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1 pm:  News Conference:  Rep. Hebl, Sen, Miller present $25,000 check from Child and Family Services Secretary Reggie Bicha for handicapped-accessible playground, Fireman's Park in the Prairie, 300 Park St, Sun Prairie.  (In the event of severe weather:  Cannery Bar and Grill (1 block from the park), 315 E. Linnerud Dr, Sun Prairie. 

2 pm:  News Conference:  Sen. Robson, Reps Sheridan, Benedict and Hixson discuss new BadgerCare Plus program, Rock County Job Center, 1900 Center Ave, Room K, Janesville.

Fundraisers
5:30 - 7:30 pm:  Re-Election Reception for Rep. Mark Gundrum, Michael and Renee Gratz, 3335 Catamount Dr, New Berlin.  Special guest:  Cong. Paul Ryan and Jim Sensenbrenner.  Suggested contribution $30/person or $50/couple.  RSVPs appreciated by January 30.  Please make checks payable to Mark Gundrum.

5:30 - 7:30 pm:  Event supporting Jessica King for the 18th Senate District, Mazatlan Family Restaurant, 237 S. Main St, Fond Du Lac.  RSVP to Kingj78@hotmail.com or (920) 251-4410.  Suggested minimum contribution: $25.  All contributions gratefully accepted.

Events
10 am:  Lt. Governor Lawton brings governor's State of the State message to Wausau, K-Tech Kleening, 7710 Technology Dr, Schofield.

10 am;  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Wisconsin Covenant, Whitewater High School, 534 S. Elizabeth St, Whitewater.

10 am:  News Conference:  Dane County Executive Falk announces new neighborhoods for expanded early childhood initiative, Joining Forces for Families Office, 5818 Russett Rd, Apt. 2, Madison. 

10:40 am:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Read On Wisconsin, Lincoln Elementary School, 242 S. Prince St, Whitewater.

12:45 pm:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Delivers prize in Where in Wisconsin is Jessica Doyle geography game, Nikolay Middle School,  211 South Street, Cambridge.

2:30 pm:  News Conference:  Dane County Executive Falk announces new neighborhoods for expanded early childhood initiative, Sunshine Place, 18 Rickels Rd, Sun Prairie. 

3 pm:  Lt. Governor Lawton brings governor's State of the State message to Rhinelander, Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce, 450 West Kemp St, Rhinelander.

Administrative Rules Hearings
1 pm:  Dept. of Transportation public hearing on a rules confirming state law to statutory changes in the vehicle inspection and maintenance program enacted in 2007.  Room 144-B, Hill Farms State Transportation Bldg, 4802 Sheboygan Ave, Madison.

1 pm:  Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness, 400-NE. 
 
Meetings
9 am - 2:30 pm:  Governor's Task Force on Global Warming Work Groups Status Report, Wisconsin Public Power, Inc, Main Conference Room, 1425 Corporate Center Dr, Sun Prairie.  Details.   

10 am:  UW Board of Regents Personnel Matters Review Committee (telephone conference), 1840 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Dr, Madison.

10 am - 12:30 pm:  Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Life Advisory Council, Room 349, 125 S. Webster St, Madison.

10 am - 2 pm:  Serve Wisconsin Program Evaluation and Development Committee, Dept. of Military Affairs, 2400 Wright St, Madison.

1:30 - 2:30 pm:  Public Service Commission Affirmative Action Advisory Council, Lake Namekagon Room, PSC, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison, 

5-8:30 pm:  Public Service Commission outreach meeting on ATC's proposed Rockdale to West Middleton transmission line, Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation, 431 Charmany Dr, Madison.  Details. 

Events
9 am - 2:30 pm:  Wisconsin Counties Association Legislative Exchange, Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton, Madison.  Details. 

10 am:  Milwaukee Mayor Barrett, others - Project Staying Alive - Youth Violence Issues , South Division High School, 1515 W. Lapham Blvd, Room 200, Milwaukee.  Details. 

10:30 am:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Read On Wisconsin, Pier Elementary School, 259 Old Pioneer Rd, Fond du Lac.

11:45 am:  Lt. Governor Lawton introduces new economy funding initiative to county leaders, Wisconsin Counties Association Legislative Exchange, Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton, Madison.

12:15 pm:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - visit, South Park Middle School, 1551 Delaware St, Oshkosh.

1 pm:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - State of the State, Oshkosh West High School, 375 N. Eagle St, Oshkosh.

7:30 pm:  Milwaukee County Executive Walker keynotes Tool, Die & Machinists Association meeting, Alioto's Restaurant, 3041 Mayfair Rd, Milwaukee. 

Administrative Rules Hearings
Noon - 2 pm:   DHFS public hearing on a proposed order updating rules for authorizing and monitoring vendors participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, County Board Room, Oneida County Courthouse, 1 South Oneida, Rhinelander. 

Fundraisers
8 am:  A Fundraising Breakfast Honoring Congressman Dave Obey, Milwaukee Athletic Club, 758 N. Broadway, Milwaukee.  Host:  $500.  Individual tickets: $250.  To RSVP or for more information please contact Katie at (414) 224-9393 or katier@broydrick.com.  Please make checks payable to:  A Lot of People for Dave Obey, PO Box 1322, Wausau, WI, 54402. 

