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Staab, Joy A CPT NGWI <joy.a.staab@us.army.mil>
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Dunbar, Donald P Brig Gen NGWI; Anderson, Peter K LTC NGWI; Stopper, Gec;>rge E CSM
NGWI; Legwold, Scott - DMA; Gross, Tammy- DMA; Barron, Julio - DMA; Krenz, Craig -
DMA; Bair, Margaret BrigGen USAF ANG WIHQ/ZSECl; McCoy, John E - DMA; Wagner,
Kari - DMA; Greenwood, Kevin - DMA; Cariello, Dominic A BG NGWI;
DominicCariello@RacineFed.com; Walters, Jason- DMA; Mills, Jamie- DMA; Olson,
larry- DMA (1st); Paulson, Jeffrey- DMA; Sweet, Russell - DMA; Watkins, Steve - DMA;
Anderson, Peter K LTC NGWI; Hagedorn, Brian K- GOV; Moore, Dorothy J - GOV;
Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; NGWI JOC - DMA; Lt. Governor;
Chisholm, James CMSgt USAF ANG JFHQ-WI/CCC; John.Hiller@wisconsin.gov; Hitt,
Andrew A - GOV; Erwin, David - GOV; Hutter, Shelly- GOV; McMahon, Jack- GOV;
Fitzgerald, Richard - GOV (Rick); Hagedorn, Brian K- GOV
DOD Identifies Army Casualty (UNCLASSIFIED)
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Ladies and Gentlemen,
I regret to inform you that as released by DoD (below) Army 1st Lt. Daren M. Hidalgo, 24, of Waukesha, Wis.,
died Feb. 20 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using
an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck,
Germany.
Funeral arrangements are pending, but expected to take place in Waukesha. I will send out additional updates
as more details become available.
Joy Staab, Captain
Deputy Public Affairs Officer
Wisconsin National Guard Department of Military Affairs
Email: joy.a.staab@us.army.mil
Tel: 608-242-3053 (DSN 724-3053)
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DOD Identifies Army Casualty
Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:42:00 -0600
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 147-11
February 22, 2011
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
1st Lt. Daren M. Hidalgo, 24, of Waukesha, Wis., died Feb. 20 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when
insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment,
Vilseck, Germany.
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Oling, Lane - GOV
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Nashold, Jennifer E - DCF
Wednesday, March 09, 2011 5:34 PM
Hitt, Andrew A - GOV
Cc: Hansen, Joan M - DCF
Subject: Follow-up
Andrew,
At yesterday's meeting you asked about whether there were other laws related to Executive Order 172 and the
MOA in addition to the Chapter 111 ones we discussed. There's was a non-statutory provision in 2009
Wisconsin Act 28 that is in the attachment below, 9156(2), which states:
9156(2!) DAY CARE PROVIDER COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
The tenus of the Memorandum of Agreement between
the department ofhea1th and family services and the
department of workforce development and the Wisconsin
Child Care Providers Together, American Federation
of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFSCME
Councils 40 and 48, AFL-CJO, entered into on July 21,
2008, remain in effect until the earlier of June 30, 2011,
or the date on which a collective bargaining agreement is
ratified between an employer under section 111.02 (7) (a)
4. ofthe statutes, as created by this act, and a labor organization
representing employees under section 111.02 (6)
(am) of the statutes, as created by this act. Upon ratification
of the collective bargaining agreement, the collective
bargaining agreement shall supersede the Memorandum
of Agreement withregard to wages, hours, and
conditions of employment of the employees.
I assume whoever worked on eliminating the employee/employer language in the current budget bill was also
aware of this non-statutory provision. I don't know if it was also addressed by the budget bill. Maybe it wasn't
worth dealing with because it has an expiration date.
Also, here is an LFB summary of Act 28's Collective Bargaining provisions for day care providers:
LFB Summary of 2009 Wisconsin Act 28:
29. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR DAY CARE PROVIDERS
Joint Finance/Legislature: Authorize, under Subchapter I (Employment Peace) to
Chapter 111 (Employment Relations), a single collective bargaining unit for a certified or
licensed day care provider who provides care and supervision for not more than eight children
who are not related to the day care provider. Include a certified or licensed day care provider
who provides care and supervision for not more than eight children who are not related to the
day care provider in the definition of employee under Subchapter I. With respect to such day
care providers, define the employer as the state, counties, and other administrative entities
involved in regulation and subsidization of the day care providers. ModifY the definitions in
Subchapter I of"fair-share agreement," "maintenance of membership agreement," and
"referendum" to reflect the inclusion of such day care providers and the labor organization
representing them.
Provide, as a nonstatutory provision, that the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement
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between DHS, the Department of Workforce Development, and the Wisconsin Child Care
Providers Together, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFSCME
Councils 40 and 48, AFL-CIO, entered into on July 21, 2008, would remain in effect until the
earlier of June 30, 2011, or the date on which a collective bargaining agreement is ratified
between an employer, as specified above, and a labor organization representing the day care
providers. Provide that, upon ratification of the collective bargaining agreement, the collective
bargaining agreement would supersede the Memorandum of Agreement with regard to wages,
hours, and conditions of employment of the employees.
[Act 28 Sections: 2216g thru 2216y and 9156(2f)]
Jennifer E. Nashold
Chief Legal Counsel
Department of Children and Families
(608) 266-8614
(608) 261-6972 (fax)
Jennifer.Nashold@wisconsin.gov
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2009 Wisconsin Act -672- 2009 Assembly Bill 75
section 52.05 (1) (c) 9. of the statutes, as created by this
act.
SECTION 9156. Nonstatutory provisions; Worl<-
force Development.
(l) REFUGEE ASSISTANCE SERVICES TRANSFER.
(a) .Assets and liabilities. On the effective date .of this
paragraph, the assets and liabilities of the department of
workforce development that are primatily related to refu-
gee assistance services, illcluding refugee cash and mediw
cal assistance; targeted. assistance and.employee tl:ailling;
refugee social services; older refugees; preventive
health; health screening; interpreter training; and bilin-
gual materials development, as determined by the secre-
la!yof administration, shall become the assets and liabili-
ties of the dcpattment of childrett'and families.
(b) Positions and employees. On the effective date
of this paragraph, all positions and aU incmnbent
employees holding those positions in the department of
workforce development perfOtming duties that are pri-
marily to refu&:ee assist;lnce serVices, as
mined by the secretary of administration, are transferred
to tlie department of children and fllll1ilies.
(c) Employee status. Employees transferred nnder
paragraph (b) have all the rights and the same status nnder.
subchapter V of chapter Ill and chapter230 oftl1e stat-
utes in the department of children and fanlilies that they
enjoyed in the department of workforce development
immediately before the transfer. Notwithstanding sec-
tion 230.28 (4) of the statutes, no employee so
who has attained pem1anent status in class is required to
serve a probationary perio\1.
(d) Tangible personal property. On the effective date
of this paragraph, all tangible personal propertY, includ-
ing records, of the department of workforce development
that is primarily related (o refhgee assistance services, as
detennined by the secretary of ade1inistration, is trans
fen;ed to' the depattment of children and faOtilies.
(e) Pending matters. 'Any matter pending with the
department of workforce development on the effective
date of this paragraph that is primalily related to refugee
assistance services, as.detennined by the secretary of
administration, is transfetred to the department of chil-
dren and fanlilies. All materials submitted to or actions
taken by the department of workforce development with
respect to. the pending matter are considered as having
been submitted to or taken by the department of children
and.fan1ilies.
(f) Contracts. AU contracts entered into by the
department of workforce .d.evelopment in effect on the
effective date of this paragraph that are primatily related
to assistance services, as detem1ined by the sec-
retary of administration) remain in effect and are trans-
ferred to the department of children and families. The
department of children and families shall cany out any
obligations under those contracts unless modified or
rescinded by the department of children and families to
the extent allowed under the contract.
(g) Rule. and orders. All rules promulgated by the
department of workforce development in effect on the
effective date of this paragraph that are primarily related
to refugee assistance remain in effect until their
specified expiration dates or until amended or repealed
by the department of children and families. All orders
issued by the department of workforce development in
effect on the effective date of this paragraph that are pri-
marily related to refugee assistance serVices, remain in
effect nntil their specified expiration dates or until modi-
fied or rescinded by the departinent of children and fami-
lies.
(I d) PRIJVAJL!NG WAGE APPLICABILITY; LEGtSlATJVE
INTENT. The treatment of sections 66.0903 (I) (a), 'l,!i)l\ Vetoed
and (im), (2), (3) In Part
(ar), (br), and (dm),
(4) (a)!. and 2. and (b) 1. and 2., (5) (b) and (c), (8), (9)
. (b) and (c), (10) (a) and (b), (11) (b) 2., 3., 4., and 5., and
(12) (d) and 103.49 (1) (a), (bg), Vetoed
[!t}l and (fin), (1m), (2) In Part
(2m) (a) l.and2. and (b) I. and2., (3)
(a), (am), and (c), (3g) (b) and (c), (4r) (b) and (c), (5) (a)
and (b), (6m) (b),'(c), (d), and (e), and (7) (d) of the
statutes by this act is intended to restate, claticy, and
affinn the inte!pretation, and enforcement of
sections 66.0903, 2007 slats., and 103.49, 2007 stats.,
with respect to the types of projects of public works
described in those provisions. No expansion or other
change in that intefit
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interpretation, or enforcement is
intended by the treatment of those provisions.
(2c) VOCATIONAL REI!ABILITAT!ON APPROP1U,6;r!ON
BASE AMOUNTS.
(a) Notwithstanding section 16.42 (1) (e) ofthestat-.
utes, in submitting infonnation under sectionl6.42 of the
statutes for" the purposes of the 2011-13 biennial budget
bill, the department of workforce development shall sub- '
mit inforniation concernillg the appropriation under sec-
tion 20.445 (5) (a) of the statutes as though the amount
approptiated under that appropriation for the second fis-
cal year ofthe fiscal bienninnl in which this paragraph
takes effect had been $15,060,1 0().
(b) Notwithstanding section16.42 (I) (e) of the stat-
utes, in submif;!ing infonnation under section 16.42 of the
statutes for the purposes of the 2011-13 biennial budget
bill, the department of workforce development shall sub-
mit infonnation conceming the appropriation under sec--
tion 20.445 (S) (kg) of the statutes as though the amount
appropriated under that appropriation for the second fis-
cal year of the fis<>al bienniuin in which this paragraph
takes effect had been $350,000.
(Zf) DAY CARE PROVIDER COLLECTIVE BARGAJNING.
The terms of the Memorandum of Agreement between
the department of health and family services and the
Vetoed
In Part
Vetoed
In Part
2009 Assembly Bill 75 -673- 2009 Wisconsin Act
department of workforce development and the Wiscon-
sin Child Care Providers Together, American Federation
Colincils 40 and 48, AFL-CIO, entered into on July 21,
2008, remain in effect until the earlier of June 30,2011,
or the date on whicli a collective bargaining agreement is
ratified between an employer nnder section111.02 (7) (a)
4. of the statutes, as created by this act, and a labor orga-
nization representing employees tmder section 111.02 (6)
(am) of the statutes, as created by this act. Upon ratifica-
tion of the collective bargaining the collec-
. tive bargaining agreement shall supersede the Memoran-
dum of Agreement with regard to wages, hours, and
(2q) MILWAUKEE AREA WoRKFORCE INVESTMENT
BoARD .. From the appropriation account section
20.445 (1) (fr}ofthe statutes, as created by this act, the
department of workforce development shall provide a
grant during the 2009-11
state fiscal biennium to the Milwaukee Aiea Workforce
Investment Board, Inc., if during that biennium the city
of Milwaukee also provides a grant in the .amount of
$llf500,000 to that board.
(3i) CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS; EMERGENCY
RULES. Using the procedures under section 227.24 of the
statutes, the department of workforce development may
promulgate the rules required under section 11!.327 of
the statutes, as created by this act, for the period before
the effective date of tl1e pennanent 1uies promulgated
under that section, but not to exceed the period authorized
under section 227.24 (1) (c) and (2) of the statutes. Not-
viitlistanding section227.24 (1) (a) and (3) of the statutes,
-the department is not required to provide evidence that
promulgating a rule under this subsection as an emer-
l>ency rule is necessary for the preservation of the public
health, safety, or welfare and is not required to pro-
vide a finding of emergency for a rule promulgated mtder
tl1is subsection.
SECTION 9157. Nonstatutory provisions; Other.
(2f) LIABILITY, REPRESENTATION, AND EXl'ENSEs ARIS-
JNG Fl>OM AGREEMENTS WIIB. MINNESOTA. .
(a) Fotpu.tposesofsections 893.82and 895.46 of the
statutes, any employee qfthe state of Minnesota perform-
ing services fot this state pursuant to an agreement l:ilade
under executive order number 272, dated Janua>y 13,
2009, is considered to have the same status as an
employee of this state perfom1ing the same services for
Utis state, and any employee of this state who performs
services for the state of Minnesota pursuant to such an
agreement is considered to have the same status as when
performing the same services for this state in any action
brought tmder the laws of this state.
(b) The department of justice shall represent a>lY
employee of the state of Minnesota who is named as a
defendant in any action brought under the laws of tl1is
state as a resultofperfunning serviCes for this s,tate under
an agreement specified in paragraph (a) lfl\d any
employee of this state who is named as a defendant as a
result of performing services for the state of Minnesota
under such an agreement in any action brought under the
laws of this state.
(c) Any employee of the state of Minnesota who is
named as a defendant atld who is fonnd liable as a result
of perfonning services for this state m1der an agreement
specified in paragraph (a) shall be indemnified by this
state to the same extent as an employee of this state per-
formi!lg the same services for this state pursuant to sec-
tion 895.46 of the statutes.
(d) Witness fees in any action specified in this sub-
section shall be paid in the same manner as provided in
section 885.07 of the statutes. The attorney general may
compromise and settle OllY action specified in this sub-
section in the same manner as provided in section 165.25
(6) (a) ofthe statutes.
(e) Paragraphs (a) to (d) do not apply after January
2, 2011. .
(2g) VILLAGE oF DE FoREsT JNTBREST PAYM.ENTS.
From the appropriation under section20.566 (2) (hm) of
the statutes, the departinent of revenue shall make a one-
. time payment of $9,950 to the village of De Forest fur
interest costs incurred on borrowing by the village relat-
ing to a department oversight in recertilying the base
value ofthe village's amended tax incremental financing
district.
(2i) REQUIRED GENERAL FUND STRUCTURAL BALANCE.
Section 20.003 ( 4m) of the statutes shall not apply to the
20 1 0-11 fisciU
(2u) LoCAL ?URC!IASES AND PROJECTS. The depart-
ment of admini&tration shall pay the following an1ounts
Vetoed
In Part
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Tarver, Sandra L. <tarversi@DOJ.STATE.WI.US>
Friday, April 01, 2011 4:02 PM
Hitt, Andrew A- GOV
FW: City of Madison unions file suit
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This is what I received .... I've not received a copy of the pleading yet.
Sandy
From: Cosh, William A.
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 1:38 PM
To: St. John, Kevin M.; Means, Steven P.; Lazar, MariaS.; Kilpatrick, Steven C.
Cc: Stensberg, Dean F.; Tarver, Sandra L.; Potter, Kevin
Subject: City of Madison unions file suit
I just spotted this. Just a heads up in case you were not aware of the new suits.
Bill
Ehlke, Bero-Lehmann & Lounsbury: City of Madison employees file suit declaring Act 10 "budget repair bill" unconstitutional
4/1/2011
Contact: Bruce F. Ehlke
Phone: 608-827-9750
Suit Alleges Act Violates Equal Protection and Freedom of Speech and Association
Yesterday, through their attorneys, Ehlke, Bero-lehmann & Lounsbury, S.C., several labor unions representing employees Of the Clty of Madison and nearby municipalities filed In Dane County Circuit
Court the first legal c h a l l e n ~ e to the substance of the so-called "Budget Repair Bill."
The Plaintiffs in the case include Laborers Local 236, Firefighters Local 311, AFSCME Local 60 and an individually named plaintiff, Jamie O'Brien, who is a member of the Laborers Union. The suit was
brought against both the Stale of Wisconsin and Governor Scoll Walker. Circuit Court Judge Peter Anderson has been assigned to the case.
In the lawsuit, the Plaintiffs request that the court find Act 10 unconstitutional and therefore declare it null and void. The lawsuit asserts that the Act impermissibly Infringes on employees' constitutionally
protected rights to equal protection and freedom of speech and association.
EQUAL PROTECTION: The lawsuit asserts that many of the limitations imposed on employees who are In a unions do not apply to employees who are not in a union. II also treats members of some
unions differently than members of other unions.
FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND ASSOCIATION: The lawsuit further alleges that Act 10 imposes an impermissible burden on municipal employees' ability to exercise their constitutional right to associate
and assemble, and to express their views in concert with one another, and to petition their State and local governments regarding matters that are of mutual concern to them.
STATEMENT ON THIS LAWSUIT: Plaintiffs' attorney, Bruce Ehlke, said, Wisconsin has a long and admirable history of encouraging labor and management peace through co!lective bargaining. Even
before public sector unions were granted the statutory right to bargain, public employers and employees In fact engaged In an early fonn of collective bargaining known as 'meet and confer. This Act sets
Wisconsin's labor relations back eo years.
'Employers in Wisconsin have long benefitted from the certainty and stability afforded to them through co!leclive bargaining agreements. During the last several weeks, the support of public employers for
collective bargaining has become obvious, as municipalities access the slate have scrambled to get new and extended agreements into effect before the enactment of this Act, in order to preserve their
ability to operate wllh a full contract in place for as long as possible.
'Regardless of how Individuals feel about !he level of compensat!on and benefits received by public sector employees, it is without a doobl that those employees, citizens of our state, are entitled to equal
protection and freedom of association, and this Act Improperly attempts to strip public sector workers of those rights.
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Oling, Lane - GOV
From: Hitt, Andrew A- GOV
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To:
Sunday, April 03, 20111:45 PM
Hagedorn, Brian K- GOV
Subject: FW: City of Madison unions file suit
Hi Brian,
Welcome back and see below:
We should talk about removal on this. Also, I need to fill you in and chat about representation on all this. Nothing bad,
but we need to work out logistics first thing Monday.
Andrew A. Hitt
Deputy Legal Counsel
Office of Governor Scott Walker
From: Tarver, Sandra L. [tarversi@DOJ.STATE.WI.US]
To: Hitt, Andrew A - GOV
Subject: FW: City of Madison unions file suit
This is what I received .... I've not received a copy of the pleading yet.
Sandy
From: Cosh, William A.
To: St. John, Kevin M.; Means, Steven P.; Lazar, MariaS.; Kilpatrick, Steven C.
Cc: Stensberg, Dean F.; Tarver, Sandra L.; Potter, Kevin
Subject: City of Madison unions file suit
I just spotted this. Just a heads up in case you were not aware of the new suits.
