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Grinder, Jennifer - GOV

From: Hutter, Shelly- GOV
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 12:02 PM
To: Grinder, Jennifer- GOV
Cc: DOT DL DSP DPU
Subject: RE: TENATIVE Governor Schedule for Monday, January 17, 2011
Hey Jennifer .......... Security for Monday should be Rick Fitzgerald. Dave made the corrections on the
Google calendar and I believe it now shows Rick, as it should. Thanks! Shelly
Sgt. Sfie[[y R. Jfutter
Wisconsin State Patrol
Dignitary Protection Unit
State Capitol Rm B2 North
From: Grinder, Jennifer- GOV
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 11:56 AM
To: Moore, Dorothy J - GOV David - GOV - GOV Fitzgerald, Richard - GOV (Rick);
McMahon, Jack- GOV; , Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric -
GOV; Murray, Ryan M - - GOV; , Scott- GOV; Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Werwie,
Cullen J - GOV; Hellenbrand, Angie - GOV; Grinder, Jennifer- GOV
Subject: TENATIVE Governor Schedule for Monday, January 17, 2011
MONDAY, January 17,2011
SECURITY: Jack McMahon_..
STAFF: Scott Matejov
7:15am-7:30am-DEPART Tosa Residence for 400 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wl53203
7:30am-9:00am-Frontier Airlines Center: 14
1
h Annual MLK Breakfast/YMCA of Milwaukee
9:00am-10:30am-DEPART Frontier Airlines Center for Governor's Office
10:30am-11:30am-GOVERNOR's Office: Work Time
11 :30am-11 :50am-GOVERNOR's Office: Meeting with Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz with Jeremey
Shepherd. Topics: High Speed Rail, Governor not responding to the Mayor in the past, how the two can
work together.
11:50am-12:00pm-MEDIA in _Governor's Conference Room: Video Taping for department of tourism
website with Jim Dick of Discover Wisconsin.
12:00pm-1 :30pm-CAPITOL: State Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr
1:30pm-2:00pm-GOVERNOR's Office: Work Time
2:00pm-4:00pm-GOVERNOR's Office: BUDGET Meetings Topics: Employee Compensation/Collective
Bargaining/WRS/Health Insurance
8/2/2011
4:00pm-5:15pm-DEPART Governor's Office for Tosa Residence
Jennifer Grinder
Scheduling Department
Office of the Governor
Fax 608.267.8983
8/2/2011
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From:
Sent:
To:
Moore, Dorothy J - GOV
Friday, January 07, 2011 5:29PM
Grinder, Jennifer- GOV
Subject: FW: WBA Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon Logistics
Importance: High
Attachments: Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon lnformation_Walker 01 072011.doc
From: Patty Rogers [mailto:progers@wisbank.com]
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 5:16PM
To: Moore, Dorothy J - GOV
Cc: Kurt Bauer; Rose Oswald Poels; Mike Semmann; Jay Risch
Subject: WBA Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon Logistics
Importance: High
Dorothy,
Per our conversation, the WBA representatives greeting the Governor at the door are ...
Kurt Bauer, WBA President and CEO
Bob Just, WBA Board Chair, President and CEO, Mound City Bank Platteville
Jim Podewils, WBA Board Chair-Elect, President and COO, westbury bank, West Bend
Dan Riebe, President and CEO, Peoples State Bank of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Planned Media includes:
Confirmed
Bloomberg News (Vivian Chen)
Market News International (Alyce Frantz)
Dow Jones (Jacob Bunge)
Reuters (Jeff Mayers)
The Business Journal of Milwaukee (Rich Kirchen)
Wisconsin Public Television
Wisconsin Eye
NBC15
Wispolitics.com/ Wisbusiness.com
Wisconsin State Journal (Judy Newman)
Tentative
Biztimes (Erik Decker)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Paul Gores)
Likely to be there but haven't responded to me yet
Wisconsin Radio Network (Bob Hague)
Channel3
Channel27
And attached is the updated logistics document for the event with all agenda information.
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Please do not hesitate to call me any time between now and the event if you need anything else from WBA. My
contact information is all listed below.
8/2/2011
Best,
Patty Rogers
Patricia R. Rogers, SPHR
Assistant Vice President, Education
Wisconsin Bank,grs ~ - :
Telephone: 1
Focused on Wisconsin Bankers
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Get a true insider's view of current and future economic conditions from Dr. Narayana Kocherlakota, president of the Federal
Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, by attending the 2011 Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon, January 11 at the Monona
Terrace Convention Center. Visit www.wisbank.com/EconomicForecast to register or for more information.
8/2/2011
Wisconsin
Economic Forecast Luncheon
Monona Terrace Convention Center
Madison, Wisconsin
January 11, 2011
Primary Contacts:
Jay
Eric
Updated: December 2, 2010
Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon
January 11, 2011
Proposed Meeting Agenda
10:00 a.m. Staff arrives at Monona Terrace
11:30 a.m. Dr. Kocherlakota arrives
(meeting or hotel room available prior to speech if needed)
11:30 a.m. Registration opens
12:00 noon Lunch is served
12:25 p.m. Governor Walker arrives
Greeted by WBA executive staff
12:25 p.m. Welcome and Introductory Remarks
12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:45 p.m.
2:00p.m.
Jeff Mayers,.WisPolitics.com, WisBusiness.com
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker
10-15 minute speech, followed by up to 3 questions from the audience
Questions moderated by Jeff Mayers
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Narayana Kocherlakota, President,
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Audience Q&A, Final Comments
Public Event Adjournment
Updated December 2, 2010 2
January 11, 2011
Event Host, Jeff Mayers
Jeff Mayers is president of WisPolitics.com, an online political and government news
service in Madison that operates lowaPolitics.com, WisPolitics.com, WisBusiness.com,
WisOpinion.com and other news services. WisPolitics.com, the flagship news service,
launched in June 2000. A former AP editor and reporter and political writer for the
Wisconsin State Journal, Mayers has been in the news business since graduating from
George Washington University in 1981. He also has a graduate degree from UW-Madison.
(Pronounced Nair-ah-yah-nah Koach-er-/ah-ko-tah)
Narayana Kocherlakota became the 12th president of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Minneapolis on Oct. 8, 2009. As president, Kocherlakota serves on the Federal Open
Market Committee, the policymaking arm of the Federal Reserve System, consisting of the
presidents of the 12 Federal Reserve banks and the members of the Board of Governors.
The FOMC meets every six to eight weeks in Washington, D.C, to determine monetary
policy for the nation. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is responsible for the Ninth
Federal Reserve District, which includes Montana, North and South Dakota, Minnesota,
northwestern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. In addition to participation in
monetary policymaking, the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis supervises numerous
banking organizations, and provides a variety of payments services to financial institutions
and the U.S. government.
Prior to becoming president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Kocherlakota was
a professor of economics at the University of Minnesota, where he previously chaired the
economics department, and a consultant to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. He
was also a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. From 1996 to
1998, he was a Research staff member at the Minneapolis Fed.
Narayana Kocherlakota was born Oct. 12, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland. He earned a Ph.D.
in economics from the University of Chicago in 1987 and an A.B. in mathematics from
Princeton in 1983.
Kocherlakota has published more than 30 articles in academic journals, including
Econometrica, Journal of Political Economy, Journal of Economic Theory, Journal of
Monetary Economics and Journal of Money, Credit and Banking. His work includes
theoretical and empirical contributions to macroeconomics, monetary economics, financial
economics and public finance.
Kocherlakota has authored a book from Princeton University Press titled The New Dynamic
Public Finance, which describes an approach to tax design pioneered by him and others
over the past decade.
January 11, 2011
Meeting Location
1 John Nolan Drive
Madison, WI 53703-3468
From the SOUTHEAST via 1-90 (Chicago, Beloit, Janesville):
Take the Hwy 12 & 18 West (Beltline) exit to Madison. Exit at John Nolen Dr. and continue
two miles to the Monona Terrace parking structure entrance, which will be on your right.
Parking is available at the Convention Center and the map below shows other nearby
parking in downtown Madison.
January 11, 2011
Meeting Room Logistics
A copy of the room layout is attached. The space is set such that we can expand or
contract the room depending on the number of registered attendees. We anticipate
approximately 500 registrations for the event.
We will have a stage set with a simple background banner. A podium with a microphone as
well as a lavaliere microphone will be available.
This event is typically well attended by local television, newspaper media and the wire
services. All media, including those who are video taping, will be set up in reserved space
in the back of the room. Eric Skrum, WBA Communications Director, is our primary media
contact and will work with your staff as needed.
An analog live feed telephone line and mult-box will be available for the media, and the
Monona Terrace Convention Center has been contacted to redirect questions about the
event any media (e.g. the wire services) to Eric Skrum.
The full event will be completed by 2:00p.m.
Expected Guests
Several state senators, state assembly members and local elected officials are expected to
register and will be recognized from the podium.
Members from other trade and community organizations, such as:
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin Realtors Association
Wisconsin Builders Association
Wisconsin Hospital Association
Wisconsin Technology Council
Wisconsin Manufactures and Commerce
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
The rest of the audience will be a combination of Wisconsin bankers and business
professionals, primarily from the lower half of the state.
January 11, 2011
Wisconsin Bankers Association
Founded in 1892, the Wisconsin Bankers Association is the state's largest financial industry
trade association, representing 300 commercial banks and savings institutions and their
nearly 2,300 branch offices and almost 30,000 employees. Of the 300 Wisconsin banks, 97
percent are members of the Wisconsin Bankers Association. The Association represents
banks of all sizes from banks in rural Wisconsin to the state's largest financial institution in
Milwaukee.
Robert J. Just, Jr., WBA Board Chairman
President/CEO, Mound City Bank, Platteville, Wisconsin
Mr. Just has been employed with Mound City Bank since August of 1971 and has served as Director,
President and Chief Operating Officer of the company since 1986. A graduate of the University of
Wisconsin-Platteville and the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Mr. Just also serve as
President and Director of the parent company Mound City Financial Services, Inc Active in the
community, Mr. Just has served as Chairman for the United Way, the Board of Directors of Southwest
Health Center in Platteville, and the Platteville Business Incubator, Inc. Serving on numerous
committees and boards, he received the distinguished Service Award for Community Service from the
Platteville Jaycees in 1981, and was named Business Person of the Year by the Platteville Chamber
of Commerce in 1998. He was elected to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Bankers
Association in June of 2005, and currently serves ad the Association's Chairman.
Kurt Bauer, Wisconsin Bankers Association, President/CEO
Bauer began his trade association career in 1993 as a staff writer and webmaster for the Wisconsin Bankers
Association, which represents 300 banks of all sizes and nearly 30,000 bank employees.
In 1996, he was promoted to head the WBA 's government relations program. In this role, Bauer was
responsible for lobbying the Wisconsin Legislature, state agencies and members of the Wisconsin
Congressional Delegation, as well as for fundraising for the Association's poil1ical action funds. In 2002,
Bauer was selected to be the president/CEO of the Phoenix-based Arizona Bankers Association. In 2004,
Bauer returned to the Wisconsin Bankers Association to become the 117-year old trade group's chief
executive. As president and CEO, Bauer oversees WBA 's various banking advocacy and education efforts,
as well as the Association's two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Financial Institutions Product Corporation
(FIPCO) and Employee Benefits Corporation (EBC). Bauer also serves on the Board of Trustees for the
Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Originally from Beloit, Bauer is a
graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He resides in Middleton with his wife Anne and two sons,
Mason and Grant.
Rose Oswald Poels, Senior Vice President and Counsel
Patty Rogers, Assistant Vice President, Education
Michael Semmann, Vice President, Government Relations
Jay Risch, Director, Legislative Affairs
Eric Skrum, Director, Communications
From: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 12:21 PM
Cc: Grinder, Jennifer- GOV
Subject: Fw: Conference call Friday morning
We need to conference call in alan tomorrow am for the mjs portion of the interviews. Details below
From: Borsuk, Alan [mailto:alan.borsuk@marquette.edu]
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 12:19 PM
To: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
Cc: MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL, Stein
Subject: Conference call Friday morning
Cullen --
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Jason forwarded me the embargoed news release and process plan. Very interesting stuff. We're working on how
to put this all together for Sunday, including my interview with the goivenor from last Friday.
Thanks,
Alan Borsuk
8/2/2011
From: Moore, Dorothy J - GOV
Subject: FW: WBA Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon Logistics
Importance: High
Attachments: Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon lnformation_Walker 01072011.doc
From: Patty Rogers [mailto:progers@wisbank.com]
Cc: Kurt Bauer; Rose Oswald Poels; Mike 5emmann; Jay Risch
Subject: WBA Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon Logistics
Importance: High
Dorothy,
Per our conversation, the WBA representatives greeting the Governor at the door are ...