10 am:  ***POSTPONED TO WEDNESDAY, FEB 13***  Senate Tax Fairness and Family Prosperity, 411-S.

11 am:  ***POSTPONED TO THURSDAY, FEB. 7*** Senate Public Health, Senior Issues, Long-Term Care and Privacy, 330-SW.

11 am:  ***CANCELED*** Assembly Property Rights, 400-NE. 

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

9:30 am - 2:30 pm:  Dept. of Commerce Conveyance Safety Code Council, Commerce Center, Conference Room 3B, 201 W. Washington Ave, Madison.

5-8:30 pm:   ***CANCELED*** Public Service Commission outreach meeting on ATC's proposed Rockdale to West Middleton transmission line, Promega Biopharmaceutical Technology Center, 5445 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison.  Details. 

6:30 pm:  Ahnapee River Green Party February Meeting, Penguin City Restaurant, State Route 42, downtown Algoma. 

Events
8:30 am - Noon:  Wisconsin Counties Association Legislative Exchange, Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton, Madison.  Details. 

10 am:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Reading, Metcalfe School, 3400 W. North Ave, Milwaukee.

11:15 am:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Read On Wisconsin, Gaenslen School, 1250 E. Burleigh St, Milwaukee.

Noon - 1 pm:  Why Wisconsin Must Warm Up to Wind Power (organized by RENEW Wisconsin), 417-N.

4 pm:  ***CANCELED*** Governor Doyle rallies Obama supporters, leads Change We Can Believe In organizing event, Riverside Ballroom, 1560 Main St, Green Bay. 

6 pm:  Governor's Conference on Economic Development - Welcome Reception - Terrace Room - Madison Club.  Agenda. 

6 pm:  ***CANCELED*** Governor Doyle rallies Obama supporters, leads Change We Can Believe In organizing event, Reeve Memorial Union, Room 227C, UW Oshkosh, 90 Wisconsin St, Oshkosh.

Administrative Rules Hearings
10 am - Noon:   DHFS public hearing on a proposed order updating rules for authorizing and monitoring vendors participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, Room G330, City/County Building, 730 Second Avenue, Eau Claire.

Fundraisers
5-7 pm:  ***CANCELED*** A Fundraiser in Support of Lena Taylor for Milwaukee County Executive, MOCT, 240 E. Pittsburgh Ave, Milwaukee.  Special guest:  Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton.  $500-host.  $250-sponsor. $50-guest.  RSVP to Sonja at (414) 344-4529 or Sonja@lena2008.com.  www.lena2008.com. 

5:30-7:30 pm:  A Reception in support of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, Barbour Griffith & Rogers, LLC, 1275 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC.  Special hosts:  Senate Republican Leader Scott Fitzgerald, Assembly Speaker Mike Huebsch and Majority Leader Jeff Fitzgerald.  Guests:  Cong.  Tom Petri, Paul Ryan, Jim Sensenbrenner.  $5,000 to host.  $2,500 to sponsor.  Suggested contribution; $1,000.  All PAC and individual donations are appreciated.  Please RSVP to Judi Rhodes, Republican Party of Wisconsin, (608) 257-8035 or e-mail jrhodes@wisgop.org.  Please make checks payable to:  Republican Party of Wisconsin - Federal Account, 148 E. Johnson St, Madison, WI, 53703. 

9:30 am:  ***RESCHEDULED FROM WEDNESDAY, FEB 6*** Assembly Ways and Means, 225 -NW.

10 am:  Assembly Consumer Protection and Personal Privacy, 400-NE..

10 am:  ***CANCELED, RESCHEDULED FOR FEB 13***Senate Economic Development, 411-S. 

10 am:  ***CANCELED*** Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, Biotechnology and Financial Institutions, 330-SW.

10 am:  Senate Environment and Natural Resources, 201-SE.

10:30 am:  ***CANCELED. TO BE RESCHEDULED FEB. 12*** Assembly Health and Healthcare Reform, 412-E.

11 am:  *** CANCELED. TO BE RESCHEDULED FEB. 13*** Assembly Jobs and the /Economy, 328-NW.

Noon:  ***POSTPONED UNTIL FEB 13*** Assembly Jobs and the Economy/Senate Economic Development, 411-S

Noon:  ***RESCHEDULED FROM WEDNESDAY, FEB 6*** Senate Public Health, Senior Issues, Long-Term Care and Privacy, 330-SW.

Meetings
9:30 am - 1 pm:  Office of the Commissioner of Insurance/Wisconsin Compensation Rating Bureau Actuarial Subcommittee Rating Methodology Meeting, OCI, 125 S. Webster St, GEF #3, Room 227, Madison. 

UW Board of Regents Committee Meetings

• 10 am:  UW System Strategic Framework:  Advantage Wisconsin, 1820 Van Hise Hall.  Agenda. 
• 12:30 pm:  Education Committee, 1820 Van Hise Hall
                   Business and Finance, 1920 Van Hise Hall
                   Physical Planning and Funding, 1418 Van Hise Hall

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

Noon - 1 pm:  Office of Justice Assistance Governor's Juvenile Justice Commission, 1 S. Pinckney St, Suite 600, Madison.

5-8:30 pm:  Public Service Commission outreach meeting on ATC's proposed Rockdale to West Middleton transmission line, Stoughton High School, Cafetorium, 600 Lincoln Ave, Stoughton..  Details. 

