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.Sunday, February 1
.Monday, February 2
Meetings
1 pm:  UW Board of Regents Committee on Student Discipline and Other Student Appeals (teleconference), Room 1840 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Dr, Madison.

Events.
8 am:  Wisconsin Way 2009 Conference:  Wisconsin's long-term visions, short-term needs. Concourse Hotel, 1 West Dayton, Madison.  Details. 

9 am:  Commerce Secretary Leinenkugel - remarks on export education initiatives, Northcentral Technical College, Main Campus Bldg, Room E101-102, 1600 W. Campus Dr, Wausau. 

11 am:  News Conference:  Milwaukee, Waukesha announce cooperative transit plan, Downtown Transit Center, 212 E. St. Paul Ave, Waukesha.  Details. 

11:45 am:  Governor Doyle - Address at Wisconsin Way 2009 Conference, Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St, Madison.

1:30 pm:  Attorney General Van Hollen - Presents grant to Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Attorney General's Office, State Capitol, Madison. 

Fundraisers
5-7 pm:  Reception for Majority Leader Thomas Nelson, Kerrigan Brothers Winery, N2797 State Highway 55, Freedom.  Host and sponsorships available.  Please make checks payable to Nelson for Assembly, PO Box 361, Kaukauna, WI, 54130.  No PAC or corporate contributions.  To RSVP or for more information:  (920) 475-6221 or tom@nelsonforassembly.com. 

.Tuesday, February 3
Committee Hearings and Execs.
11 am:  Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules, 411-S.

Meetings
10 am - 12:30 pm:  Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Life Advisory Council, 125 S. Webster St, Room 227, Madison. 

10 am - 4 pm:  DWD Worker Misclassification Task Force, Gef #1, Room H306, 201 E. Washington Ave, Madison. 

10:30 am:  Public Service Commission, PSC Bldg, Flambeau River Conference Room, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison.  Agenda. 

1:30 pm:  Public Service Commission Affirmative Action Advisory Council, PSC Bldg, Lake Namekagon, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison. 

Events.
9 am:  Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association 2009 Policy and advocacy Summit, Concourse Hotel, Madison.  Agenda. 

11 am:  Governor Doyle - Announcement on autism treatment, Governor's Conference Room.

Administrative Rules Hearings
1-3 pm:  Dept. of Health Services public hearing on an amendment allowing federally recognized American Indian tribes and bands in Wisconsin to be certified by Wisconsin Medicaid as providers of personal care services, Marathon County Courthouse, Corporation Counsel Conference Room, 500 Forest St, Wausau. 

.Wednesday, February 4
Committee Hearings and Execs.
9:30 am:  Assembly Organization, Assembly Parlor.

10 am:  Senate Children and Families and Workforce Development, 413-N.

Events.
4 pm:  2009 Governor's Conference on Economic Development, Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison.  Details. 

Administrative Rules Hearings
10 am - Noon:  Dept. of Health Services public hearing on an amendment allowing federally recognized American Indian tribes and bands in Wisconsin to be certified by Wisconsin Medicaid as providers of personal care services, State Office Bldg, Room B-139, 1 West Wilson St, Madison. 

Fundraisers
5-6:30 pm:  A Reception in Support of Julie Genovese for Dane County Circuit Judge, Branch 13.  Brocach Irish Pub, 7 W. Main St, Madison.  Sponsor levels: $250, $100.  All contributions gratefully accepted.  Please send checks to The Julie Genovese for Judge Committee, PO Box 5271, Madison, 53705 or online at www.julieforjudge.com.  Questions:  Melissa at 231-3859 or melissa@mmulliken.com

 Thursday, February 5
Committee Hearings and Execs.
Noon:  Senate Judiciary, Corrections, Insurance, Campaign Finance Reform and Housing, 411-S.

Meetings
UW Board of Regents (committees)   Agenda. 