Kurt Bauer, WBA President and CEO
Bob Just, WBA Board Chair, President and CEO, Mound City Bank Platteville
Jim Podewils, WBA Board Chair-Elect, President and COO, westbury bank, West Bend
Dan Riebe, President and CEO, Peoples State Bank of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Planned Media includes:
Confirmed
Bloomberg News (Vivian Chen)
Market News International (Alyce Frantz)
Dow Jones (Jacob Bunge)
Reuters (Jeff Mayers)
The Business Journal of Milwaukee (Rich Kirchen)
Wisconsin Public Television
Wisconsin Eye
NBC15
Wispolitics.com/ Wisbusiness.com
Wisconsin State Journal (Judy Newman)
Tentative
Biztimes (Erik Decker)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Paul Gores)
Likelyjg be there but haven't responded to me yet
Wisconsin Radio Network (Bob Hague)
Channel3
Channel27
And attached is the updated logistics document for the event with all agenda information.
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Please do not hesitate to call me any time between now and the event if you need anything else from WBA. My
contact information is all listed below.
8/2/2011
Best,
Patty Rogers
Patricia R. Rogers, SPHR
Assistant Vice President, Education
Wisconsin
Telephone: I Mobile:
Focused on Wisconsin Bankers
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I progers@wisbank,cpm
Get a true insider's view of current and future economic conditions from Dr. Narayana Kocherlakota, president of the Federal
Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, by attending the 2011 Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon, January 11 at the Monona
Terrace Convention Center. Visit www.wisbank.com/EconqmicForecast to register or for more information.
8/2/2011
Wisconsin
Economic Forecast Luncheon
Madison, Wisconsin
Primary Contacts:
Mike Semman
Office:
Mobile:
Jay Risch, Wii< "''""
Office:
Mobile:
Patty Rogers, i
Office:
Mobile:
Eric Skrum,
Updated: December 2, 2010
January 11, 2011
January 11, 2011
Proposed Meeting Agenda
10:00 a.m. Staff arrives at Monona Terrace
11:30 a.m. Dr. Kocherlakota arrives
(meeting or hotel room available prior to speech if needed)
11:30 a.m. Registration opens
12:00 noon Lunch is served
12:25 p.m. Governor Walker arrives
Greeted by WBA executive staff
12:25 p.m. Welcome and Introductory Remarks
12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:45 p.m.
2:00p.m.
Jeff Mayers, WisPolitics.com, WisBusiness.com
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker
10-15 minute speech, followed by up to 3 questions from the audience
Questions moderated by Jeff Mayers
Keynote Speaker
Audience Q&A, Final Comments
Public Event Adjournment
January 11, 2011
Event Host, Jeff Mayers
Jeff Mayers is president of WisPolitics.com, an online political and government news
service in Madison that operates lowaPolitics.com, WisPolitics.com, WisBusiness.com,
WisOpinion.com and other news services. WisPolitics.com, the flagship news service,
launched in June 2000. A former AP editor and reporter and political writer for the
Wisconsin State Journal, Mayers has been in the news business since graduating from
George Washington University in 1981. He also has a graduate degree from UW-Madison.
(Pronounced Nair-ah-yah-nah Koach-er-lah-ko-tah)
Narayana Kocherlakota became the 12th president of the Federal Reserve Bank of
Minneapolis on Oct. 8, 2009. As president, Kocherlakota serves on the Federal Open
Market Committee, the policymaking arm of the Federal Reserve System, consisting of the
presidents of the 12 Federal Reserve banks and the members of the Board of Governors.
The FOMC meets every six to eight weeks in Washington, D.C, to determine monetary
policy for the nation. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is responsible for the Ninth
Federal Reserve District, which includes Montana, North and South Dakota, Minnesota,
northwestern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. In addition to participation in
monetary policymaking, the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis supervises numerous
banking organizations, and provides a variety of payments services to financial institutions
and the U.S. government.
Prior to becoming president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Kocherlakota was
a professor of economics at the University of Minnesota, where he previously chaired the
economics department, and a consultant to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. He
was also a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. From 1996 to
1998, he was a Research staff member at the Minneapolis Fed.
Narayana Kocherlakota was born Oct. 12, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland. He earned a Ph.D.
in economics from the University of Chicago in 1987 and an A.B. in mathematics from
Princeton in 1983.
Kocherlakota has published more than 30 articles in academic journals, including
Econometrica, Journal of Political Economy, Journal of Economic Theory, Journal of
Monetary Economics and Journal of Money, Credit and Banking. His work includes
theoretical and empirical contributions to macroeconomics, monetary economics, financial
economics and public finance.
Kocherlakota has authored a book from Princeton University Press titled The New Dynamic
Public Finance, which describes an approach to tax design pioneered by him and others
over the past decade.
January 11, 2011
Meeting Location
1 John Nolan Drive
Madison, WI 53703-3468
From the SOUTHEAST via 1-90 (Chicago, Beloit, Janesville):
Take the Hwy 12 & 18 West (Beltline) exit to Madison. Exit at John Nolen Dr. and continue
two miles to the Monona Terrace parking structure entrance, which will be on your right.
Parking is available at the Convention Center and the map below shows other nearby
parking in downtown Madison.
January 11, 2011
Meeting Room Logistics
A copy of the room layout is attached. The space is set such that we can expand or
contract the room depending on the number of registered attendees. We anticipate
approximately 500 registrations for the event.
We will have a stage set with a simple background banner. A podium with a microphone as
well as a lavaliere microphone will be available.
This event is typically well attended by local television, newspaper media and the wire
services. All media, including those who are video taping, will be set up in reserved space
in the back of the room. Eric Skrum, WBA Communications Director, is our primary media
contact and will work with your staff as needed.
An analog live feed telephone line and mult-box will be available for the media, and the
Monona Terrace Convention Center has been contacted to redirect questions about the
event any media (e.g. the wire services) to Eric Skrum.
The full event will be completed by 2:00p.m.
Expected Guests
Several state senators, state assembly members and local elected officials are expected to
register and will be recognized from the podium.
Members from other trade and community organizations, such as:
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin Realtors Association
Wisconsin Builders Association
Wisconsin Hospital Association
Wisconsin Technology Council
Wisconsin Manufactures and Commerce
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
The rest of the audience will be a combination of Wisconsin bankers and business
professionals, primarily from the lower half of the state.
January 11, 2011
Wisconsin Bankers Association
Founded in 1892, the Wisconsin Bankers Association is the state's largest financial industry
trade association, representing 300 commercial banks and savings institutions and their
nearly 2,300 branch offices and almost 30,000 employees. Of the 300 Wisconsin banks, 97
percent are members of the Wisconsin Bankers Association. The Association represents
banks of all sizes from banks in rural Wisconsin to the state's largest financial institution in
Milwaukee.
Robert J. Just, Jr., WBA Board Chairman
President/CEO, Mound City Bank, Platteville, Wisconsin
Mr. Just has been employed with Mound City Bank since August of 1971 and has served as Director,
President and Chief Operating Officer of the company since 1986. A graduate of the University of
Wisconsin-Platteville and the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Mr. Just also serve as
President and Director of the parent company Mound City Financial Services, Inc Active in the
community, Mr. Just has served as Chairman for the United Way, the Board of Directors of Southwest
Health Center in Platteville, and the Platteville Business Incubator, Inc. Serving on numerous
committees and boards, he received the distinguished Service Award for Community Service from the
Platteville Jaycees in 1981, and was named Business Person of the Year by the Platteville Chamber
of Commerce in 1998. He was elected to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Bankers
Association in June of 2005, and currently serves ad the Association's Chairman.
Kurt Bauer, Wisconsin Bankers Association, President/CEO
Bauer began his trade association career in 1993 as a staff writer and webmaster for the Wisconsin Bankers
Association, which represents 300 banks of all sizes and nearly 30,000 bank employees.
In 1996, he was promoted to head the WBA's government relations program. In this role, Bauer was
responsible for lobbying the Wisconsin Legislature, state agencies and members of the Wisconsin
Congressional Delegation, as well as for fundraising for the Association's political action funds. In 2002,
Bauer was selected to be the president/CEO of the Phoenix-based Arizona Bankers Association. In 2004,
Bauer returned to the Wisconsin Bankers Association to become the 117-year old trade group's chief
executive. As president and CEO, Bauer oversees WBA 's various banking advocacy and education efforts,
as well as the Association's two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Financial Institutions Product Corporation
(FIPCO) and Employee Benefits Corporation (EBC). Bauer also serves on the Board of Trustees for the
Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Originally from Beloit, Bauer is a
graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He resides in Middleton with his wife Anne and two sons,
Mason and Grant.
Rose Oswald Poels, Senior Vice President and Counsel
Patty Rogers, Assistant Vice President, Education
Michael Semmann, Vice President, Government Relations
Jay Risch, Director, Legislative Affairs
Eric Skrum, Director, Communications
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 9:33AM
To: Hellenbrand, Angie- GOV; Grinder, Jennifer- GOV
Subject: FW: Proposed Briefing Schedule for 1/3 through 1/7
From: Murray, Ryan M - GOV
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 7:4\i PM
Cc: Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric - GOV
Subject: FW: Proposed Briefing Schedule for 1/3 through 1/7
FYI from Friday regarding the governor's briefing schedule.
From: Schmiedicke, David P - DOA
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 1:50PM
To: Murray, Ryan M - GOT
Cc: --; Hayes, Brian - DOA; Kraus, Jennifer - DOA; Nelson, Linda S - DOA
S u b ~ n g Schedule for 1/3 through 1/7
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Ryan: Below is the proposed briefing schedule for the week of January 3rd. I have assumed that
topics that have already been discussed at the transition staff level will not be discussed again prior to
Governor's briefings (e.g., IT, debt, DHS- Long-term care). Let me know if I need to change that
assumption. Linda Nelson will work with Dorothy Moore to put these on to the calendar.
If we maintain this schedule, DHS- Medical Assistance will be the only remaining item to discuss with
the Governor before starting comeback briefings (the UW I HEAB budget requests are also
outstanding, but will be folded into a comeback briefing on that topic). While we are still pulling together
the list of comebacks, we estimate a need for approximately 20 to 30 hours with the Governor before
January 28th to complete all comebacks. Assuming three hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays for
January 1Oth through the 28th, we should be in relatively good shape. However, if more analysis and
review arises out of the comeback briefings, we may need to schedule more time.
At sorne point toward the middle I end of January, we should review all budget decisions again with the
Governor. We will also have to revisit certain decisions as new revenue estimates are finalized in late
January I early February.
Keep in mind that we also need to finalize an approach on the FY11 situation.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks.
Dave
January 4th (Tuesday)-
Briefings at DOA -- 8:30 to 11:30
8/2/2011
Collective Bargaining /ETF/WERC/OSER
Governor /Lt Governor/Legislature
Briefings with Governor- 2pm to 4pm
DHS - Long-term Care
January 5th (Wednesday)-
Briefings at DOA -- 8:30 to 11:30
UW/HEAB budget request
january 6th (Thursday)-
Briefings at DOA -- 8:30 to 11 :30
CutsNacancies for all agencies
Fuel and Utilities
Program Supplements I Misc. Appropriations
Compensation Reserve
Briefings with Governor - 2pm to 4pm
Debt
January 7th (Friday)-
Briefings at DOA -- 8:30 to 11 :30
DHS-Medical Assistance
Briefings with Governor -12:30 pm to 4:30pm
IT Briefing
DPI agency request I school aid formula changes
From: Murray, Ryan M - GOT
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 7:21AM
To: Schmiedicke, David P - DOA
Cc: Cindy- GOT
Schedule Next Week
Dave-
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The governor will be available from 2pm-4pm on Tuesday and Thursday and from 12:30-4:30 on
Friday.
For staff briefings next week, we can be available Tuesday-Friday from 8:30 to 11:30.
Let me know what we'll need to be briefing on during those times.
After next week, we're trying to get the governor into a schedule of 2-3 hours for budget meetings every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon.
Thanks,
Ryan Murray
Deputy Transition Director- Policy
8/2/2011
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8/2/2011
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
Tuesday, June 07, 2011 11:08 AM
Hellenbrand, Angie - GOV; Dorothy
GOV; Evenson, Tom - GOV; Grinder, .I<
Media items for Thursday/Friday
Attachments: 6.9.11 Bader Sykes McKenna briefing.doc
There is one briefing for Bader /Sykes/McKenna, all the same issue. (Briefing attached)
Charlie Sykes call-in
Thursday June 9
exact hit time 9:08-9:20am, call in at 9:05
Call-in number:
Vicki McKenna call-in
Thursday June 9
5:09-5:20pm, call in at 5:05
Call-in nu
Jerry Bader call-in
Friday, June 10
9:00-9:30 (he is going to be taking phone calls)
Call-in number:-
Thanks,
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Office af Governor Scott Walker
Press Office: (608) 267-7303
www. walker. wj_.ggy_
From: Charlie Sykes
Sent: Monday, June
Cc: Scott Warras
Subject: RE: Walker on Thursday?
