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Wisconsin Blue Books

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Legislators & Legislative Issues.
Wausau Daily Herald. Sen. Decker plans to reintroduce Healthy Wisconsin insurance reform bill this legislative session.
Green Bay Press Gazette. State politicians focus on drunken driving laws.
Sen. Grothman. Asks UW researchers questions. Wisconsin State Journal story.

State Agencies & Officials.
DOT. Governor approves $1.4 million for specialized public transit. New Freedom Projects.

Statewide.
La Crosse Tribune. Wisconsinites -- by the (census) numbers.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Walker says no thanks to federal stimulus dollars.
Stevens Point Journal. Portage County police say serial OWI offenders hard to deter.

Jobs & Economy.
Wisconsin State Journal. Wolf Appliance lays off 79 hourly employees.
Wisconsin State Journal. Employment drops less than one percent in Madison area.

Education.
Appleton Post Crescent. Neenah School Board delays vote on budget cuts.
Wausau Daily Herald. Merrill School Board supports ballot measure to increase revenue.

Healthcare.
Green Bay Press Gazette. Area healthcare providers face heavy financial burden.

Local Officials & Issues.
La Crosse Tribune. City OKs ambulance referendum with self-imposed ban.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Dodge County sheriff says Milwaukee official tried to avoid OWI arrest.
Appleton Post Crescent. Outagamie County recycling pickup issue may be over by March.
Oshkosh Northwestern. Adult entertainment laws adopted.

Campaigns, Elections & Politics.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. State Supreme Court contest, DPI chief race top spring ballots.

Tuesday, January 6, 2008

Legislators & Legislative Issues.
Sen. Kanavas. Statement on legislative salary increases.
Sen. Jauch, Rep. Sherman. Brunsweiler River legislation to honor Martin Hanson announced.
Rep. Stone. Looks at opportunities in new legislative session.
Sen. Kapanke. Looks ahead to legislative session.
Sen. Ellis.  One-time federal funds won't fix deficit.  Letter to governor. 
Sen. Hopper.  To donate legislative pay increase to local charity.

Appleton Post Crescent. Gov. Doyle: Wisconsin's budget issue front, center.
Kenosha News. Challenges await legislators as new session begins.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Governor-appointed Wisconsin DNR position may revert to panel vote.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  Editorial.  Child Welfare: Seeking transparency.
Wisconsin State Journal.  Editorial. Mission impossible for schools.   
Wisconsin Radio Network.  Fitzgerald's predictions:  Tax hikes, revenue increases & Healthy Wisconsin reprise from Dems. 
River Falls Journal.  Decker says state could have its own stimulus package.
Portage Daily Register.  Lawmakers push for Amber-like alert for elderly. 

State Agencies & Officials.
WisDOT.  Local governments receive share of fuel tax, registration fees.
WisDOT.  Stillwater lift bridge open house January 8th. 
DWD. Weekly meeting notices.
DNR.  Weekly News Report (celebrations, viewing events highlight successful recovery of bald eagles in Wisconsin, more).
Dept. of Corrections.  Most wanted sex offender located after 15 years as fugitive. 
Wisconsin Technology Network.  Digital expert touts use of social computing by government. 
Wisconsin State Journal.  Editorial.  Weigh in on state transport plan.
Beloit Daily News.  Editorial:  Nothing gained from secrecy.

Jobs & Economy.
Forbes Magazine.  Ten cities for job growth in 2009 (includes Madison).
Janesville Gazette.  GM's SUV numbers continue to tumble.
Wisconsin Dells Events.  Housing not selling like it used to. 
Dairy Herd Management.  Cheese prices collapse. 

Statewide..
Green Bay Press Gazette. Zero in Wisconsin program aims to cut state traffic fatalities.
Green Bay Press Gazette. State snowmobile accidents kill seven so far in 2009.

Organizations.
Cooperative Network. WFC-MAC changes name.
Association for Equity in Funding. January newsletter.
Wisconsin Policy Research Institute.  Announces leadership transition. 
CASH. Criticizes DOT attorney fees proposal. Budget request.
CAP Services.  Mary Patoka appointed CAP Services president and CEO. 