  • 11 am:  Regents one year update on the UW System Growth Agenda, 1820 Van Hise Hall.
  • 12:30 pm:  Education Committee - 1820 Van Hise Hall
  • 12:30 pm:  Business, Finance and Audit Committee - 1920 Van Hise Hall.
  • 12:30 pm:  Capital Planning and Budget Committee - 1418 Van Hise Hall.

Events
7:30 am:  2009 Governor's Conference on Economic Development, Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison.  Details. 

8 am:  Wisconsin State Reading Association Convention, Midwest Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee.  DPI Superintendent Burmaster adolescent literacy plan presentation. 

8:30 am - 3 pm:  DPI Next Generation Assessment Task Force, Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison.  Supt. Burmaster addresses group at 11:15 am: 

1 pm:  DWD Secretary Gassman visits Madison area biotech firm, highlights emerging industry, Anteco Pharma, 925 Development Dr.

5:30 pm:  Lt. Governor Lawton - Launch of the non-partisan Initiative for Global Citizen Diplomacy, First Amendment Lounge, National Press Club, 529 14th St, NW, Washington DC.  

.Friday, February 6
Meetings
9 am:  UW Board of Regents - 1820 Van Hise Hall.  Agenda. 

Events.
8 am:  2009 Governor's Conference on Economic Development, Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison.  Details. 

1 pm:  DWD Secretary Gassman highlights statewide manufacturing training effort, awards certificates at Blackhawk Technical College, Blackhawk Technical College, North Commons, Room 1400B, 6004 S. County Road G, Janesville.

.Saturday, February 7
Events
9:30 am:  78th Annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention, Hotel Mead, 451 E. Grand St, Wisconsin Rapids. (continues Sunday)   Details. 

10:15 am:  News Conference;  United Council of UW Students - state budget and education, Student Activity Center, East Campus Mall, Madison.  Details. 

.Sunday, February 8
Fundraisers
3-5 pm:  Reception and Fundraiser for Sen. John Lehman, JavaVino Cafe, 424 Main St, Racine. Special guests: Reps. Turner and Mason.  Valentine treats and coffee provided.  Wine available for purchase.  Contributions may be sent to: John Lehman for Senate, 708 Orchard St, Racine, WI, 53405.
.Monday, February 9
Committee Hearings and Execs.
10 am:  Senate Public Health, Senior Issues, Long-Term Care, and Job Creation, 411-S.

Meetings
10:15 am:  Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund/Wisconsin Health Care Liability Insurance Plan Claims Committee,  OCI, Room 115, 125 S. Webster St, Madison. 

Noon - 1:30 pm:  Greater Milwaukee Committee Annual Meeting, University Club, Main Dining Room, 924 E. Wells St, Milwaukee.  Meeting welcomes new chair, focuses on Milwaukee's expanding water economy.

Events
9:45 am:  State Supreme Court rules hearing and open administrative conference, Supreme Court Hearing Room.

10:15 am:  State Treasurer Sass announces EdVest poster contest winners, Senate Parlor.

1 pm:  2009 HealthWatch Wisconsin Annual Conference, Best Western Inn on the Park, 22, S. Carroll St, Madison.  Agenda. 

Fundraisers.
5:30 - 7 pm:  Birthday Fundraiser for Senator Jon Erpenbach, Village Green Bar and Grill, 7508 Hubbard Ave, Middleton.  No PAC. More info call (608) 260-2403. 

.Tuesday, February 10
10 am:  Senate Floor Session   Calendar.

Committee Hearings and Execs.
8:30 am:  Assembly Corrections and the Courts/8:30 am:  Senate Judiciary, Corrections, Insurance, Campaign Finance Reform, and Housing,, Supreme Court Hearing Room. 

8:45 am:  Senate Public Health, Senior Issues, Long-Term Care, and Job Creation, 300-SE.

Meetings
1:30 pm:  Dept. of Commerce Minority Development Fund Board, 1st Floor Conference Room, WHEDA, 201 W. Washington Ave, Madison. 