Yes ... that works
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Moore, Dorothy J -
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From: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV [mailto:Cullen.Werwie@wisconsin.gov]
Sent: Mon 6/6/2011 2:52PM
8/2/2011
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To: Charlie Sykes
Subject: Walker on Thursday?
Would you like the Guv on Thursday from 9:08-9:20 to talk about how his collective bargaining reforms have
already produced positive results?
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Office of Governor Scott Walker
Press Office: {608} 267-7303
www. walker. wi. qojf
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If the reader .of this message is not the intended recipient, you are
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sender and delete the original and any copies from your computer system.
8/2/2011
MEETING BRIEFING
Tuesday, June 9
Event: Phone into Charlie Sykes, Jerry Bader, Vicki McKenna
Drafted by: Cullen Werwie
The fiscal reforms are working even before they've been implemented. More than 100
school districts out of 400 have entered contracts that gain many of the concessions the
Governor called for and have already saved over $155 million.
And they are making reforms that go beyond savings:
o Palmyra: In addition to financial concessions, the district will have new flexibility
with staffing. "The elimination of contract language on seniority allows
administrators more flexibility to staff the classrooms in their buildings," Schlender
(School Superintendent) said.
o Menomenee Falls: Switching from WEA Trust to Humana will save the district $1.3
million per year. Teachers will contribute 8% to 15% of the premium. The second
year ofthe new contract also includes merit pay language and language to guide
layoffs away from seniority, Marty said. By requiring teachers to pay their share of
the retirement plan as of July 1, the district saved another $1.5 million per year, he
said
Local governments and schools could save at least $724 million annually, or over $1.4 billion
over the biennium.
Recent examples also show why these reforms are so important.
o Hartland: The teachers voted to switch insurance providers from WEA Trust to save
the district $700,000, but the executive committee of the union that "represents"
the unions said no.
o Middleton-Cross Plains School District: The school board has spent $300,000 in the
last year fighting a grievance filed by the teacher's union for a teacher that was fired
after an investigation found he viewed pornography at school. It has been in
arbitration for over a year.
Job creators recognize that Wisconsin is changing for the better
o CEO Ranking jump
o Credit Rating Contrast with Federal Government
o 25,000 new jobs created in the private sector
o Balanced budget that virtually eliminates the structural deficit, freezes property
taxes, is a net decrease in taxes, and maintains vital services.
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Attachments: About DFW mbrs w chart. pdf; DFW Day in Madison FINAL. pdf; DFW Day in Madison
2011_AGENDA 6.1.11.doc; June 8 RSVPs.xlsx
From: Rosemary Lillich Morby [mailto:rmorby@dfwonline.org]
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 201110:53 AM
To: Hellenbrand, Angie- GOV
Subject: Briefing information: DFW Day in Madison -June 8
Dear Angie:
Below and attached you will find background information for Governor Walker's remarks at the Donors Forum
of Wisconsin's Day in Madison on Wednesday, June 8 from 9:50-10:20 AM at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson
Street. We are delighted Governor Walker will be joining us as our morning keynote speaker.
Attached you will find the following documents.
~ A b o u t DFW
~ DFW Day in Madison Event Flyer
~ Agenda
~ RSVPs
EVENT OVERVIEW
The event is co-chaired by Michael Grebe of The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation. The event theme is:
Government & Philanthropy: What's the Connection? Our commitment is to create a formal platform, through
Donors Forum of Wisconsin, to promote dialogue between the state's philanthropic sector and government
officials. This is a closed-door meeting with no press. We will have a photographer and would like to get a few
photos of the Governor and Michael Grebe and other DFW representatives. If the Governor could arrive at the
Madison Club at 9:50AM that would be ideal. We kindly ask the Governor to provide 10-15 minutes of remarks
on specific examples of how government and philanthropy can work together in new cross-sector partnerships
to address the most severe issues facing our state and create prosperous communities in Wisconsin. During last
year's campaign, Gov. Walker spoke to at our Community Foundation CEO Retreat in May to share his vision for
partnerships with the philanthropic community. This would be an update one year later as Governor of the
State of Wisconsin. Below I've included some key facts about philanthropy. Following the Governor's remarks,
Michael Grebe of The Bradley Foundation will be moderating a panel discussion with cabinet officials on
opportunities for future public philanthropic partnerships.
AUDIENCE
Approximately 40 foundation CEOs and trustees from community foundations, corporate philanthropy, private
and independent foundations from across the state will be in the audience. Please see attached RSVP list of
participants.
SITE CONTACT
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I'll be the site contact. My cell phone is-
At the event, we will be releasing our Wisconsin Gives Report which provides the latest trends and information
on the social and economic value of philanthropy in Wisconsin. As I mentioned we'd love to have Governor's
staff members attend the event to learn more about philanthropy.
By week's end, I will send you an electronic copy of this report as well as some local examples of current public-
private partnerships involving our funders and the state. In the meantime if you have any questions or need
more information, please let me know --thank you!
Best regards,
Rose
about Donors Forum of Wisconsin and
o Donors Forum of Wisconsin is a statewide nonprofit association of over 130 grantmaking organizations,
including community foundations, corporate foundations and giving programs, family, independent and
operational foundations and individuals of wealth giving $25,000 annually to unaffiliated non profits. At
the Donors Forum of Wisconsin, we pride ourselves in convening conversations, which bring together
representatives from a full range of disciplines, experience, and political views to discuss pressing issues
facing the community. DFW facilitates opportunities for grantmakers and public policymakers to come
together to leverage dollars, convene around issues, and develop strategic partnerships.
o With more than 1,300 foundations in the state and over $475 million in grants in 2009, philanthropy in
Wisconsin is creating opportunities and a better quality of life. Philanthropy supports educational
institutions, social services, economic-development organizations, workforce- training programs, health
clinics, arts and culture, and neighborhood revitalization.
o Philanthropy represents the independent, innovative investment of resources to build our
communities. The sector's flexibility and innovative investments are building stronger communities and
getting results.
o Independence: Philanthropy uses private resources to do public good. Philanthropy's
independence allows it to takes risks, achieve greater results, and affect change.
o Innovator: Philanthropy leverages resources, flexibility, and creativity to address society's most
challenging problems. Wisconsin's foundations play an important role as incubators and catalysts
for innovative solutions to critical issues facing our state in areas supporting educational
institutions, social services, economic-development organizations, workforce- training programs,
health clinics, arts and culture, and neighborhood revitalization. Foundations have the capacity to
come up with ideas and funding to take risks that government can't afford.
o Investment: Philanthropy strategically invests in long term solutions to the larger problems facing
society. Philanthropy works with the nonprofit, private and public sectors to make the strategic
investments to support and enhance the health and well-being of Wisconsin residents. Each year
across Wisconsin, scores of charitable grantmaking foundations research, evaluate and invest in
innovative strategies to address critical needs in communities.
o Today, private funders have a critical role and vested interest in helping Wisconsin government to
create vibrant communities and support organizations and services that employ workers who can help
move our economy from recovering to robust. Philanthropy can take risks where government and
business can't or won't. It is an engine of job creation and innovation, which has been critical in helping
engineer an economic recovery that sticks.
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o Philanthropy can bring important assets to the table, beyond money, to help policymakers find points
of leverage that can significantly improve public. Charitable foundations bring much more than money;
they bring expertise, a wealth of connections and their reputation as neutral conveners and honest
brokers. They also can be more risk-tolerant than public bodies, and they can provide important political
neutrality.
o Philanthropy and Government Points of Connection:
o Expertise: Foundations look at best practices in the field, the latest academic research and its
current applications, and how other communities, states and nations are tackling similar issues.
Their independence and resources enable them to take the time to thoroughly study an issue,
learn from failures as well as successes, and develop perspectives informed by experience rather
than ideology. Government can reach out to philanthropy and invite funders to participate in
task forces and committees addressing specific issues, enabling all parties to identify early on
what opportunities exist for philanthropic partnerships.
o Connections; Because foundations take such care to research and understand the issues that
they fund, they make connections with others who are doing- and funding- similar work.
o Reputation and Convening Power: Because of their independence, charitable foundations often
are seen as neutral parties who can bring together those with differing perspectives for
constructive discussion and consultation.
o Taking risks: Charitable foundations frequently are more risk-tolerant than public entities, owing
in part to their independence and financial resources. Consequently, they are in an ideal
position to fund innovation and test ideas.
Rosemary Morby
Director, Outreach and Special Projects
Donors Forum of Wisconsin
759 N. Milwaukee Street, Suite 515
Milwaukee,Wisconsin 53202
P. 414.270.1978 F.414.270.1979
rmorby@dfwonline.org
www.dfwonline.org
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About Our Members
For over 30 years, the Donors Forum of Wisconsin has been Wisconsin's resource for philanthropy. We create
opportunities for the exchange of ideas and information, disseminate current nonprofit sector trends and
research, foster relationships between service providers and funders, build partnerships within and outside the
sector, and advance the growth and enhancement of stewardship of philanthropic resources for the betterment
of all Wisconsin residents.
The Donors Forum of Wisconsin is one of 33 regional a s s o ~ i a t i o n s that work to promote philanthropy. Each of
our associations works very closely with one another to ensure our members have the best available resources
from coast to coast.
The Donors Forum of Wisconsin represents over 130 organizational members, serving more than 350 trustees,
directors, staff, and individual donors. The majority of Donors Forum members, 71% are located in the
Milwaukee 7 County region.
DFW Member Composition
2%2%2%1%
111 Family and Independent 36%
11 Community Foundations 22%
Ill:! Corporate Foundations 20%
II Retired Staff 9%
1m Donor Advised Funds 6%
Ill Individuals giving $25,000 or more 2%
IEll Operational 2%
Ill Federated Funds 2%
r,1 Supporting Orgs 1%
Donors Forum member foundations represent over $2 billion in assets, which accounts for over 45% of all
foundation assets in the state. Together, our member foundations contribute over $185 million in grants, which
accounts for 47% of all grants distributed by Wisconsin foundations.
These figures are compiled from our membership database and the Marquette University Funding Information
Center {FtC) data. FIC data is compiled from 20071RS Form 990-PF data, and represents foundations only, not
individual givers, donor-advised funds, federated funds, corporate giving programs or supporting organizations.
Support & Promote Effective Philanthropy
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Donors
DFW Day in Madison 2011
Government & Philanthropy: What's the Connection?
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2011
9:30AM- 1:00 PM
MADISON CLUB, 5 EAST WILSON STREET, MADISON
Michael Grebe, President, The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation;
Susan Lloyd, Executive Director, Zilber Family Foundation; and,
Eileen Connolly Keesler, President and CEO, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
invite you to join them for Donor Forum of Wisconsin's Day in Madison to promote
dialogue between the state's philanthropic community and government officials on
our distinct roles and impact featuring:
Remarks from Governor Scott Walker
Update from cabinet secretaries on the Administration's plans for Wisconsin
A discussion on the state budget and implications for the organizations you
support
"Pocket Book or Partner?" a conversation about philanthropy, government and
how they perceive each other
Networking opportunities
At a time of significant change in Wisconsin's politics and economy, foundations are beginning to
grapple with the effects on the charitable organizations they support. Unable even in the best of times
to address all the needs of society, foundations may find it even harder in this new era of limited
resources and fiscal constraints. Please join us to hear from Governor Scott Walker and other state
officials about their priorities and future plans, share information about the work and contributions of
Wisconsin's foundations, and explore challenges and opportunities for our sector.
Registration information on the reverse side.
To Su ort & Promote Effective Philanthro
Donors Forum of Wisconsin + 759 N. Milwaukee Street, Ste. 515 + Milwaukee, Wl53202
DFW Policy Works
Committee
Eileen Connolly-Keesler,
Co-Chair
President/CEO
Oshkosh Area Community
Foundation
Susan Lloyd, Co-Chair
Executive Director
Zilber Family Foundation
Curt Detjen
President
Community Foundation for
the Fox Valley Region
Kathryn Dunn
Vice President of
Community Investment
Greater Milwaukee
Foundation
Brent Haglund
President
Sand County Foundation
Kelly Lucas
President/CEO
Community Foundation of
Greater South Wood
County, Inc.