Bill
Ehlke, BeroLehmann & Lounsbury: City of Madison employees file suit declaring Act 10 "budget repair bill" unconstitutional
4/1/2011
Contact: Bruce F. Ehlke
Phone: 608-827-9750
Suit Alleges Act Violates Equal Protection and Freedom of Speech and Association
Yesterday, through their attorneys, Ehlke, Bero-Lehmann & Lounsbury, S.C., several labor unions representing employees of the City of Madison and nearby municipalities filed in Dane County Circuit
Court the first legal challenge to the substance of the so-called "Budget Repair Bill..
The Plaintiffs In the case Include Laborers Local 236, Firefighters Local311, AFSCME Local 50 and an Individually named plaintiff, Jamie O'Brien, who is a member of the Laborers Union. The suit was
brought against both the State of Wisconsin and Governor Scott Walker. Circuit Court Judge Peter Anderson has been assigned to the case.
In the lawsuit, the Plaintiffs request that the court find Act 10 unconstitutional and therefore declare it null and void. The lawsuit asserts that the Act impermissibly Infringes on employees' constitutionally
1
protected rights to equal protection and freedom of speech and association.
EQUAL PROTECTION: The lawsuit asserts that many of the !imitations imposed on employees who are In a unions do not apply to employees who are not In a union. It also treats members of some
unions differently than members of other unions.
FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND ASSOCIATION: The lawsuit further alleges that Act10 Imposes an impermissible burden on municipal employees' ability to exercise their constitutional right to associate
and assemble, and to express their views In concert with one another, and to petition their State and local governments regarding matters that are of mutual concern-to them.
STATEMENT ON THIS LAWSUIT: Plaintiffs' attorney, Bruce Ehlke, said, "Wisconsin has a long and admirable history of encouraging labor and management peace through collective bargaining. Even
before public sector unions were granted the statutory right to bargain, public employers and employees in fact engaged in an early form of collective bargaining known as 'meet and confer. This Act
sets Wisconsin's labor relations back 80 years.
'Employers In Wisconsin have long benefitted from the certainly and stability afforded to them through collective bargaining agreements. During the last several weeks, the support of public employers
for collective bargaining has become obvious, as municipalities across the state have scrambled to get new and extended agreements Into effect before the enactment of this Act, in order to preserve
their ability to operate with a full contract in place for as tong as possible.
"Regardless of how Individuals feel about the level of compensation and benefits received by public sector employees, it is without a doubt that those employees, citizens of our state, are entitled to
equal protection and freedom of association, and this Act Improperly attempts to strip public sector workers of those rights.
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Andrew A. Hitt
Deputy Legalcounsel
andrew.hitt@wisconsin.gov
-----Original Message,----
Hitt, Andrew A - GOV
Friday, April 01, 2011 8:29 AM
Ristow, Nate - GOV
FW: Cpl. Ross Funeral Plans (UNCLASSIFIED)
High
From: Staab, Joy A CPT NGWI [mailto:joy.a.staab@us.army.mil]
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 3:51 PM
To: Staab, Joy A CPT NGWI; Guthrie, Jacqueline A- DMA; Dunbar, Donald P Brig Gen Anderson, Mark E- DMA;
McCoy, John E- DMA; Stopper, George E CSM NGWI; Legwold, Scott- DMA; Bair, Margaret BrigGen
USAF ANG WIHO/ZSEC1; Cariello, Dominic A BG NGWI; DominicCariell .com; Ladue, Jon M TSgt NGWI;
Krenz, Craig- DMA; Hagedorn, Brian K- GOV; Moore, Dorothy J- GOV; Schrimpf, Chris- GOV; Werwie, Cullen J - GOV;
Rasmussen, Lynn - DMA (1st); NGWI JOC- DMA; Lt. Governor; Chisholm, James CMSgt USAF ANG JFHQ-WI/CCC;
Hedman, Douglas V MAJ NGWI; Bruns, Mark- DMA; Gross, Tammy- DMA; Hitt, Andrew A- GOV; Koon, Kenneth- DMA;
Erwin, David- GOV; Hutter, Shelly- GOV; McMahon, Jack- GOV; Fitzgerald, Richard- GOV (Rick); Barron, Julio- DMA;
Walters, Jason- DMA; Mills, Jamie- DMA; Olson, Larry- DMA (1st); Sweet, Russell- DMA; Watkins, Steve- DMA; Zarm,
Tara M Mrs CTR NGWI; Williams, Kori R CTR NGWI; NGWI TAG PAO; Fuller, Patrick- LEGIS;
Laura.Jones@legis.wisconsin.gov; lnabnet, Kay- LEGIS; robert.marchant@legis.state.wi.us; Jeff.Renk@legis.state.wi.us;
Mathews, Ric F- DVA; Senator Kohl (Luoma)- DMA; Ryan_Knocke@kohl serlatE!.g<>V;t
Lundquist, Jessica- LEGIS
Subject: Cpl. Ross Funeral Plans (UNCLASSIFIED)
Importance: High
Caveats: FOUO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The funeral plans for Cpl. Justin Ross have been finalized:
Visitation:
Date: Sunday, April 3, 2011
Time: 4-8 p.m.
Visitation:
Date: Monday, April4, 2011
Time: 9-10:30 a.m.
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Service:
Date: Monday, April 4, 2011
Time: 11 a.m. until complete
Location: All visitations and service will take place at the Church:
First Assembly of God Church
1460 Shawano Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54303
Cpl. Ross is expected to fly home on Sunday. If any changes to the schedule are made I will send out an update.
Sincerely,
Joy Staab, Captain
Tel: 608-242-3053 (DSN 724-3053)
Fax: 608-242-3051
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-----Original Message-----
From: Staab, Joy A CPT NGWI
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 201110:59 AM
To: Guthrie, Jacqueline A LTC NGWI; Dunbar, Donald P Brig Gen NGWI; Anderson, Mark E BG
BrigGen USAF ANG WIHQ/ZSECl; Stopper, George E CSM NGWI; Legwold, Scott D BG NGWI; Bair,
Margaret BrigGen USAF ANG WIHQ/ZSECl; Cariello, Dominic A BG NGWI; 'DominicCariello@RacineFed.com'; Ladue, Jon
M TSgtNGWI; Krenz, Craig T CW4 NGWI; 'Brian.Hagedorn@wisconsin.gov'; 'dorothy.moore@wisconsin.gov';
'Chris.Schrimpf@wisconsin.gov'; 'Cullen.Werwie@wisconsin.gov'; Rasmussen, Lynn R. Mrs NGWI; NGWI JOC;
'ltgov@ltgov.state.wi.us'; Chisholm, James CMSgt USAF ANG JFHQ-WI/CCC; Hedman, Douglas V MAJ NGWI; Bruns, Mark
W COL NGWI; Gross, Tammy L LTC NGWI; 'andrew.hitt@wisconsin.gov'; Koon, Kenneth A COL NGWI;
'david.erwin@dot.state.wi.us'; 'Shelly.hutter@wisconsin.gov'; 'jack.mcmahon@wisconsin.gov';
'Richard.Fitzgerald@wisconsin.gov'; Barron, Julio R Col NGWI; Walters, Jason R SSG NGWI; Mills, Jamie M TSgt USAF
ANG WIHQ/ZSECl; Olson, Larry L. Mr NGWI; Sweet, Russell J LTC NGWI; Watkins, Stephen E LTC NGWI; Zarm, Tara M
Mrs CTR NGWI; Williams, Kori R CTR NGWI; NGWI TAG PAO; 'patrick.fuller@legis.wisconsin.gov';
'Laura.Jones@legis.wisconsin.gov'; 'kay.lnabnet@legis.wisconsin.gov';
'robert.marchant@legis.state.wi.us'; 'Jeff.Renk@legis.state.wi.us';
'darcy_luoma@kohl.senate.gov'; 'Ryan_Knocke@kohl.senate.gov'; Jessica'
Subject: RE: DOD Identifies Army Casualty (UNCLASSIFIED)
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Ladies and gentlemen,
At this time, CPL Ross (posthumously promoted) is still at Dover, AFB.
Funeral plans are pending until he returns to Wisconsin. The Casualty Assistance Officer informed me they don't expect
to have a funeral service before the middle of next week. Funeral services will take place at First Assembly of God
Church in Green Bay.
I'll keep you updated as more information becomes available.
Joy Staab, Captain
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From: Guthrie, Jacqueline A LTC NGWI
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 9:03 AM
To: Dunbar, Donald P Brig Gen NGWI; Anderson, Mark E BG NGWI; McCoy, John BrigGen USAF ANG WIHQ/ZSECl;
Stopper, George E CSM NGWI; Legwold, Scott D BG NGWI; Bair, Margaret BrigGen USAF ANG
WIHQ/ZSEC1; Cariello, Dominic A BG NGWI; 'DominicCariello@RacineFed ; Guthrie, Jacqueline A LTC NGWI; Ladue,
JonM TSgt NGWI; Staab, Joy A CPT NGWI; Krenz, Craig T CW4 NGWI; 'Brian.Hagedorn@wisconsin.gov';
'dorothy.moore@wisconsin.gov'; 'Chris.Schrimpf@wisconsin.gov'; 'Cullen.Werwie@wisconsin.gov'; Rasmussen, Lynn R.
Mrs NGWI; NGWI JOC; 'ltgov@ltgov.state.wi.us'; Chisholm, James CMSgt USAF ANG JFHQ-WI/CCC; Hedman, Douglas V
MAJ NGWI; Bruns, Mark W COL NGWI; Gross, Tammy L LTC NGWI; 'andrew.hitt@wisconsin.gov'; Koon, Kenneth .A COl
NGWI; 'david.erwin@dot.state.wi.us'; 'Shelly.hutter@wisconsin.gov'; 'jack.mcmahon@wisconsin.gov';
'Richard.Fitzgerald@wisconsin.gov'; Barron, Julio R Col NGWI; Walters, Jason R SSG NGWI; Mills, Jamie M TSgt USAF
ANG WIHQ/ZSEC1; Olson, Larry L. Mr NGWI; Sweet, Russell J LTC NGWI; Watkins, Stephen E LTC NGWI; Zarm, Tara M
Mrs CTR NGWI; Williams, Kori R CTR NGWI; NGWI TAG PAO; 'patrick.fuller@legis.wisconsin.gov';
'Laura.Jones@legis.wisconsin.gov'; 'kay.lnabnet@legis.wisconsin.gov';
'robert. ma rcha nt@ legis.state. wi. us'; 'Jeff. Re n k@ legis.state. wi. us'; 'Ric. M athews@dva .state. wi. us';
'darcy_luoma@kohl.senate.gov'; 'Ryan_Knocke@kohl.senate.gov'; ; 'Lundquist, Jessica'
Subject: FW: DOD Identifies Army Casualty (UNCLASSIFIED)
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I regret to inform you that Spc. Justin D. Ross, 22, of Green Bay, Wis., died March 26 in Helm and province, Afghanistan,
of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by small arms fire. He was assigned to the 863rd Engineer
Battalion, Wausau, Wis. He is currently en route to return to the U.S.-
funeral arrangements are pending. We will keep you updated as information becomes available.
Jackie Guthrie <mailto:jacqueline.guthrie@us.army.mil>
LTC, Wisconsin National Guard
Director of Public Affairs
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Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 7:51 PM
To: Guthrie, Jacqueline A LTC NGWI
Subject: DOD Identifies Army Casualty
<http:/ /www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=14365>
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:31:00 -0500
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 244-11
March 27, 2011
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring
Freedom.
Spc. Justin D, Ross, 22, of Green Bay, Wis., died March 26 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered
when his unit was attacked by small arms fire. He was assigned to the 863rd Engineer Battalion, Wausau, Wis.
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Oling, Lane - GOV
From: Hitt, Andrew A - GOV
Sent:
To:
Thursday, March 10, 2011 9:52 AM
Subject:
It will be EO 19.
Andrew A. Hilt
From: Nashold, Jennifer E - DCF
RE: Follow-up
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 9:50AM
To: Hitt, Andrew A- GOV
Subject: RE: Follow-up
Glad to be able to help. Sorry-- one more technical question. On our letter we have left the Executive Order# blank. Do
you have any idea what EO # this will be?
Jennifer E. Nashold
Chief Legal Counsel
(608) 266-8614
(608) 261-6972 (fax)
Jennifer. Nashold@wisconsin.gov
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Hltt, Andrew A - GOV
Thursday, March 10, 2011 9:40AM
RE: Follow-up
Yes. I think that s fine. Lets plan on sending out then for now.
Thanks much for your help. I appreciate it.
Andrew A. Hilt
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 9:39AM
Should I have the letter dated for tomorrow?
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Jennifer E. Nashold
Chief Legal Counsel
(608) 266-8614
(608) 261-6972 (fax)
Jennifer. N ashold@wisconsin. gov
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 9:33 AM
To: Nashold, Jennifer E DCF
Subject: RE: Followup
I II let you know after I ve made contact with the EAs
Andrew A. Hitt
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 8:35 AM
Correct.
Jennifer E. Nashold
Chief Legal Counsel
(608) 266-8614
(608) 261-6972 (fax)
Jennifer. Nashold@wisconsin. gov
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 5:41 PM
To: Nashold, Jennifer E DCF
Was a collective bargaining agreement ever ratified? No, correct?
Andrew A. Hitt
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 5:34PM
Cc: Hansen, Joan M - DCF
Subject: Follow-up
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Andrew,
At yesterday's meeting you asked about whether there were other laws related to Executive Order 172 and
the MOA in addition to the Chapter 111 ones we discussed. There's was a non-statutory provision in 2009
Wisconsin Act 28 that is in the attachment below, 9156(2:1), which states:
9156(2!) DAY CARE PROVIDER COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
The terms of the Memorandum of Agreement between
the department of health and family services and the
department of workforce development and the Wisconsin
Child Care Providers Together, American Federation
Councils 40 and 48, AFL-CIO, entered into on July 21,
2008, remain in effect until the earlier of June 30, 2011,
or the date on which a collective bargaining agreement is
ratified between an employer under section 111.02 (7) (a)
4. oftbe statutes, as created by this act, and a labor organization
representing employees under section 111.02 (6)
(am) of the statutes, as created by this act. Upon ratification
ofthe collective bargaining agreement, the collective
bargaining agreement shall supersede the Memorandum
of Agreement with regard to wages, hours, and
I assume whoever worked on eliminating the employee/employer language in the current budget bill was
also aware of this non-statutory provision. I don't know if it was also addressed by the budget bill. Maybe
it wasn't worth dealing with because it has an expiration date.
Also, here is an LFB summary of Act 28's Collective Bargaining provisions for day care providers:
LFB Summary of 2009 Wisconsin Act 28:
29. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR DAY CARE PROVIDERS
Joint Finance/Legislature: Authorize, under Subchapter I (Employment Peace) to
Chapter 111 (Employment Relations), a single collective bargaining unit for a certified or
licensed day care provider who provides care and supervision for not more than eight children
who are not related to the day care provider. Include a certified or licensed day care provider
who provides care and supervision for not more than eight children who are not related to the
day care provider in the definition of employee under Subchapter I. With respect to such day
care providers, define the employer as the state, counties, and other administrative entities
involved in regulation and subsidization of the day care providers. ModifY the definitions in
Subchapter I of "fair-share agreement," "maintenance of membership agreement," and
"referendum" to reflect the inclusion of such day care providers and the labor organization
representing them.
Provide, as a nonstatutory provision, that the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement
between DHS, the Department of Workforce Development, and the Wisconsin Child Care
Providers Together, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFSCME
Councils 40 and 48, AFL-CIO, entered into on July 21, 2008, would remain in effect until the
earlier of June 30, 2011, or the date on which a collective bargaining agreement is ratified
between an employer, as specified above, and a labor organization representing the day care
providers. Provide that, upon ratification of the collective bargaining agreement, the collective
bargaining agreement would supersede the Memorandum of Agreement with regard to wages,
hours, and conditions of employment of the employees.
[Act 28 Sections: 2216g thru 2216y and 9156(2f)]
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File: 2009 WI Assembly Bill 75.pdf
Jennifer E. Nashold
Chief Legal Counsel
(608) 266-8614
(608) 261-6972 (fax)
Jennifer.Nashold@wisconsin.gov
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Oling, Lane - GOV
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Hilt, Andrew A- GOV
Wednesday, Aprill3, 201111:06 AM
Hinman, Mike - DMA
RE: Incident Report: WI-Severe Weather-04102011-Update and Final
I don't but I d like to. I got the sit report yesterday, however.
Thanks
Andrew A. Hitt
@i
From: Hinman, Mike - DMA
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 10:38 AM
To: Hitt, Andrew A- GOV
Subject: FW: Incident Report: WI-Severe Weather-04102011-Update and Final
Andrew,
If you already get these, tell me and I will quit cluttering your mailbox.
Michael T. Hinman
State of Wisconsin
Administrator, Division of Emergency Management
Office: 608.242.3210
I
From: FEMA-R5-Watch [mailto:FEMA-R5-Watch@fema.dhs.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 7:31AM
Subject: Incident Report: WI-Severe Weather-04102011-Update and Final
FEMA
INCIDENT: WI-Severe Weather-04102011-Update and Final
INCIDENT April 10, 2011 2000 COT
OCCURRENCE DATE/TIME:
INCIDENT REPORT
DATE/TIME:
STATE IMPACTED:
LOCATION:
April 13, 2011 0600 COT
Wisconsin
Statewide
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INCIDENT SUMMARY:
A series of severe thunderstorms passed through central and northeast Wisconsin
Sunday evening, producing rain, high winds, large hail, and tornadoes.
Although major metropolitan areas like Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago were spared,
the NWS confirmed at least 10 tornadoes, including three strong tornadoes (EF2 or EF3),
touched down in portions of rural central and northern Wisconsin.
Eau Claire County. An EF-1 touched down near Augusta, with winds up to 105 mph,
leaving a path 1.5 miles long. A second EF-1 touched down in the same area, with winds
up to 100 mph, leaving a path% mile long.
Marthon and Lincoln Counties. An EF-3 touched down near Hamburg, with winds up
to 140 mph, leaving a path 22 miles long andY. mile wide. According to a UDSR
submitted by Lincoln County regarding damage in Merrill:
&#8226 22 homes and seven businesses were destroyed.
&#8226 22 homes and one business sustained major damages.
&#8226 20 homes and four businesses sustained minor damages.
&#8226 $10,895,420 in expected private sector damages.
&#8226 Estimated $9,514.70 in public sector damages for protective services.
Adams County. An EF-2 tornado touched down near Arkdale, with winds up to 125
mph, leaving a path 17 miles long and 800 yards wide. An EF-1 touched down near
Hancock, with winds up to 100 mph, leaving a path 9.3 miles long. According to a USDR
submitted by Adams County:
&#8226 Seven homes and three businesses were destroyed.
&#8226 40 homes sustained major damages.
&#8226 36 homes and three businesses sustained minor damages.
&#8226 Estimated $287,000 in public sector damages.
Waushara and Waupaca Counties. An EF-1 touched down near West Bloomfield, with
winds up to 100 mph, leaving a path 8 miles long and 200 yards wide. According to a
UDSR submitted by Waushara County:
&#8226 75 homes and one business sustained major damages.
&#8226 325 homes sustained minor damages.
&#8226 $275,000 in expected private sector damages.