Events
7:30 am:  Governor's Conference on Economic Development, Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison.  Agenda. 

9:30 am:  Lt. Governor Lawton testifies in support of Energy Star Tax Holiday Bill (AB-725), Assembly Ways and Means, 225-NW.

10 am:  News Conference:  Attorney General JB Van Hollen regarding Crandon shootings, Assembly Parlor.

10 am:  Dept. of Commerce Secretary Fischer and Allied Panels CEO Hansjorg Weisskopf make economic development announcement, Allied Panels, 4430 Helgesen Dr, Madison. 

11 am - 4 pm:  Dept. of Veterans Affairs Veterans Job Fair, VFW Burns Post 388, 388 River Dr, Wausau.  Details. 

11:30 am:  DPI Superintendent Burmaster addresses Wisconsin State Reading Association convention, Midwest Airlines Center, Ballrooms A-D, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee. 

11:45 am:  DWD Secretary Gassman highlights governor's latest workforce initiatives, career opportunities for students, North Hearing Room. 

4 pm:  Governor Doyle rallies Obama supporters, leads Change We Can Believe In organizing event, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 620 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire. 

7 pm:  Governor Doyle rallies Obama supporters, leads Change We Can Believe In organizing event, Cleary Alumni and Friends Center, UW La Crosse, La Crosse. 

Administrative Rules Hearings
9 - 11 am:   DHFS public hearing on a proposed order updating rules for authorizing and monitoring vendors participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, 2nd Floor, 610 S. Broadway, Green Bay.

Events
8 am:  Governor's Conference on Economic Development, Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison.   Agenda.

9 am - Noon:  On-Campus Veterans' Benefits Open House, Pioneer Student Center, UW Platteville.

10 am:  Lt. Governor Lawton outlines governor's State of the State message, K-Tech Kleening, 7710 Technology Dr, Schofield.

12:30 pm:  Lt. Governor Lawton outlines governor's State of the State message, Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce, 450 W. Kemp St,. Rhinelander.

1 - 4 pm:  On-Campus Veterans' Benefits Open House, Lenz Center, Room 365, Southwest Technical College, Fennimore.

Fundraisers
6-10 pm:  Fundraiser for presidential candidate Barack Obama, Angus Bar, 123 E. Main St, Madison.,  $10 suggested donation.

10:15 am:  Sen. Feingold Listening Session - Walworth County, Whitewater Town Hall, W8590 Willis Ray Rd, Town of Whitewater.

12:30 pm:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Wisconsin Covenant, Viroqua High School, 100 Blackhawk Dr, Viroqua.

1:15 pm:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Read On Wisconsin, Viroqua Elementary School, 115 N. Education Ave, Viroqua.

6:30 - 8 pm:  Common Cause in Wisconsin, Whatever Happened to Good Government in Wisconsin?  How can we fix it?  Room 227C, Reeve Memorial Union, UW Oshkosh, 1748 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh.

6:30 - 9 pm:  ***CANCELED*** Public Service Commission holds public outreach meeting on Alliant Energy's proposed power plant, Portage Municipal Building, 115 W. Pleasant St, Portage.  Details. 

7 pm:  Governor Doyle holds Change We Can Believe In event for Barack Obama, Waukesha Labor Temple, 1726 S. West Ave, Waukesha. 

Fundraisers
5-7 pm:  Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin's 46th Birthday Party, Samba Brazilian Grill, 240 W. Gilman St, Madison.  Sponsorship levels are $1000, $500, and $100 and include a listing on the invitation and program.  Deadline eto be included on the invitation is Friday, January 11th.  $46 suggested contribution.  RSVP to Katie Belanger and katiebelanger@tammtybaldwin.com , (608) 663-6300 or online at www.tammybaldwin.com.  Checks should be made payable to Tammy Baldwin for Congress, PO Box 696, Madison, WI, 53701. 

5-8 pm:  A Fundraiser in Support of Lena Taylor for Milwaukee County Executive, Botanas, 816 S. 5th St, Milwaukee.. Guests:  Milwaukee County Supervisors Peggy West and Tom Clark and Jay Reinke..  $250 Host.  $100 Sponsor.  $25 Guest.  RSVP to Sonja at (414) 344-4529 or Sonja@lena2008.com.  WWW.LENA2008.com.

5:30 pm:  Fundraiser for presidential candidate Barack Obama (family-friendly event), Majestic Theater, 115 King St, Madison.  $25 minimum contribution.  $10 for student with ID. 

11am:   ***TIME CHANGED FROM 10 AM*** Assembly Small Business, 415-NW. 

11 am:  Assembly Forestry, North Hearing Room. 

11 am:  Senate Campaign Finance Reform, Rural Issues and Information Technology, 411-S.

Noon:  Assembly Natural Resources, 412-E.

1 pm:  Assembly Urban and Local Affairs, 300-NE. 

1 pm:  Assembly Rural Affairs, 400-NE. 

1:30 pm:  Assembly Colleges and Universities, 225-NW. 

3 pm:  Assembly Agriculture, 415-NW. 

Meetings
8 am:   ***RESCHEDULED FROM FRIDAY*** Joint Committee on Legislative Organization Subcommittee on Legislative Services, Legislative Council Conference Room, One East Main St, Suite 401, Madison. 