Robert Norton II
Vice President for Donor
Relations
The Lynde and Harry
Bradley Foundation
Program Details
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
9:30AM- 1:00 PM including lunch
Followed by optional meetings at the State Capitol
location
Madison Club
5 East Wilson Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Parking & Directions
http://www.madisonclub.org/directions.asp
Agenda
9:30 Registration & Networking
10:00 Welcome
10:10 Speakers
11:00 Facilitated Conversation
Noon lunch
1:00 Meetings with legislators
Registration
Please RSVP by June 3, 2011 rmorby@dfwonline.org or 414-270-1978.
Cost is $45 for DFW Members and $55 for Non-members and includes
lunch.
Meetings with legislators
Following the morning program at the Madison Club, participants are
encouraged to meet with their local legislators at the State Capitol. DFW
Policy Works Committee Members will serve as "captains" to coordinate
meetings with legislators.
If you are interested in participating in meetings with legislators or
have any questions about the event, please contact DFW's Director of
Outreach & Special Projects Rosemarv Morbv at {414} 270-1978.
To Su art & Promote Effective Philanthro
Donors Forum of Wisconsin + 759 N. Milwaukee Street, Ste. 515 + Milwaukee, Wl53202
When:
Where:
Who:
Why:
2011 DFW Day in Madison
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
9:30a.m.- 1:00 p.m. including lunch
Madison Club, 2nd Floor Terrace Room
5 East Wilson Street Madison, Wisconsin
DFW is hosting a Day in Madison for foundation staff and philanthropic leaders
from across the state to discuss the latest issues impacting our communities and
your grantmaking. We are seeking broad geographic representation to
underscore DFW's commitment to cross-state collaboration.
To promote dialogue between the state's philanthropic community and state
officials through education and relationship-building. Day in Madison is a unique
opportunity for grantmakers to learn how legislation may be impacting their
grantmaking and to demonstrate the power and reach of philanthropy and its
impact on the state. At the event, DFW will release our Wisconsin Gives Report
which provides an overview of the social and economic impact of philanthropy
in the state. The event features remarks by Governor Walker, a panel update
from the Administration about pressing issues facing the state, a briefing on
budget issues of relevance to the philanthropic sector, and an interactive
conversation on how to effectively engage with public policymakers.
Agenda - DRAFT
I 9:30AM II Registration and Networking
I
19:50
II Governor Walker arrives
I
19:55
I Welcome
. Deborah Fugenschuh, DFW President
110:00
II Introduction of Governor
I
110:05 II Remarks Governor Scott Walker
I
Panel with Cabinet Officials
Moderator: Michael Grebe
Panelists:
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Department of Children and Families
10:25
- Secretary Eloise Anderson
- Department of Commerce
David Volz, Executive Assistant
'
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Department of Natural Resources
-
Deputy Secretary Matt Moroney
- Department of Workforce Development
Interim Secretary Scott Baumbach
- WHEDA
Mary Ann McCoshen, Executive Assistant
Understanding the State's Fiscal Condition
Andrew Reschovsky, Professor of Public Affairs and Applied
11:00 Economics, UW Madison
~ Wisconsin's economic forecast
~ Context around budget deficit and measures the
government has introduced to finance its spending
Interactive Panel with Audience Discussion
"Pocket Book or Partner"- a conversation about philanthropy,
government and how they perceive each other
Moderator:
11:30
Mark Sedway, Director, Philanthropy Awareness Initiative
Reactor Panel:
~ Michael Grebe, The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation
~ Susan Lloyd, Zilber Family Foundation
~ Eileen Connolly Keesler, Oshkosh Area Community
Foundation
112:15
I L u n ~
Small Group discussions facilitated by Policy Works
Committee Members
112:45
II Report Back to Large Group
I
112:55
II closing Remarks
I
11:00
II Program Concludes
I
Legislator Visits (optional}
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Donors Forum of Wisconsin's Day in Madison
Date & Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
Time:
9:30a.m. -1:00 p.m.
location: Madison Club 2nd Floor
Terrace Room
5 East Wilson Street
Madison, Wisconsin
Zastrow
Snyder
Detjen
Lucas
Tehan
Conley
Goldberg
Shannon Dudley
Braun
Martyniak
Kerwin
Pamperin
Dunn
Martiny
To bon
Kellner
Sorge
Jones
Tarachow
Heimbruch
McCormick
Connolly Keesler
Bethesda lutheran Communities, Inc. Watertown
Celebrate Children Foundation Madison
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Appleton
Community Foundation of Greater South Wood County, Inc. Wisconsin Rapids
Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Wausau
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Janesville
CUNA Mutual Foundation Madison
Dudley Foundation Stevens Point
Fond du lac Area Foundation Fond du lac
Forward Community Investments Madison
Great lakes Higher Education Corporation Madison
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Green Bay
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Milwaukee
Harley Davidson Foundation Milwaukee
Helen Bader Foundation Milwaukee
Kelben Foundation Milwaukee
Madison Community Foundation Madison
MillerCoors Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Milwaukee
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Milwaukee
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Oshkosh
Rosemary
Deborah
Theresa
Bill
Governor Scott
Secretary Eloise
Deputy Secretary Matt
Interim Secretary Scott
Mary Ann
David
Andrew
Mark
Haglund
Hanson
McAleese
Summers
Gelzer
Merrell
Grebe
Norton
Riordan
Meier
Flynn
Beier
Gerard
Lloyd
Morby
Fugenschuh
Duren
Richards
Walker
Anderson
Moroney
Baumbach
McCosh en
Volz
Reschovsky
Sedway
The Brice Fund
The Faye McBeath Foundation
The John C. Bach Foundation
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation
The Max Fund
Theodore W. Batterman Family Foundation
Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Associ a ton
Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Associ a ton
Zilber Family Foundation
Department of Children and Families
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Workforce Development
Executive Assistant, WHEDA
Executive Assistant, Department of Commerce
Professor of Public Affairs and Applied Economics, UW Madison
Philanthropy Awareness Initiative
Madison
Madison
Madison
Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Madison
Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Hartland
Madison
Madison
Milwaukee
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From:
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
Nolan, Annie - GOV
Thursday, June 02, 2011 11:59 AM
Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
Grinder, Jennifer- GOV; Moore, Dorothy J - GOV
FW: Friday AM media event
Attachments: 6 3 11 Friday AM TMJ.doc
Please note:
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Due to gross swarms of lake flies, the trail for Saturday has been changed! The website
(http://www.walkwithwalkerwi.orgL) is updated, and I've also updated the attached briefing accordingly.
Cullen:
I'll be sending a media advisory shortly.
Thanks!
Jlnnie !M. fNofan
Assistant to the First Lady
Executive Residence
main: (608} 246-5501
annie.nolan@wisconsin.gov
From: Hellenbrand, Angie - GOV
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 10:26 AM
To: Nolan, Annie - GOV
Subject: FW: Friday AM media event
Looks like the First Lady will be doing this also ....
Angie
Angie Hellenbrand
Scheduling Director
~ o r Scott Walker
anqie.hellenbrand@wisconsin.gov
To: Hellenbrand, Angie - GOV; Dorothy
Tom - GOV; Grinder, Jennifer- GOV; Schrimpf,
Subject: Friday AM media event
Friday, June 3
6:30am arrival at TMJ4 in Milwaukee (6:48 exact hit time)
8/2/2011
720 East Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53212
They'll be on TMJ's morning show to discuss Walk for Walker (briefing attached).
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: {608} 267-7303

www. walker. wi. qov_
From: Julie Pearl
Sent: Wednesday, 01, 2011 9:20
Subject: RE: Reaction?
Thanks Cullen! And Thank You for giving us the opportunity to have the Governor and Tonette on.
It means a loti
To: Julie Pearl
Page2 of6
OK sounds good, they'll see you at 6:30am. No, you will be the only station statewide on Friday AM. If you or
your station cares, this will be the first time the Governor and Tonette have appeared together on TV since
being inaugurated.
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: (608} 267-7303

)1'WW. walker. wi.qov
From: Julie Pearl
Sent: Wednesday, 01, 2011 9:00 AM
They would need to arrive to the studio no later than 6:30am- that way they can comfortable, and we'll have
them on set for a tease bump shot to end our first block at 6:35 ish.
Will the Governor and First Lady be on the other stations as well Friday morning?
8/2/2011
To: Julie Pearl
What are our options?
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: (608) 267-7303

www. walker. wi. qov
From: Julie Pearl
Would love to have them on.
What time could they come to the studio?
From: Werwie, Cullen J- GOV [mailto:Cullen.Werwie@wisconsin.gov]
To: Julie Pearl
Page 3 of6
Here is a draft of our press release, we were hoping we could get the Guv and first lady together to talk about
this initiative on Friday AM which they're kicking off on Saturday. Beyond this release, there will be more dates
and times for this initiative around the state coming out in the future. This
PUBLIC INVITED TO "WALK WITH WALKER"
First Lady Tonette Walker to boost awareness of state's trails, health benefits of walking
MADISON- First Lady Tonette Walker today announced that High Cliff State Park in Sherwood will be the site of
her first "Walk with Walker" event on Saturday, June 4 at 10 a.m. "Walk with Walker" is the First Lady's new
initiative to promote and explore the state's abundance of scenic landscapes and hiking trails while also
promoting health and fitness. The First Lady invites the public to join her as she experiences Wisconsin's most
picturesque trails, parks, and landscapes including both the well-known sites and the hidden gems.
"Wisconsin is full of beautiful trail systems and parks that offer a wide variety of activities, including hiking,
walking and running, and are a natural place to be active and healthy," said Mrs. Walker. "No matter where you
are located in Wisconsin, a trail that offers both a safe exercise outlet and incredible scenery is just a short
distance away."
High Cliff State Park Superintendent Carolyn Morgen will join Mrs. Walker and serve as the guide for the 1.7 mile
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walk on the Lime Kiln trail. The trail traverses the Niagara Escarpment, a significant geological formation that
extends from Lake Winnebago and Door County in Wisconsin to Niagara Falls, New York. High Cliff State Park is
the only state-owned recreational area on Lake Winnebago, which is Wisconsin's largest inland lake.
"The Department of Tourism is honored to team up with the First Lady to promote Wisconsin's trails and parks
and the benefits they provide," said Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett who will also be participating in the walk.
"Whether at the state, county or city level, we have done a stand-up job to develop the infrastructure that lets
residents and visitors alike enjoy the state's natural scenic beauty. It's what makes us a leader in the nation."
The June 4 walk is free to the public and the state park admission fee will be waived for those taking part in the
event. High Cliff State Park is located at N7630 State Park Road in Sherwood. Participating walkers should meet
in the parking lot at the Lime Kiln trailhead. The 1.7 mile loop offers a level lakeside segment as well as steeper
climbs, descents and stairways on the escarpment segment.
The public is invited to learn more about Wisconsin's First Lady's "Walk with Walker" initiative at
www.walkwitl:lwalkerwi.org.
From: Julie Pear14IIIIIIJIIIIJ
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 8:42AM
###
Just tried you, but don't think you could hear me. will try again now
To: Julie Pearl
Julie-
----------- ---
Can you give me a call when you get a chance today? I think I've got an offer that TMJ may be interested in.
Give me a call on my direct line
Thanks,
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: {608} 267-7303
rmoil F"' T"@"" Gw
From: Julie Pearl
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 201110:37 AM
8/2/2011
Thanks Cullen.
To: Julie Pearl
Page 5 of6
The Governor's office won't be commenting on this case. It didn't involve us. If you have ?'s about the
implications of it, contact DOA. Carl.vigue@wisconsin.gov
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Office of Governor Scatt Walker
Press Office: {608} 267-7303

www. walker. wiJJQV
From: Julie Pearl
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 9:47AM
Subject: Reaction?
BC-WI--Wisconsin Budget-Unions,120
URGENT
Judge voids Wisconsin collective bargaining law
Eds: APNewsNow.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) --A Wisconsin judge has struck down a law taking away nearly all collective bargaining
rights from most state workers .
. Dane County Circuit Judge Maryann Sumi ruled Thursday that Republican legislators violated Wisconsin's open
meetings law during the run up to passage. She says that renders the law void.
The law pushed by Gov. Scott Walker takes away all bargaining rights except over base salary for teachers and
other public workers.
The decision is not the end of the legal fight. The state Supreme Court has scheduled arguments for June 6 to
determine whether it will take the same case.
