v. Joshua D. Conger (Certification to Supreme Court)
District IV Court of Appeals. State v. James D. Miller.

Local Officials & Issues.
Milw. Mayor Barrett. To participate in city's Fourth of July celebrations.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Arbitrator: Walker exceeded authority in ordering 35-hour workweeks.
Racine Journal Times. Vetoes won't delay KRM aid application.
Racine Journal Times. ProHealth to close Rochester clinic.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Ziegelbauer defends proposed cuts, touts successes.
Oshkosh Northwestern. New $1.8 million terminal re-energizes Fond du Lac County Airport.
Wisconsin State Journal. County should rearrange its child-protection staff, study says.
Wauwatosa Now. Tough economy may mean job cuts at city hall.

Congress
Cong. Moore. Maternal mortality resolution passes international Assembly.
Cong. Kagen. Makes education loans more affordable.
PR Newswire. Fair elections coalition praises Rep. Baldwin for cosponsoring fair elections now act.
Janesville Gazette Extra. Cong Ryan Column: Cap and Tax scheme will hit us hard.

Politics.
Kenosha News. Neumann formalizes gubernatorial bid, joins GOP's Walker, Todd in race.
Wausau Daily Herald. Ashland County DA likely to run for Congress.
Green Bay Press Gazette. Editorial: As GOP slate grows, Dems undecided.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Legislators & Legislative Issues.
Sen. Sullivan. Improved roads, jobs coming to West Allis.
Sen. Fitzgerald. Statement on Briggs and Stratton moving jobs from Wisconsin. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Story.
Rep. Pasch. Unveils legislation to restrict cell phone use by probationary drivers.

Wisconsin State Journal. 'Frankenstein' veto returns from the grave. Sen. Decker Statement.

Capital Times. AP Analysis: Many promises broken in Wisconsin budget process.
Capital Times. Professional license fee hikes approved.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: At least on time (State Budget).
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Legislative panel kills transit study plan after Doyle veto.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin is first state with same-sex marriage ban to offer domestic partnerships.
The Capital Times. Clerk expects domestic partnership rush after gov signs historic bill.
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. State guarantee of school funds eliminated.
Janesville Gazette. Editorial: State needs law to protect reporters, whistleblowers.

State Officials & Agencies.
Gov. Doyle. Announces $2.3 million grant to assist General Motors, other auto-related workers in South Central Wisconsin.
Gov. Doyle. Kicks off 40th Circus Parade.
Lt. Gov. Lawton. Column: New tools to expand loan access for Wisconsin small businesses.
DOJ. Joins in crackdown on scammers trying to take advantage of the economic downturn.
DOJ. Plymouth Police Dept joins WI Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
DOJ. Partner with Dane County Sheriff's office and US Immigration & Custom Enforcement Agents in internet crimes against children operation.
Stateline.org. Furloughs cut into state services.
Commerce. Announces $280,000 Brownfield grant to Silverstone Partners, Inc.
DWD. Announces additional assistance for dislocated workers at Appleton Papers.
DWD. Announces additional assistance for dislocated workers at Bourns Automotive Division in Janesville.
DWD. Announces additional assistance for dislocated workers at Berry Floor USA, Inc., in Racine.

Statewide.
WI Right to Life. Wisconsin once again leads nation in abortion decline.
WI Farm Bureau Federation. Retail food prices decrease in second quarter of 2009.
Veterans for Peace. Summerfest memorial to veterans.
Wisconsin Job Watch. Wisconsin job loss slows.

US Census Bureau. New Orleans was nation's fastest growing city in 2008.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Milwaukee edges up in population; Madison fastest growing.
Capital Times. Madison population up 10.7% from 2000-08.
La Crosse Tribune. Census: Holmen, Onalaska continue growth spurt; La Crosse County holds steady.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Cedarburg student wins state park sticker design contest.
Wisconsin State Journal. Family Circle magazine puts Sun Prairie in top 10 cities for families.
Racine Journal Times. New state Medicaid program for childless adults.
Kenosha News. More Wisconsinites plan trips for Fourth of July.