Events
8:30 am:  2009 HealthWatch Wisconsin Annual Conference, Best Western Inn on the Park, 22, S. Carroll St, Madison.  Agenda. 

9 am - 2:30 pm:  Wisconsin Counties Association Legislative Exchange, Concourse Hotel, 1 W., Dayton St, Madison. Details.   Lt. Governor Lawton address at 12:45 pm.

5:30 pm:  Lt. Governor Lawton keynotes the Women in Government Leadership Training Graduation Ceremony, The Pyle Center, 602 Langdon St, Madison. 

7 pm:  Lt. Governor Lawton opens 2009 Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival, Majestic Theater, 115 King St, Madison. 

.Wednesday, February 11
Committee Hearings and Execs.
10 am:  Assembly Financial Institutions, 328-NW.

10 am:  Assembly Natural Resources, 417-N.

10:30 am:  Senate Environment, 201-SE.

1 pm:  Assembly Housing, 400-NE. 

2 pm:  Senate Judiciary, Corrections, Insurance, Campaign Finance Reform, and Housing, 411-S.

Meetings
10 am:  Legislative Council Special Committee on Regional Transit Authority, Legislative Fiscal Bureau Conference Room, One East Main St, Suite 301, Madison. 

10:30 am:  Legislative Council Special Committee on Performance-based Disease Management Programs for Large Populations,  Legislative Council Conference Room, One East Main St, Suite 401, Madison. 

Events
7:30-4:30 pm:  WMC Business Day in Madison,  Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison.  Details. 

8 am:  DWD Secretary Gassman addresses small business leaders, Monona Terrace, Hall of Ideas, One John Nolen Dr, Madison.

8:30 am - Noon:  Wisconsin Counties Association Legislative Exchange, Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton, Madison.  Details.   Attorney General Van Hollen at 9:30 am.

9:30 am:  Governor Doyle celebrates 25th anniversary of Culver's Restaurants, Midwest Airlines Center, Ballroom 104ABC, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee. 

11 am:  News Conference:  Attorney General Van Hollen on threats posed by unsecured prescription drugs, Attorney General's Office, 114-E. 

1:30 pm: Governor Doyle/legislative leaders announces deficit reduction/stimulus bill, Governor's Conference Room.

Administrative Rules Hearings.
11 am:  Dept. of Natural Resources public hearing on a proposed rule creating a framework of self-regulation for the management of sediment obtained when cleaning storm water sediment control structures.  Wausau Room, Marathon County Public Library, 300 N. 1st St, Wausau.

Fundraisers
5-7 pm:  A Reception in Support of the State Senate Democratic Committee, Top of the Park, Inn on the Park, 22 S. Carroll St, Madison.  Special guests:  Sens. Miller, Hansen, Lehman, Vinehout, Risser, Kreitlow, Carpenter, Coggs, Erpenbach, Holperin, Jauch, Lassa, Plale, Robinson, Sullivan, Taylor and Wirch.  Cash bar and light hors d'voeures will be available.  Sponsorship levels:  $2500 host, $1000 sponsor, $500 supporter.  $100 suggested contribution.  All contributions gratefully accepted.  Please send checks to:  State Senate Democratic Committee, PO Box 164, Madison, WI, 53701.  RSVP -Kory at (608) 260-2403 or koryk@wisdems.org.

.Thursday, February 12
Committee Hearings and Execs
10 am:  Assembly Renewable Energy and Rural Affairs, 225-NW. 

10 am:  Assembly Workforce Development, 415-NW. 

10 am:  Assembly Consumer Protection, 300-NE.

1:30 pm:  Assembly Education, 412-E.

4-7 pm:  Joint Assembly Children and Families/Senate Children and Families and Workforce Development, Destiny Youth Plaza, 7246 N. 76th St, Milwaukee. 

Meetings
9 am - Noon:  OCI & Wisconsin Compensation Rating Bureau Actuarial Subcommittee Rating Methodology, Gef #2, 125 S. Webster, Room 227, Madison. 