Lawmakers could also pass the law again in order to nullify open meeting concerns that led to the judge's ruling
Thursday.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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MEETING BRIEFING
Friday, June 3
Event: TMJ4 AM show
MADISON- First Lady Tonette Walker today announced that High Cliff State Park in Sherwood
will be the site of her first "Walk with Walker" event on Saturday, June 4 at 10 a.m. "Walk with
Walker" is the First Lady's new initiative to promote and explore the state's abundance of
scenic landscapes and hiking trails while also promoting health and fitness. The First Lady
invites the public to join her as she experiences Wisconsin's most picturesque trails, parks, and
landscapes including both the well-known sites and the hidden gems.
"Wisconsin is full of beautiful trail systems and parks that offer a wide variety of activities, including
hiking, walking and running, and are a natural place to be active and healthy," said Mrs. Walker. "No
matter where you are located in Wisconsin, a trail that offers both a safe exercise outlet and incredible
scenery is just a short distance away."
High Cliff State Park Superintendent Carolyn Morgen will join Mrs. Walker and serve as the
guide for the 1.7 mile walk on the Lime Kiln trail. The trail traverses the Niagara Escarpment, a
significant geological formation that extends from Lake Winnebago and Door County in
Wisconsin to Niagara Falls, New York. High Cliff State Park is the only state-owned recreational
area on Lake Winnebago, which is Wisconsin's largest inland lake.
"The Department of Tourism is honored to team up with the First Lady to promote Wisconsin's
trails and parks and the benefits they provide," said Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett who will
also be participating in the walk. "Whether at the state, county or city level, we have done a
stand-up job to develop the infrastructure that lets residents and visitors alike enjoy the state's
natural scenic beauty. It's what makes us a leader in the nation."
The June 4 walk is free to the public and the state park admission fee will be waived for those
taking part in the event. High Cliff State Park is located at N7630 State Park Road in Sherwood.
Participating walkers should meet in the parking lot at the Lime Kiln trailhead. The 1.7 mile
loop offers a level lakeside segment as well as steeper climbs, descents and stairways on the
escarpment segment.
The public is invited to learn more about Wisconsin's First Lady's "Walk with Walker" initiative
at www.walkwithwalkerwi.org.
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 9:00AM
To: Grinder, Jennifer- GOV; Evenson, Tom- GOV; Schrimpf, Chris- GOV
Cc: Moore, Dorothy J - GOV
Subject: RE: Friday AM media event
No, Matejov will be handling it.
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: (608} 267-7303

www. walker. wi,gov
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 8:55AM
To: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Evenson, Tom - GOV; Schrimpf, Chris - GOV
Cc: Moore, Dorothy J - GOV
Will either of you be on site with the Governor & First Lady for this interview?
jennifer Grinder
Scheduling Assistant
Phone: 608.266.7212
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Milwaukee, WI 53212
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: (608} 267-7303
Email: Cullen. Werwie@WI.Gov
8/2/2011

www. walker. wi.gov
From: Julie Pearl
It means a lot!
To: Julie Pearl
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being inaugurated.
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: {608} 267-7303

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Cullen Werwie
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Just tried you , but don't think you could hear me . will try again now
To: Julie Pearl
Julie-
Give me a call on my direct line
Thanks,
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Office af Governor Scott Walker
Press Office: (608) 267-7303
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www. walker. wi.qov
From: Julie Pearl
Sent: Thursday, 26, 2011
Thanks Cullen.
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implications of it, contact DO A. Carl.vigue@wisconsin.gov
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: (608} 267-7303

From: Julie Pearl
Subject: Reaction?
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From: Hutter, Shelly - GOV
Cc: DOT DL DSP DPU
Sgt. Sfie[[y 1t Jfutter
State Capitol Rm B2 North
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shelly.hutter@wisconsin.gov
To: Moore, Dorothy J - GOV; Richard - GOV (Rick);
McMahon, Jack- GOV; Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric -
GOV; Murray, Ryan M - GOV; Fadness, Joseph F - GOV; Matejov, Scott- GOV; Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Werwie,
Cullen J - GOV; Hellenbrand, Angie - GOV; Grinder, Jennifer- GOV
SECURITY: Jack M c M a h o n ~
7:15am-7:30am-DEPART Tosa Residence for 400 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
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jennifer Grinder
Fax 608.267.8983
8/2/2011
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From: Nolan, Annie- GOV
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 7:30 PM
To: Grinder, Jennifer- GOV; Hellenbrand, Angie- GOV
Thanks to both for sending!
Jlnnie :M. 1{ofan
Assistant to the First Lady
Executive Residence
2465501
fax: {608} 246-3245
annie.nolan@wisconsin.gov
From: Grinder, Jennifer - GOV
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 3:02 PM
To: Nolan, Annie - GOV
Subject: FW: Friday AM media event
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I didn't see this on Mrs. Walker's calendar. I wanted to make sure you had received the
details.
jennifer Grinder
Scheduling Assistant
Phone: 608.266. 1212
To: Hellenbrand, Angie - GOV; Dorothy Mnrm'
Tom - GOV; Grinder, Jennifer - GOV; Schrimpf,
Friday, June 3
6:30am arrival at TMJ4 in Milwaukee {6:48 exact hit time)
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: {608} 267-7303
8/2/2011
~
www. walker. wi.qov
From: Julie Pearl
Sent: Wednesday, 01, 2011
It means a lot!
To: Julie Pearl
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being inaugurated.
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Office of Governor Scott Walker ,
Press Office: {608} 267-7303
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From: Julie
Sent: Wednesday,
To: Julie Pearl
Cullen Werwie
8/2/2011
Press Secretary
Press Office: (608} 267-7303

From: Julie
Sent: Wednesday,
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distance away."
''The Department of Tourism is honored to team up with the First Lady to promote Wisconsin's trails and parks
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www.walkwithwalkerwi.org.
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Sent: Wednesday,
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To: Julie Pearl
Julie-
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Thanks,
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: (608} 267-7303
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From: Julie
Thanks Cullen.
To: Julie Pearl
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Press Secretary
Press Office: (608} 267-7303

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From: Julie Pearl -
Subject: Reaction?
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Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 2:32PM
To: Murray, Ryan M- GOV; Hellenbrand, Angie- GOV; Grinder, Jennifer- GOV
Subject: FW: Draft Dinner Agenda for Monday Evening in DC
Dorothy J. Moore
Executive Assistant to Governor Scott Walker
115 East State Capitol
Madison WI 53702

From:
Sent: May 05, 2011 1:20 PM
Cc: Hutter, Shelly - GOV; Zeeh, Jason - GOV
Subject: Draft Dinner Agenda
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Here is the draft dinner agenda and seating, sorry this took so long. If anything changes it shouldn't
change dramatically. If the Governor needs to leave at 8:30 that is fine- we tried to make things as
compact as possible to protect his time. We hope he can arrive for the reception; I think your message
today said 6-6:15 aJ.Tival? I have noted your phone number and please call me when you get close so I
can get security to open that back door. The driver and troopers CAN park in the back alley for a time if
needed. If you'd like, I can check you in for your rooms and get the keys so that is one less step and
you'll have the keys inunediately (and you won't have to go to the lobby where all the guests will be
arriving). I believe Dorothy is sending in the credit card authorization f01m, so you won't need to
physically be there to check in. There is a back elevator and path to all the rooms the events are in, so
I'll be there to guide you that way and avoid any of the public spaces. If he does leave before the dinner
concludes, I reconunend leaving that back way as well so no one knows the Governor is staying there
(the room elevators are right in the ballroom foyer) and you can avoid the public spaces again - I can
help with that, just let me know. I'll keep an eye out for the VA troopers call.
Thank you!
Liz
American Federation for Children National Policy Sununit Events
Washington MmTiott Hotel1221 22nd Street NW, Washington-
On site contact - Liz Dreckman Event Cc>orodinatcJr
Washington, DC
6pm- VIP Pre-Dinner Reception - Dupont Ballroom H
Attendees include AFC board members, donors, national and state school choice leaders -
approximately 50 to 75 people
This event is invitation-only and is closed to the news media
Only one AFC-authorized photographer will be present to take photos for AFC
7pm- Dinner- West End Ballroom
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Approximately 210 attendees. All attendees must be registered for the conference, and
tickets/credentiais will be required of each dinner guest for admittance to the event. Attendees will
include board members, donors, national and state school choice leaders from numerous states including
Wisconsin, elected officials, and school choice activists.
Chairman Betsy DeVos opens program, introduces student choir for performance while dinner is
served. Student choir will be comprised of students from a local Washington DC Opportunity
Scholarship Program school.
7:00pm- Kevin Chavous welcomes guests, invites them to enjoy dinner
7:25pm- Kevin Chavous introduces Rep. Matt Huffman (OH)
7:30pm- Rep. Huffman Brief Remarks
7:45pm- Brief video presentation about AFC and school choice programs, including the Milwaukee
Parental Choice Program (MPCP.) May be part of Betsy's introduction.
7:50pm - Introduction of Governor Walker by AFC Chairman Betsy DeVos
8:00pm- Governor Walker delivers remarks.
8:3Opm- Bill Oberndorf introduces Christy Walton
8:35pm- Presentation of John T. Walton Award by Christy Walton
8:40pm- Recipient remarks.
8:50pm- Concluding remarks from Betsy DeVos.
Dinner Seating:
Head table (DRAFT):
Governor Walker
Betsy DeVos (our chairman)
Mike Hartmann (Bradley Foundation)
Rep. Matt Huffman (Ohio)
Howard Fuller (WI)
Carrie Penner (Walton Family Foundation)
Christy Walton (the late John Walton's wife)
Susan Mitchell (WI)
Bill Oberndorf(our former chairman and last year's recipient of the Walton award)
Kevin Chavous (DC)
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Sent: Wednesday, June 01,201110:24 AM
To: Hellenbrand, Angie- GOV; Dorothy Moore, Dorothy J -
GOV; Evenson, Tom- GOV; Grinder, GOV;
Attachments: 6.3.11 Friday AM TMJ.doc
Friday, June 3
6:30am arrival at TMJ4 in Milwaukee (6:48 exact hit time)
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: (608) 267-7303
Email: Cullen. Werwie@ WI. Gov
www. walker. wi.qov
From: Julie Pearl
Sent: Wednesday,
It means a lot!
To: Julie Pearl
being inaugurated.
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: {608) 267-7303
Email: Cullen. Werwie@W/.Gov
8/2/2011
www. walker. wi.qov
From: Julie Pearl
Sent: Wednesday,
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To: Julie Pearl
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: (608) 267-7303
Email:
From: Julie Pearl
Sent: Wednesday, 2011 8:51AM
To: Julie Pearl
8/2/2011
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distance away."
www.walkwithwalkerwi.org.
From: Julie Pearl
Sent: Wednesday, 01,
It lilt
Just tried you, but don't think you could hear me. will try again now
To: Julie Pearl
Julie-
Give me a call on my direct line 414-736-6326.
8/2/2011
Thanks,
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Office of Governor Scott Wa /ker
Press Office: (608} 267-7303
Email:
yvww. walker. wi. qov
From: Julie Pearl
Sent: Thursday,
Thanks Cullen.
To: Julie Pearl
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Email:
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MEETING BRIEFING
Friday, June 3
Event: TMJ4 AM show
MADISON- First Lady Tonette Walker today announced that High Cliff State Park in Sherwood
will be the site of her first "Walk with Walker" event on Saturday, June 4 at 10 a.m. "Walk with
Walker" is the First Lady's new initiative to promote and explore the state's abundance of
scenic landscapes and hiking trails while also promoting health and fitness. The First Lady
invites the public to join her as she experiences Wisconsin's most picturesque trails, parks, and
landscapes including both the well-known sites and the hidden gems.
"Wisconsin is full of beautiful trail systems and parks that offer a wide variety of activities,
including hiking, walking and running, and are a natural place to be active and healthy," said
Mrs. Walker. "No matter where you are located in Wisconsin, a trail that offers both a safe
exercise outlet and incredible scenery is just a short distance away."
High Cliff State Park Superintendent Carolyn Morgen will join Mrs. Walker and serve as the
guide for the 1.3 mile walk on the Forest Management Trail. The trail starts at the Forest
Management Trail parking lot. This self-guided trail compares managed and unmanaged
woodlots. A 25-stop guide is available at the park office for visitors interested in woodlot
management. High Cliff State Park is the only state-owned recreational area on Lake
Winnebago, which is Wisconsin's largest inland lake.
"The Department of Tourism is honored to team up with the First Lady to promote Wisconsin's
trails and parks and the benefits they provide," said Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett who will
also be participating in the walk. "Whether at the state, county or city level, we have done a
stand-up job to develop the infrastructure that lets residents and visitors alike enjoy the state's
natural scenic beauty. It's what makes us a leader in the nation."