Education.
Superintendent Elect Evers. Inaugural agenda set.
Wisconsin State Journal. New right to unionize bothers many in UW system.

Business.
American Coalition of Ethanol. Ethanol blender pumps bring consumer choice to Wisconsin motorists.
Wisconsin State Journal. Former Speaker John Gard, wife Cate Zeuske buy Madison-based lobbying company.
Oshkosh Northwestern. Oshkosh Corp. gets $1billion contract.
Wisconsin State Journal. Grede Foundries files for Chapter 11.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Wal-Mart backs employer health mandate.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Briggs to close Jefferson plant.

Health Care
Alliance Defense Fund. Letter regarding late term abortions.
Pro-Life Wisconsin. UW talks out of both sides of its mouth on conscience rights.
Wisconsin Right to Life. Will Madison surgery center staff be compelled to participate in late-term abortions?
Planned Parenthood of WI. Abortion rate continues decline.

Courts.
State Supreme Court. Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Thomas J. Molinaro.
District II Court of Appeals. State v. Pablo G. Quiroz.

Local Officials & Issues.
Dane County Executive Falk. Dane County receives stimulus funding for two major road projects.
Friends of Milwaukee County Parks. Juneau Park friends kick off new organization.
Milwaukee County Supervisor Jursik. State must preserve 794 freeway connection to south shore.
Milwaukee County Chairman Holloway. Milwaukee County Auditor receives national excellence in government auditing award.
Stevens Point Journal. Cuts loom for Portage County.

Congress.
Rep. Sensenbrenner. Column: Taxes, Taxes and More 'Green' Taxes.

Federal Agencies.
Social Security Admin. Releases for July.

Politics.
Mark Neumann for Governor. Enters 2010 Gubernatorial race.
Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee. Announces campaign staff.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Neumann to make GOP gubernatorial bid official.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Legislators & Legislative Issues.
Rep. Black. Revolving door bill passes committee.
Rep. J. Ott. Call to action: cap and tax passes the House.
Oshkosh Northwestern. Bill may be introduced to stimulate boat sales.
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Local leaders: Watch state costs.
Milwaukee Business Journal. Milwaukee-area jobless ranks continue to grow.
Wisconsin State Journal. Editorial: Stop scaring off financial scrutiny.
WI Farmers Union. State's representatives took bold stand.

Budget.
Legislative Fiscal Bureau. Veto apparently violates Constitution. (Section 9122 (7i), Page 661) LFB Memo. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story.

Sen. Ellis. Rep. Suder. Sen. Kanavas. Speaker Sheridan. Rep. Pocan.

SEIU. WI Farmers Union. Rep. Roth. WI Insurance Alliance. Institute for Wisconsin's Future. Tobacco Free Kids. WISPIRG. WMC. WTBA. WCCA. IUOE. National Solid Wastes Management Assoc.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. School funding getting precarious.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. State funds gutted for Kenosha County tech incubator.
Racine Journal Times. Doyle vetoes grandfather clause for ECU's auto sales.
Kenosha News. Budget has good news, bad news for KRM rail.
Wisconsin State Journal. Doyle signs budget, vetoes binding referendum on RTA tax.
La Crosse Tribune. Budget contains asbestos language that helps Crown.
Appleton Post Crescent. Doyle says budget painful, but he'll stay the course.
Appleton Post Crescent. Fox Valley leaders seek new way to create regional transit authority.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Area legislators' perspectives on 2009-10 budget.
Beloit Daily News. Editorial: Keep puffing, to pay taxes.
Green Bay Press Gazette. Editorial: State's fiscal irresponsibility continues.
Racine Journal Times. Budget repeals law that limits teacher raises.
Daily Reporter. Groups criticize state for stimulus spending.
Minnesota Public Radio. Wisconsin officials yet to agree to Pawlenty's tax reciprocity request.
Portage Daily Register. Pain from state budget could come quickly; higher taxes, reduced services.
PR Newswire. On Wisconsin! Badger state becomes 30th enact critical seat belt law.
For Construction Pros. Red tape hindering Stimulus Projects.
Voces de la Frontera. Wisconsin becomes 11th state to offer in-state tuition rates to undocumented students.
LA Times. State brace for shutdowns.
Wausau Daily Herald. Many promises broken during budget process.