9:30 am:  Wisconsin Coastal Management Council, Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners.

Events
8:30 am:  DPI Superintendent Burmaster addresses PK-16 Institute on Service-Learning and Citizenship, Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St, Madison.  Details. 

Noon:  Governor Doyle honors Pres. Lincoln's 200th birthday, Governor's Conference Room. 

2 pm:  Governor Doyle discusses latest development in federal economic recovery plan, Governor's Office. 

3:30 - 8 pm:  Governor's National Service Recognition Banquet & Volunteer Service Conference, Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St, Madison.  Details. 

3:45 pm:  News Conference:  Dane County Executive Falk discusses audit of 911 Center, Room 325, City-County Bldg, Madison. 

7:30 pm:  Wisconsin Council of Religious & Independent Schools sponsors DPI Superintendent candidate's debate, Bishop O'Connor Center, 702 S. Highpoint Road, Madison.  Details. 

Administrative Rules Hearings.
10 am:  DATCP public hearing on a rule adding lawn darts labeled for use by adults to the list of items banned for sale in Wisconsin.  Lawn darts labeled for use  by children and already banned.  DATCP, 2811 Agriculture Dr, Board Room, Madison. 

11 am:  Dept. of Natural Resources public hearing on a proposed rule creating a framework of self-regulation for the management of sediment obtained when cleaning storm water sediment control structures. Room G09, DNR Bldg, 101 S. Webster St, Madison. 

1:30 pm:  DWD public hearing on emergency and proposed permanent rules adjusting the prevailing wage rate thresholds from $45,000 to $48,000 for a single-trade project and from $221,000 to $234,000 for a multi-trade project based on a 5.71% increase in the construction cost index between December 2007 and December 2008.  DWD, GEF #1, B103, 201 E. Washington Ave, Madison.

Fundraisers
5 pm:  Committee to Elect a Republican Senate,  Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells.  Special guests:  Sens. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Leibham, Harsdorf, Cowles Darling, Ellis, Hopper, Kanavas, Kapanke, Kedzie, Lasee, Lazich, Olsen and Schultz.  5 - 6:30 pm:  Cocktail reception. $250 per person individual or conduit or $1,000 PAC contribution.  6:30 pm:  private dinner at Kaminski's Chophouse.  $3,000 per person (includes cocktail reception) RSVP required.  Please call Judi Rhodes at (608) 257-8035 to RSVP or with any questions.  To contribute online please go to www.wisgopsenate.com.

5-7 pm:  Reception Honoring Attorney General JB Van Hollen, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SC, 1000 N. Water St, Suite 1700, Milwaukee.  $50 per person.  Contact: Mary Stitt at (262) 268-6859 or marystitt@wi.rr.com.

.Friday, February 13
Events
8 am - 3:30 pm:  Governor's National Service Recognition Banquet & Volunteer Service Conference, Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St, Madison.  Details. 

9:30 am: Public Service Commission, PSC Bldg, Flambeau River Conference Room, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison.  Agenda. 

.Saturday, February 14
.Sunday, February 15
.Monday, February 16
Meetings
10 am - 12:30 pm:  Governor's Council on Highway Safety, 328-NW. 

10 am:  Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, Board Room, WHEDA, Suite 700, 201 W. Washington Ave, Madison.

Events.
8:45 am:  Lt. Governor Lawton launches Make Mike a Million $ Business Race for women entrepreneurs, Dept. of Commerce, 201 W. Washington Ave, Madison. Details.  

10 am:  Milwaukee County Executive Walker's State of the County address, Bucyrus International, Heritage Bldg, 1100 Milwaukee Ave, South Milwaukee. 

1 - 2:30 pm:  EdVest Essay Contest winner to receive college scholarship fund, Executive Residence, 99 Cambridge Rd, Maple Bluff.

1:45 pm:  Dane County Executive Falk announces purchase of new park, Lyman Anderson Farm, Oregon.