9:30 am - 2:30 pm:  Electrical Code Advisory Council, UW Agricultural Research Station, 8502 Mineral Point Rd, Madison.

Events
10 am:  Governor Doyle announces Georgia-Pacific investment, Georgia-Pacific main entrance, 1919 S. Broadway, Green Bay.

11 am:  Milwaukee Mayor Barrett signs city's first housing trust fund allocation, Mayor's Office, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St, Milwaukee.

2:30 pm:  News Conference:  Legislators, law enforcement announce support for the district attorney emergency funding bill, restoring 21 prosecutors statewide that will be lost due to cuts in federal funding, Waukesha County Courthouse, Room C-115, 515 W. Moreland Blvd, Waukesha. 

6:15 pm:  Barack Obama Presidential Candidate Rally, UW Kohl Center, 601 W. Dayton St, Madison.

Fundraisers
5:30 - 7:30 pm:  Scott Walker Event, home of Patti Bringe & Richard Bloomquist, 19825 Brian Dr, Brookfield.  Host Levels:  Gold-$500.  Silver-$250.  To be part of host committee, please respond by Monday, January 21, 2008.  Attendee;  $100.  To RSVP or for more information please contact Mary Hegi at (608) 310-8119 or e-mail mhegi@gatewayventure.com.  Please make checks payable to:  Friends of Scott Walker, PO Box 100828, Milwaukee, WI, 53210.  Please no corporate donations, individual and PAC only. 

9 am;  Assembly Corrections and Courts, 415-NW.

9 am:  Assembly Jobs and the Economy, 417-N.

10 am:  Assembly State Affairs, 400-NE.

10 am:  Assembly Biofuels and Sustainable Energy, 300-NE.

10 am:  Senate Economic Development, 417-N

10 am:  Senate Tax Fairness and Family Prosperity, 411-S.

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

11 am:  *** RESCHEDULED FROM FEB. 7*** Assembly Jobs and the /Economy, 328-NW.

12:30 pm:  Senate Economic Development/Assembly Jobs and the Economy, 201-SE. 

Meetings
9 am - 2:30 pm:  Joint Commercial Building Code and Multifamily Dwelling Code Advisory Councils, Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, "Redwood II", 3841 E. Washington Ave, Madison. 

10 am:  Legislative Council Law Revision Committee, Legislative Council Conference Room, One East Main St, Suite 401, Madison.  Agenda. 

3 pm and 7 pm:  Public Service Commission holds public hearing on proposed Rockdale to Paddock transmission line between Beloit and Christiana.  Details. 

Events
8 am:  WMC Breakfast Meeting:  Wisconsin Supreme Court unbound:  What does it mean to your business?, WMC Headquarters, 501 E. Washington Ave, Madison.

9 am:  DWD Secretary Gassman WIRED (Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development) Leadership Caucus - welcome, Assembly Room, Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St, Madison.

9 am:  Milwaukee County Executive Walker receives defibrillators and donated funds for EMS, Zoofari Conference Center, 9715 W. Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee.

10:10 am:  DWD Secretary Gassman WIRED (Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development) - grant presentation, University Room, Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St, Madison. 

11:30 am - 5 pm:  Wisconsin Primary health Care Association 2008 Policy & Advocacy Summit, Concourse Hotel, 1 West Dayton, Madison.  Details. 

12:20 pm;  DWD Secretary Gassman takes part in MATC Training Laboratory Dedication, McAllen TEC Building III, 3513 Anderson St, Madison. 

1 pm:  First Lady Jessica Doyle hosts "Scrabble Fest" with Madison middle school students, Executive Residence, 99 Cambridge Rd, Madison. 

10 am;  Senate Ethnics Reform and Government Operations, 330-SW.

10 am:  Assembly Transportation, 417-N.

11 am:  Assembly Labor and Industry, 411-S.

11 am:  Senate Commerce, Utilities and Rail, 300-SE.

Noon :  Senate Judiciary, Corrections and Housing, 400-SE.

1 pm;  Senate Labor, Elections and Urban Affairs/Assembly Labor and Industry, 411-S.

1:30 pm:  Senate Environment and Natural Resources, 412-E.

2 pm:  Senate Organization, Senate Parlor.

2 pm:  Assembly Housing, 400-NE. 

Meetings
9 am:  Wisconsin Coastal Management Council, Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin, 500 N. Harbor Dr, Milwaukee.

9 am - 11:30 am:  Wisconsin Task Force on Children in Need, Justice Center, 17 W. Main St, Room 726, Madison. 

10 am - 3 pm:  Conveyance Safety Code Council, Commerce Center, Conference Room 3B, 201 W. Washington Ave, Madison.

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

1:30 pm - Rural Health Development Council, Dept. of Commerce, 201 W. Washington Ave, Madison. 

Events
7:30 am:  Milwaukee Mayor Barrett 2008 State of the City Address, Direct Supply, Inc, 6663 N. Industrial Rd, Milwaukee.

8 - 10 am:  Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association 2008 Policy & Advocacy Summit, Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton, Madison.  Details. 

10 am:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Where in Wisconsin is Jessica Doyle?, Glendale Elementary School, 1201 Tompkins Dr, Madison.

1 pm:  News Conference;  Senate Democrats and Republicans set to advance Great Lakes Compact, Senate Parlor.