Education.
Wisconsin Association of School Boards.  QEO, part of the settlement. 
New North.  Ten New North high schools named among nation's best.
UW-Madison.  Study:  Risky behavior prominent on teen MySpace profiles.  Capital Times story. 
UW-Madison.  Study:  Can nature's leading indicators presage environmental disaster?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Group claims school levy tax credit distribution aids wealthier districts.
Oshkosh Northwestern.  Editorial:  State needs innovation, collaboration, in schools.

Health.
Marshfield Clinic.  Clinic cardiologist performs first PFO closure procedure in Weston. 
Marshfield Clinic.  New program helps children deal with cancer in their families.

Energy.
Lt. Governor Lawton.  School District of Horicon accepts Energy Star School Challenge. 
UW Madison.  Deep drilling begins for Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery geothermal system.  

Courts.
Murfeesboro (Tennessee) Post.  Red-light cameras are legal, US appeals court rules.  Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.  Parveen Idris, et al v. City of Chicago. 
Wisconsin State Journal. (Federal) Judge Shabaz sends resignation to Bush - again.  Shabaz letter. 

Campaigns, Elections & Politics.
Milwaukee Police Supervisors' Organization.  Endorses Judge Koschnick in Supreme Court race.
Wisconsin Law Journal.  Candidates Boll and Troupis seek better service from State Bar.
Falk for Dane County Executive.  Begins re-election campaign. 

Local Officials & Issues.
Milw. Co. Exec. Walker. Names interim director of transportation and public works.
Madison Mayor Cieslewicz.  Begins blog.
Dane County Executive Falk.  Nominations extended for 2009 Dane County Martin Luther King, Jr. recognition award.  Nomination form. 
Wisconsin State Journal. Recycling a losing deal for Madison in November.
Appleton Post Crescent. Menasha Utilities steam plant may get $21 million boost from Wisconsin aid.
Wausau Daily Herald. City studies housing program designed to counteract rash of foreclosures.
Racine Journal Times. School board president leaving post; former Sen. Plache running for board.
The Capital Times.  New coalition attacks the "culture" of alcohol use.

Congress.
Sen. Feingold.  Statement on reported nomination of Leon Panetta to be the next CIA director.
Sen. Feingold.  To reintroduce, add to E4 initiative. 

Noted.
Racine Journal Times. Former Racine resident crowned champion liar.

Monday, January 5, 2009

Legislators & Legislative Issues.
Speaker Sheridan.  Delivers address to inaugural body.  Text of speech. 
Speaker Sheridan.  Announces Assembly support staffing decisions for 2009-2010 session. 
Sen. Fitzgerald. Time for Democrats to reconsider tax, fee increase proposals.
Sen. Taylor, Rep. Kleefisch.  Wisconsin leaders establish bipartisan committee to analyze prison growth, crime and recidivism  
Sen. Grothman.  Criticizes Governor Doyle, begs Congress not to send any more money to states.
Sen. Kanavas.  Statement marking the beginning of the legislative session.

WISTAX.  Wisconsin federal, state and local taxes claimed 34.2% of income in 2008
Milwaukee Rising. Higher gas taxes on the way?
WISPIRG.  New study:  Both good signs and red flags in state's transportation stimulus wish list.  State-by-state comparison.  The Report. 
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters.  Conservation Notices of the Week. 
Wisconsin Women's Council.  Women in the Wisconsin Legislature, 2009. 

Racine Journal Times. Most local legislators keeping pay raises.
La Crosse Tribune. $5.4 billion problem to dominate Wisconsin legislative session.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. senate to take on child welfare.
The Capital Times.  Editorial:  Decker right to be skeptical of OWI proposals. 
Wisconsin State Journal.  Editorial:  Leadership test:  Who passed? 
Wisconsin State Journal.  Editorial:  Please, GOP, don't isolate yourself. 

Jobs & Economy.
DWD.  Governor Doyle announces additional assistance for dislocated workers at APV North America, Lake Mills.
Sen. Feingold.  Kicks off 2009 listening session tour with focus on job creation and the economy.
Sen. Feingold.  Kicks off 2009 listening session tour with focus on job creation and the economy.
Racine Journal Times. State economist: 'The worst in a generation.'
Stevens Point Journal. Job Centers troubles could lead to problems for ex-workers.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Economists say 2009 likely to be worse than 2008.
Wisconsin Radio Network.  Bad economy could help scammers. 
Wall Street Journal.  Calls grow to cap property taxes. 
Dubuque Telegraph Herald.  Food stamp assistance soars. 
Green Bay Press Gazette.  Oshkosh defense contract could be worth $1 billion. 
PRNewswire.  Penda Corporation and Durakon Industries, Inc. to merge.