Fundraisers
5-7 pm:  Rep. Tammy Baldwin's 47th Birthday Party, Sardine, 617 Williamson St, Madison.  $47 suggested contribution.  Sponsorship levels: $1000, $500, $250, $100 (name listed on invitation and program.  Sponsorship deadline: January 19.  Contact Brittani Garner at (608) 663-6300 or brittanigarner@tammybaldwin.com.

.Tuesday, February 17
7 pm:  Governor Doyle's Budget Address, Assembly

Committee Hearings& Execs.
9 am:   **CANCELED** Senate Labor, Elections and Urban Affairs, 411-S.

10 am:  Joint Finance Committee, 412-E.

10 am: Assembly Elections & Campaign Reform, 415-NW.

10 am:  Assembly Jobs, Economy and Small Business, 328-NW.

3 pm:  Assembly Ways and Means, 300-NE.

4:30 pm:  Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions, 300-SE.

8 pm:  Joint Finance Committee, 412-E. 

Meetings
1 pm:  College Savings Program Board, State Treasurer's Conference Room, 1 S. Pinckney St, Madison.

Events
11:30 am:  News Conference:  Attorney General Van Hollen discusses multi-million dollar DOJ victory in Medicaid fraud case,  114 E. Capitol

Noon:  Governor Doyle honors, sends off troops (32nd Infantry Brigade), Alliant Energy Center, Exhibition Hall, Madison. 

Fundraisers
5-6:30 pm:  A Reception for Cong. Ron Kind, Brocach Irish Pub and Restaurant, 7 W. Main St, Madison.  Sponsorship levels: $100, $250, $500, $1000.  To RSVP contact Dave Groshek at (608) 782-3444 or e-mail davegroshek@ronking.org

.Wednesday, February 18
11:30 am:  Senate Floor Session

2 pm:  Assembly Floor Session

Committee Hearings and Exes
8:15 - 10 am:  **CANCELED** Joint Legislative Council, 412-E. **RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 26**

9:30 am:  Assembly Fish and Wildlife, 328-NW.

10 am: **CANCELED** Assembly Colleges & Universities, 225-NW. Informational hearing on UW System.

10 am:  **POSTPONED TO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 AT 11:30 AM** Senate Children and Families and Workforce Development, 411-S.

10 am:  **CANCELED** Senate Small Business, Emergency Preparedness, Technical Colleges and Consumer Protection, 400-SE.

(Caucus Break):  Assembly Rules, Assembly Parlor.

2 pm: **POSTPONED TO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 AT 8:30 AM**  Joint Audit Committee, 411-S.

3 pm:  Senate Organization, Senate Parlor.

Meetings
State Building Commission Meetings  Agenda. 

  • 9:30 am:  Administrative Affairs Subcommittee, 330-SW.
  • 10:30 am:  Higher Education Subcommittee, 330-SW.
  • 1 pm:  State Building Commission, Governor's Conference Room.

10 am - Noon:  Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund/Wisconsin Health Care Liability Insurance Plan Risk Management and Public Safety Committee, Wisconsin Medical Society,  330 E. Lakeside St, Madison. 

12:30 - 2 :30 pm:  Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund/Wisconsin Health Care Liability Insurance Plan, American Family Insurance Company, Education Center, Room A3151, 6000 American Parkway, Madison. 

Events
Governor Doyle's Budget Tour

  • 10:15 am:  CW Purpero Construction, 5770 S. 13th St, Milwaukee.
  • Noon:  Northeast Asphalt Company, W6380 Design Dr, Appleton.
  • 3 pm:  Capitol Underground, 2831 Capitol Dr, Sun Prairie. 

First Lady Jessica Doyle discusses budget during visit to Baraboo schools

  • 11 am:  Jack Young Middle School, 1531 Draper St
  • 11:40 am:  Baraboo High School, 1201 Draper St,

9 am:  Lt. Governor Lawton addresses Madison District Nurses Association Legislative Breakfast, Madison Masonic Center, 301 Wisconsin Ave, Madison. 