Administrative Rules Hearings
1:30 pm:  Dept. of Workforce Development public hearing on rules adjusting thresholds for application of prevailing wage rates and payment and performance assurance requirements.  GEF #1, A415, 201 E. Washington Ave, Madison. 

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

Events
8 am:  WMC Breakfast Meeting:  Wisconsin Supreme Court unbound:  What does it mean to your business?, Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce, 200 Washington St, Suite 120, Wausau.

8 am:   ***RESCHEDULED FROM TUE, FEB 12*** Joint Committee on Legislative Organization Subcommittee on Legislative Services, Legislative Council Conference Room, One East Main St, Suite 401, Madison. 

8:15 am:  WisconsinEye interview with Legislative Fiscal Bureau Director Bob Lang broadcast. 

9 am:  DPI Superintendent Burmaster participates in McNair Academy presentation by Astronaut Guion Bluford, Ronald E. McNair Academy for Science, Technology and Aviation, 4950 N. 24th St, Milwaukee.

9 :30 am;  News Conference:  Rep. Schneider discusses CCAP and opening the deliberations of the Supreme Court, Assembly Parlor.

11:45 am:  Commerce Secretary Jack Fischer makes economic development announcement, Marvel Manufacturing Company, 3501 Marvel Dr, Oshkosh.

6 pm:  ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation Annual Bill of Rights Celebration Dinner 2008, Hotel Intercontinental Milwaukee, 139 E. Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee.  Program features syndicated political cartoonist Tom Tomorrow.  Tickets: $100 per person.  RSVP by Tuesday, February 12. 

1 - 4 pm:  Governor's Task Force on Global Warming Co-Generation Workgroup, PSC, Flambeau River Conference Room, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison.

1:30 - 3:30 pm:  Governor's Task Force on Global Warming Carbon Tax/Cap and Trade Workgroup, PSC, Pecatonica River Conference Room, 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison. 

Events
10:30 am:  DWD Secretary Gassman announces expansion of Gateway Program. skilled training project in governor's Grow Wisconsin - next steps, Horizon Center, Gateway Technical College, 4940 88th Ave, Kenosha.

12:15 pm:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Where in Wisconsin Is Jessica Doyle? prize, Somers Elementary School, 1245 72nd Ave, Kenosha. 

1 pm:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Read On Wisconsin, Bullen Middle School, 2804 39th Ave, Kenosha. 

Fundraisers
5:30 - 7:30 pm:  Rep. Jeff Stone Fundraiser/Presidential Primary Eve Reception, University Club, 924 E. Wells St, Milwaukee.   Special guest:  Wayne Youngquist, veteran political analyst and UW Whitewater professor.  Sponsor:  $500.  Host: $250.  Guest: $100.  Deadline for sponsorship is Friday, February 1st.  Suggested minimum donation: $100.  PAC money, conduit and personal contributions will be accepted.  For more  information contact;  Vi Hammelman at vihammelman@yahoo.com or (414) 403-3451.  Please make checks payable to:  Friends of Jeff Stone, 5535 Grandview Dr, Greendale, WI, 53129. 

5:30 pm:  The Outagamie County Republican Party's Annual Lincoln Day Dinner, Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, 333 W. College Ave, Appleton.  Invited guests:  Mitt Romney, Sen. John McCain, Gov. Mike Huckabee, Sen, Fred Thompson, Major Rudy Guiliami, Sens Mike Ellis, Rob Cowles. Rep. Steve Wieckert.  5:30 pm:  Reception.  6:30 pm:  Dinner.  $35 per person.  $350 per table of ten.  Contact Jack Voight (cell) (920) 475-0777 or voightinsurance@aol.com.  Make checks payable to:  Outagamie County GOP, Po Box 1854, Appleton, WI, 54913. 

11 am:  Senate Floor Session.  Calendar.

Committee Hearings and Execs
10 am:  Assembly Aging and Long Term Care, 225-NW. 

11 am:  ***CANCELED*** Assembly Insurance, 417-N.   

Meetings
9 am - 1:45 pm:  Governor's Task Force on Global Warming, Main Conference Room, Wisconsin Public Power, 1425 Corporate Center Dr, Sun Prairie.   Details. 

Events
9:45 am:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Read on Wisconsin, Cherokee Heights Middle School, 4301 Cherokee Dr, Madison.

10 am:  News Conference:  Wisconsin Coalition of Virtual School Families, Assembly Parlor.

Noon:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Wisconsin Covenant, Madison West High School, 30 Ash St, Madison.,

1 pm:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Where in Wisconsin is Jessica Doyle? geography game, Hamilton Middle School, 4801 Waukesha St, Madison. 

Administrative Rules Hearing
9:30 am:  Podiatrists Affiliated Credentialing Board public hearing on a amendment recognizing the Wisconsin Society of Podiatric Medicine as an acceptable approval authority for continuing education for podiatrists.  1400 E. Washington Ave, Room 121 A, Madison.

Fundraisers
5 - 6;30 pm;  Reception Honoring Sen. Alberta Darling, Hilton Monona Terrace, Capitol Club, Wilson St, Madison.  Special guest;  Senate Leader Scott Fitzgerald.  Host levels;  $250 - gold.  $100 - silver.  $50 - guests.  No PAC or corporate checks accepted.  Host named due by Monday, February 25.  Contact Mary Stitt at (262) 268-6859 or marystiff@wi.rr.com.  Or Judi Rhodes at jrhodes@wisgop.org.  Friends of Alberta Darling, 1478 Noridge Trail, Port Washington, WI, 53074. 