&#8226 Estimated $15,000 in public sector damages for debris clearance.
Waushara and Winnebago Counties. An EF-1 touched down near Poy Sippi, with
winds up to 105 mph, leaving a path 14.8 miles long and 100 yards wide. According to a
UDSR submitted by Winnebago County:
&#8226 Two homes were destroyed.
&#8226 12 homes and two businesses sustained major damages.
Forest County. An EF-2 touched down near Argonne, with winds up to 115 mph,
leaving a path 10 miles long and 600 yards wide. An EF-1 touched down near Armstrong
Creek, with winds up to 105 mph, leaving a path 3.2 miles long and 250 yards wide.
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Outagamie County. An EF-1 touched down near Kaukauna, with winds up to 105 mph,
leaving a path 1.5 miles long and 125 yards wide. According to a UDSR submitted by
Outagamie County regarding damage in Kaukauna:
&#8226 Seven homes were destroyed.
&#8226 24 homes and four business sustained major damages.
&#8226 Public sector damages are unknown at this time.
Injures: 3 (Lincoln County)
Fatalities: None.
Missing: None.
Rescues: None.
Evacuated: None.
CI/KR Impacts: None.
Power Outages: 145 (as of April13 0600 COT)
Road Closures: None.
Federal Assistance None.
Requested:
STATE/LOCAL RESPONSE: Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center is not
activated and remains at Normal Operations. There are
no unmet needs being reported to the state at this time,
and there are no additional requests for any assistance
from the affected Counties.
FEDERAL RESPONSE: The FEMA Region V RRCC is remains activated at Level
Ill (24/7) for 2011 Spring Flooding. There has been no
request for federal assistance; there are no shortfalls or
no unmet needs.
SOURCE OF INFORMATION: WEM, NWS (Milwaukee, Wll,
Wisconsin Dept of Transportation
FOR ADDITIONAL Region V Watch Center, 312-408-5365/5498
INFORMATION CONTACT:
3
Rough Drawing
V/r,
Edward J. Golinski Jr.
Senior Watch Officer
Region V Regional Watch Center
536 S. Clark St. 6th Floor
Chicago, IL. 60605
work: (312) 408-5365/5498
cell: (312) 848-1536
fax: (312) 408-5302
FEMA
Wisconsin Tornado Outbreak
April10, 2011
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Oling, Lane - GOV
Sent:
To:
Thursday, April 28, 201110:01 AM
Subject: RE: MOA with AFSCME
Thanks for double checking he received it.
Take care,
Andrew A. Hitt
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 10:44 AM
Cc: Hansen, Joan M - DCF; Lippert, MaryAnn - DCF
Subject: MOA with AFSCME
Hi Andrew,
Per our conversation, I contacted Richard Badger, the Executive Director for AFSCME District Council 40. He confirmed
that he received our March 11, 2011 letter stating that we are withdrawing from the MOA, effective June 30, 2011. Please
let me know if you want me to do anything else related to this. Thanks.
Jennifer E. Nashold
Chief Legal Counsel
(608) 266-8614
(608) 261-6972 (fax)
Jennifer .Nashold@wisconsin.gov
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Oling, Lane - GOV
Sent:
To:
Monday, March 28, 2011 4:21 PM
Hinman, Mike - DMA
Subject: RE: Potential for Federal Support in the Near Future
Thanks Mike,
Andrew A. Hitt
From: Hinman, Mike - DMA
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 4:17 PM
Subject: FW: Potential for Federal Support in the Near Future
Andrew,
I know we are going to provide you a Flood Planning Brief on Thursday but I wanted to give you an update. The weather
conditions are ideal so far. We do have some areas of concern along the Mississippi that we will talk about on Thursday;
however, we are only looking at the potential for "moderate" flooding along the river.
Michael T. Hinman
State of Wisconsin
Administrator, Division of Emergency Management
Office: 608.242.3210
Cell-

From: Kleiboer, Diane- DMA
To: O'Connor, Patrick J - DMA; Hinman, Mike- DMA; Reed, Larry- DMA; Rude, Rob - DMA
FYI, Rusty indicated on our phone call this morning that we will have ideal melt conditions this week, with cool nights and
warmer days. No precipitation until Thursday night into Friday, but it should not be a big deal. Flooding along most rivers
will be minor, other than the Mississippi, which may approach moderate levels.
From: O'Connor, Patrick J - DMA
To: Hinman, Mike- DMA; Reed, Larry - DMA; Kleiboer, Diane - DMA; Rude, Rob - DMA
Subject: FW: Potential for Federal Support in the Near Future
FYI
Patrick J. O'Connor
Director, Bureau of Response and Recovery
Wisconsin Emergency Management
608-242-3204
608-242-3248 (F)
1
From: O'Connor, Patrick J - DMA
To: 'Graham, Lemorris'; Sharpe, Sidney E- DMA (Skip)
Lemorris,
At this time I do not for see FEMA Region V Support over the next seven days. Having said that, if the snow melt cycle
changes or a rain storm settles in over the area, that could all change.
Thanks,
Pat
Patrick J. O'Connor
Director, Bureau of Response and Recovery
Wisconsin Emergency Management
608-242-3204
608-242-3248 (F)
From: Graham, Lemorris [mailto:Lemorris.Graham@dhs.govl
Sent: Monday, March 28; 201111:40 AM
To: O'Connor, Patrick J - DMA; Sharpe, Sidney E- DMA (Skip)
Subject: Potential for Federal Support in the Near Future
Pat, Skip,
Do see a need for any FEMA Region V Support over the next seven days? I'm working with the Ops Section
Chief in the FEMA Region V RRCC and I want to make sure we are not forgetting WI as while we deploy
people to MN.
Lemorris Graham
Branch Chief
Regional Response Coordination Center
DHS/FEMA Region V
536 S. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60605
312.408.5365 \ 'Jlllv\0)
312.408.5302 (Fax)
2
Oling, Lane - GOV
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
We II get it done.
Andrew A. Hitt
From: Murray, Ryan M - GOV
Hilt, Andrew A- GOV
Tuesday, March 01, 20111:21 PM
Murray, Ryan M - GOV; Hagedorn, Brian K- GOV
RE: SB-4 and the 3/5 quorum
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 20111:16 PM
To: Hagedorn, Brian K - GOV; Hitt, Andrew A- GOV
Subject: Fw: SB-4 and the 3/5 quorum .
Can you guys work with Rob to take care of this?
From: Richard, Rob <Rob.Richard@legis.wisconsin.gov>
To: Marchant, Robert - LEGIS; Renk, Jeffrey - LEGIS; Romportl, Daniel - LEGIS
Cc: Murray, Ryan M - GOV
Sent: Tue Mar 0112:24:11 2011
Subject: RE: SB-4 and the 3/5 quorum
Ryan:
Can we please get an emergency statement for Senate Bill 4?
Thanks,
Rob Richard
Legislative Aide
Office of Senator Scott Fitzgerald
Senate Majority Leader
6o8-266-566o
From: Marchant, Robert
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 12:12 PM
To: Renk, Jeff; Romportl, Daniel; Richard, Rob
So, we will be able to take this bill up to passage and then stop, like we did with SB-6.
1
However, Dan and Rob, I believe the bill needs an emergency statement. Can you get one from the Gov before session
tomorrow?
Rob
From: Renk, )eff
To: Marchant, Robert
Cc: Romportl, Daniel; Richard, Rob
Subject: FW: SB-4 and the 3/5 quorum
FYI...
From: Shovers, Marc
To: Renk, Jeff
Cc: Sundberg, Christopher; Kreye, Joseph
Hi Jeff:
Yes, my analysis below would apply to SB 4. By increasing the number of enterprise zones that may
be created, there will be more claims for "tax benefits", which is defined ins. 560.799 (1) (c) as the
income and franchise tax credits under ss. 71.07 (3w), 71.28 (3w), and 71.47 (3w), the expansion of
which require a 3/5 quorum.
Please let me know if you have any further questions about this issue.
Marc
Marc E. Shovers
Managing Attorney
Legislative Reference Bureau
Phone: (608-266-0129)
E-Mail: marc.shovers@legis.wisconsin.gov
From: Renk, Jeff
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 201110:38 AM
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To: Shovers, Marc
Hi Marc,
Rob wanted me to confirm with you that your analysis below covers SB 4, so that needs a 3/5 quorum?
Thanks.
Jeff
From: Shovers, Marc
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 201111:35 AM
Cc: Kreye, Joseph; Sundberg, Christopher; Champagne, Rick
Subject: Enterprise Zones Job Credit and Article VIII, sec. 8 of the Wisconsin Constitution
Hi Rob:
You've asked whether an expansion of the refundable individual income, and corporate income and
franchise, enterprise zone jobs credit (ss. 71.07 (3w), 71.28 (3w), and 71.47 (3w), stats.) would be
subject to the 3/5 quorum requirement under Article VIII, section 8 of the Wisconsin Constitution. I
believe that such an expansion of the credit would be subject to Article VIII, section 8.
This tax credit is funded by a sum sufficient general fund appropriation under s. 20.835 (2) (co),
stats. Any expansion of the credit would almost certainly require DOA to pay by check additional
claims from that appropriation to an eligible claimant. For example, sees. 71.07 (3w) (c) 1.
Article VIII, section 8 of the Wisconsin Constitution states, in part, that " ... any law which ...
continues ... an appropriation of public ... money ... " is subject to the 3/5 quorum
requirement. It seems to me that a bill which would continue, and likely expand, payments from a
general fund appropriation to claimants of this tax credit clearly falls within the plain language of this
constitutional provision and is thus subject to the 3/5 quorum requirement.
Please let me know if you have any other questions about this issue.
Marc
Marc E. Shovers
Managing Attorney
Phone: (608-266-0129)
3
Sent: Tuesday, March 01
1
201110:38 AM
To: Shovers, Marc
Hi Marc,
Rob wanted me to confirm with you that your analysis below covers SB 4, so that needs a 3/5 quorum?
Thanks.
Jeff
From: Shovers, Marc
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 201111:35 AM
Cc: Kreye, Joseph; Sundberg, Christopher; Champagne, Rick
Subject: Enterprise Zones Job Credit and Article VIII, sec. 8 of the Wisconsin Constitution
Hi Rob:
You've asked whether an expansion of the refundable individual income, and corporate income and
franchise, enterprise zone jobs credit (ss. 71.07 (3w), 71.28 (3w), and 71.47 (3w), stats.) would be
subject to the 3/5 quorum requirement under Article VIII, section 8 of the Wisconsin Constitution. I
believe that such an expansion of the credit would be subject to Article VIII, section 8.
This tax credit is funded by a sum sufficient general fund appropriation under s. 20.835 (2) (co),
stats. Any expansion of the credit would almost certainly require DOA to pay by check additional
claims from that appropriation to an eligible claimant. For example, sees. 71.07 (3w) (c) 1.
Article VIII, section 8 of the Wisconsin Constitution states, in part, that " ... any law which ...
continues ... an appropriation of public ... money ... " is subject to the 3/5 quorum
requirement. It seems to me that a bill which would continue, and likely expand, payments from a
general fund appropriation to claimants of this tax credit clearly falls within the plain language of this
constitutional provision and is thus subject to the 3/5 quorum requirement.
Please let me know if you have any other questions about this issue.
Marc
Marc E. Shovers
Managing Attorney
Phone: (608-266-0129)
3
So, we will be able to take this bill up to passage and then stop, like we did with SB-6.
However, Dan and Rob, I believe the bill needs an emergency statement. Can you get one from the Gov before session
tomorrow?
Rob
From: Renk, Jeff
Cc: Romportl, Daniel; Richard, Rob
FYI...
From: Shovers, Marc
To: Renk, Jeff
Cc: Sundberg, Christopher; Kreye, Joseph
Hi Jeff:
Yes, my analysis below would apply to SB 4. By increasing the number of enterprise zones that may
be created, there will be more claims for "tax benefits", which is defined ins. 560.799 (1) (c) as the
income and franchise tax credits under ss. 71.07 (3w), 71.28 (3w), and 71.47 (3w), the expansion of
which require a 3/5 quorum.
Please let me know if you have any further questions about this issue.
Marc
Marc E. Shovers
Managing Attorney
Phone: (608-266-0129)
E-Mail: marc.shovers@legis. wisconsin.qov
From: Renk, Jeff
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From:
Sent:
Hagedorn, Brian K- GOV
Tuesday, March 01, 20111:20 PM
To:
Subject:
Murray, Ryan M - GOV; Hilt, Andrew A - GOV
RE: SB-4 and the 3/5 quorum
AndrE)W will take care of this for you.
Brian K. Hagedorn
Chief Legal Counsel
Office of Governor
Office:
Walker
Cell:
brian.hagedorn@wisconsin.gov
To: Hagedorn, Brian K - GOV; Hitt, Andrew A- GOV
Subject: Fw: SB-4 and the 3/5 quorum
Can you guys work with Rob to take care of this?
From: Richard, Rob <Rob.Richard@legis.wisconsin.gov>
To: Marchant, Robert - LEGIS; Renk, Jeffrey - LEGIS; Romportl, Daniel - LEGIS
Cc: Murray, Ryan M - GOV
Sent: Tue Mar 0112:24:11 2011
Ryan:
Can we please get an emergency statement for Senate Bi114?
Thanks,
Rob Richard
Legislative Aide
Office of Senator Scott Fitzgerald
Senate Majority Leader
6o8-266-566o
From: Marchant, Robert
To: Renk, Jeff; Romportl, Daniel; Richard, Rob
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Edgar,
DMA WEM Duty Officer - DMA
Sunday, May 22, 2011 3:53 PM
'Alvarado, Edgar'; Altman, Brad - DOT; Bishop, Varia - DOT; Carnahan, Timothy- DOT;
DMA DL WEM Duty Officers; DMA DL WEM Management; DMA DL Wem Regional
Offices; DOT State Traffic Ops Control Center; Dunbar, Donald P - DMA; Engler, William
G- DNR; Erwin, David- GOV; FEMA Region V Watch Officer- DMA; Fenske, Steve J-
DMA; Frenette, Jeffrey- DOT; Getter, Lori - DMA; Gleason, Ed - DMA; Gutkowski, Donald
- DOT; Hinman, Mike - DMA; Hitt, Andrew A- GOV; Huxtable, Sandra - DOT; Kelley,
Robert - DMA; Legwold, Scott - DMA; Lonsdorf, Daniel - DOT; Lorentz, Charles - DOT;
Maas, Josh R- DOJ; May, David; Mendez, Benjamin - DOT; Michie, Mark J. - DMA;
Milsap, Randi- DMA; Milwaukee UASI Fusion Center- DMA; Neville, Dallas- DMA;
NGWI JOC - DMA; Pabst, David - DOT; Price, Darren - DOT; Rahn, Brian - DOT; Satula,
Brian - DMA; Saxton, Neil - DMA; Scheer, Dave - DMA; Smith, Jason - DMA; Stark,
Randall J- DNR; Taffora, Ray P- DOJ; Teasdale, Charles- DOT; Thomas, Eric- DMA;
Virgil, Tina R- DOJ; Wall, Edward F - DOJ; Weller, Timothy; Wolfe, Paul - DOT;
Woodbury, David 0- DNR
RE: Severe Weather 5/22/2011
At this time we do not intend to open the SEOC and do not require assistance from FEMA Region V. We are monitoring
the situation and have had no reports of significant damage.
Sincerely,
WEM Duty Officer
Joe Heinrich, Public Assistance Officer
Wis*onsin Emergency Management
240 Wright Street
Ma ison, WI 53704
Phone: 608-242-3216
Fax: 608-242-3248
From: Alvarado, Edgar [mailto:Edgar.Aivarado@dhs.govl
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 3:46 PM
To: Heinrich, Joe - DMA; DMA DL WEM Alert Group
Subject: RE: Severe Weather 5/22/2011
Joe,
Message Received at FEMA Region V. Please advise if the SEOC intends to activate in response to this
incoming weather and if there is any support you need from FEMA Region V.
Regards,
Edgar Alvarado
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Operations Watch Analyst
FEMA - Region V
536 South Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60605
312.408.5498
From: prvs=116f5ea3b=Joe.Heinrich@wisconsin.gov fmailto:prvs=ll6f5ea3b=Joe.Heinrich@wisconsin.govJ On Behalf
Of Heinrich, Joe - DMA
To: DMA DL WEM Alert Group
Subject: Severe Weather 5/22/2011
Tornado warnings were issued for Adams, Juneau, St. Croix, Pierce, Marquette and Dunn Counties. The last Tornado
Warning was set to expire at 3:45 PM. A Tornado Watch has been issued for most of the State. The LaCrosse NWS
station is watching tornadoes in MN. Those storms are expected to enter WI in the next hour. The Milwaukee Sullivan
office indicated that both bands of storms have about the same chance of producing tornadoes and severe
thunderstorms. I have had no reports of damage associated with these storms. I will provide updates as they become
available and/or necessary. Please visit the following NOAA website for the most up-to-date watch and warning
information. http://alerts. weather. gov/cap/wi. ph p?x= 1
Sincerely,
WEM Duty Officer
Joe Heinrich, Public Assistance Officer
W i ~ o n s i n Emergency Management
240 Wright Street .
Ma ison, WI 53704
Phone: 608-242-3216
Fax: 608-242-3248
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Keith,
Hitt, Andrew A- GOV
Sunday, February 20, 201112:02 PM
Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Hagedorn, Brian K- GOV; Schutt, Eric - GOV
Sunday Update
All positive things to report again today as you can see below. I m leaving the EOC in a short while. I will be working out
of the EOC in the Governor's conference room tomorrow to finish up some legal counsel work and also to be here in
case something happens.
REGARDING EVENTS AT THE CAPITOL:
- Aprox 400 slept in the Capitol last night, but their seems to be a push by those at the rallies to get that number up
tonight.
- Today there is not a large number outside because of weather. Estimate of a proximately 2500- 3000 inside. The
number allowed in is not being released to anyone, so if you would like that number, you will need to check with DOA.
- WEAC has their permit for 10,000 people through Feb 27th.
-Tomorrow rally numbers could be high. There is a Rage Against the Machine Concert at Noon, and as you know a
furlough day for state workers. WEAC has its standard permit of 10,000 as well.
- Number of Officers will be constant at aprox 500 for today and Monday, but Tuesday is still being covered and is a bit
of a wild card depending on what happens.
REGARDING SNOW STORM
Aprox 5 inches expected here in Madison. Aproximately 12 inches in a band from the twin cities to Green Bay along
HWY 29. All plow workers are showing up, but that was a concern for a short time.
Call with questions.