11 am:  Rep. Baldwin, workers, community members hold roundtable on economic crisis, union advantage, Assembly Parlor.  Details. 

Noon:  Madison Celebrates Black History Month with opening of From Freedom's Shadow, Madison Municipal Bldg, 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Madison. 

Fundraisers.
5:30 - 7 pm:  Fundraiser for Sen. Jim Sullivan, Cranky Al's Bakery and Pizza, 6903 W. North Ave, Wauwatosa.  Special guest: Sen. Mark Miller.  Suggested contribution: $100.  Sponsorship; $1,000 host. $500 sponsor. $250 supporter. Sorry, no PAC. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. To RSVP or for more info call Kory at (608) 260-2403 or e-mail kory@widdems.org.  Make checks payable to:  Friends of Jim Sullivan, 7332 West State St, Wauwatosa, WI, 53213.  

.Thursday, February 19
Committee Hearings and Execs
8:30 am:  **RESCHEDULED FROM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH AT 2 PM** Joint Audit Committee, 411-S.

10 am:  ** ROOM CHANGE** Assembly Veterans and Military Affairs, North Hearing Room instead of 417-N.

10 am:  Senate Economic Development, 400-SE.

10 am:  Assembly Consumer Protection, 300-NE.

10 am:  Assembly Insurance, 417-N. 

10 am:  Senate Transportation, Tourism, Forestry and Natural Resources, 330-SW. 

11:30 am:  **RESCHEDULED FROM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH AT 10 AM** Senate Children, Families and Workforce Development, 201-SE.

3:30 pm:  Senate Environment, 300-SE. 

Meetings
9 am:  Circus World Museum Foundation, Feld Bldg, Circus World Museum, 550 Water St, Baraboo.

10 am - 12:30 pm:  Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Senior Designations Working Group,  OCI, 125 S. Webster, Room 227, Madison. 

1 - 3:30 pm:  DHS Income Maintenance Advisory Committee, Fen Oak, 1 Fen Oak Court, Madison. 

Events
9 - 10:30 am:  Third Annual Evidence-based Health Policy Project Breakfast Briefing, Elliott Fisher, Dartmouth Medical School, 411-S.

9:30 am:  News Conference:  Reps. Newcomer and Petersen announce proposal to eliminate the Medical Assistance waiver waiting list, Assembly Parlor.

10:15 pm:  News Conference:  Sen. Jauch, Rep. Grigsby on improving oversight of Wisconsin Shares Program, Assembly Parlor.

10:15 am:  Governor Doyle - budget discussion, Integrity Grading and Excavating, 605 Grossman Dr, Schofield.

11 am:  News Conference:  DPI Candidate Rose Fernandez, Assembly Parlor.

12:30 pm:  Governor Doyle - budget discussion, Modern Crane Service, N5520 Abbey Dr, Onalaska. 

3:30 pm:  Governor Doyle - signs Economic Stimulus/Recovery bill, Governor's Conference Room. 

Fundraisers
5-7 pm:  Reception Honoring Attorney General JB Van Hollen, The Wisconsin Trade Center, 8401 Greenway Blvd, $500, $250, $100 host levels.  $50 per person.  Contact: Mary Stitt at (262) 268-6859 or marystitt@wi.rr.com.

.Friday, February 20
Meetings
10 - 11:30 am:  Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Affirmative Action Advisory Committee, OCI, 125 S. Webster St, Room 219, Madison. 

10 am - Noon:  Dept. of Children and Families/Division of Family and Economic Security, W-2 Contract and Implementation meeting for W-2 Agencies, Room D-203, GEF #1, 201 E. Washington Ave, Madison. 

10:30 am:  Public Service Commission, PSC Bldg, Flambeau River Conference Room, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison.  Agenda. 