10 am:  Senate Tax Fairness and Family Prosperity, 201-SE.

10 am:  Senate Health, Human Services, Insurance and Job Creation, 411-S.

10 am:  Senate Veterans and Military Affairs, Biotechnology and Financial Institutions, 400-SE.

10 am:  Assembly Property Rights, 400-NE. 

10 am:  Assembly Small Business, 328-NW.

11 am:  Senate Transportation and Tourism, 300-SE. 

11 am:  Assembly Natural Resources, 417-N.

11 am:  Senate Public Health, Senior Issues, Long Term Care and Privacy, 330-SW. 

12:15 pm: Assembly Jobs and the Economy, 415-NW. 

1 pm:  Assembly Veterans and Military Affairs, 417-N. 

2 pm:  Senate Agriculture and Higher Education, 201-SE. 

2 pm:  Senate Agriculture and Higher Education, 201-SE. 

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

10 am - Noon:  Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Diversity Advisory Council, Rimrock Road HQ, Room 5S-12.

Administrative Rules Hearings
3 - 5 pm:  DATCP public hearing on a proposed rule clarifying rules governing rendering plants, animal food processors, grease processors, dead animal collectors and carcass dealers.  DATCP, Board Room, 2811 Agriculture Dr, Madison. 

Events.
10 - 10:45 am:  DPI Superintendent Burmaster visits Templeton Middle School (observation of Bullying Prevention Curriculum), Templeton Middle School, N59  W22490 Silver Spring, Sussex, WI, 53089.

10 am:  Governor Doyle - remarks at event celebrating 47th anniversary of the Peace Corps, UW Madison, Agriculture Hall, Room 354, 1450 Linden Dr, Madison.

12:30 pm:  Lt. Governor Lawton - cal for action on mental health parity, Rotunda.

4-7 pm:  Dept. of Veterans Affairs 2008 Salute to the Legislature, Monona Terrace, Exhibition Hall A, One John Nolen Dr, Madison.  Governor Doyle speaks at 4 pm.

Fundraisers
5 - 6:30 pm:  A Reception for Congressman Ron Kind, Brocach Irish Pub and Restaurant, 7 W. Main, Madison.  All contributions gratefully accepted.  To RSVP please call (608) 782-3444 or e-mail Dave@kindforcongress.org.  Please make checks payable to:  Kind for Congress, PO Box 184, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54602. 

5:30 - 7:30 pm:  Event for Scott Walker, Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St, Milwaukee.  Gold Host: $500. Silver Host: $250.  Please contact Mary Hegi at (608) 310-8119 or mhegi@gatewayventure.com. 

9:30 am:  Assembly Corrections and Courts, 412-E.

9:30 am:  Assembly Judiciary and Ethics, 300-NE.

9:45 am:  ***TIME CHANGED FROM 9:30 AM*** Assembly Transportation, 417-N. 

10 am:  Assembly Consumer Protection and Personal Privacy, 400-NE. 

10 am:  Assembly Financial Institutions, 415-NW. 

10:30 am:  Senate Education, 201-SE.

11 am;  Senate Organization. Senate Parlor.

11 am:  Senate Commerce, Utilities and Rail, 300-SE.

11:30 am:  Assembly Energy and Utilities, 225-NW. 

11:30 am:  Senate Economic Development, Marshfield Clinic, Boardroom, 1000 N. Oak Ave, Marshfield. 

11:35 am:  Senate Environment and Natural Resources, Kenosha Public Museum, Chrysler Room, 5500 First Ave, Kenosha.    Proposed Great Lakes Water Compact Bill.  

12:30 pm:  Assembly Consumer Protection and Personal Privacy, 400-NE. 

1 pm: Assembly Housing, 415-NW.

1:30 pm:  Assembly Urban and Local Affairs, 300-NE. 

2  pm:  Senate Economic Development, Heart of Wisconsin:  Business and Economic Alliance, Conference Room, 1120 Lincoln St, Wisconsin Rapids.

3 pm:  Assembly Rules, Assembly Parlor.

Meetings
10 - 11:45 am:  DOA Affirmative Action Advisory Committee, DOA, Room 4B, 101 E. Wilson St, Madison,

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

2 pm:  Governor's Council on Tourism JEM Review Committee (teleconference), Dept. of Tourism, 201 W. Washington Ave, Madison.

Events
9;30 am:  Carbon monoxide alarm donation to Madison area fire departments, (Rep. Davis, others), Assembly Parlor.  Details.  

10 am:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Read On Wisconsin, Metcalfe School, 3400 West North Avenue, Milwaukee.

11 am:  News Conference:  Report:  Response to Traffic and Public Safety Issues in February 5-6 Winter Snow Storm, Witmer Hall, Dept. of Military Affairs, 2400 Wright St, Madison. 

11:15 am:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Read On Wisconsin, Gaenslen School, 1250 East Burleigh St, Milwaukee.

12:30 pm:   First Lady Jessica Doyle - Read On Wisconsin, TRUTH Institute, 1240 East Burleigh St, Milwaukee.