Andrew A. Hilt
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Follow Up Flag:
Flag Status:
Caveats: FOUO
Friday, February 25, 2011 2:55 PM
Dunbar, Donald P Brig Gen NGWI; Anderson, Peter K LTC NGWI; Stopper, George E CSM
NGWI; Legwold, Scott- DMA; Gross, Tammy- DMA; Barron, Julio - DMA; Krenz, Craig -
DMA; Bair, Margaret BrigGen USAF ANG WIHQ/ZSECl; McCoy, John E - DMA; Wagner,
Kari - DMA; Greenwood, Kevin - DMA; Cariello, Dominic A BG NGWI;
DominicCariello@RacineFed.com; Walters, Jason - DMA; Mills, Jamie - DMA; Olson,
Larry- DMA (1st); Paulson, Jeffrey- DMA; Sweet, Russell - DMA; Watkins, Steve - DMA;
Anderson, Peter K LTC NGWI; Hagedorn, Brian K- GOV; Moore, Dorothy J - GOV;
Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; NGWI JOC - DMA; Lt. Governor;
Chisholm, James CMSgt USAF ANG JFHQ-WI/CCC; John.Hiller@wisconsin.gov; Hitt,
Andrew A- GOV; Erwin, David - GOV; Hutter, Shelly- GOV; McMahon, Jack - GOV;
Fitzgerald, Richard - GOV (Rick); Hagedorn, Brian K- GOV; Guthrie, Jacqueline A - DMA;
Staab, Joy A CPT NGWI
Update: DOD Identifies Army Casualty (UNCLASSIFIED)
Follow up
Flagged
Army 1st Lt. Daren M. Hidalgo is expected to return to Wisconsin on Sunday [Feb. 27]. Funeral arrangements are still
being finalized.
However, for planning purposes only, the Casualty Assistance Officer and funeral home director have informed me that
his family is currently planning to have his funeral service on Tuesday 'OR' Wednesday with visitation from
3-8 p.m. and service at 8 p.m. (NOTE: THIS IS STILL TENTATIVE)
The visitation and service will both take place at Saint Anthony on the lake Church in Pewaukee, located at W280 N2101
Hwy ss.
As soon as dates and times are finalized I will send out another update.
Joy Staab, Captain
Tel: 608-242-3053 (DSN 724-3053)
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Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 5:02 PM
To: Dunbar, Donald P Brig Gen NGWI; Anderson, Peter K LTC NGWI; Stopper, George E CSM NGWI; Legwold, Scott D BG
NGWI; Gross, Tammy L LTC NGWI; Barron, Julio R Col NGWI; Krenz, Craig T CW4 NGWI; Bair, Margaret BrigGen USAF
ANG WIHQ/ZSEC1; McCoy, John BrigGen USAF ANG WIHQ/ZSEC1; Wagner, Kari L W01 NGWI; Greenwood, Kevin J COL
NGWI; Cariello, Dominic A BG NGWI; 'DominicCariello@RacineFed.com'; Walters, Jason R SSG .NGWI; Mills, Jamie M TSgt
USAF ANG WIHQ/ZSEC1; Olson, Larry L. Mr NGWI; Paulson, Jeffrey D COL NGWI; Sweet, Russell J LTC NGWI; Watkins,
Stephen E LTC NGWI; Anderson, Peter K LTC NGWI; 'Brian.Hagedorn@wisconsin.gov'; 'dorothy.moore@wisconsin.gov';
'Chris.Schrimpf@wisconsin.gov'; 'Cullen.Werwie@wisconsin.gov'; NGWI JOC; 'ltgov@ltgov.state.wi.us'; Chisholm, James
CMSgt USAF ANG JFHQ-WI/CCC; 'John.Hiller@wisconsin.gov'; 'andrew.hitt@wisconsin.gov';
'Richard.Fitzgerald@wisconsin.gov';
'Brian.Hagedorn@wisconsin.gov'
Subject: DOD Identifies Army Casualty (UNCLASSIFIED)
Caveats: FOUO
I regret to inform you that as released by DoD (below) Army 1st Lt. Daren M.
Hidalgo, 24, of Waukesha, Wis., died Feb. 20 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents
attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment,
Vilseck, Germany.
Funeral arrangements are pending, but expected to take place in Waukesha. I will send out additional updates as more
details become available.
Joy Staab, Captain
Tel: 608-242-3053 (DSN 724-3053)
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February 22, 2011
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Freedom.
1st Lt. Daren M. Hidalgo, 24, of Waukesha, Wis., died Feb. 20 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds
suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd
Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.
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From:
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Caveats: FOUO
Saturday, February 26, 2011 6:01 PM
Staab, Joy A CPT NGWI; Dunbar, Donald P Brig Gen N G W ~ Anderson, Peter K LTC
NGWI; Stopper, George E CSM NGWI; Legwold, Scott- DMA; Gross, Tammy- DMA;
Barron, Julio - DMA; Krenz, Craig - DMA; Bair, Margaret BrigGen USAF ANG
WIHQ/ZSECl; McCoy, John E - DMA; Wagner, Kari - DMA; Greenwood, Kevin - DMA;
Cariello, Dominic A BG NGWI; DominicCariello@RacineFed.com; Walters, Jason - DMA;
Mills, Jamie - DMA; Olson, Larry- DMA (1st); Paulson, Jeffrey - DMA; Sweet, Russell -
DMA; Watkins, Steve- DMA; Anderson, Peter K LTC NGWI; Hagedorn, Brian K- GOV;
Koon, Kenneth - DMA; Moore, Dorothy J - GOV; Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Werwie, Cullen J
- GOV; NGWI JOC - DMA; Lt. Governor; Chisholm, James CMSgt USAF ANG JFHQ-
Wl/CCC; John.Hiller@wisconsin.gov; Hitt, Andrew A- GOV; Erwin, David - GOV; Hutter,
Shelly- GOV; McMahon, Jack- GOV; Fitzgerald, Richard - GOV (Rick); Hagedorn, Brian K
- GOV; Guthrie, Jacqueline A- DMA
Update: DOD Identifies Army Casualty (UNCLASSIFIED)
The funeral plans for 1LT Daren Hidalgo have been finalized:
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Visitation Time: 11 a.m. until3:15 p.m.
Remembrance Video: 3:45 p.m.
Funeral Service: 4 p.m. until complete
Location: The visitation and service will both take place at Saint Anthony on the Lake Church in Pewaukee, located at
W280 N2101 Hwy 55
Joy Staab, Captain
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Sent: Friday, February 2S, 2011 2:55 PM
ANG WIHO/ZSEC1; McCoy, John BrigGen USAF ANG WIHO/ZSEC1; Wagner, Kari L W01 NGWI; Greenwood, Kevin J COL
NGWI; Cariello, Dominic A BG NGWI; 'DominicCariello@RacineFed.com'; Walters, Jason R SSG NGWI; Mills, Jamie M TSgt
USAF ANG WIHO/ZSEC1; Olson, Larry L. Mr NGWI; Paulson, Jeffrey D COL NGWI; Sweet, Russell J LTC NGWI; Watkins,
CMSgt USAF ANG JFHQ-WI/CCC; 'John. Hiller@wisconsin.gov'; 'andrew.hitt@wisconsin.gov';
'Brian.Hagedorn@wisconsin.gov'; Guthrie, Jacqueline A LTC NGWI; Staab, Joy A CPT NGWI
Subject: Update: DOD Identifies Army Casualty (UNCLASSIFIED)
Caveats: FOUO
Army 1st Lt. Daren M. Hidalgo is expected to return to Wisconsin on Sunday [Feb. 27]. Funeral arrangements are still
being finalized.
However, for planning purposes only, the Casualty Assistance Officer and funeral home director have informed me that
his family is currently planning to have his funeral service on Tuesday 'OR' Wednesday with visitation from
3-8 p.m. and service at 8 p.m. (NOTE: THIS IS STILL TENTATIVE)
The visitation and service will both take place at Saint Anthony on the Lake Church in Pewaukee, located at W280 N2101
HwySS.
As soon as dates and times are finalized I will send out another update.
Joy Staab, Captain
Tel: 608-242-3053 (DSN 724-3053)
Fax: 608-242-3051
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Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 5:02 PM
ANG WIHQ/ZSECl; McCoy, John BrigGen USAF ANG WIHQ/ZSECl; Wagner, Kari L WOl NGWI; Greenwood, Kevin J COL
NGWI; Cariello, Dominic A BG NGWI; 'DorninicCariello@RacineFed.com'; Walters, Jason R SSG NGWI; Mills, Jamie M TSgt
USAF ANG WIHO/ZSECl; Olson, Larry L. Mr NGWI; Paulson, Jeffrey D COL NGWI; Sweet, Russell J LTC NGWI; Watkins,
CMSgt USAF ANG JFHQ-WI/CCC; 'John.Hiller@wisconsin.gov'; 'andrew.hitt@wisconsin.gov';
'Brian.Hagedorn@wisconsin.gov'
Subject: DOD Identifies Army Casualty (UNCLASSIFIED)
Caveats: FOUO
I regret to inform you that as released by DoD (below) Army 1st Lt. Daren M.
Hidalgo, 24, of Waukesha, Wis., died Feb. 20 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents
attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment,
Vilseck, Germany.
Funeral arrangements are pending, but expected to take place in Waukesha. I will send out additional updates as more
details become available.
Joy Staab, Captain
Tel: 608-242-3053 (DSN 724-3053)
Fax: 608-242-3051
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No. 147-11
February 22, 2011
Freedom.
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1st Lt. Daren M. Hidalgo, 24, of Waukesha, Wis., died Feb. 20 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds
suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd
Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.
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From: Brickman, Michael - GOV
Sent:
To:
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 2:08 PM
Hanle, Bob - DOA
Subject: RE: request
Thanks for getting this to me so quickly!
Michael Brickman
Education Policy Assistant
Office Scott Walker
From: Hanle, Bob - DOA
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 2:03 PM
To: Brickman, Michael - GOV
Cc: Schmiedicke, David P - DOA; Hynek, Sara - DOA; Frederick, Caitlin - DOA
Subject: request
Per your request, attached is a list of changes made to teacher collective bargaining under the Doyle administration.
Bob Hanle, Team Leader
State Budget Office
101 E. Wilson St. - 1Oth Floor
P.O. Box 7864
Madison, WI 53707-7864
(608) 266-1037
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From: Sue Larsen
Sent:
To:
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 4:44 PM
Brickman, Michael - GOV
Subject: Re: Response to Email to Governor Walker
Michael, my number is I'm away from the house on Thursdays and Fridays but am most
of the other days. Thank you!
--Sue
From: "Brickman, Michael - GOV''

Subject: Response to Email to Governor Walker
Sue,
I wo.uld be happy to answer all of your questions. Please provide a phone number and a good time to
call. Thanks.
Michael Brickman
The following is found on page 422 of the proposed state budget:
The Governor recommends repealing the following school district mandates to provide school districts
greater
flexibility in managing their resources and services: (a) the requirement that school districts schedule at
least
180 school days annually; (b) the requirement that Milwaukee Public Schools hold no more than 200 days
of
teaching service, including legal holidays and educational convention days, annually; (c) the requirement
that
school districts must employ a reading specialist; (d) the requirement thatschool boards develop plans
for
maintaining indoor environmental quality in its schools; (e) the requirement that school nurses have
bachelor's
degrees as long as they are registered nurses licensed by the state; (f) the requirement that the
department
approve employee training provided by school districts related to administering prescription and
nonprescription drugs to pupils; and (g) the authority for school district collective bargaining units to
combine.
I have questions. What is the purpose of dropping the mandated 180 days of school? Is there hopes of
shortening the school year, lengthening it, what? I don't understand.
How does not requiring a reading specialist in a district mesh with getting all children reading at grade
level in 3rd grade?
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Indoor environment quality? Do you not like the idea of plan development, indoor environment
quality? Please explain this.
There are more questions brewing but I'll leave it at that for now.
Thank you for your time.
-- Sue Larsen
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Monday, January 24, 201111:18 AM
Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
RE: Scott Walker TV Coverage and TVEyes trial
I looked at TV Eyes during the campaign and used it on the McCain 2008 campaign and I think it is a good service but if I
remember correctly, they didn't offer all of Wisconsin's media markets. You might want to see if that has changed. Also, I
spoke with Critical Mention and they should be sending over some info today. Finally, I was going to go pick something
quick up for lunch soon. You in?
Michael Brickman
-or Scott Walker
Michael.Brickman@wisconsin.gov
From: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
Sent: Monday, January 24, 201110:39 AM
Subject: Fw: Scott Walker lV Coverage and TVEyes trial
From: Chris catropa <ccatropa@lVEyes.com>
To: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
Sent: Mon Jan 24 10:36:54 2011
Subject: Scott Walker lV Coverage and lVEyes trial
Dear Cullen,
I have attached some recent coverage of the Scott Walker .. I'm not sure if you currently use a Media Monitoring service,
but lVEyes provides its' clients with 24/7 TV /Radio/Web monitoring, all in Real Time. Anytime the department is
mentioned you instantly get the clips sent to your email where you can view the coverage.
We also have a website where you can log-in, create reports, edit clips for use on websites, as well as manage your
coverage. The great thing is that the clips can be edited and saved on an unlimitedbasis! There are never any additional
charges or fees.
I would love to speak to you in more detail about the service. If you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to
contact me.
WKOW {ABC} - Madison, WI Good Morning America
1/24/2011 8:27:14 AM
... It's 8:27 ... governor scott walker signs his first bill into law, today. the bill eliminates the state tax on
contributions made to health savings accounts. the measure passed last week in both the senate and the
assembly. walker says-- it'll help Improve the state's business climate. opponents say-- it'll deepen-- the
state's estimated--three- billion dollar budget gap. d-n-r officials will be busy, in the coming weeks. they're
capturing about 200 wild deer-- to tag and study them. a chopper will fly over several northern counties ....
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WFRV (CBS) -Green Bay, WI Channel S First News
1/24/2011 6:41:S1 AM
... also pending. ----- governor scott walker will deliver his first state of the state address tomorrow. the
republican took office with wisconsin facing a 3-billion-dollar budget shortfall. governors typically use the
speech to outline their priorities for the coming year. walker Is expected to release his budget plan next
month. -----and .. president obama's visit to our area on wednesday. the president will visit orion energy
systems in manitowoc as part of his white house to main street tour. orion manufactures energy efficient
lighting and solar technology for commercial use. ----- ...
WDJT-MILW (CBS)- Milwaukee, WI
1/24/2011 6:15:27 AM
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CBS 58 Morning News Express at 6:00am
... marshal is investigating. another milestone for wisconsin's new governor today. scott walker will sign
his first bill into law. it's the one passed just last week ... that eliminates the state tax on ""health savings
accounts."" walker will do the honors at a business in deforest ... not far from madison. back to the pack ...
yesterday's victory was an emotional moment for fans all over wisconsin. so ... just imagine how it felt for
the players who made it happen. evan fitzgerald shows us what it was ...
WLUK (FOX) -Green Bay, WI
1/24/2011 5:56:49 AM
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Good Day Wisconsin
.... state lawmakers are expected to weigh in this week on some of governor scott walker's economic
priorities. the senate plans to pass a bill tomorrow that extends tax breaks to companies that move into
wisconsin. they would be exempt from paying income taxes for two years. it would cost the state one-
million dollars over the next two years. the senate also plans to vote on a bill that increases economic
development tax credits by 25 million dollars. it appears americans are sticking with some of their eating
habits learned from the recession. many continue to eat more meals at home ....
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WFRV (CBS) -Green Bay, WI Channel S First News
1/24/2011 S:27:12 AM
... be in court today. ----- governor scott walker will deliver his first state of the state address tomorrow.
the republican took office with wisconsin facing a 3-billion-dollar budget shortfall. governors typically use
the speech to outline their priorities for the coming year. walker Is expected to release his budget plan next
month.----- and .. president obama's visit to our area on wednesday. the president will visit orion energy
systems in manitowoc as part of his white house to main street tour. orion manufactures ...
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WDJT-MILW (CBS)- Milwaukee, WI CBS 58 Morning News Express at 5:00am
1/24/2011 5:24:SS AM
... governors of wisconsin and illinois? well ... scott walker obviously won ... which means that illinois
governor pat quinn will have to come to wisconsin ... wearing a packers jersey and help out at a local food
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"),"': .... "
pantry. he'll also have to fly a packers flag outside his office right before the super bowl. reax ...
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WBAY (ABC) -Green Bay, WI Action 2 News: This Morning
1/24/2011 5:18:24 AM
... governor scott walker will sign his first bill into law today. the governor will sign act one, which will
eliminate the state tax on health savings accounts. he says the bill is an important step to saving taxpayers'
money and making health care more affordable for employees and small businesses. the governor will sign
the bill this afternoon at a plastics company just north of madison. wisconsin lawmakers are pected to vote
this week on a package of tax- cutting bills. tomorrow -- the senate Is expected to vote on a bill that would
exempt ...
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WKOW (ABC) - Madison, WI News
5:19:17 AM
... address. speaking of the governor-- scott walker signs his first bill into law, today. the bill eliminates
the state tax on contributions made to health savings accounts. the measure passed last week in both the
senate and the assembly. walker says-- tell help improve the state's business climate. opponents say-- it'll
deepen-- the state's estimated--three- billion dollar budget gap. a dealy fire in milwaukee county. state fire
marshalls are Investigating this morning. the fire started In a farmhouse ...
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WDJT-MILW (CBS) -Milwaukee, WI CBS 58 Morning News Express at 5:00am
1/24/2011 5:14:38 AM
... for wisconsin's new governor today. scott walker will sign his first bill into law. it's the one passed just
last week ... that eliminates the state tax on
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'health savings accounts."" walker will do the honors at a
business in deforest ... not far from madison. back to the pack ... yesterday's victory was an emotional
moment for fans all oVer wisconsin. so ... just imagine how it felt for the players who made it happen. evan
fitzgerald shows us what it was like ... in chicago ...
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WFRV (CBS) - Green Bay, WI Channel 5 News at 10
1/23/2011 10:33:26 PM
... -----governor scott walker will deliver his first state of the state address this tuesday. the republican
office with wisconsin facing a $3-billion- dollar budget shortfall. governors typically use the speech to
outline their priorities for the coming year. walker Is expected to release his budget plan next month. -----
wisconsin wildlife officials are planning to capture around 200 deer over the next few weeks. the project will
send a helicopter looking for deer over ...
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1/23/2011 10:27:41 PM
... from the n-f-c. and that packers win means governor scott walker won his bet with the govenor of
illinois. the creative bet will have governor pat quinn coming to wisconsin wearing a packers jersey 8nd
helping out at a local food pantry. he'll also have to fly a packers flag outside his office right before the
super bowl. well have more packers coverage coming up in a few minutes. a body is found the charred
rubble of a fire in franklin. flames were shooting from this home in the 88 hundred block of west loomis
road ...
WKOW (ABC) - Madison, WI
1/23/201110:22:04 PM
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. .. talked about the company in a national address. scott walker will sign his first bill into law as governor
'of_wisconsin._ governor walker will sign act 1 at evco plastics in deforest. act 1 will eliminate the state tax
on contributions made to health savings accounts. the measure passed last week in both the senate and the
assembly. it's part of a package of proposals walker says will help improve the state's business climate ..
opponents have stressed that eliminating the tax will deepen the state's three-billion dollar budget gap ....
WLS-CHI (ABC) - Chicago, IL
1/23/2011 6:05:54 AM
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Mary Talks Money
... > > meantime, governor pat quinn and scott walker are putting their reputations on the line. the
winning team's governor will host the losing team's governor as he volunteers at a food pantry in the
winner's state. the loser has to fly the opposing team's flag in his office the day before the super bowl. >>
plus, wisconsin gets a billlon or two of our debt. >>don't we wish! >>a white house spokesman says the
president is ...