The June 4 walk is free to the public and the state park admission fee will be waived for those
taking part in the event. High Cliff State Park is located at N7630 State Park Road in Sherwood.
Participating walkers should meet in the parking lot at the Forest Management trailhead.
The public is invited to learn more about Wisconsin's First Lady's "Walk with Walker" initiative
at www.walkwithwalkerwi.org.
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To: Moore, Dorothy J - GOV; Erwin
(Rick); McMahon, Jack-
- GOV; Fitzgerald, Richard - GOV
GOV; Schutt, Eric- GOV; Mu
GOV; Schrimpf, Chris- GOV; Werwie.
-GOV
Subject: FW: TENATIVE Governor Schedule for Monday, January 17, 2011
SECURITY: Rick Fitzgerald--
Gilkes, Keith -
,Scott-
Grinrl<er, Jennifer
7:30am-9:00am-Frontier Airlines Center: 14th Annual MLK Breakfast/YMCA of Milwaukee
11:30am-11:50am-GOVERNOR's Office: Meeting with Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz with Jeremey
work together.
11:50am-12:00pm-MEDIA in Governor's Conference Room: Video Taping for department oftourism
12:00pm-1:30pm-Captiol Rotunda: State Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr
Jennifer Grinder
Fax 608.267.8983
8/2/2011
To: Hutter, Shelly - GOV
Thank you! I will make the changes for the rest of the information I send out.
From: Hutter, Shelly - GOV
To: Grinder, Jennifer - GOV
Cc: DOT DL DSP DPU
Page 1 of2
Sgt. Sfie[fy 'R. :}{utter
State Capitol Rm 82 North

Sent: Friday, January 14, 201111:56 AM
To: Moore, Dorothy J - GOV; David - GOV; Hutter, Shell - GOV; Fitzgerald, Richard - GOV (Rick);
McMahon, Jack - Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric-
GOV; Murray, Ryan M - - GOV; Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Werwie,
Cullen J - GOV; Hellenbrand, Angie - GOV; Grinder, Jennifer - GOV
SECURITY: Jack McMahon
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Jennifer Grinder
Fax 608.267.8983
8/2/2011
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To: Moore, Dorothy J - GOV; Erwin, David - GOV Hutter Richard - GOV
(Rick}; McMahon, Jack- Gilkes, Keith-
GOV; Schutt, Eric- GOV; , , , . , Scott-
GOV; Schrimpf, Chris- GOV; Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Hellenbrand, Angie- GOV; Grinder, Jennifer
-GOV
SECURITY: Jack McMaho..._.
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work together.
11 :50am-12:00pm-MEDIA in Governor's Conference Room; Video Taping for department of tourism
Jennifer Grinder
Fax 608.267.8983
8/2/2011
Downing, Karley - GOV
From:
Sent:
To:
Village of Readstown [vilrdstn@mwt.net]
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 3:29 PM
Simmons, Nicole- GOV
Subject: Flag lowering emails
Hi,
I'm the Clerk for the Village of Readstown and I would like to receive emails for when to
lower the flag.
Thanks,
Shawna Koch
Village Clerk/Treasurer
Village of Readstown
116 N. 4th Street
P.O. Box 247
Readstown, WI 54652
608-629-5627
608-629-5699-Fax
vilrdstn@mwt.net
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From: Hagedorn, Brian K- GOV
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 11:01 AM
To: Simmons, Nicole- GOV
Subject: Letter
Nicole,
Can you please format and print the following letter:
Dear Mr. Biel,
Thank you for your letter to Governor Walker dated February 18, 2011 requesting that collective bargaining
negotiations commence.
As you know, negotiation of collective bargaining agreements is handled through the Office of State
Employment Relations (OSER), not directly through the Governor's office. Therefore, I am forwarding your letter
to Mr. Greg Gracz, the director of OSER. He will respond to you as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Brian K. Hagedorn
Cc: Greg Gracz
Brian :K. Hagedorn
Chief Legal Counsel
oloverr1or Scott Walker
8/2/2011
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From: Hagedorn, Brian K- GOV
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 11:01 AM
To: The Fitzgerald Law Firm
Cc: Simmons, Nicole - GOV
Subject: RE: Amicus Curiae- State v. Little
Dear Mr. Fitzgerald,
Thank you for your request. We are waiting for and anticipating action by the legislature
on this statute, and at this point do not wish to participate in your legal challenge.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Brian K. Hagedorn
Chief Legal Counsel
From: The Fitzgerald Law Firm [mailto:info@thefitzgeraldlawfirm.com]
To: Hagedorn, Brian K - GOV
Subject: Amicus Curiae- State v. Little
Mr. Hagedorn,
I have included the information you have requested, please see attached. Also, I have included a link to Mr.
Little's criminal history. Please find it here:
http://wcca.wicourts.gov/pager.do;jsessionid=E65482AB740BBFB40BC1C734D9911FA9.render6?

Please contact me with any questions or concerns that you may have. Thank you.
Lane Fitzgerald
The Fitzgerald Law Firm
2031 Riverside Drive, Suite A
P.O. Box 194
Beloit, WI 53512-0194
Phone: 608.318.3489
Fax: 608.234.4767
www.thefitzgeraldlawfirm.com
8/2/2011
From: Culotta, Jason - GOV
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 8:02 PM
To: Schutt, Eric- GOV; Murray, Ryan M - GOV; Jensen, Jodi - DOA; Polzin, Cindy M - GOV;
Hayes, Brian- DOA; Schmiedicke, David P - DOA
Subject: Dairy Manufacturing Tax Credit motion (Commerce)
Attachments: Dairy Mfg. lTC Budget Motion. doc
Team,
Rep. AI Ott Uoined by Reps. Nerison and Ripp) is offering this amendment to the Governor's budget proposal (see LFB
summary, page 189, Item #12).
Commerce had originally requested this amendment to allow coops to receive the dairy manufacturing tax credit on a per-
facility rather than per-entity basis. Rep. Ott believes the credit should apply per entity, whether a coop or other entity.
Commerce is concerned that granting the credits per facility for all recipients will dilute the pool of funds available. Issuing
the credits per facility (for all entities) will favor larger firms, while mom-and-pop operations benefit more from the per entity
limit.
We are checking with the Cheesemakers to see what their position on this issue is, but they are likely split on the issue.
--Jason
From: Volz, David J - COMMERCE
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 4:06 PM
To: Culotta, Jason - GOV
Subject: FW: A. Ott, Nerison & Ripp Budget Motion Request
Commerce staff feedback on this motion:
To base the credit cap on a per facility basis without regard to organizational structure is going to further dilute the benefit
of the credit to those entities and smaller businesses that have only one facility.
For example, for the round of dairy credits that was just completed, each non-cooperative eligible applicant received
18.27% of the maximum credit they could have received had there been unlimited resources. So, a dairy business that
had a total of $174,083 in expenditures in 2010 could have received a maximum credit of 10% or $17,408. Instead, under
the "pro-rata" formula, the business receives $3,181 or 18.27% of the maximum credit. The mix of applicants included
credits going to each of four facilities for Marathon Cheese and eight facilities for BeiGioioso Cheese, both S-corporations.
Had the credit cap been based on a "per entity" basis for S-corps, the allocation percentage for each of the other entities
would have increased. Had the credit cap been based on a "per facility" basis for everyone, regardless of structure, the
percentage would have decreased, thereby diluting the credit for single-site businesses. A C-Corporation, such as Kraft
Foods, could have claimed more credits because it has more than one dairy manufacturing site in the state.
With respect to making both appropriations continuing, it is more of a DOR/DOA issue. I assume DOR would prefer to
keep a sum-sufficient for greater administratively flexibility. DOA may be receptive to making both appropriations
"continuing" for fiscal accountability reasons, but yet, recognizing that there needs to be some administrative flexibility,
which a continuing appropriation might provide. I do not necessarily want to speak for those agencies.
1
Dairy Mfg. lTC
Budget Motlon.d ...
2
Fill this form out in its entirety prior to submitting to your JFC designee.
Joint Committee on Finance
2011-2012 Budget Motion Request
Date: April28, 2011
Legislator: A. Ott, Nerison, Ripp Staff Contact: Erin Ruby
Legislator's JFC Designee: Rep. LeMahieu & Rep. Nygren
Statement of Motion Intent: Provide a short description summarizing the intent of your motion.
Amend proposed budget language to clarify that all eligible businesses- regardless of
organizational structure- can claim the Dahy Manufacturing Facility Investment Tax Credit up to
a maximum credit of $200,000 per facility. [LRB Budget Amendment draft attached.]
Also, convert the appropriation from which the credit is paid to cooperative processors fiom a sum
sufficient appropriation, to a continuing appropriation [s. 20:835 (2)(bp)]. This would mirror the
change proposed by the Governor for non-cooperative processor credit appropriation [s. 20.835
(2)(bn)].
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection (DATCP)/General Fund
Taxes- Income & Franchise Taxes (Fiscal Bureau Summary- pg. 189)
Summary: Provide a thorough description. Please attach all supporting documentation and talking points.
The Daily Manufacturing Facility Investment Tax Credit was created in the 2007-09 biennial
budget. As originally crafted, the I 0-percent credit was available to businesses that made eligible
expenditures to modernize or expand their dahy processing facilities, but was limited to a
maximum credit of$200,000 per business entity, regardless of the number of processing facilities
owned and modemized or expanded by that entity.
In follow-up legislation, Assembly Republicans attempted to clarify that cooperative dairy
manufacturing facilities would also be eligible for the credit (2007 AB 763 & 2009 AB 34).
Cooperatives are responsible for the vast majority of dairy processing in Wisconsin. Credits would
be passed through to members based on the amount of milk each member delivered to the
cooperative.
As negotiations on this change progressed, there was agreement between the cooperative and
proprietary dai1y processors that the credit would be available on a "per facility" basis to all
eligible claimants. In other words, the credit was converted from an aggregate maximum of
$200,000 per claimant/processor to a maximum credit of$200,000 per modernized or expanded
facility. A level playing field was of primary impmtance to both the cooperative and proprietary
dai1y processors. [Note- despite a change to a "per facility" credit, the total amount of credits
that can be allocated statewide remains capped in statute. For FY 2011-12 that amount is
$700,000 for cooperatives and $700,000 for non-cooperative facilities.]
The credit was ultimately extended to cooperatives and other dairy processors on a per facility
basis via 2009 Act2. Act 2 was the budget repair bill introduced, passed, and signed into law by
the Democrats in 48 hours in Febma1y 2009.
Fill this form out in its entirety prior to submitting to your JFC designee.
The Governor's budget proposes a change to the structure of the credit by specifYing that only
cooperatives would be eligible to claim the credit on a per facility basis ($200,000 maximum credit
per facility), while all other entities would be limited to an aggregate maximum of$200,000 per
entity regardless of the number of facilities. This change eliminates the level playing field agreed
to by all parties at the outset.
Fmther, the changes proposed would be effective with the stmt of the 2011 tax year, which would
be nearly half over by the time the budget is signed into law. This changes the rules of the game in
the middle of the tax year for those non-cooperative dairy processors that may have taken on
modernization and expansion eff01ts with the anticipation of receiving the investment tax credit on
a per facility basis.
This change was proposed by the Depmtment of Commerce. The Department states that when the
cooperative language was added, the credit was extended on a per facility basis to all pass-though
business entities (co-ops, S-carps, LLCs, and partnerships), but C-corps were overlooked and
thereby not provided the opp01tunity to access the credit on a per facility basis.
Rather than skewing access to the credit to the significant advantage of cooperatives (as proposed
by Commerce and the Governor), the better alternative is to clarifY that all business entities,
regardless of orgm1ization structure, are eligible for the credit on a per facility basis.
Also, conve1t the appropriation from which the credit is paid to cooperative processors from a sum
sufficient appropriation, to a continuing appropriation [s. 20.835 (2)(bp)]. This would mirror the
change proposed by the Governor for non-cooperative processor credit appropriation [s. 20.835
(2)(bn)]. Again, this is an issue of ensure equity between the two different types of processors.
Both Cooperative Network and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association are fully supportive of
this modification.
Attachment- LRB budget amendment language to clarifY all business entities are eligible for the
credit on a per facility basis. Note: language does not address the change from a sum sufficient to
a continuing appropriation.
Fiscal Impact:
None. All statutory maximum credit allocations remain in place. If claims are made that exceed
the statutmy maximum allocation, claims must be pro-rated.
Funding Source (i[applicable):
N/A
From: Murray, Ryan M- GOV
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2011 6:29PM
To: Culotta, Jason - GOV
Subject: FW: Daily Policy and Legislative Update
I'd like to be kept in the loop on the BioForward conference, please.