2:30 pm:  News Availability;  Governor Doyle discusses Report:  Response to Traffic and Public Safety Issues in Feb. 5-6, 2008 Winter Storm. 

Administrative Rules Hearings
1:30 pm:  Dept. of Workforce Development public hearing on proposed rules making changes to the Wisconsin Works program affecting temporary absence of the child from the home due to child welfare issues and job access loans.  GEF #1, A415, 201 E. Washington Ave, Madison.

4-5 pm:  Dept. of Public Instruction public hearing on a proposed rule establishing criteria and procedures for awarding grants to eligible school districts for employing additional nursing services.  GEF #3, 125 S. Webster St, Room 041, Madison. 

9;30 am:  Supreme Court Open Administrative Conference, Supreme Court Hearing Room.  Agenda. 

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

Events
8 am:  WMC Breakfast Meeting:  Wisconsin Supreme Court unbound:  What does it mean to your business? Regency Suites Conference Center, 333 Main St, Green Bay.

10 am - Noon:  Dept. of Workforce Development, Division of Family Supports, W-2 Contract and Implementation (C&D) meeting for W-2 agencies, Room D203, GEF #1, 201 E. Washington Ave, Madison.

10 am:  Lt. Governor Lawton calls for action now on Great Lakes Compact, Barker's Island Marina, 250 Marina Dr, Superior. 

1 pm:  Lt. Governor Lawton calls for action now on Great Lakes Compact, Hotel Chequamegon, 101 Lakeshore Dr, Ashland.

3 pm:  Investiture of Juan B. Colas as judge of Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 10, Dane County Courthouse.

Administrative Rules Hearings
3 - 5 pm:  DATCP public hearing on a proposed rule clarifying rules governing rendering plants, animal food processors, grease processors, dead animal collectors and carcass dealers. Marathon County Public Library, 300 N. First St, Wausau, WI, 54403. 

5-6:30 pm:  Lena Taylor for Milwaukee County Executive, Bradley's, 4740 W. Bradley Rd, Milwaukee.  Suggested contribution; $25.  RSVP to Sonja at (414) 344-4529 or sonja@lena208.com.  Please make checks payable to:  Committee to Elect Lena C. Taylor, 3428 W. State St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208. 

2 pm:  Senate Agriculture and Higher Education, 201-SE.

Meetings
9:30 am:  Government Accountability Board, Room 150, Justice Center, 120 Martin Luther King Jr, Blvd, Madison.  Agenda. 

Events
10:30 am:  News Conference:  National groups speak in favor of Supreme Court public financing for Wisconsin, Senate Parlor.

1 pm:  School Choice Demonstration Project releases report on Milwaukee's school choice program, 411-S.

5-8:30 pm:  Public Service Commission outreach meeting on ATC's proposed Rockdale to West Middleton transmission line, Promega BioPharmaceutical Technology Center, 5445 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison.   Details. 

Fundraisers
5-7 pm:  Cocktail Reception Honoring Judge Michael Gableman, candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court, Hilton Monona Terrace - Capital Room, 9 E. Wilson St, Madison.  Contribution levels:  Platinum: $1000.  Gold: $500.  Silver:  $250.  PAC, conduit or personal contributions gratefully appreciated.  RSVP or questions contact Bridget Hagerty at (715) 362-3939 or mbridget@charter.net.  Please make checks payable to:  Gableman for Supreme Court, PO Box 2598, Madison, WI, 53701. 

6-8 pm:  Fundraising for Rep. Terry Moulton, home of Ian and Michelle Kees, 907 Sandalwood Dr, Altoona.  Special guest:  Assembly Speaker Mike Huebsch.  Suggested contribution:  $50 per couple or any donation gratefully accepted. Please no PAC or corporate contributions.  Conduit and personal checks only.  Contact Terry at (715) 552-1063.  Please make checks payable to;  Friends of Terry Moulton, 2863 S. Prairie View Rd, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729. 

Committee Hearings and Execs
9 am:  Assembly State Affairs, 300-NE. 

9 am:  Assembly Energy and Utilities, 328-NW.

9 am:  ***CANCELED*** Assembly Colleges and Universities, 225-NW.

9:45 am:  Senate Public Health, Senior Issues, Long Term Care, and Privacy, 330-SW. 

10 am:  Assembly Education, 417-N.

10 am:  Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness, 400-NE. 

11 am:  Assembly Rural Affairs, 400-NE.

2 pm:  Senate Judiciary, Corrections and Housing, 411-S.

Meetings
9 am - 11 am:  Dept. of Veterans Affairs Central Office Equity and Diversity Committee,  Dept. of Veterans Affairs, 2nd Floor Education Center, 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison. 

10 am:  OCI Injured Patients and Families Compensation fund/WHCLP Finance/Investment/Audit Committee, Virchow Krause Wealth Management, 10 Terrace Court, Madison.

2:30 pm:  State Natural Resources Board, Room G09, GEF #2, 101 S. Webster St, Madison.  Agenda. 

Events
7:30 am:  NFIB Business Day in Madison, Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison,  Details. 

8 am:  Superior Days, Inn on the Park, Madison.  Details. 

9 am - 4:30 pm:  WMC Business Day in Madison, Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison.  Details.  Governor Doyle delivers economic speech at 3:30 pm

9 - 10:30 am:  Evidence-Based Health Policy Project Breakfast Briefing;  A Pathway Toward Health Care Reform: Exploring Spending, Supply & Health Outcomes, 300-SE.