WDJT-MILW (CBS)- Milwaukee, WI
1/22/2011 10:22:01 PM
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CBS 58 News Ten at 10
... april to fill the post recently vacated by governor scott walker. holloway will also be tomorrow's guest
on eye to eye ... our weekly public affairs show that airs at 7:30 on sunday mornings. up next on ten at
ten ... it's n-f-c championship eve. fans will have trouble sleeping tonight ... with the biggest packers-bears
game ever on the horizon. we'll talk rivalry, next. ...
WDJT-MILW (CBS) - Milwaukee, WI
1/22/2011 5:38:52 PM
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CBS Evening News
... the interim county executive will serve until a special election is held in april to fill the post recently
vacated by governor scott walker. holloway will also be tomorrow's guest on eye to eye ... our weekly
public affairs show that airs at 7:30 on--sunday mornings. say the two potential nominees are working in the
private sector. the interim county executive will serve until a special election is held in april to fill the post
recently vacated by governor scott walker. holloway will also be tomorrow's guest on eye to eye ... our
weekly public affairs show that airs at 7:30 on sunday mornings. coming up ... we're less than 21 hours away
from the biggest game the history of the packers-bears rivalry ....
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WYZZ (FOX) - Peoria, IL
1/22/2011 S:37:40 PM
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The Simpsons
... governor pat quinn and wisconsin governor scott walker are betting on the game ... the governor's team
which loses has towork at a food pantry in the pposing team's state ... wearing the winning team's jersey.
still ahead on road to the championship ... sometimes Its hard to say good things about the soldier field turf
in the winter. find out why it could be a challenge for bOth teams ... when we come back. <;<;greg
jennings/packers ...
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1/22/2011 S:26:37 PM
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... ignore the road to the championship. illinois governor pat quinn and wisconsin governor scott walker
are betting on the game ... the governor's team which loses has to work at a food pantry in the opposing
team's state ... wearing the winning team's jersey. still ahead on road to the championship ... sometimes Its
hard to say good things about the soldier field turf in the winter. find out why it could be a challenge for
both teams ... when we come back. <;<;greg jennings/packers ...
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CSPAN - U.S. Cable C-SPAN Weekend
1/22/2011 3:47:09 PM
... reality to be, and we will try to counter people like scott walker who wants to do away with high-speed
rail. >> i am stephanie at bloomberg news. i had a quick question. you spoke some of lloyd blankfein at
goldman sachs it jamie dimon at jpmorgan chase. i was sorry if you could expand a little more on what your
concerns are ....
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1/22/2011 3:22:46 PM
... like mitch daniels in indiana and scott walker in wisconsin rejecting high-speed rail through their
states? turning their backs on jobs, turning their backs on their own state's future. betting on misery and
anger, rather than hope and progress and common sense. george orwell once said it was fashionable
among the really ...
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1/22/2011 1:09:31 PM
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duck key, florida, under armor, and plano. >what I'm doing with this 15 is if you catch one just cut it
because if it gets frayed a drop on those 5 pounders you know he's gonna break you off on the next one.
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Oling, Lane - GOV
Sent: Monday, January 24, 201110:35 PM
Hanle, Bob - DOA To:
Cc:
Subject:
Liedl, Kimberly- GOV; Brickman, Michael - GOV
RE: some of the bigger UW issues
Please see below for my preliminary thoughts.
Ryan Murray
Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs
Office of the Governor
Main: 608-266-1212
Email: r.murray@wisconsin.gov
From: Hanle, Bob- DOA
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 6:38 PM
Cc: Schmiedicke, David P - DOA; Boggs, Breann C - DOA
Subject: some of the bigger UW issues
Getting every UW issue addressed ill the draft is doubtful if the Governor wants the bill out by towards the end
of February. What are the provisions that absolutely must be in the draft? I know you asked me the same
question, but any direction you can provide would be helpful.
At a minimum, it should address all of the items detailed in UW-Madison's 1/7/11 memo to us that I gave to Dave. It
should also create the governing structure of the new authority and detail the process for making additional decisions to
address issues we don't have time to deal with in the budget. It must also touch on the four key areas:
1. Tuition -we're seeking no specific limits on what UW-Madison can do with tuition, but would like some language
about maintaining a tuition level that is consistent with the goals of broad access for Wisconsin students.
2. Compensation -we're seeking no limits on compensation for their employees, beyond the same collective
bargaining reforms we're implementing across the rest of state government as well as the mandatory 5.8%
pension contribution and 12% health care contribution. We're going to require them to return to the state the
savings from general fund supported positions and allow them to keep the savings from program revenue
positions.
3. Procurement- we would like to lift the ceiling on the amount under which they don't need to go through the DOA
procurement process. My understanding is that this is currently $25,000. I think we've talked about increasing
this to $50,000. We'd also like to develop a categorical list of items that we can fully exempt them from using the
DOA process - specialized purchases that no other state agency would plausibly ever purchase.
4. Construction- we will grant them the ability to manage projects that are fully funded with non-state funds,
including the use of design/build. These projects should continue to require the state to enumerate the projects,
possibly through an up or down vote of the building commission, but the UW will be able to keep the 4%
fee. Projects with state dollars should have to continue to go through the current building commission process
and have their projects managed by DOA, with UW continuing to pay the 4% fee. We'd also like to lift the cap on
remodeling projects from the current (I think) $100,000, to perhaps $500,000.
To get everything worked out (for example, appointments to various boards and councils that are currently
made by the Board of Regents, such as the UW Hospital Authority) is likely to require a trailer bill
It would be ideal to have this covered by the budget legislation. What information needs to be gathered to accomplish
this?
I think the status UW Madison wants is that of an "independent state agency", as listed under Chapter 15,
Subchapter Ill in the statutes. Essentially, Madison would like to have parallel status to UW System, but with
more authority to make independent decisions regarding tuition, compensation, etc. This entails making
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specific changes to the statutes to proVide that independence. Being an independent agency only gets them
out from under UW System control; it does not get them out from under other state controls unless the statutes
specifically give them those powers.
The status UW-Madison is seeking is a public authority.
Is it critical that UW Madison staff no longer be considered state employees? This does not seem to be critical
to UW Madison, as long as they have control of the personnel process. The reason I raise this is if UW
continues to be part of WRS, the state health plan, the Building Commission process for GPR funded buildings,
state procurement, state risk insurance, retains sovereign immunity of a state agency, etc. its employees are
likely to remain state employees . We can make all UW Madison employees unclassified, but having them not
be state employees is questionable.
Both we and UW-Madison want the employees to no longer be state employees, with the requirement that they continue
to participate in WRS and ETF programs.
How do we treat the State Lab of Hygiene and the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab? UW Madison does not oppose
retaining the attachments (many SLH and VDL staff have joint appointments with the Medical and Veterinary
schools, respectively), but thought this might be an issue for SLH and VDL staff.
We're open to suggestions on this point.
What's the end game on procurement?
For now, we can't foresee going further than what I described above. We're skeptical that the state could ever do a
considerable amount of purchasing through the UW, but we're open to continuing the discussion on that and moving
towards it if it proves viable.
I am hopeful we can reach some clarification at tomorrow's meeting.
Bob Hanle, Team Leader
State Budget Office
101. Wilson St. 10th Floor
P.O. Box 7864
Madison, WI 53707-7864
(608) 266-1037
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Oling, Lane - GOV
Sent:
To:
Tuesday, February 01, 2011 9:30 AM
'Archibald, Sarah'
Subject: RE: Teacher Quality Bulletin, Vol12, Number 1
I'm around today if you want to give me a call.
Michael Brickman
Office of Scott Walker
Michael.Brickman@wisconsin.gov
From: Archibald, Sarah [mailto:Sarah.Archibald@legis.wisconsin.gov]
Subject: FW: Teacher Quality Bulletin, Vol 12, Number 1
Hi Michael,
I don't know if you get this, but I found particularly interesting the story under the heading "Which States are wasting the
most money?" If we're going to find money for performance pay, my nominee would be the money we are currently
spending on automatic raises for master's degrees even without a demonstrated gain in teacher effectiveness. Trickier for
us than in a state with less local control, but maybe we could start by asking if there were districts that wanted to pilot?
I'm around for another 30 minutes if you want to chat. ..
Sarah
From: sarah archibald [mailto:sarah.archie@gmail.com]
To: Archibald, Sarah
Subject: Fwd: Teacher Quality Bulletin, Vol 12, Number 1
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From: National Council on Teacher Quality <info@nctg.org>
Date: Mon, Jan 31,2011 at 3:31PM
Subject: Teacher Quality Bulletin, Vol12, Number 1
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f"iil1: Teacher Quality Bulletin
q1/31/2011
Can you put a price tag on a teacher?
In this issue:
2010 State Teacher Policy Year book: Blueprint for Change
Editorial: Parsing the difference between what is and what could be
Teacher dismissals: I thought you'd never leave
Seniority-based layoffs losing ground--again
Training, slunaining . .,Once again teacher preparation comes to naught
Which states are wasting the most money?
Measuring the$ worth of great--and not so great--teachers
Turn over a rock on absences, fmd another rock to turn over on testing
An apple for Mrs, Avatar?
New publications from NCTO's district shop:
Spread the word-- there's a great job opportunity at NCTQ!
2010 STATE TEACHER POLICY YEARBOOK: BLUEPRINT FOR CHANGE
NCTQ has just released its fourth 52-volume State Teacher Policy Yearbook: Blueprint for Change, in which
we review what states do to help and hinder teacher policies. As it is our "off-year" edition, intended to
supplement the 2009 Yearbook, states were granted a reprieve on grades. But not to worry--new grades will
be assigned next year when we return with the back-breaking full edition.
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Riding in the wake of a year noteworthy for an uncharacteristic level of state activity, thanks in large part to
Race to the Top, states made significant progress in teacher laws, rules and regulations. For example,
Colorado, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island all passed new legislation or regulations that base teacher
evaluation, tenure, and dismissal decisions on teacher effectiveness.
Other areas of significant change between this year and last include:
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But states still have a long way to go to ensure that all students are taught by effective teachers, perhaps
leading policymak:ers nonplussed as to where to begin. Each state's Blueprint identifies specific critical
attention areas, giving them a place to get started when it comes to improving policies that impact the
teaching profession. The critical attention areas we identified fall into four key problem areas:
Performance management policies disconnected from teacher effectiveness
Vague and/or weak guidelines for teacher preparation
Licensure requirements that do not ensure teachers have appropriate content knowledge
Obstacles that prevent expansion of the teacher pipeline
As much as work got done last year, there is a lot more to do. More than half of the states haven't touched
most of the policies in these areas and seven states (Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Maine, Montana, Nebraska
and Oregon) haven't touched any. Massachusetts has the least work to do, still needing to address the third
area.
And speaking of Massachusetts, it's the only state that even appears to set a passing score that means anything
on the content test required of its elementary teacher candidates. As the figure below shows, most states set
the passing score for this test sufficiently below the average score of all test takers as to call into question their
rationale for giving the test.
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In addition to critical attention areas, this year's Blueprint also identifies low-hanging fruit. This set of policy
changes represent what the metaphor implies: attainable, smaller policy changes that could have big results
(or at least be an important step in the right direction), as well as larger, systemic reforms that states should
keep on their radar screen as they move forward (i.e. pension reform).
State reports and a national summary are now available for download at www.nctg.org/stpy.
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EDITORIAL: PARSING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WHAT IS AND WHAT COULD BE
By Julie Greenberg and Kate Walsh
We koow we're not cool for saying so, but teacher preparation, if it were done right, should make a big
difference.
Like many of our fellow ed reformers, we happen to believe that the teaching profession needs to recruit more
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smart people and we also believe that it's important to be frank in communicating that need. Believe it or not,
because this common sense assettion makes many educators bristle, it's often communicated in code,
substituting the word "talented" for "smart."
However, unlike many of our policy friends, we also think that once having persuaded smart people to enter
the profession, even they would benefit greatly from solid preparation, especially at the elementary level.
Though it's clear we're no apologists for the current quality of teacher prep in the vast majority of education
schools, our plug for a newly envisioned quality of preparation puts us out of step. Many reformers put their
faith solely in the transformative power of elite teacher candidates. This approach is misguided on two counts.
First, it fails to account for the simple arithmetic involved, that being that there just aren't enough elite teacher
candidates to go around. Currently, the programs attracting elite candidates (TNTP, TFA and urban
residencies) account for fewer than 10,000 of the 240,000 teachers hired each year in this country.
But it also fails to acknowledge that even smart candidates might be even more effective with the type of
preparation offered to equally elite candidates in countries whose students outperform our own.
The policy agenda for Michelle Rhee' s new organization, StudentsFirst, is a case in point. While we applaud
Rhee's activism and credit her with groundbreaking reform approaches on many fronts, her stance on teacher
preparation is stuck on this theme. As the organization's website states: "The best programs recruit candidates
who are high academic achievers and have strong subject matter knowledge, then intensively support new
teachers through mentoring and observation." Note that there's not a word about the professional preparation
provided to these candidates before they enter the classroom.
At last, however, the need for the right type of preparation before entering the classroom may be getting some
attention from someone other titan us in tlte Ticket to Teach initiative just advanced by Democrats for
Education Reform (DFER).
Among DFER's recommendations is one that "each preparation program should develop an advanced, state-
of-the-art curriculum tltat is interdisciplinary and covers: research based approaches to reading instruction,
mastery of mathematics (algebra at minimum) and interpretation of statistics and oilier quantitative data;
identification oflearning disabilities, including experience in administering the industry assessments tltat
identify such disabilities and certification in their use. It would also have to provide training in effective and
appropriate student discipline and classroom management."
We agree on most of these topics-- as you'll see if you look at the standards NCTQ is now using to review
teacher preparation at our nation's 1,400 education schools, announced in partnership witlt U.S. News and
World Report on January 18th. Through examination of programs in hundreds of ed schools nationwide over
the last six years, we've developed the tools to take on this task.
Our goal is to provide the information needed by prospective teachers, hiring districts and policy makers to
distinguish among teacher preparation programs to identify tlte best and worst among them. We also hope to
identify a core preparation program that aligns with what superintendents and principals say they need, which-
-after more than a century of formal teacher preparation--has yet to even be defined, let along take root in the
nation's ed schools. It would be ironic if despite our efforts, and what we hope will be our successes, it
continues to be as difficult to win overed reformers as it is ed schools themselves.
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TEACHER DISMISSALS: I THOUGHT YOU'D NEVER LEAVE
This month, the Mount Vernon, Ohio school district officially said goodbye to teacher John Freshwater, two
and half years after telling him he was fired. Mr. Freshwater went to some lengths to delay his case, exploiting
nearly every opportunity that Ohio's current mles for teacher dismissal allow.
The district fired Freshwater, an 8th grade science teacher, for promoting creationism and for insubordination.
(The district wanted to include Freshwater's use of a piece of lab equipment to burn crosses on students' arms,
but the hearing examiner decided that fact was somehow not relevant.) Freshwater's "pre-termination"
hearing, now concluded 30 months later, cost the district--whose annual budget is just $32 million dollars--
more than $900,000.
With increasing attention to cases like this one, the AFT asked none other than esteemed arbiter Kenneth
Fein berg--of 9/11 and Gulf oil spill settlement fame--to make recommendations on how to expedite such
cases.
Feinberg's proposal includes a series of deadlines that would have imposed a 90-day limit on a hearing to
review Freshwater's case. The written decision emanating from that hearing would have to had occurred no
more than 10 days later, effectively reducing Freshwater's 900-day appeal to 100 days.
All well and good, but it's not clear that the lack of such timelines is what jams up the works. Cases still drag
on in states where an expedited process is spelled out on the books. For example, a typical case in New York
City takes two to three years, despite a 60-day time limit in the New York state code. Extensions are routinely
granted as hearings are stretched out by a parade of witnesses or bogged down in minute details.
Also not addressed by Feinberg eta!. is the generous interpretation of how due process has been--at least in
our eyes--misinterpreted. Teachers are granted not one opportunity, but multiple opportunities to have their
day in court. Our State Teacher Policy Yearbook shows that nearly all states allow teachers to pursue multiple
appeals after the district issues its final opinion. In fact, should John Freshwater pursue his dismissal even
further, as he is legally allowed to do, the final resolution by the Ohio courts is still years away.
As New York Times and Education Week coverage points out, the biggest problem of course with the
AFT /Feinberg product is its tactical avoidance of the real elephant on the table: how to expedite the dismissals
not of teachers who have been found guilty of misconduct, but of those who simply happen to be lousy
teachers.
Expense of Freshwater hearing stirs talk of reforming how teachers are fired
Bill Bush and Dean Narciso, The Columbus Dispatch, January 13, 2011
Reform and the Teacher's Unions
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The New York Times, January 23, 2011
AFT Urged to Adopt Streamlined Teacher-Discipline Policy
Stephen Sawchuk, Education Week, January 230, 2011
SENIORITY-BASED LAYOFFS LOSING GROUND--AGAIN
There's new evidence of the negative impact on students from seniority based layoffs.
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Economist Dan Goldhaber with fellow researcher Roddy Theobald conducted a unique and interesting
simulation, comparing the different learning outcomes that occurred after a series of real layoffs across school
districts in Washington State with a hypothetical group of teachers who would have been laid off if
effectiveness, rather than seniority, were the primary consideration.
The traditional seniority system, at least in the state of Washington, seems particularly immune to the type of
manipulation that smart principals routinely seem capable of pulling off in other personnel decisions, such as
transfers. As evidence, there was little overlap in the teachers who were laid off in reality and those laid off in
the simulation: only 16 percent of the teachers who actually got laid off were "laid off' in the simulation.
Either principals have no tricks up their sleeves to protect particularly effective teachers from a layoff--or it
might be that their idea of who is really ineffective doesn't match with what the test scores say.
If the most ineffective teachers--as judged by test scores--had been let go, Washington school districts could
have avoided what Goldhaber estimates to be a roughly 3-month loss in student learning in classrooms staffed
by weak teachers who managed to avoid the actually layoff under the seniority system. Districts in the state
could also have made up their deficits by laying off 10 percent fewer teachers in the state, given that younger
teachers cost relatively less money than older teachers, so more have to be laid off to erase any deficit.
In any case, the learning loss alone makes a persuasive argument for moving to an effectiveness-based layoff
system, but with a few caveat emptors. The ability to identify ahead oftime who the worst teachers are going
to be in any given school year is still rife with errors--though retrospectively, it is clearly a breeze. Districts
may make some of the right choices, but are unlikely ever to reach a level of accuracy in layoffs that would
allow them to reliably produce three months of increased learning.
Simulation aside, we actually found some parts of Goldhaber's analysis of the actual layoffs pretty interesting,
such as the finding that after controlling for experience, teachers who hold master's degrees are much more
likely to hold onto their jobs, for reasons that aren't clear. While the best job to hold when lay-offs threaten
appears to be in special education, the worst are in physical education and health. Of course, no teachers, no
matter credentials, are more likely to get cut than 1st-year teachers.