Ryan Murray I Office of the Governor
Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs
(a} 608-266-1212 I (e) rvan.murrov@wisconsin.gov
From: Kitzman, Nick - GOV
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2011 5:45 PM
To: Murray, Ryan M - GOV
Subject: Daily Policy and Legislative Update
Legislative Affairs Team
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Representative Coggs will be meeting with the Human Services Team to talk about the details of her idea
on a task-farce to help re-train minority workers.
JFC should be through with the budget either late tonight or early tomorrow morning.
Economic Development and Regulatory Reform Team
Commerce
-
Wisconsin-Switzerland Trade Mission
o Received letter from the Ambassador to Switzerland inviting you to visit Switzerland on trade
relations
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)
o Interested in further developing its partnership with Wisconsin industry, state government and
education regarding workforce development and commerce issues
Bio Conference
o Working with WI Technology Council and BioForward on specifics and on schedule
DOR
TIF Districts
o Answered questions from the Mayor of Osseo on a TID they want to amend to reflect annexed land.
o There was a problem with the timing of the application being before the land was officially annexed,
which made DOR deny the application.
Branch Legislation
-
DOT
Tourism
o DOR has provided a preliminary analysis of the motion by JFC.
o They have identified a number of technical changes that could be made.
Met with WisDOT to discuss freight rail initiatives and potential legislation about road weight limits.
Contact with a business owner concerned about road weight limits. Subsequently made contact with
the City of Stanley and Town of Thorp regarding his concerns.
8/2/2011
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o United Performing Arts Fund "Ride for the Arts"
o Badger Meter, Inc. sent letter thanking the governor for his support of the ride for the arts
PSG
Wind Siting
o PSG put together wind proposal and will be meeting informally with stakeholders to hear and gather
their thoughts and ideas
o Energy Production
o Governor Parnell of Alaska wrote a letter to Governor Walker requesting him to craft a letter (similar
to his and sent to the Alaskan delegation) urging increased domestic energy production
JOBS Hotline - 2 calls received
Human Services and Education Team
DCF
Meeting with Jim Leonhart regarding Early Childhood incentive for "Read to Lead".
Education
Evers met with WEAC, and they are on board with the concept of school grading. Contacted Kestel! and Olsen
about the newspaper op-ed
Education News:
The Long Reach of Teachers Unions (EducationNextl
"If you think it's far-fetched to suggest that a teachers union could play the role of political kingmaker, think again.
The largest political campaign spender in America is not a megacorporation, such as Wai-Mart, Microsoft, or
Exxon Mobil. It isn't an industry association, like the American Bankers Association or the National Association of
Realtors. It's not even a labor federation, like the AFL-CIO. If you combine the campaign spending of all those
entities it does not match the amount spent by the National Education Association, the public-sector labor union
that represents some 2.3 million K--12 public school teachers and nearly a million education support workers (bus
drivers, custodians, food service employees), retirees, and college student members. NEA members alone make
up more than half of union members working for local governments, by far the most unionized segment of the
U.S. economy."
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From: Murray, Ryan M- GOV
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 201111:59AM
To: Culotta, Jason- GOV; Yahn, Nate- DOA
Subject: FW: Daily Policy and Legislative Briefing
See the Lt. Gov's request below. Can I get these to give to her?
Ryan Murray I Office of the Governor
Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs
(o) (e) rvan.mu[[QX_@Wisconsin.ilQY
From: Tarantino, Jeanne- LTGOV
Subject: RE: Daily Policy and Legislative Briefing
Hi Ryan,
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Would it be possible to get a COpy of the NFIB member concerns and your response once it's complete? Thanks so much!
NFIB messages from earlier telefotum with Gov. Walker
o NFIB director Bill Smith shared a 11umbet: of member questions and messages with our office today from d1at
teleforum; we will respond.
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 7:38PM
Subject: Dally Polley and Legislative Briefing
Committee Activities of Note:
SS SB 13- TeleCo Bill. Passed Senate: 5-0.
Floor Session
!&gislative Mfairs T earn
Both the Senate and Assembly are in on Wednesday
o Senate Bills of Note: 'feleCo, Early Release and 19 Appointments
o Assembly Bills of Note: TelcCo, Voter ID
Legislative Contacts
Followed up with Representative Severson's Office about having \VEDC be in touch wid1 Sheer \'\lind Inc. about possibly
expanding their business operation to Osceola.
Followed up with Rep. Ripp regarding the flooding of Ctystal Lake
Talked wid1 Rep. Kooyenga about his child placement AB 30.
Talked with Rep. Pridemore regarding REAL ID
Wednesday's Committees
S. Public Health, Human
Services and Revenue
Hearing and Exec
A. Homeland Security and
State Mfairs Exec
Rl?/2011
Date Time Room
5/11/2011 9:00 400 SE
5/11/2011 9:30 328NW
Bill
Appointment of 3 people to the
Directors Examining Board
AB 113- changing the boundaries of
Author
1vfarquette and Green Lake Counties
Economic Development and Regulatory Reform Team
Commerce
Enterprise Zones legislation
o Passed the State Senate this afternoon
Dave V olz and Mike Klonsinksi met with Sen. Hopper
o Discussed funding sources for \VEDC and other budget provisions
NFIB messages from earlier teleforum with Gov. Walker
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Ballweg
o NFIB director Bill Smirl1 shared a number of member questions and messages with our office today: frotn that
telef01um; we wil11espond.
DOT
Stillwater Bridge
o SB 26 relating to bonding authority for major interstate bridge projects passed the Senate 23-10
o Goven1or Dayton issued a letter to Congresswoman Bachman giving her a deadline of September 30, 2011 to get
federal authorization for the project.
o Contact with office of Congresswoman Bachmann
Congressman l\1ica advised Sec. Gottlieb about the pending reauthorization bill
DNR
DNR/DOT Cooperative Agreement
o Staff from DNR and DOT will be setting up a meeting to discuss their Cooperative Agreement.
o Due to transportation projects inciting DNR 1ules, the two agencies created this agreement.
o They hope to create a better, more simplified relationship.
Venture Capital
Confetence call with Wisconsin VC industty representatives
o Discussed details of the legislation and fielded questions from stakeholdei'S
Health Care and Education Team
NGA Milwaukee Site Visit
May 19th: NGA scheduled staff visit to Milwaukee: Susan Dotchin, N GA special events coordinator, issued a statement that
Wisconsin is potentially in the running foi d1e 2013 Summer :P.{eeting with Alaska (con:fumed) and Conn. (niost likely dropping
out). All of d1e other interested states have since withdrawn their bids. Wisconsin is well on its way to be d1e host state.
Education
J'vlet with WI Council on Religious, Independent Schools board members to answer questions about the budget and other
education initiatives
Continued to expa1;1d stakeholder support around school report card proposal. Most stakeholders feel strongly that the
report card must include growd1 (value-added on tests) and attainment (proficiency on tests) measures as well as other
items.
~ l e t \vith l\
1
llv1AC on education issues.
Health Care News
BadgerCare Plus Basic Audit:
J\_udit finds shotifall in state health care plan (l'oAihvaukee Joumal Smli11el}
BadgerCare in financial trouble {fallesui/le Gazette)
OCINews
Financial impact of Wisconsin's auto insurance law questioned (Apple/oil Post Cnsce11t)
Insurance experts and opponents of a new, bipattisan-backed auto insurance law that reduces minimum coverage standards to pre-
2010 levels say there's little evidence d1e measure will achieve its ptimary objective: lowering insurance costs for \Visconsin drivers.
Education News
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Walker: Budget could expand school choice to other cities (Milwaukee Tournai Sentinel)
Gov. Scott \\Talker wants to bring voucher schools to urban areas beyond l'VIilwaukce, and predicts lawmakers will approve that
expansion by the end of June.
11
I think one of the thffigs between now and the time we finish tllls budget off at the end ofJtme, going to be able to add and
go beyond the boundaries of the city of 1\tillwmili:.ee and J\I.Iilwaukee County. \Ve're actually going to be able to add communities
like Racine and Beloit and even Green Bay because eve!)' one of those communities deserves a choice as well, and with this (state)
budget that's exacdy what they're going to get," \\Talker said in a speech to school choice advocates Nionday in'\"'(fashington, D.C.
Walker touts school choice as economic growth tool (AP)
States :need educational options such as school choice to guarantee an educated workforce and a resulting economic boost,
\Visconsin Gov. Scott \Valker said 11onday night at a national meeting of school choice supporters.
"\Xle know if we're going to have sustained economic gtuwth weVe got to have an educated workforce," \Valker said in a keynote
address at the National Policy Summit of the American Federation for Children in Washington, D.C., that was broadcast overt d1e
Internet.
Justice and Local Govetnments Team
Local Government:
Green Bay Press Gazette. Ashwaubenon teacher contract extension approved
The contract requires teachers to pqy 12.5 percent rif health iHsJJJ"tJJU'C premiums and 5.8 pcn:mt rif their sa!tuies toward rctii'CtJJCJlt bc11cjits.
It eliminates post-ntire!Jic!lt benefits for tbosc bircd after this sthool and i11c/udes a salary increase if $67 5 per tcatherfor the yea1:
The co/ltract reduces sick-leave accNIIJIIlated days to 60 fivm 90, aud the school calc11dar is removed tiS t1 bargaini11g item.
Ash1va11brmon School District ojjicials sqy dJtlll,gCS to the contract will help absorb IJJOst rif an expected $1.2 million deficit thtlt could ocmr under a
proposed state bicmlitll
La Crosse Tribune. 'Buy Local' grants in jeopardy
Holco11Jb referenced a rep01t fiv!JJ the DeparttJJeJtt rif Agdculture, Trade tllld Consu111er Protection sh01vhtg Br!)' Local, B1!)1 JI'i'isconsin generated 49 jobs,
$4 111illion ilt sales tlltd $190,000 in state and local tax 1'CV81/!Ies in its first flvo ]ears.
''ThcJ'C just amz't ai!J other state resources like this out the1'C to get loctll food iffints up t111d 1fti1Jling," she said.
But DATCP S ccretary Bm Bra!lce! begs to d![fo1: H.e notes the dcparlmeut is tJJaiH!tliniHg it.s Bt!Y L<Jcal stqff person a11d still can q_ffer tcch11ica/
assistance ff 11ot actual dollars.
"lf7e'vc bem able to gather good iufortJJatioJI on how so/Jic of these btwiusses haw contti111cd 011 cvC/1 after the grant monies wen gom," he said. "That's
expe1tisc JJJe can JIOJJJ shaJ'C."
The Capital Time:;, MATC unveiling plan to fill $10.3 million budget hole
To fill the $10.3 tJJillion hole, Pdce sqys the colkge fimnd $6.4 111illion in St1Vi11gs fivm mplqyec contract atj;its!IJJmts. !11 late March,fltll-tit!JC facul()' a11d
s1tjJp011 stqff tlft'Ced to rework existillg ttnio11 contrac/..s --with t!IOS! taking cuts iiJ takc-hot11c pqy in retum for assura11ces fro!JJ the school that it will
tlJtlke CIICIJ' cjjint to avoid hyoffs. At the sa111e time, patt-titJJe teachers sigued ojlo11 a tvllegcfdendfy deal, while members of the MATC
also are taking mts ill take-home pqy. This figure also illclt!dcs about $162,000 iu health iiJS!IraJU'C saui11gs.
"If7e JPork with 011r ilmmmce t'OJnpa11ies through a committee rif e11.tplqyccs," explai11s Price. "So JPe t-ealfy work bard 011 arfjustiug our coverages a11d
dcdtJctibles t111d looking tlt df/JcJ'Cilf optious to save lllOIIty."
P1ice said tlJwther $2.3 tJJillioJt will be saved 0 Ito! filling 23 opcu positions. That mltJJber titcludes 10 flill-time teaching !tites and six vacmtt
adnri11istrative posts.
The school pla11s to save a//other$800,000 fry haviNg various comers rif the college commit to reduciNg ovc11ime d!ld fill ding wqys to 11111 tJJorc
aud a11othcr $7 50,000 ctltJJe from reve11ue acfjustmC/lt.s.
8/2/2011
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Veterans:
Kclli Thompson met with me to discuss the creation of a statewide veterans court coordinating council. Veterans having
problems physically, and mentally transition:ing back to civilian life from active duty is an issue and the current
piecemeal approach is not working as effectively as it could be. \Vc will look into it.