Statewide.
Madison Gas & Electric. Celebrates 10-year anniversary of Wisconsin's first commercial wind farm.
USDA. Obama names Brad Pfaff as State Executive Director for the Farm Service Agency in Wisconsin. Business Journal. Farm Bureau Statement. WI Farmers Union Statement.
USDA. Obama names Stan Gruszynski as State Director for Rural Development in Wisconsin. The Capital Times.

Wisconsin State Journal. Building contractors must now register with state.
Wisconsin State Journal. Four Wisconsin firms ranked among best places to work.
Janesville Gazette. Health care debate comes to Janesville.
Wausau Daily Herald. New seat belt law takes effect.
International Upper Great Lakes Study. Water levels study to hold three additional meetings.
The Capital Times. State farmers' milk prices keep edging down.
Wisconsin State Journal. Building contractors must now register with state.

State Agencies & Officials.
Dept of Health Services. Abortion statistics for 2008.
DATCP. Weather and lack of effective alternatives prompt emergency pesticide registration for dry bulb onions.
Gov. Doyle. Requests damage assessment from June flash flooding.
Governor/DPI. Announce $1.3 million in ARRA funding for school lunch programs.
WisDOT. July 4th travelers to find mostly open roads.
OCI. Consider travel insurance for your family vacation.
Dept. Military Affairs. Wisconsin airmen part of new battle initiative.
DNR. Weekly report: Lake levels, VHS, other stories.
DATCP. Celebrate July 4 safely.
DOJ. Hudson dentist convicted of Medical Assistance offenses.

Organizations
AFSCME Council 24. State should stop placing inmates needed by law-abiding citizens.
Quarles and Brady. Five star honor attorneys.
Dewitt Ross & Stevens. Bartell named Wisconsin super lawyer by national publication.
Wisconsin Calls. 411 Report.

Courts.
State Supreme Court. State v. Jennifer L. Ward. DOJ Statement. Green Bay Press Gazette Story.
District I Court of Appeals. State v. Terion Lamar Robinson. DOJ Statement.

Business.
Orion Energy Systems. New fluorescent street lighting technology being used in Pittsburgh, PA.
Integrys Group. UPPCO begins collecting Michigan Energy Efficiency Funds with July bills.
Northwestern Mutual. Maintains top financial strength status.
WPS. Begins collecting Michigan energy efficiency funds.
Upper Midwest Transmission Development Initiative. Regional electric transmission planning in the upper Midwest to support wind energy.

Education.
UW Madison. Chaptman named news and media relations director.
UW Madison. Five big ideas to fill out Wisconsin Institute for Discovery portfolio.
Wisconsin's Technical Colleges. Ocean Spray recognized.
Sun Herald. Educational institutions in Midwest gain discounts and more choices for communications and collaboration.
Badger Herald. CFACT may sue UW if its funding isn't restored.
Appleton Post Crescent. Financial firm asks for dismissal of Kimberly, other Wisconsin school districts' lawsuit.

Health Care
Wisconsin Dental Association. First mission of mercy exceeds expectations.
Aids Network. Unveils new website.
Pro-Life Wisconsin. UW-Madison attempts to normalize abortion.
Milwaukee Business Journal. GE Healthcare, Geron enter stem cell alliance.
Marketwatch. Patient-centered research report sent to congress outlining research priorities.
UW School of Medicine and Public Health. New MRI technique could mean fewer breast biopsies.
Marshfield Clinic. Cystic fibrosis research gets funding from Wisconsin fraternal Order of Eagles.
Janesville Gazette. Health care debate comes to Janesville.
Wausau Daily Herald. Aspirus women's health, maternity care top rated in nation.
Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin ranked No. 1 for health-care quality.