For NCTQ's analysis of how states are handling this issue, see
http://www.nctg.org/p/publications/docs/nctg de layoffs.pdf.
Assessing the determinants and implications of teacher layoffs
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Dan Goldhaber and Roddy Theobald, Center for Education Data & Research, University of Washington,
January 2010.
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TRAINING, SHMAINING ... ONCE AGAIN TEACHER PREPARATION COMES TO NAUGHT
A second study out of Florida has failed to find the value of any pre-service teacher preparation -- or of
teacher smarts for that matter.
The study by Matthew Chingos and Paul Peterson didn't have quite the puzzling results of an earlier
Douglas Harris and Tim Sass study (which found, among other things, that high school math teacher
effectiveness is inversely related to math SAT scores.) But if we're not scratching our heads, we're at least
scratching our chins.
Given decades of research pointing to increased effectiveness of teachers with greater academic talent, we at
least would not have predicted that teachers from St. Petersburg College, the least selective institution of the
11 Florida institutions studied, would hold their own against teachers from the most selective of the 11, which
was the University of Florida. But they did. Then again, the University of Florida's education school is not
all that selective (only recently having bolstered its requirements of teachers candidates to have a combined
math and verbal SAT score of 1010, still in the low end of what could be considered respectable.)
In the dynamic field of economic research on teacher performance, this study is a way-station, not a final
destination. Consider for example, Tennesee's value-added analysis discussed in last month's TQB, which
found Teach For America corps members and Vanderbilt University graduates (whose average combined
math and verbal SAT score of 1304 probably put them just slightly below TFAers in mental firepower) to be
the most 'effective teachers in the state. Those results make it hard to believe that basic smarts isn't a necessary
(if not sufficient) factor in teacher effectiveness. Perhaps somewhere between "selectivity" as defined by the
University of Florida and "selectivity" as defined by Vanderbilt lies a sweet spot into which teacher
preparation admissions must tap.
Teacher Training, Teacher Quality and Student Achievement
Douglas N. Harris and Tim R. Sass, Calder Working Paper 3, March 2007
It's Easier to Pick a Good Teacher than to Train One: Familiar and New Results on the Correlates of Teacher
Effectiveness
Matthew M. Chingos and Paul E. Peterson, upcoming issue of Economics of Education Review
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WHICH STATES ARE WASTING THE MOST MONEY?
State and district salary schedules continue to reward teachers for earning master's degrees and higher, despite
the fact that study after study show no correlation between master's degrees and a teacher's effectiveness. The
premiums shelled out to teachers with advanced degrees range widely, as University of Washington professor
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Dick Startz, (and author of Profit of Education) nicely illustrates on his new website.
At one end of the spectrum, Illinois teachers with master's degrees earn 43 percent more than teachers with
just a bachelor's, while in Oregon the difference is only three percent. The problem is, such premiums are
distributed to any teacher who plunks down tuition and earns a master's, regardless of that teacher's
effectiveness in the classroom.
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MEASURING THE$ WORTH OF GREAT--AND NOT SO GREAT--TEACHERS
Unhappy with your current salary? Maybe you can blame your teachers.
Based on what we know about the effects of teacher quality on student achievement, as well as what we know
from research showing that students who do well on tests end up earning higher salaries, economist Eric
Hanushek estimates that an effective teacher instructing a class of 20 students may generate as much as an
additional $400,000 in future student earnings every year.
Looking at the big picture impact of student performance on economic growth, Hanushek estimates that if we
reduced by half the gap between student performance in the U.S. and in top performing nations like Finland
and Canada, the U.S. economy, not just our kids, would be the great beneficiary, adding another $44 trillion
to our productivity.
The good news is that no matter how you cut it, there are huge economic gains to be had by improving teacher
quality.
The bad news is that even though we know that teachers are the most important school determinants of
student achievement, most of the policy initiatives aimed at teachers fail to address the most effective way to
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get results.
Hanushek takes on the many ineffective ways in which the U.S. spends money to improve student
performance--smaller class sizes, degree-based compensation for teachers, experience--and few of these
strategies will have any impact. That means we're still not making the profession any more attractive to top
candidates and we're not doing enough to weed out ineffective teachers. If we were to replace even the lowest
performing eight percent of all teachers with an average teacher (not even a highly-effective teacher), the U.S.
would end up on par with top performing countries.
If schools continue to shirk their responsibility to move ineffective teachers out, Hanushek offers another idea.
In a twist on conventional wisdom (where the best teachers are rewarded for their performance with smaller
classes), he suggests minimizing the negative impact of ineffective teachers by letting them teach the smaller
classes, earning considerably less money for the privilege, allowing schools to get the biggest economic bang
for the buck out of their best and brightest teachers. If the approach doesn't help address the teacher
effectiveness problem, it might at least reduce the clamor for access to smaller classes.
The Economic Value of Higher Teacher Quality
Eric A. Hanushek,NBER, December 2010
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TURN OVER A ROCK ON ABSENCES, FIND ANOTHER ROCK TO TURN OVER ON TESTING
An NBER working paper from Jonah Rockoff and Mariesa Hermann has quantified what every school-age
child knows: not much learning happens with a substitute teacher.
Looking at the impact of teachers' absences on elementary student achievement in New York City from 1999
to 2009, the researchers calculate a jaw-dropping estimate of the productivity lost when a sub is in the room
for just a single day: about the same as replacing an average teacher with one who is at the absolute bottom-
of-the-barrel.
When teachers are absent also matters a lot. Teachers who are absent close to the start of the annual state
testing period (within five days) wreak havoc on student performance on such tests, having a negative impact
that is nine times greater than if they were absent other times during the school year (20 or more days before
the tests).
Although it is possible that students perform more poorly on the tests because they are more anxious with a
sub, the researchers posit a host of other reasons, some suggesting that teachers routinely skirt very close to
the edge of cheating. Absent teachers are of course unable to do test prep, remind students of effective test-
taking strategies or clarity instructions, but they are also unable to overtly, covertly, or inadvertently prompt
students to fill in the cmTect answers. (By some reports, New York State makes the process of teaching to the
test very easy.)
Perhaps we ought to replace class1'oom teachers with substitutes several weeks in advance of testing, just the
tonic needed to ensure that teachers focus from day one of school on real learning, knowing that they can't
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salvage test scores with quick fixes in the weeks before testing. We're only half kidding.
Worker Absence and Productivity: Evidence from Teaching
Mariesa Herrman and Jonah Rockoff, NBER Working Paper, November 2010
State math exam scores have risen - but it's because tests have gotten easier
Meredith Kolodner and Rachel Monahan, New York Daily News, June 7, 2009.
AN APPLE FOR MRS. AVATAR?
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American teachers may fume that the scripted curricula they are asked to use makes them into nothing more
than robots, but the kindergarten teachers in Daegu, South Korea delivering English instruction are robots.
There, a platoon of yellow-and-white, three-foot high mechanical avatars (called "Engkeys") driven by
teachers based in the Philippines, are the prototypes for an army of 8,000 such robots that may soon help
meet Korea's huge demand for English teachers.
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The engineers touting the Engkeys stress their tractability as a workforce: They won't complain about health
insurance, sick leave and severance package, or leave in three months for a better-paying job in Japan ... all
you need is a repair and upgrade every once in a while. Yet the economic benefit escapes us: Each Engkey
costs around $8,700, and takes two teachers, one remote and one in the classroom, to be operational. Perhaps
the initiative is more a prop for the Korean robotics industry than a means to address the English teacher
shortage.
All bets are off, however, when the more independent Engkey, a robot that doesn't demand a human driver,
becomes fully functional. Though still buggy, these independent Engkeys can already "read" books, sing
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songs, and track how well their charges are mastering simple lessons. Down the road, one could imagine this
sort of robo-aides making instruction more effective by letting human teachers work with small groups while
their mechanical partners take care of the rest of the class. So perhaps it is Korean edubots that will help the
U.S. meet the challenge of competing with Korea's strong educational system.
S. Korea schools get robot English teachers
Jung Ha-W on, Yahoo! News, December 28,2010
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NEW PUBLICATIONS FROM NCTQ'S DISTRICT SHOP:
Districts have much work to do to improve their teacher policies, according to two new NCTQ publications
released by NCTQ in January.
"Restructuring Teacher Pay to Reward Excellence" focuses on compensation reform efforts around the nation,
showing that tough economic times needn't serve as roadblocks to reform, but as opportunities for reform.
And while some notable efforts to reward top teachers have relied on outside funding, there are a number of
districts successfully looking within their own budgets to reform teacher pay.
In the latest ofNCTQ's series of district-specific examinations of teacher quality, a study of the Kansas City,
Missouri School District, finds that the district faces some significant contractual and statutory obstacles,
such as seniority based staffing and layoff provisions. However, more importantly, it is how this troubled
district conducts its daily business that needs to be the primary focus for improving teacher quality.
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SPREAD THE WORD-- THERE'S A GREAT JOB
OPPORTUNITY AT NCTQ!
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We're looking for a new staff person in our Washington,D.C. office
who wants to be at the center of our national review of education
schools and help to radically improve university-based teacher
preparation. We need an analytical, relentless and detail-oriented
earn leader to supervise a group of remote analysts and devise
creative ways to handle our thorniest evaluation problems.
Competitive salary and full benefits for an entry-level position.
More information can be found here.
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TQ Bulletin Volume 12, Number 1
TQBulletin is a monthly publication of the National Council on Teacher
Quality, nonpartisan research and policy group committed to restructuring the
teaching profession, led by our vision that every child deserves effective
teachers.
Cartoons by David Flanagan
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To subscribe to or unsubscribe from TQ Bulletin, or to send questions, comments, or suggestions, please e-
mail TQBulletin@nctg.org.
2009 State Teacher Policy Yearbook
NCTQ's annual 52-volume report on state policies that impact the teaching profession. This year's
edition is a comprehensive analysis of all aspects of states' teacher policies including key policy
areas such as teacher preparation, evaluation, tenure and dismissal, alternative certification and
compensation.
+ Visit the website
+ Visit the 2008 website
+ Visit the 2007 website
Tackling the STEM crisis: Five steps your state can take to improve the quality and quantity of its
K-12 math and science teachers, June 2009
Strong K -12 math and science preparation ensures that college freshmen are capable of diving into
demanding STEM* majors rather than treading water in remedial courses. That's better for them
and for our nation's future. State laws and regulations can help to build a bigger and better pipeline
ofK-12 teachers who will savor, not skirt, rigorous math and science instruction. *Science,
technology, engineering and mathematics
+ Download the report
No Common Denominator: The Preparation of Elementary Teachers in Mathematics by America's
Education Schools, June 2008
American students' chronically poor performance in mathematics on international tests may begin
in the earliest grades, handicapped by the weak knowledge of mathematics of their own elementary
teachers. NCTQ looks at the quality of preparation provided by a representative sampling of
institutions in nearly every state. We also provide a test developed by leading mathematicians
which assesses for the knowledge that elementaryteachers should acquire during their preparation.
Imagine the implications of an elementary teaching force being able to pass this test.
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Teacher Rules, Roles and Rights
Explore the intricacies of collective bargaining agreements, board policies, and teacher handbooks.
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has data from 100 school districts and all 50 states. These 100 districts represent 20 percent of
public school students in the United States.
+ Visit the website
Alternative Certification Isn't Alternative, September 2007
A new report from NCTQ and the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, examines the current realities of
alternate routes, originally intended as a fast track way to get talented individuals into teaching.
+ Download the pdf
What Education Schools Aren't Teaching About Reading and What Elementary Teachers Aren't
Learning
In this groundbreaking report, NCTQ studied a large representative sampling of ed schools to find
out what future elementary teachers are--and are not--learning about reading instruction. The report,
the most comprehensive of its kind, determined that education schools are ignoring the principles of
good reading instruction that would prepare prospective teachers how to better teach reading.
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Oling, Lane - GOV
To: Murray, Ryan M - GOV; Lied I, Kimberly- GOV
Subject: RE: United States Education Dashboard Preview and Special Webinar
Looks like this was canceled.
Michael Brickman
To: Liedl, Kimberly - GOV; Brickman, Michael - GOV
Subject: FW: United States Education Dashboard Preview and Special Webinar
FYI
Ryan Murray
Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs
Main: 608-266-1212
Email: r.murray@wisconsin.gov
From: Honeysett, Adam rmailto:Adam.Honeysett@ed.govl
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 9:13AM
Subject: United States Education Dashboard Preview and Special Webinar
Dear Governors, Chief State School Officers, State Board of Education leaders, and State Higher Education Executive
Officers,
The U.S. Department of Education is preparing to launch the United States Education Dashboard. The Dashboard
presents high-level indicators of the condition of education across the country. It includes national and state data
indicators for early learning through postsecondary education, is presented in a format that shows trends, and allows for
comparisons between states.
In advance of the launch, currently scheduled for Monday, January 24, we will provide you with early access to the
website in order to help you prepare for questions from the public or the press. We also invite you to participate in a
special webinar on Tuesday, January 18, at 3:00 p.m. ET, to preview the Dashboard. Following the webinar, we will
provide access to the website so that you and other state officials may review its content in advance of the release.
It is not necessary for you to participate in the webinar. However, we do encourage you to participate to gain a better
understanding of the indicators included in the Dashboard. We will host another webinar after the Dashboard's release
to receive any feedback you may have and answer additional questions.
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Please keep in mind that we are providing early access to the website and hosting the webinar as a courtesy to state
officials. We ask that you do not distribute any materials or information about the Dashboard until after its launch.
If you have questions, comments, or concerns prior to the launch, please email them to dashboard@ed.gov or contact
Chris Pencikowski in the Department's Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development at (202) 453-5673.
Topic: Preview of United States Education Dashboard
Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Time: 3:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time
Session number: 744 031 087
Session password: Session does not require a registration password
To join on-line:
1. Go to https:{/educate.webex.com/educate/k2/j.php?ED-140870647&UID= 1140405737&RT =MiMxM0%3D%3D
(note: this link will not be active until 30 minutes before the webinar)
2. Enter your name and email address
3. Click "Join Now"
4. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen
5. To dial into the meeting, dial
6. Enter the Participant code: -
To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link
https: fled ucate. webex.com/ ed ucate/k20. php ?ED= 14087064 7&UID= 1140405737&0RT = MiMxM0%3D%3D
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Oling, Lane - GOV
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Michael,
Dan Rossmiller <drossmiller@wasb.org>
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 5:42 PM
Lied I, Kimberly- GOV
RE: WASB Suggestions for Flexibility & Mandate Relief
I got sidetracked today because I needed to get caught up on some things I had put off due to our convention last week.
I'll try to get something to you by mid-day tomorrow. I'd rather provide you with something that includes some
background and the rationale because I think that helps you to better understand the issues and hopefully saves time on
your end.
A lot of it will look familiar because we've already discussed most of the issues with you already. There are a couple of
new things to add.
One of those new issues relates to creating some language to allow school districts to furlough employees as a cost-
saving measure. Currently, districts can layoff, non-renew or dismiss employees but nearly all districts are
prevented from furloughing employees by the "layoff clause" language in their collective bargaining agreements. Those
clauses prohibit temporary, across-the-board staff furloughs. In addition, a reduction in time, such as moving someone
from full time to three-quarters time or from three-quarters to half time is also not considered a layoff.
Another one of the new issues is trying to prevent seniority from being the only criterion for determining which
employees receive layoff notices. Currently, this is a mandatory subject of bargaining. Unions love seniority and some
administrators like it because it is transparent, easy to understand and easy to administer. However, senior teachers are
generally at the high end of the salary schedule and are not necessarily to most effective. Further, they are often not
nearly as technology sawy as younger teachers. We would like to see effectiveness and student achievement factor into
the equation for layoffs. The difficulty is how to fashion the language. If we make it a permissive subject of bargaining,
it will be very hard to get seniority out of existing contracts and districts will have to provide a quid pro quo or go to
arbitration and hope the arbitrator will decide in their favor. (That's a hard case to make because arbitrators tend to give
weight to a teachers ties to and past service to a district or a community. If we make it a prohibited subject of
bargaining, that might go further than many want to go. (As I mentioned, some people like seniority because it is easy
to administer.)
Thanks for your patience.
Dan
From: Brickman, Michael - GOV [mailto:Michaei.Brickman@wisconsin.govl
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 5:18PM
To: Dan Rossmiller
Subject: RE: WASB Suggestions for Flexibility & Mandate Relief
Thank you for the work you've put into this, it is extremely helpful. We are in the process of going over it and should have
some answers soon. Any idea when you can have the collective bargaining portion completed?
Michael Brickman
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From: Dan Rossmiller [mailto:drossmiller@wasb.orgl
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 10:25 AM
To: Liedl, Kimberly - GOV; Brickman, Michael - GOV
Subject: WASB Suggestions for Flexibility & Mandate Relief
Kimber& Michael,
I dropped off a draft list yesterday. Please disregard that draft.
Attached is a list ofWASB proposals to provide flexibility and relief from mandates found in chapters 115-121 of the
statutes.
Because of the length of the attached document, I will send the appendix (on collective bargaining and related
mandates) as a separate email.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Dan Rossmiller
Director of Government Relations
Wisconsin Association of School Boards
122 W. Washington Avenue, Suite 400
Madison, WI 53703
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Oling, Lane - GOV
From:
Sent:
To:
Thursday, Aprill4, 2011 9:30 PM
Chris Schrimpf
Cc:
Subject:
Evenson, Tom - GOV; Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
Re: Th tweet
Perfect.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
To:
Cc:
Our reforms do save $ - over 700 mil a year.Rep Kucinich asked about issue of annual vote -NOT about total
issue of collective bargaining.
On Thu, Apr 14,2011 at 9:26PM,
Our reforms do save $$$ Rep Dennis "'-U.<.auu,;u
collective bargaining.
Sent from my V erizon Wireless BlackBerry
of annual vote -NOT about total issue of
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Oling, Lane - GOV
From:
Sent:
Chris
Thursday, April 14, 2011 9:29 PM
To:
Cc: Cullen J- GOV
Subject: Re: Th tweet
Our reforms do save $ - over 700 mil a year. Rep Kucinich asked about issue of anuual vote -NOT about total
issue of collective bargaining.
On Thu, Apr 14,2011 at 9:26PM,
Our reforms do save $$$ Rep Dennis Kucinich
collective bargaining.
Sent from my V erizon Wireless BlackBerry
wrote:
issue of annual vote -NOT about total issue of
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Oling, Lane - GOV
From:
Sent:
To:

Chris Schrimpf
Cc:
Subject:
Evenson, Tom- GOV; Werwie, Cullen J- GOV
Re: Th tweet
OK
------Original Message------
ChrisSchrim f
To:
Cc: om Evenson
Cc: Cullen Werwie
Subject: Re: Th tweet
Sent: Apr 14, 2011 9:42 PM
Would like to do ur tweet about the de press corps from official account too. Had to push back on another AP story,
which they are supposedly fixing.
On 4/14/1
> Perfect.
>Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
>-----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Schrimpf
> Date: Thu, 14 Apr 20
> Werwie<cullen.werwie@wisconsin.gov>
>Subject: Re: Th tweet
>
wrote:
>Our reforms do save$ -over 700 mil a year. Rep Kucinich asked about
>issue of annual vote- NOT about total issue of collective bargaining.
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 9:26 PM, wrote:
>
Our reforms do save$$$ Rep Dennis Kucinich asked about issue of
annual vote- NOT about total issue of collective bargaining.
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>
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Oling, Lane - GOV
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Kaplan, Karrah <Karrah.Kaplan@turner.com>
Tuesday, May 17, 201111:04 AM
Tom- GOV

Re: Thank you!
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker @GovWalker talks job creation in his state
http://on.cnn.com/jTmfF4
From: Kaplan, Karrah
To: 'Chris Schrimpf' 'Tom.Evenson@wisconsin.gov' <Tom.Evenson@wisconsin.gov>
Cc: jthompson@rga.org <jthompson@rga.org>
Sent: Tue May 17 09:04:48 2011
Subject: Thank you!
Thanks so much for this morning! I am waiting for them to post it on CNN.com, but here is the transcript:
Transcript: Gov. Scott Walker
MEANWHILE, GOVERNOR SCOTT WALKER OF WISCONSIN MADE NATIONAL HEADLINES
EARLIER THIS YEAR WHEN HE TOOK AIM AT STATE WORKERS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
RIGHTS IN AN EFFORT TO BALANCE THAT STATE'S BUDGET. AND NOW HE'S HOLDING A
SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION TO MAKE WISCONSIN A DESTINATION FOR JOBS. JOINING IS
NOW FROM MILWAUKEE IS GOVERNOR SCOTT WALKER. THANKS FOR BEING WITH US THIS
MORNING, GOVERNOR.
WALKER: GOOD MORNING. MY PLEASURE.
SO YOU'RE TOUTING THE JOB CREATION, 24,000 NEW JOBS IN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS AND
THIS INCLUDES MORE THAN 11,000 IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR. THERE'S A LOOK THAT
YOUR STATE UNEMPLOYMENT IS ACTUALLY DOWN SINCE LAST YEAR. WHAT DO YOU
BELIEVE YOU'RE DOING RIGHT IN WISCONSIN?
WALKER: WELL, I THINK IT'S A SERIES OF THINGS AND CONTRAST FROM OTHER STATES.
ILLINOIS SINCE THE BEGINNING OF YEAR HAS RAISED TAXES ON CORPORATIONS, THEY'VE
GOT A HIGHER EFFECTIVE TAX RATE THAN WE DO IN WISCONSIN AND RAISED TAXES ON
INDIVIDUALS. WE'VE LOWERED THE TAX, PASS ED MAJOR TORT REFORM TO CUT THROUGH
THE LITIGATION COST, PUSHED MAJOR REGULATION REFORM TO CUT LIEU THE RED TAPE,
SO THAT EMPLOYERS CAN PUT MORE OF THEIR MONEY INTO PUTTING WORKERS TO WORK
AND NOT INTO OTHER GOVERNMENT BUREAUCRACIES. ALL THAT I THINK IS SOMETHING
THAT PEOPLE ARE STARTING TO TAKE NOTICE OF.
NOW THE FLIP SIDE OF THAT IS, YOUR CUTS. PEOPLE HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY CRITICAL OF
YOUR EDUCATION CUTS, $900 MILLION IN STATE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS. HOW DO
YOU RESPOND TO THE CRITICISM THAT YOU'RE PRO BUSINESS BUT ON THE BACKS OF
STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND TEACHER UNIONS?
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WALKER: WELL THE DIFFERENCE IS, UNLIKE NEARLY EVERY OTHER STATE, 44 HAVE
DEFICITS, ALMOST EVERY STATE IS CUTTING MONEY TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, SCHOOLS,
THE DIFFERENCE TO WHAT YOU TALKED ABOUT WE YOU HAVE SET THOSE REDUNGIONS TO
AID AND OTHERWISE WITH SAVINGS WE GIVE THEM IN TERMS OF ASKING ALL OF US,
MYSELF INCLUDED, TO PAY A LITTLE MORE FOR PENSION, AND A LITTLE MORE FOR HEALTH
CARE. OUR TOTAL CUTS ARE ABOUT $1.27 BILLION FOR SCHOOLS AND FOR LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS. OUR SAVINGS ARE ABOUT $1.44 BILLION. SO AS YOU CAN TELL OVERALL,
THE SAVINGS MORE THAN MAKE UP FOR THE REDUCTIONS OF STATE AID. THAT'S A GOOD
WAY TO PROVIDE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND SOMETHING EVEN THE BOND
RATING AGENCIES HAVE TAKEN NOTE OF. THEY RECOGNIZE YOU HAVE TO MAKE
STRUCTURAL CHANGES TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMY.
ANY JOB CREATION YOU MANAGE TO SUSTAIN HERE, AND AGAIN, SOME WOULD SAY THAT
IT'S JUST BEEN TOO RECENT FOR THIS ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE CREDIT FOR ALL OF THE
JOB CREATION, BUT ANY SUSTAINED JOB CREATION IS THAT GOING TO MORE THAN OFFSET
JOB CUTS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR BECAUSE OF CUTBACKS?
WALKER: WELL, AGAIN, IN OUR CASE, THE DIFFERENCE IS UNLIKE OTHER STATES WHERE
THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT MASSIVE LAYOFFS, WE REALLY ESSENTIALLY ARE PROTECTING
MIDDLE CLASS JOBS AT THE SAME TIME OF PROTECTING PROPERTY TAXPAYERS BECAUSE
WE GIVE THE REDUCTIONS AND BENEFITS
MIDDLE CLASS TEACHERS WOULD DISAGREE. MIDDLE CLASS TEACHERS WOULD DISAGREE
AND SAY THEY'RE NOT BEING PROTECTED BY THE SCOTT WALKER BUDGET OR
ADMINISTRATION. EVEN THIS WEEKEND THERE WERE MORE PROTESTS OVER THE WEEKEND
WITH PROTESTERS SAYING THE FIGHT IS NOT OVER AND RECENT POLLING SHOWS QUITE
FRANKLY THAT WISCONSINITES ARE DIVIDED ON YOUR PLANS FOR STATE WORKERS.
WALKER: RIGHT. THAT'S BECAUSE THE NATIONAL UNION BOSSES HAVE COME IN AND
POURED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS HERE TO TRY TO MAKE THIS AN ISSUE OF WORKERS RIGHTS
WHEN IT'S ABOUT PROTECTING BENEFITS AND UNION DOLLARSHIP, MEMBERSHIP DOLLARS
THEY'RE LOOKING AT. THAT'S WHATTHEYWANTTO PROTECT. IN THE END WHAT YOU'RE
SEEING IS SCHOOL DISTRICT AFTER SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT HAVE USED OUR REFORMS
HAVE BEEN ABLE TO OFFSET MAJOR REDUCTIONS IN STAFF AND INSTEAD MAKE SAVINGS
WHEN IT COMES TO PENSION AND HEALTH CARE, STILL AT RATES FAR BELOW WHAT
MIDDLE-CLASS TAXPAYERS ARE PAYING IN THE STATE THE GOOD NEWS WE SAW IT
YESTERDAY IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, A WEEK AGO IN CO MAGAZINE, WHERE THEY
SURVEYED COs ACROSS J:HE COUNTRY, WISCONSIN RANKED 41st A YEAR AGO, TO MOVING
UP 17 PLACES TO NUMBER 24. THAT'S A SIGN THAT JOB CREATORS ARE TAKING NOTE AND
MORE JOBS ARE IN THE FUTURE HERE.
DO YOU THINK OTHER STATES-- TAX CUTS AS A WAY FOR GOVERNORS TO CREATE JOBS, I
MEAN THAT'S AN IDEOLOGICAL STAND NO QUESTION, BUT DO YOU THINK TAX CUTS ARE
GOING TO WORK TO ACTUALLY CREATE JOBS, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU'RE SEEING THE
PUBLIC SECTOR POTENTIALLY SHEDDING JOBS. HOW DO YOU MAKE SURE ONE CREATES
MORE THAN THE OTHER .ONE LOSES?
WALKER: IN OUR CASE PUTTING MORE MONEY IN THE HANDS OF THE PEOPLE, THE PEOPLE
OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, HAS WORKED IN THE PAST, WORKED FOR TOMMY THOMPSON,
WORKED FOR RONALD REAGAN NATIONALLY A GENERATION AGO, AND IN WISCONSIN.
UNLIKE OTHER STATES MAKING CUTS, DEMOCRAT AND REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS ALIKE,
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INSTEAD OF FORCING CUTS AND LAYOFFS OF JOBS, WE ACTUALLY ASK A LITTLE MORE FOR
PENSION, A LITTLE MORE FOR HEALTH CARE AND WE ULTIMATE LIVE GIVE LOCAL SCHOOL
DISTRICTS THE TOOLS TO PUT THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST IN THE CLASSROOM NOT TO
DEPEND ON SENIORITY AND UNION CONTRACTS BUT INSTEAD PERFORMANCE.
I DO WANT TO ASK ABOUT SCHOOL DISTRICTS. EXPLAIN HOW THIS WORKS. YOU TALKED
ABOUT THE NEARLY 9% CUT TO AID IN SCHOOLS, WHICH I GUESS IS A NET OF ABOUT $900
MILLION IN CUTS, BUT THEN YOU'RE PROPOSING SCHOOL DISTRICTS REDUCE THEIR
PROPERTY TAX AUTHORITY, BY AN AVERAGE OF 550 PER PUPIL. IS THAT ABOUT RIGHT?
WALKER: WELL THE TWO GO HAND IN HAND. THE REASON WAS WE DIDN'T WANT TO DO
WHAT OTHER STATES WERE DOING WHERE THEY'RE REDUCING STATE AID AND FORCING
LOCAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS TO PICK UP THE TAB. THAT DOESN'T HELP, YOU KNOW, THE
SENIOR COUPLE ON A FIXED INCOME, NEW FAMILY STARTING OUT WITH A KID.
HOW CAN THE KIDS NOT-- HOW CAN IT NOT AFFECT STUDENTS IN THE ACTUAL CLASSROOM
WHEN TALKING ABOUT CUTTING AND CUTTING AND CUTTING?
WALKER: BECAUSE THE DIFFERENCE IS, THE CUTS AREN'T MADE IN THE CLASSROOM.
THEY'RE ACTUALLY MADE IN TERMS OF WHAT PEOPLE PAYFORHEALTH CARE. HEALTH
CARE WE'RE ASKING THEM TO PAY A LITTLE BIT OVER 12%. THE AVERAGE TAXPAYER IN THE
MIDDLE CLASS HERE IN WISCONSIN PAYS ABOUT 20%. AND WHEN IT COMES TO PENSION,
WE'RE ASKING THEM TO PAY HALF OF THE PENSION CONTRIBUTION, WHICH AGAIN, IS MORE
THAN GENEROUS COMPARED TO WHAT EVERYBODY ELSE IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR IS
PAYING. THOSE REDUCTIONS ARE BEING MADE UP FOR THE SAVINGS WE GET IN THOSE
AREAS. WE'RE NOT FORCING MASSIVE LAYOFFS AND NOT FORCING MASSIVE CUTS IN THE
CLASSROOM.
YOU DID TAKE ON AN EARLY AGGRESSIVE AGENDA AND YOU COULD REAP SOME
CONSEQUENCES OF THAT. THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT A RECALL ELECTION, POSSIBLY
TARGETING YOU AS WELL AS OTHER SENATORS. WAS IT ALL WORTH IT POLITICALLY?
WALKER: LONG-TERM, I DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE NEXT ELECTION. I WORRY ABOUT THE
NEXT GENERATION. WE'VE SEEN FOR TOO MANY DECADES, REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS
HAVE PUSHED OFF TOUGH DECISIONS. THE BILLS ARE DUE RIGHT NOW. WE'RE GOING TO
PAY THEM LIKE FAMILIES ARE DOING ACROSS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. WHEN WE DO OUR
CHILDREN ARE GOING TO BE BETTER OFF BECAUSE THEY'RE NOT GOING TO BE FACED WITH
MORE DIRE CONSEQUENCES THAN WHATWE'RE FACING TODAY. THAT'S THE LONG-TERM
DECISION HERE.
YOU HAVE YOUR HANDS FULL IN YOUR JOB. WOULD YOU CONSIDER A SENATE RUN FOR
WISCONSIN?
WALKER: NO. I MEAN FOR ME, I LOVE BEING GOVERNOR, I LOVE HELPING TO TURN THE
STATE AROUND. I HAVE A GOAL OF HELPING THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE CREATE AT LEAST
250,000 JOBS AND WE'RE GOING TO GET THERE OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS.
WE WISH YOU LUCK. OBVIOUSLY MANY STATES WANT TO TURN THINGS AROUND. YOUR
STATE BEING ONE OF THEM. THANKS FOR JOINING US, GOVERNOR SCOTT WALKER.
APPRECIATE IT.
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WALKER: MY PLEASURE.
From: Chris Schrimpf
Sent: Monday, May 16,
To: Kaplan, Karrah
Cc: jthompson@rga.org
Subject: Re: Gov. Walker on CNN AM tomorrow, 7:30am ET
yes, so getting there by 7:20 eastern should be fine?
On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 2:37PM, Kaplan, Karrah <Kanah.Kaplan@turner.com> wrote:
Thanks! We now plan to hit at 7:38am- that still works right? I know every minute counts when its so early locally!
To: Kaplan, Karrah
Sent: Mon May 16 15:10:24 2011
Tom Evenson will be with the Governor. His cell phone is
On Mon, May 16,2011 at 11:45 AM, Kaplan, Karrah <Karrah.Kaplan@tumer.com> wrote:
Thanks!
To: Kaplan, Karrah
Sent: Mon May 16 12:44:50 2011
i'll get you the cell phone# of who will be traveling with gov as soon as we have our staff travel plan locked
down.
On Mon, May 16,2011 at 11:41 AM, Kaplan, Karrah <Kanah.Kaplan@turner.com> wrote:
Thanks! We will hit at 7:35am et... Here is the studio info (I think you already have):
STUDIO FACILITY:WMVS address
Milwaukee Public Television
1036 N. 8th Street, Milwaukee, WI USA 53233
-----Original
To: Kaplan, Karrah
Sent: Mon May 16 12:35:17 2011
just responded.
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OnMon, May 16,2011 at 11:18 AM, Kaplan, Karrah <Karrah.Kaplan@turner.com> wrote:
Making sure you got this!
----- Original Message -----
From: Kaplan, Karrah

I
Subject: Gov. Walker on CNN AM tomorrow, 7:30am ET
Good morning Chris and Jon!
'ithompson@RGA.ORG' <jthompson@RGA.ORG>
Just touching base for tomorrow's interview for our Jobs Week series.
As of now, the Governor will be LIVE at 7:30am et. He should arrive about 20 minutes prior to the studio (do you need the address
again?).
The anchor will be assigned this evening after our call so I will update you on that front. I'm your morning POC (my cell is-

Chris-would you mind sending me info on the Governor's jobs/economic initiatives? Also state slats we might want (I can also pull
myself)-such as unemployment rate, etc.
I also have some info off your website about the Governor's jobs plan.
Let me know if you have any other questions-we plan to promote the Governor's Twitter handle as well.
Thanks!
Karrah
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From: GOV Press
Sent:
To:
Tuesday, March 29, 201110:52 AM
Rieckman, Stew
Subject: RE: The One Opinion Piece the New York Times Didn't Want You to Read
Yes, it is available. Thanks, Stew.
Tom Evenson
Press Aide
Tel: {608} 267-7303
E-Mail: tom.evenson@wisconsin.gov
http://walker.wi.gov
From: Rieckman, Stew [mailto:srieckma@oshkosh.gannett.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 10:30 AM
To: GOV Press
Subject: RE: The One Opinion Piece the New York Times Didn't Want You to Read
Cullen,
Is the Governor's OP Ed piece available for publication in state newspapers? The Oshkosh Northwestern would like to
use it.
Thanks,
Stew Rieckman
General Manager/Executive Editor
Oshkosh Northwestern
From: GOV Press [mailto:GOVPress@wisconsin.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 8:24AM
To: GOV Press
Subject: The One Opinion Piece the New York Times Didn't Want You to Read
March 29, 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact: Cullen Werwie, (608) 267-7303
The One Opinion Piece the New York Times Didn't Want You to Read
In the weeks since Governor Walker introduced his reforms to balance the budget and protect middle-class
taxpayers the New York Times has repeatedly used its editorial pages to opine on the reforms. All told there
have been at least seven editorials, op-eds or columns in the paper about the Wisconsin reforms.
1
Below is the Op-Ed that Governor Walker wrote that the New York Times chose not to run:
In nearly every state across America, Governors are facing major budget deficits. Many, Democrat and
Republican alike, are cutting state aid to schools and other local governments- which will force massive
layoffs, massive property tax increases or both.
In Wisconsin, we are doing something progressive in the best sense of the word. We are implementing
reforms to protect middle class jobs and middle class taxpayers. While our idea may be a bold political move
it is a very modest request of our employees.
We are reforming the bargaining system so our state and local governments can ask employees to contribute
5.8% for pension and 12.6% for health insurance premiums. These reforms will help them balance their
budgets. In total, our reforms save local governments more than $700 million each year.
Most workers outside of government would love our proposal. Over the past several months, I have visited
numerous factories and small businesses across Wisconsin. On these tours, workers tell me that they pay
anywhere from 15% to 50% of their health insurance premium costs. The average middle class worker is
paying more than 20% of his or her premium.
Even federal employees pay more than twice what we are asking state and local government workers to pay
and most of them don't have collective bargaining for wages or benefits. These facts beg the question as to
why the protesters are in Wisconsin and not in Washington, D.C. By nearly any measure, our requests are
quite reasonable.
Beyond helping to balance current and future budgets, our reforms will improve the quality of our
governments. No longer will hiring and firing be done solely based on seniority and union contracts. Instead,
schools- as well as state and local governments- will be able to make decisions based on merit and
performance.
This concept works well in Indiana. In 2005, Governor Mitch Daniels reformed collective bargaining. In turn,
the government got more efficient, more effective and more accountable to the public. Governor Daniels
even encouraged employees to come forward with ways to save taxpayer dollars and they
responded. Eventually, the state was able to reward top performing employees. This is true reform- making
government work for the people.
A recent columnist on these pages opined that "common problems deserve common solutions" suggesting
that Republicans and Democrats work together. In principle, that is a good idea.
Since January 3'd, we passed some of the most aggressive economic development legislation in the
country. And on nearly every measure, many Democrats joined with all of the Republicans and an
Independent to vote in favor of the various pieces of legislation. The Wisconsin legislature recognized that we
are growing, not Republican or Democratic jobs, but Wisconsin jobs. Together, we worked to show that
Wisconsin is open for business.
But sometimes, bi-partisanship is not so good. During several of the past budgets, members of both political
parties raided segregated funds, used questionable accounting principles and deferred tough decisions. This,
2
along with the use of billions of dollars worth of one-time federal stimulus money for the budget two years
ago, left Wisconsin with the current $3.6 billion deficit.