State Officials & Agencies.
Dept. of Health Services.  Early cervical cancer detection saves lives. 
Dept of Health Services. Seth Foldy named administrator of Division of Public Health.
Dept. of Health Services.  Testing and controlling home radon is a wise investment. 
DOJ. Enbridge Energy settles lawsuit with state.
WisDOT.  State ends 2008 with fewest traffic deaths since 1944...launches Zero in Wisconsin traffic safety campaign.
WisDOT.  Seeks public comment on transportation plan - meeting in Madison. 
WisDOT.  Seeks public comment on transportation plan - meeting in La Crosse. 
Office of Justice Assistance.  Most wanted sex offender located after 15 years as fugitive.

La Crosse Tribune. Health care licenses don't require background checks.
Janesville Gazette.  Editorial:  Accountability is lacking for state's accountability board.

Education.
Insight School of Wisconsin.  Parents, students invited to online school information session. 
UW Stout.  Launches center to help other universities with survey needs. 
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 2009 could be crucial year for changes in schools, nationally and in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Mequon college's turbine rises.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. UW researcher finds link between age, birth order and autism.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. UW System diversity plan results show more needs to be done.
Eau Claire Leader Telegram.  Op Ed:  Julie Furst-Bowe: More money for UW System worthy investment. 

Energy.
Alliant Energy Foundation.  Improving quality of life is focus of Foundation grants.
Lt. Governor Lawton.  School District of Ashland accepts Energy Star School Challenge.
RiverTowns.net.  Operation HELP sees increased need, utilities tell the tale.
Press Media Wire.  Deadly electrical pollution will slow economic recovery. 

Healthcare.
WI Medical Society. Collaboration leads to electronic solution.
WI Medical Society.  Building primary care interest in Wisconsin not about money.
Wisconsin Technology Network.  Induced pluripoint stem cells steal limelight from embryonic stem cells. 
Farmers Health Cooperative of Wisconsin.  To offer dental coverage in 2009.
Marshfield News. Residents work to improve health care with projects.

Local Officials & Issues.
Dane County Exec. Falk.  New year to bring first meetings of new Dane County Alcohol Coalition. 
Dane County Exec. Falk.  Dane County recognized for excellence in financial reporting. 
Dane County Exec. Falk. Weekly schedule.
Milwaukee Mayor Barrett.  Names new communications director. 
Kenosha News. County awaits BadgerCare benefits.
Green Bay Press Gazette. Area nursing homes get federal ratings.
Oshkosh Northwestern. TIF not in plans for EAA expansion.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 17 years later, transit impasse drags on.
The Capital Times.  Editorial:  Betty Smith's civil and civic Republicanism.
Seattle Times.  San Francisco considers plan to charge drivers. 

Statewide.
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.  Women's conference in La Crosse set for March. 
Wisconsin Law Journal.  2008 in Review.
Boardman Law Firm.  Bob Gregg:  Legal and legislative update on employment law.
PRNewswire.  TV4US celebrates one year of cable choice in Wisconsin. 
Stevens Point Journal. Grocery assistance up 22% statewide.
Social Security Admin. January columns.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  Editorial:  Government, our Yankee legacy. 

Congress.
Sen. Feingold.  Outlines priorities for 2009. 

Campaigns, Elections & Politics.
Koschnick for Supreme Court.  Files nomination papers.  Letter to Justice Abrahamson.  Pledge. 
Appleton Post Crescent. Five candidates vie for superintendent of education.
Kenosha News. Local candidate for state education post pushes new ideas, better pay for teachers.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. U. S. attorney hopefuls stepping up.
St. Paul Pioneer Press.  Ballots retallied, but race isn't over (Franken/Coleman)

Friday, January 2, 2009

Economy.
DOR. National, state economic crises deepen. Executive Summary.

State Agencies & Officials.
Commissioner of Insurance. Open meetings notice.

Courts.
Supreme Court. January Calendar. Case summaries.

Noted.
Axley Brynelson. Attorneys named Madison Magazine 2009 top lawyers.


Wisconsin 2008 Elections

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September 9 Primary Results
 


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