Events
10 am:  Dept. of Commerce Secretary Leinenkugel makes economic development announcement, Wausau Business Development Center, Training Room, 100 N. 72nd Ave, Wausau. 

10:30 am:  Governor Doyle discusses proposed budget, Lakehead Constructors, 2916 Hill Ave, Superior. 

11 am:  Attorney General Van Hollen - Law Enforcement Roundtable, Green Lake Courthouse, Public Safety Bldg, 486 Hill St, Green Lake. 

12:45 pm:  Governor Doyle discusses proposed budget, A-1 Excavating, 408 26th Ave, Bloomer. 

2 pm:  News Conference:  Clean Air Coalition announces clean air status for Dane County, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, 615 E. Washington Ave, Madison. 

2:30 pm:  Attorney General Van Hollen - Law Enforcement Roundtable, Wautoma City Hall Building, City Council Chambers, 210 E. Main St, Wautoma. 

.Saturday, February 21
Events.
6 pm:  **SOLD OUT**  ACLU of Wisconsin Bill of Rights Celebration, Hotel InterContinental, Milwaukee.  Details. 
.Sunday, February 22
.Monday, February 23
Events
9 am:  Attorney General Van Hollen Law Enforcement Roundtable, UW-Extension Youth and Ag Center, North Room, 916 E. Elm St, Lancaster. 

12:30 pm:  Corrections Secretary Raemisch discusses budget that advances public safety, Park Plaza Hotel, 1 N. Main St, Oshkosh.

1 pm:  Attorney General Van Hollen Law Enforcement Roundtable, Richland County Courthouse, Room 2, 181 W. Seminary St, Richland Center.

Fundraisers
Noon - 1:30 pm:  Luncheon Reception Honoring Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker, home of Ron Kaufman, 401 6th St, SE, Washington DC.  Honorary hosts:  Reps. Petri, Sensenbrenner, Ryan and former Governor Thompson.  Host committee: $500. WI registered PAC: $500.  General attendance: $100.  Young Republicans (30 and younger): $50.  Checks made payable to: Friends of Scott Walker, PO Box 100828, Milwaukee, WI, 53210.  For questions or to RSVP, please call Dan Morse at (608) 310-8119 or e-mail to dan@scottwalker.org

.Tuesday, February 24
11 am:  Senate Floor Session. Calendar.  Revised.

11 am:  Assembly Floor Session.  Calendar. 

Committee Hearings and Execs
9 am:  Assembly Judiciary and Ethics, 225-NW.

Meetings
10 am:  Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund/WHCLIP/Finance/Investment/Audit Committee, Wisconsin Insurance Security Fund, 2820 Walton Commons West, Suite 135, Walter Commons meeting room, Madison. 

1-4 pm:  State Laboratory of Hygiene Board of Directors, DATCP, 2601 Agriculture Dr, Madison. 

Events
9:30 am:  News Conference:  Nurses announce bill to prohibit forced overtime, Senate Parlor.

9:30 am:  News Conference:  WI Indian Education Association, Race-based logo, name and mascot bill to have hearing in Assembly, 328-NW. 

11 am:  News Conference:  Milwaukee Mayor Barrett announces Green Pipeline Project, Emerald Park Landfill, W124 S10629 124th St, Muskego.

Fundraisers
5 pm:  Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson Re-election Committee, Stella's Speakeasy, 515 E. Main St, Stoughton.  Hosts:  Christa Westerberg and Larry Peterson.  Suggested contribution: $25.  Please call Chris Harroun at (262) 853-5219 to RSVP.

.Wednesday, February 25
Committee Hearings and Execs
8:30 am:  Assembly Judiciary and Ethics and Assembly Criminal Justice, Supreme Court Hearing Room. 

Noon:  Senate Judiciary, Corrections, Insurance, Campaign Finance Reform, and Housing, 411-S.

Meetings
8:30 am:  State Natural Resources Board,  Locations & agenda. 

8:30 am:  Public Service Commission, PSC bldg, Flambeau River Conference Room, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison.    Agenda. 