\Vaste. Fraud and Abuse:
The Chippewa Herald. Analysis: Over 160 state employees reel in $25,000 or more in overtime pay
Eliminating collective bargaining could curtail costs
That's because sonJC efllplq)lees' ove1time procedures arc Jvliffel! iJJto their specijlc col/ectiw bargabli11g agree!llents. Pcndiug the o11kome ifGou. S colt
1Va/ker1unioll riforlll law, ctllrcntjy stalled tiJ comt, that could
If imp/eJJJented, Jf7alker's law, wbich eliminates collective-bargaini11gpmvers, except for salary, for most if the state's public tmiou mJjJ/f{Jrees, should belp,
said Cbds Scbneider, a smiorft!loJv witb free-tJJctrket think tank JT7isconsin Poliqy Resean'h Institute.
Prevailing \XT age:
1vfary Williams released her version of prevailing wage .repeal It sets a two-tier threshold for single and multiple trade
projects ($50,000/$250,000). It indexes the dueshold and exempts local governments under 10,000 population. It repeals
many of the other Act 28 prevailing wage changes and some other tweaks as well that mostly lean toward a minimizing of
the prevailing wage law.
Concealed Carry:
\Visconsin State JoUinal. Law enforcement leaders urge changes to proposed concealed cany bills
"P!iblic sqfoty 2vill be eJthctJtced if law-abiding citizens ca11 carry coJJcealed at our zoos, outside ahp011s and ftstivals like Brett Fest,'' Mursa11 said.
Ga/lmvqy said some rif the states tbat current!J alknv concealed caror do not have traini11g mmtdates, and have not seeu incnased problems compared to
those that require tmini11g. But she said lmw11akers an eager to get feedback and mqy make chmtges to the legislation.
"I'm interosted in heari11g the views at the public bearill&" Gallmvqy said. "lf7e'ro interested i11 coming up witb a bill that's good for tbe people rif
lf7isconsilt."
Corrections:
The early release repealed passed a senate subcommittee today 3-2.
Two sex offenders are being released in the city of\\faukcsha today. will be homeless because of\Vaukesha's
ordinance and corrections cannot provide them housing because of the ordinance as well. They were offered housing
somewhere else but declined. They voluntarily agreed to GPS monitoring. Corrections is preparing a statement if the press
asks and local authorities will be notified as required.
VoteriD:
\Vausau Daily Herald. Editorial: Voter ID bill is harmful and unnecessa1y
The bill is e>.pected to be taken 11p l?J tbe Asse111bfy 011 JT7ed!lesdqy, mtd ht the Senate soon if/cr.
JJ7e ask offr local legislators, Republicans and De01ocrats alike, to vole against it mtd Gov. Scott Jf7a/ker to veto tbe bill if it gets to bis desk. It is a
solutioH in search rif a proble111. It would impose 111/JlecessaiJ' 1/CJV burdens 011 clerks and 1isk mal barUJ to de!Jlocratic pmticipation in the slate.
8/2/2011
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From: Archer, Cynthia- DOA
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2011 2:01 PM
To: DOA DL All DOA Department
Subject: FW: Letter to Huebsch
Importance: High
Attachments: CBA Provs Continue. pdf
Dear DOA Staff:
See below.
From: Archer, Cynthia - DOA
Sent: Friday, March 04, 20111:59 PM
To: DOA DL Agency Cabinet Members; DOA DL Deputy Secretaries Cabinet; DOA DL Exec Assistants
Cc: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Schutt, Eric - GOV; Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Gracz, Greg L- OSER; Huebsch, Mike - DOA;
O'Donnell, Jessica L-OSER; Wyttenbach, Ruth- DOA; Murray, Ryan M - GOV; Schmiedicke, David P- DOA;
Kraus, Jennifer - DOA
Subject: FW: Letter to Huebsch
Importance: High
Attached is a letter from the OSER Director to Secretary Huebsch that provides some clarity on the
implementation plan related to collective bargaining agreements and development of a compensation plan once
the Budget Repair bill passes. It is consistent with remarks made by the Governor and testimony given before the
Finance Committee. In essence, it indicates that once the budget repair bill passes all provisions in current
collective bargaining agreements will remain in effect until a new comp plan for represented staff is developed
and approved by JCOER. The only exception of course are the three items that are modified by the budget repair
bill- employee health contributions, employee pension contributions and the collection of union dues.
The point is, not much will change until a new comp plan is developed and approved by JOCER. Development of
the comp plan will require work and input from many agencies and is expected to take several months.
Feel free to share this as you wish.
8/2/2011
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Office of State Employment Relations
Scott Walker, Governor
Gregory L. Gracz, Director
March4,2011
Dear Secretary Huebsch:
SERVING PEOPLE
WHO SERVE WISCONSIN
101 E. Wilson St., 4'" Floor
P.O. Box 7855
Madison, Wl53707-7855
Voice (608) 266-9820
FAX (608) 267-1020
TTY: Call Rela 711
http://oser.state.wi.us
The Office of State Employment Relations (OSER) has been receiving many questions
regarding the status of collective bargaining provisions once the contract extensions are cancelled
effective March 13,2011. As provided in section 9143 of January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill
11, the Director of the Office of State Employment Relations is afforded the discretion to "continue
to administer those provisions of the collective bargaining agreements that the director determines
necessary for the orderly administration of the state civil services system until the compensation plan
under section 230.12 of the statutes is established for the 2011-13 fiscal biennium." Section
230.12(3), Wis. Stats., directs the Director to prepare and submit the Compensation Plan to the Joint
Committee on Employment Relations for its approval.
I want to clarify that pursuant to my authotity under s. 9143 of the Bill, with the exception of
dues deductions, employee health insurance premium deductions, and employee contributions to the
Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), all other provisions of the master Agreements, as well as
provisions of local agreements, and other memoranda of understanding and negotiating notes, will
continue at least through June 30, 2011. I want to emphasize that current provisions related to items
such as annual leave, sabbatical, supplemental health insurance conversion credits (SHICC), and
overtime will also continue. Contract provisions that continue will remain in place until a new
Compensation Plan covering rep!'esented employees is approved by the Joint Committee on
Employment Relations. Wis. Stat. s. 230.12(3)
If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sino= , r!t
"-'.......,__7
Dir7for/
cc: Cynthia Archer, OA
Keith Gilkes, overnor' s Office
Eric Schutt, Governor's Office
OSER's mission is to provide innovative human resowces /eaclef;c;hip nne/ strategic direction to
Wisconsin stale govemment in order Ia maximize /IJe quality and cfiversity of the state's wortdorce.
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From: Isaacson, Lee A- DOA
Sent: Thursday, February 17,2011 3:44PM
To: Culotta, Jason - DOA
Subject: RE: questions
Thanks Jason, and no problem. It appears that the questions below have been forwarded to the appropriate
OSER staff. I have likewise forwarded the second set of questions to them.
From: Culotta, Jason - DOA
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 2:28PM
To: Isaacson, Lee A - DOA
Subject: FW: questions
Lee,
I'm sorry, but I just found out I was supposed to forward these questions to you!
We had an all-division meeting yesterday and these questions were posed to me by employees.
Again, I apologize for not having sent them to you first.
--Jason
From: O'Donnell, Jessica L - OSER
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 5:12PM
Subject: RE: questions
-----------
I will forward these employee questions to OSER staff for inclusion in a Q/ A document.
From: Culotta, Jason- DOA
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 4:10 PM
To: O'Donnell, Jessica L - OSER
Subject: questions
Jessica,
I just left a message for you, but I had a meeting of my DOA division today and was asked a number of
questions regarding the proposed benefit and collective bargaining changing in the budget repair bill.
Could you help walk me through the answers to these questions?
Thanks,
--Jason
267-1824
1. Is the health insurance contribution tied to a health risk assessment?
Is the health risk assessment taken with blood lipid or blood pressure?
Is the health risk assessment assessing an individual's health, or how an individual health plan is
structured?
2. Does the health risk assessment apply to pre-existing conditions?
3. Without collective bargaining rights, what's to stop further loss of health insurance coverage?
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4. Does the CPI index apply to non-represented employees?
5. Do the benefit changes for health insurance and pension contributions apply to legislators now, or must
they stand for re-election before those changes are made?
6. Will the budget repair bill undue the rules regarding seniority status during layoffs? For instance, if
someone with more seniority gets laid off, will they still be able to "bump" someone with less seniority doing
a differentjob?
7. Will similar workplace rules negotiated into statute by the unions still apply?
8/2/2011
From: Cosh, William A. [coshwa@doj.state.wi.us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 4:33PM
Subject: FW: Sick leave and professional development time
I thought you'd want to see this.
Bill
From: Cyganek, Bonnie L.
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 4:21 PM
To: *DOJ - DOJ
Subject: Sick leave and professional development time
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I just received the following message from the Office of State Employment Relations Director in response to
questions about the impact of the proposed budget repair bill on continued eligibility for the supplemental sick
leave conversion credit for payment of health insurance premiums in retirement and professional development
time.
Assuming that the Budget Repair Bill passes as initially proposed, eligibility for SHICC and
PDT will continue for at least the remainder of the 2009-11 biennium under the OSER
Director's discretion to continue certain provisions of the former collective bargaining
agreements. Thereafter provisions will be governed by the compensation plan, applicable
statutes, or administrative code.
We are continuing to work on gathering answers to your other questions and will forward information as it
becomes available.
Bonnie Cyganek
Human Resources Director
Department of Justice
608-266-0461
8/2/2011
From: Hurlburt, Waylon - GOV
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 8:38AM
To: Hogan, Pat- DOA
Subject: FW:
Call Curt about this. Thanks
Waylon Hurlburt
Policy Advisor
The Office of Governor Scott Walker
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 8:23AM
To: Hurlburt, Waylon - GOV
Subject: Re:
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Talk w/ Curt to see which cities will be here, then let's create a one-pager for each one detailing how they could
get to the projected savings. We should have it ready to release prior to the press conference.
From: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV
To: Hurlburt, Waylon - GOV; Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
Cc: Murray, Ryan M - GOV
Sent: Man Apr 25 08:12:00 2011
Subject:
We should be prepared for this press conference we know is coming Wednesday
Appleton Mayor Tim
Hanna heads to
Madison to weigh in
on Wisconsin state
budget
11:05 PM, Apr. 23,20111
To date, municipal leaders across the state
have done a fair job sidestepping the
disputes between Gov. Scott Walker and
organized labor over his push to limit
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collective bargaining by public-sector
employees.
The governor's proposed two-year budget,
however, is a different matter.
Now that they've had a chance to compare
the cuts in the budget to the expected
savings- if his legislation increasing
government workers' pension and health
care contributions survives court challenges
-many, including Appleton Mayor Tim
Hanna, are ready to speak out.
Hanna is headed to Madison on
Wednesday for a press conference. He and
several mayors want to call attention to the
rough financial picture their cash-strapped
cities face. The sponsor is the Urban
Alliance, a component of the League of
Wisconsin Municipalities.
"It's not as simple as it is being portrayed,"
said Hanna of how Republican lawmakers
suggest the infusion of employee
contributions will offset the impending cuts
in the budget plan. "I understand the
concept of giving us more tools. It's
something that mayors have been asking
for from other governors in the past. I
appreciate the effort to fill our toolbox, but
the tools that are being presented in the
cuts don't add up."
Appleton's cuts come to about $1.9 million
under the governor's budget, while its
projected surplus with the pension
contributions nearly totals $800,000. The
net effect is a $1 million loss for the city,
according to an analysis by Lisa Remiker,
the city's finance director.
Walker has talked about rolling back costly
clean water regulations to give local
governments relief.
But Hanna said that does little to balance
the budgets of the city and numerous other
communities whose utilities charge user
fees to achieve state and federally
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mandated clean water goals.
Chris Schrimpf
Communications Director
Press Office: 608-267-7303
Email: chris.schrimpj@wisconsin.gov
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Mohr, Mark - GOV
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Ryan,
Hurlburt, Waylon - GOV
Wednesday, February 16, 201110:55 AM
Murray, Ryan M - GOV
Schutt, Eric - GOV; Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Hogan, Pat - GOV
Corrections Overtime Information
I am getting the exact numbers emailed shortly, but Corrections just called me and if last
years overtime numbers held steady and we were out from under the collective bargaining
contracts, which allow for sick leave/overtime stacking, the state would have saved $5 to $6
million out of a $28 million overtime total.
That is 20 percent reduction in overtime costs.
That is even assuming overtime is paid time and a half which is required under federal fair
labor standards over 40 hours.
I'll forward you more when I get it. Just thought it would be good information for those
wavering on collective bargaining and why it must change.
Waylon Hurlburt
Senior Policy Advisor
The Office of Governor Scott Walker
State of iisconsin
(608)266-9709
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