10 am:  Assembly Biofuels and Sustainable Energy, 300-NE. 

10:30 am:  ***ROOM CHANGE*** Senate Economic Development, 330-SW.

Noon:  Senate Health, Human Services, Insurance and Job Creation, 411-S.

Noon:  Assembly Public Health, 417-N. 

1 pm:  Senate Labor, Elections and Urban Affairs, 300-SE.

1 pm:  Assembly Transportation, 300-NE.

3 pm:  Senate Judiciary, Corrections and Housing, 411-S.

Meetings
8:30 am:  State Natural Resources Board, Room G09, GEF #2, 101 S. Webster St, Madison.   Agenda. 

9:30 am:  OCI Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund/Wisconsin Health Care Liability Insurance Plan Legal Committee, Habush, Habush & Rottier. 150 E. Gilman St, Madison. 

10:30 - 11:30 am:  Dept. of Employee Trust Funds, Affirmative Action Committee, Room GA.

Events
7:30 am:  Superior Days, Inn on the Park, Madison.  *Reception 4:30-7:30 pm - Inn on the Park*     Details.  Governor Doyle delivers keynote address at 8 am.

10 am:  Governor Doyle - remarks at Second Annual National Entrepreneurship Week Award Ceremony, Governor's Conference Room.

10:30 am:  Wisconsin Public Utility Institute/UW Energy Institute Seminar:  Wind Energy: Prospects for Growth in Wisconsin, Tong Auditorium, Engineering Centers Bldg, 1550 Engineering Dr, Madison.  Details. 

10:45 am:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Where in Wisconsin is Jessica Doyle? game prize, Einstein Middle School, 324 E. Florida Ave, Appleton.

11:30 am:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Wisconsin Covenant, West High School, 610 N. Badger Ave, Appleton.

12:45 pm:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Read On Wisconsin, Gegan Elementary School, 675 W. Airport Rd, Menasha. 

1 pm:  Wisconsin REALTORS Association Government Day 2008, Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison.  Details.  Governor Doyle speaks at 1:15 pm.

Fundraisers
6-8 pm:  Candidate Jeffrey Cassity's 64th Assembly District Fundraiser, Fireside Restaurant, 2801 30th Ave, Kenosha.  Donations gratefully accepted.  Contact Cassity for 64th Assembly (262) 705-7632 or (262) 705-9514. 

11 am:  Senate Floor Session.  Calendar. 

Committee Hearings and Execs
9 am:  ***CHANGED FROM 3/3*** Assembly Aging and Long Term Care, 328-NW

9 am:  Senate Campaign Finance Reform, Rural Issues and Information Technology, 400-SE.

9 am:  Assembly Health and Healthcare Reform, 417-N.

9:45 am:  Senate Judiciary, Corrections and Housing, 330-SW

30 minutes after Senate adjourns:  Senate Organization, Senate Parlor.

Meetings
9 am:  Circus World Museum Foundation Board of Directors, Feld Building, Circus World Museum, 550 Water St, Baraboo. 

9:30 am - 2:30 pm:  Amusement Ride Safety Code Council, Commerce Center, Room 3B, 201 W. Washington Ave, Madison. 

10 am:  OCI Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund/Wisconsin Health Care Liability Insurance Plan Claims Committee, American Family Insurance, Building A, Room 3151, 6000 American Parkway, Madison.

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

Fundraisers
5:30 - 7:30 pm:  Scott Walker Spring Gala, Eisner Museum, 208 N. Water St, Milwaukee.  Host levels: Platinum-$1000.  Gold-$500.  Silver-$250.  To be part of host committee, please respond by Wednesday, January 30, 2008.  Attendee level: $100.  To RSVP or for more information please contact Mary Hegi at (608) 310-8119 or e-mail mhegi@gatewayventure.com.  Please make checks payable to:  Friends of Scott Walker, PO Box 100828, Milwaukee, WI, 53210.  Please no corporate donations, individual and PAC only. 

Events
8 am:  WMC Breakfast Meeting:  Wisconsin Supreme Court unbound:  What does it mean to your business? Marshall & Ilsley Corporation, 770 N. Water St, Milwaukee.

8 am:  DPI Superintendent Burmaster presents awards for Business Friends of Education, Holiday Inn and Convention Center, 1001 Amber Ave, Stevens Point.

9 am:  First Lady Jessica Doyle - Read Across America, Clement Ave School, 3666 S. Clement Ave, Milwaukee.

10 am:  Dept. of Commerce Secretary Fischer/Mark Glendenning, CEO of Inland Label and Marketing Services make economic development announcement, Inland Label and Marketing Services, 3030 Airport Rd, La Crosse.

Noon: Governor Doyle to Urge Legislature to Protect Great Lakes, Pass Compact, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, Nature Center Building, 1660 East Shore Drive, Green Bay.

1 pm;  Changing of the Guard:  Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard get new commanders,  National Guard Headquarters, 2400 Wright St, Madison.  Details. 

Administrative Rules Hearings
10 am:  Dept. of Commerce public hearing on proposed rules establishing a grant program for rehabilitation and recycling of manufactured housing, Commerce Center, Room 3B, 201 W. Washington Ave, Madison.