9:30 am:  Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund/WiHealth Care Liability Insurance Plan Legal Committee, Habush, Habush & Rottier, 150 E. Gilman, Madison. 

10 am:  Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund/WHCLIP Finance/Investment/Audit Committee, Wisconsin Insurance Security Fund, 2820 Walton Commons West, Suite 135, Walter Commons Meeting Room, Madison. 

Events
7:30 am - 7 pm:  Wisconsin Association of Health Underwriters, Day on the Hill, Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison (continues Thursday).  Agenda. 

8 am:  Milwaukee Mayor Barrett's State of the City address, Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 Canal St, Milwaukee.  Details. 

9 am:  Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Lobby Day 2009, Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr & Capitol, Madison.   Details. 

10 am:  Smoke Free supporters launch new statewide campaign, Senate Parlor.

11:30 am:  Madison Mayor Cieslewicz launches Pothole Patrol, a preview of spring roadwork projects,  Alicia Ashman Pedestrian Bridge.

1 - 2:30 pm:  Capital Clean Diesel Media Briefing, 300-NE   Detail. 

4:30-7:30 pm:  Superior Days XXIV, Inn on the Park, Madison.  Link to website. 

7:30 pm:  Lt. Governor Lawton celebrates Black History Month with University of Wisconsin Wind Ensemble, Mills Hall, Mosse Humanities Bldg,. 455 N. Park St, Madison,.

Fundraisers
5:30 pm:  Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson Re-election Committee, home of Branda Weix and Jeff Simmons, 6011 Winnequah Rd, Monona.  Hosts:  Branda Weix and Jeff Simmons.  Suggested contribution; $50.  Please call Chris Harroun at (262) 853-5219 to RSVP. 

.Thursday, February 26
Committee Hearings and Execs.
10 am:  Assembly Renewable Energy and Rural Affairs, 225-NW.

10 am:  Senate Transportation, Tourism, Forestry and Natural Resources, 330-SW.

10:30 am:  Assembly Transportation, 417-N. 

Meetings.
9 am:  Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority Finance Committee,  WHEDA, Suite 700, 201 W. Washington Ave, Madison. 

9 am:  Lt. Governor Lawton keynotes Stoughton Marketing Conference, Stoughton Opera House, 381 E. Main St, Stoughton. 

9:30 am:  DWD Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council, Dane County Job Center, Ballroom, 1819 Aberg Ave, Madison. 

10 am:  Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund/Wisconsin Health Care Liability Insurance Plan Claims Committee, American Family Insurance Company, Building A, Room 3141, 6000 American Parkway, Madison. 

6-8 pm:  DHS Secretary Karen Timberlake  - town hall meeting (BadgerCare Plus, FoodShare), Destiny Youth Plaza, 7220 N. 76th St, Milwaukee. 

.Friday, February 27
Committee Hearings and Execs.
10:30  am - 12:30 pm:  Assembly Education Reform, MPS Administration Bldg, Auditorium, 5225 W. Vliet St, Milwaukee.

Meetings
9 am:  Governor's Pardon Advisory Board, 411-S.

10 am - 12:30 pm:  Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Title Advisory Council, 125 S. Webster St, Room 227, Madison. 

Events
2 pm:  News Conference:  Milwaukee County Executive Walker and Sheriff Clarke oppose early inmate release, County Executive' Conference Room 306, Courthouse, Milwaukee.

.Saturday, February 28. 
Meetings

9 am:  Governor's Pardon Advisory Board, 411-S.

Fundraisers
1-3 pm:  Sen. Tim Carpenter's Annual Birthday Polka Party, Kochanski's Concertina Beer Hall, 1920 S. 37th St, Milwaukee.  Suggested conribution: $49.  Please RSVP by February 23 at (414) 383-7223 or e-mail senatorcarpenter@hotmail.com.  Make checks payable to:  Friends of Tim Carpenter, 2957 S. 38th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53215. 

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