Local Officials & Issues.
Milw. Mayor Barrett. City furlough days to be July 2 and Sept 8.
Madison Mayor Cieslewicz. Blog: The Devil we know.
Milwaukee County Chairman Holloway. Statement on Scott Walker's acceptance of stimulus funds.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Arbitrator tosses county's shortened workweek.
The Capital Times. Beware algae in lakes, state health agency says.

Congress.
Rep. Baldwin. Madison, Beloit area health centers receive federal funds.

Campaign and Elections
DPW. Flip-flop Scott.
Walker for Governor. Endorsed by National Committeewoman Buestrin.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Appleton Post Crescent. Bill seeks greater access to state officials' financial records.
New Richmond News. Watchdog bill would simplify checks on state officials using offices for private gain.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. State agency to sue legislators for failing to file finance reports.

State Officials & Agencies.
Government Accountability Board. Authorizes court action against eight delinquent campaign committees.
Dept. of Health Services. Fireworks Boom, Blue-green algae bloom.

Wisconsin State Journal. State contractors say renovation of hospital at Mendota would cost $6.5 million, not $3.4 million.
Appleton Post Crescent. Waupaca Coalition brings lawsuit against DNR.
Duluth News Tribune. Tribal members fight Enbridge oil pipeline.
Shawano Leader. State ag secretary: Farmers will get through tough times.

Statewide.
Wisconsin Americorps. Seeking public input.
WISPIRG. Report finds stimulus funding decisions missed opportunity to make progress on transportation.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Agents say new appraisal rules hindering sales.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Details scarce in state's flu deaths.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Menomonee Falls looks at establishing standards for wind turbines.
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Assumption graduate Kristin Ruesch takes high-profile post with GOP.
Appleton Post Crescent. Wisconsin traffic deaths trend lower.
Green Bay Press Gazette. Diverse biotech industry pumps millions into state, national economies.
Stevens Point Journal. State explores early-voting plan.
WRN. Balancing the wolf population.

Education.
DPI. Wallace Foundation grant supports leadership development.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. MPS share of state aid for special education students rises 36%.
Public Policy Forum. Strong math and science skills required to meet future Wisconsin workforce needs.
River Falls Journal. WI Veterans get one of highest college tuition breaks under new GI Bill.
WI Bio Industry Alliance. Bio fuels drive Wisconsin to Independence day.
Various Legislators. Letter to UW Madison Chancellor Martin on funding for Collegians for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT)

Organizations
Celebrate Children Foundation. Announces first executive vice president.

Business
Trading Markets. Anchor Bancorp Wisconsin reports Q4 net loss.
New North. Rated among best places to work.

Local Officials & Issues.
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Chairman Holloway. Jurors, other courthouse visitors greeted with locked doors, long lines.
Milwaukee County DA. To formally dedicate witness protection program.
Dane County Executive Falk. Ground-breaking held for new Dane County Nursing Home.
Milw. Fire Dept. Donates fire engine to Sister City Morogoro, Tanzania.
UW-Extension - Green County. Local foods report released.

Hammes Co. Plans $100 million redevelopment of Edgewater Hotel in Madison.
Wausau Daily Herald. Stimulus projects in progress in Marathon County.
Green Bay Press Gazette. Brown County officials look to cut budget.
Fond du Lac Reporter. County takes lead in going wireless.
Sheboygan Press. Lands $3 million in stimulus funds for Taylor Drive.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Arbitrator tosses county's shortened workweek.

Congress.
Clean Wisconsin. Global warming bill passes U.S. House with help from Wisconsin representatives.
WI Farmers Union. Applauds House for passing climate change bill.

Campaigns and Elections.
Walker for Governor. Michael Grebe to chair campaign.
Democratic Party of WI. 1994 Called. They want their speaker back.

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