Our reforms allow us to take a new and better approach. Instead of avoiding the hard decisions and searching
for short-term solutions, we make a commitment to the future. The choices we are making now in Wisconsin
will make sure our children are not left picking up the pieces of the broken state budget left behind. Our
reforms create the lowest structural deficit in recent history ensuring our budget is stable for decades to
come. These changes will give businesses the confidence they need to grow and invest in our state.
We live in the greatest nation on earth because for more than 200 years we've had leaders who cared more
about their children and grandchildren than themselves. Having the courage to make decisions in the best
interest oft he next generation- despite external pressures- is a concept that America has always admired,
but is forgetting today. My hope is that Wisconsin will remind the nation what makes our country great.
-30-
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Hawkins, Megan <megan.hawkins@foxbusiness.com>
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 8:43 AM
GOV Press
Werwie, Cullen J- GOV; Evenson, Tom- GOV
RE: The One Opinion Piece the New York Times Didn't Want You to Read
How about a phone interview tonight at 5:15pm Central for a few minutes with Neil Cavuto? Let me know thanks!
From: GOV Press [mailto:GOVPress@wisconsin.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 9:24AM
To: GOV Press
Subject: The One Opinion Piece the New York Times Didn't Want You to Read
March 29, 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact: Cullen Werwie, {608) 267-7303
The One Opinion Piece the New York Times Didn't Want You to Read
In the weeks since Governor Walker introduced his reforms to balance the budget and protect middle-class
taxpayers the New York Times has repeatedly used its editorial pages to opine on the reforms. All told there
have been at least seven editorials, op-eds or columns in the paper about the Wisconsin reforms.
Below is the Op-Ed that Governor Walker wrote that the New York Times chose not to run:
In nearly every state across America, Governors are facing major budget deficits. Many, Democrat and
Republican alike, are cutting state aid to schools and other local governments- which will force massive
layoffs, massive property tax. increases or both.
In Wisconsin, we are doing something progressive in the best sense of the word. We are implementing
reforms to protect middle class jobs and middle class taxpayers. While our idea may be a bold political move
it is a very modest request of our employees.
We are reforming the bargaining system so our state and local governments can ask employees to contribute
5.8% for pension and 12.6% for health insurance premiums. These reforms will help them balance their
budgets. In total, our reforms save local governments more than $700 million each year.
Most workers outside of government would Jove our proposal. Over the past several months, I have visited
numerous factories and small businesses across Wisconsin. On these tours, workers tell me that they pay
anywhere from 15% to 50% of their health insurance premium costs. The average middle class worker is
paying more than 20% of his or her premium.
Even federal employees pay more than twice what we are asking state and local government workers to pay
and most ofthem don't have collective bargaining for wages or benefits. These facts beg the question as to
1
why the protesters are in Wisconsin and not in Washington, D.C. By nearly any measure, our requests are
quite reasonable.
Beyond helping to balance current and future budgets, our reforms will improve the quality of our
governments. No longer will hiring and firing be done solely based on seniority and union contracts. Instead,
schools- as well as state and local governments- will be able to make decisions based on merit and
performance.
This concept works well in Indiana. In 2005, Governor Mitch Daniels reformed collective bargaining. In turn,
the government got more efficient, more effective and more accountable to the public. Governor Daniels
even encouraged employees to come forward with ways to save taxpayer dollars and they
responded. Eventually, the state was able to reward top performing employees. This is true reform- making
government work for the people.
A recent columnist on these pages opined that "common problems deserve common solutions" suggesting
that Republicans and Democrats work together. In principle, that is a good idea.
Since January 3'd, we passed some of the most aggressive economic development legislation in the
country. And on nearly every measure, many Democrats joined with all of the Republicans and an
Independent to vote in favor of the various pieces of legislation. The Wisconsin legislature recognized that we
are growing, not Republican or Democratic jobs, but Wisconsin jobs. Together, we worked to show that
Wisconsin is open for business.
But sometimes, bi-partisanship is not so good. During several ofthe past budgets, members of both political
parties raided segregated funds, used questionable accounting principles and deferred tough decisions. This,
along with the use of billions of dollars worth of one-time federal stimulus money for the budget two years
ago, left Wisconsin with the current $3.6 billion deficit.
Our reforms allow us to take a new and better approach. Instead of avoiding the hard decisions and searching.
for short-term solutions, we make a commitment to the future. The choices we are making now in Wisconsin
will make sure our children are not left picking up the pieces ofthe broken state budget left behind. Our
reforms create the lowest structural deficit in recent history ensuring our budget is stable for decades to
come. These changes will give businesses the confidence they need to grow and invest in our state.
We live in the greatest nation on earth because for more than 200 years we've had leaders who cared more
about their children and grandchildren than themselves. Having the courage to make decisions in the best
interest of the next generation- despite external pressures- is a concept that America has always admired,
but is forgetting today. My hope is that Wisconsin will remind the nation what makes our country great.
-30-
2
Oling, Lane - GOV
From: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV
Sent:
To:
Evenson, Tom - GOV
Cc: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
Subject: RE: Vet tweet
Can you find the AFLCIO picture on twitter and delete it?
Chris Schrimpf
Communications Director
Press Office: 608-267-7303
Email: chris.schrimpf@wisconsin.gov
From: Evenson, Tom - GOV
Sent: Friday, April 01, 20114:22 PM
Cc: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Schrimpf, Chris- GOV
Subject: Re: Vet tweet
Ill post I have a photo
From: Scott, Kevin- DOA
To: Evenson, Tom- GOV
Subject: Vet tweet
VFW, Am Legion, DAV, Military Order of Purple Heart & AMVETs members joined me in support of our state budget 4
vets.
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Sent:
To:
Evenson, Tom - GOV
Yes, delete the one with the aflcio bumper sticker, per legal.
Chris Schrimpf
From: Evenson, Tom- GOV
To: Schrimpf, Chris- GOV
!delete the tweet?
----- Origina I Message -----
From: Schrimpf, Chris- GOV
Cc: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
Can you find the AFLCIO picture on twitter and delete it?
Chris Schrimpf
Ill post I have a photo
-----Original Message -----
From: Scott, Kevin - DOA
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Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 04:20PM
To: Evenson, Tom - GOV
Cc: Werwie, Cullen J- GOV; Schrimpf, Chris- GOV
Subject: Vet tweet
VFW, Am legion, DAV, Military Order of Purple Heart & AMVETs members joined me in support of our state budget 4
vets.
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Oling, Lane - GOV
From: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
Sent:
To:
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 9:45AM
Evenson, Tom - GOV
Subject:
Get this guy's email.
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: (608} 267-7303
Email: Cullen. Werwie@WI.Gov
www. walker. wi.qov
RE: Voicemail Phone Msg
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 9:37 AM
To: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
Subject: Voicemail Phone Msg
Mark Niquette
Bloomberg
~ o u t contributions from tbe Kochs.
Tom Evenson
Press Aide
Direct Line: (6o8) 267-7303
E-Mail: tom.evenson@wisconsin.goy
Wisconsin is Open for Business
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Sent:
To:
Sunday, May 15, 2011 9:12 PM
Schrimpf, Chris - GOV
Subject: Re: Wall Street Journal Editorial
Yep
Can you change the govs link to one that takes you to the article not to the paper's mainpage?
I think this would work
http:Uonline.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703730804576313353241550130.html?mod=googlenews wsj
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 08:14PM
To: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV
Haha I sent the e-mail to him as I hear my phone go off! Geez. :)
Subject: Fw: Wall Street Journal Editorial
Only ten minute behind :)
Sent: Sunday, May
To: Ryan
I believe this will run in tomorrow's paper.
States of Business
Wisconsin jumps ahead in a new CEO survey.
http://online. wsj.com/article/SBl 00014240527 4870373080457 wsj
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The verdict is still out on the political staying power of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's collective bargaining and other
reforms. But if the opinion of American business counts for anything, he's already helped the Badger State.
Chief Executive magazine recently completed its annual survey of CEOs on the best and worst states for
business. The 500 CEOs graded the states on taxes and regulation, the quality of the work force and living
environment, among other categories. Wisconsin made the biggest jump of any state, and one of the largest in
the. history of the survey, rising to 24th from 41st in 2010 and 43rd in 2009. Louisiana continued its rise,
moving up 13 spots to 27th on the basis of its improvements in tax climate and deregulation. Indiana moved up
10 spots to sixth.
The Wisconsin jump is especially notable because Mr. Walker and a new GOP legislature only took office in
January. This suggests that Big Labor's attempt to make Mr. Walker a national political target had the ironic
result of making Wisconsin more appealing to business executives. "Indiana and Wisconsin's governors have
been outspoken about wanting to be more business friendly," says Chief Executive director for digital media
Michael Bamberger.
CEOs don't make investment decisions based solely on such impressions, but they can get a state a hearing it
might not have previously received. Wisconsin still ranked 33rd among all states for taxation, and its grades on
other categories didn't change radically. But a company's relationship with employees was also on CEOs'
minds. "Rules that make it hard, if not impossible, to separate from a non-productive employee make companies
fearful to hire or locate in a state," one CEO wrote.
Texas led the survey for the seventh straight year, followed by North Carolina, Florida, Tennessee and Georgia.
As for the five worst states, you will not be surprised to learn that they are, in descending order, Michigan, New
Jersey, Illinois, New York and California. Tax-raising Illinois has dropped 40 places in five years and, as the
magazine puts it, "is now in a death spiral."
If this survey is any guide, and if his reforms can survive and expand, Mr. Walker may save Wisconsin from a
similar fate.
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Evenson, Tom - GOV
Sunday, May 15, 2011 8:15 PM
Re: Wall Street Journal Editorial
From: Chris Schrimpf fmailto:chris.schrimpf@gmail.conil
Gilkes, Keith- Ryan
Cullen J - GOV
To:
Murray
Subject:
States of Business
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703730804576313353241550130.html?mod=googlenews wsj
The verdict is still ont on the political staying power of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's collective bargaining and other
reforms. But if the opinion of American business counts for anything, he's already helped the Badger State.
Chief Executive magazine recently completed its annual survey of CEOs on the best and worst states for
environment, among other categories. Wisconsin made the biggest jump of any state, and one of the largest in
the history of the survey, rising to 24th from 41st in 2010 and 43rd in 2009. Louisiana continued its rise,
1 0 spots to sixth.
Michael Bamberger.
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similar fate.
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Oling, Lane - GOV
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Sunday, May 15, 2011 8:54 PM
Evenson, Tom - GOV
Re: Wall Street Journal Editorial
Can you change the govs link to one that takes you to the article not to the paper's mainpage?
I think this would work
To: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV
From: Chris Schrimpf [militt<2J
Sent: Sunday, May
To: Chris
Murray
Subject:
States of Business
Ryan
The verdict is still out on the political staying power of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's collective bargaining and other
reforms. But ifthe opinion of American business counts for anything, he's already helped the Badger State.
Chief Executive magazine recently completed its annual survey ofCEOs on the best and worst states for
environment, among other categories. Wisconsin made the biggest jump of any state, and one ofthe largest in
the history of the survey, rising to 24th from 41st in 2010 and 43rd in 2009. Louisiana continued its rise,
1
10 spots to sixth.
Michael Bamberger.
similar fate.
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Oling, Lane - GOV
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 4:40 PM
To:
Subject:
Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Matejov, Scott - GOV
Re:
Good. Had Ch 9 from Wausau and the Stevens Point Journal. Asked about the event, SB 23 and collective bargaining.
From: Schrimpf, Chris- GOV
To: Matejov, Scott- GOV; Evenson, Tom- GOV
Subject: RE:
Thanks. How'd the school visit go
Chris Schrimpf
From: Matejov, Scott- GOV
To: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Evenson, Tom - GOV
Subject: Re:
Done
To: Evenson, Tom - GOV; Matejov, Scott- GOV
Subject: RE:
Circling up on this
Chris Schrimpf
Email: chris.schrimpj@wisconsin.gov
To: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Matejov, Scott- GOV
Subject: Re:
He's in his meeting with teachers now. Might be 5-10 mins.
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Sent: Thursday, May OS, 2011 03:40 PM
To: Evenson, Tom - GOV; Matejov, Scott- GOV
Subject:
Can you guys get Walker to look at that venture capital release as soon as possible.
Chris Schrimpf
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Hello,
Laura Smith <Laura.Smith@WLUK.com>
Saturday, March OS, 2011 3:42 PM
Evenson, Tom- GOV
Response
Will Governor Walker's office have any response to the following story posted on the AP wires today?
BC-WI--Wisconsin Budget-Unions-Protest, 2nd Ld-Writethru,111 Wis.
Democrat says union bill talks are stalled Eds: APNewsNow. Fixes typo to clarify Walker can't compromise. Will be
updated.
MADISON, Wis. (AP)- A Wisconsin Democratic senator who fled the state to block a Republican Gov. Scott Walker's
collective bargaining bill says negotiations on the measure have stalled.
Sen. Tim Cullen, a Janesville Democrat, tells The Associated Press that talks with Republicans broke down.on
Thursday. He says it's difficult for either side to compromise. If the Democrats back down, their base won't forgive them,
and Walker can't give up anything because he'd be seen as weak. Plus Assembly Republicans have already passed the bill
with no changes, making things tougher for Walker.
Cullen says the lines of communications between the parties remain open, however.
Walker's spokesman didn't immediately return a message Saturday morning.
Thank you,
Laura
Laura Smith
Anchor/Reporter
WLUK FOX 11
FOX 11, Your Station for Balanced News & Severe Weather Coverage.
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Oling, Lane - GOV
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Kloiber, Bill - DOA
Friday, March 11, 2011 9:28AM
Schrimpf, Chris- GOV; Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Evenson, Tom- GOV
RGPPC Policy and Press
From: Seth Levey [mailto:slevey@rgppc.orgl
Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 9:02AM
Subject: RGPPC Policy and Press
Policy and Press
Wisconsin/Pensions
Governor Walker's Coup D'Etat
http:l/tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/03/1 0/governor walkers coup detatl?ref=fpblg
The Burden of Pensions on States
http:l/www.nytimes.com/2011/03/11/business/11 pension.html?src=recg
Taxpayers Win in Wisconsin
http:l/onli ne. wsL com/article/SB 1 00014240527 48704823004576192483295290652. html?mod=WSJ newsreel opinion
Michigan's New Governor Won't Fall into the Wisconsin Trap
http:l/news.yahoo.com/s/ac/2011 0311/tr ac/8037122 michigans new governor wont fall into the wisconsin trap
Education
Op-ed by Newark NJ Mayor Cory Booker on reforming teaching tenure:
http:l/www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2011/03/1 0/2011-03-
10 teacher tenure is poisonous cory booker mayor of newark says its time to put per.htrnl
Healthcare
Obama administration offers guidance on state health reform alternatives
A Solution to the Medicaid Mess
Immigration
The 'Utah Way' toward immigration reform
http:l/www. washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/1 O/AR2011 031 005032.html
Budget
Texas struggles to fill a Texas-sized budget hole
http:l/stateline. org/1 ive/d etails/story?contentl d=557819
Jindal budget will hit state workers but spare most health-care and education services
http:l/www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/03/iindal budget will hit state w.html
Corbett's budget: No tax hike, lots of spending cuts
http:l/articles.philly.com/2011-03-09/news/28672836 1 corbett-deepest-cuts-business-tax-cuts
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Energy and Environment
PA governor gives energy executive supreme authority over environmental permitting
http://www. propu bl ica.org/article/corbett-pa-enerqy-exec-authority-environ ment
Seth Levey
Public Policy Advisor
Republican Governors Public Policy Committee I RGA
1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 250 I Washington, DC 20006
P: (202) 662-4157 I C: (202) 299-4839 I slevey@rgppc.org
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Saturday, February 19, 2011 4:21 PM
Evenson, Tom - GOV
Sat tweet
When I was county leader, collective bargaining laws prevented me from reasonable measures 2 avoid layoffs or
furloughs.
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Oling, Lane - GOV
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Evenson, Tom- GOV
Sat tweet
Did u know that federal governmenr employees do NOT have collective bargaining 4 wages & benefits?
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Oling, Lane - GOV
From: Rep. Fitzgerald < Rep.Fitzgerald@legis.wisconsin.gov>
Friday, April 29, 2011 3:51 PM Sent:
Subject: Speaker's E-Update
jEFF
ITZGERALD
A budget update. plus
new signs pointing
toward a recovery
VIDEO: Speaker
Fitzgerald on "UpFront
with Mike Gousha"
Democrats in
Massachusetts vote to
restrict collective
bargaining
Associated Press feature
story on the Fitzgerald
brothers
Inland fishing season
opens next week
..
Speaker's E-Update- April 28, 2011
Putting Wisconsin Back to Work and fixing the state's budget mess without
raising taxes or fees. Those are two things Assembly Republicans promised to
do when we ran in November. Voters demanded we put Wisconsin Back to
Work and our efforts are already having an effect, helping us to get off to a
fantastic start.
The tone has changed and the results are starting to come in. For the third
straight month, Wisconsin has added jobs. According to the Department of
Workforce Development, the state added 9,800 new jobs in March--most of
them in the manufacturing sector. Since the first day of this session, the
number of new jobs created has climbed to nearly 25,000 statewide.
I know it will be a long road to get back, but we are starting too see the signs
of recovery-- specifically, "Help Wanted" signs statewide. As we continue to
make more regulatory reforms, companies that have been on the fence during
the recession will no doubt follow suit and expand.
Some of those "Help Wanted" signs are right in our district.
This week I got an update from several companies in the 39th assembly
district. They indicated they are, or soon will be, in the process of bringing on
new workers.
Quad/Graphics is a perfect example. They are kicking off an effort that could
eventually lead to the hiring of up to 1,000 people. This is certainly welcome
news and yet another indicator that the atmosphere is
changing. Quad/Graphics has 119 openings to fill at its Lomira plant. If you
are interested, you should attend an upc9ming job fair, hosted in conjunction
with the Department of Workforce Development. Here are the details:
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Wisccmsine'ri! ~
Missing Child,..
unsubscribe
If you would like to unsubscribe
from the Speaker's E-Update,
please click here.
Capitol Views
A starfish in the Capitol? Some of
the stones used to make our
beautiful building contain
fossils. This starfish fossil can be
found on the second floor grand
staircase in the north wing. It's on
the left hand side, fourth step from
the bottom.
If your school or group would be
interested in touring the capitol,
call the Department of
Administration's Capitol Tours and
Info Service at (608) 261-7002.
Quad/Graphics Job Fair
When: Wednesday, May 11th from lOam to 3pm
Where: Moraine Park Technical College- Beaver Dam Campus
They are hiring at all levels of printing production
A second Job Fair will be held Thursday, May 12th from lOam to 3pm at the
Moraine Park Technical College- Fond du Lac Campus.
We aren't done yet. Voters sent us a clear message in November: Wisconsin
needs jobs, jobs and more jobs. Our goal will continue to be reforming
government, removing barriers to private sector job creation and putting
Wisconsin Back to work.
As always, if you have any questions regarding this or any other issue, please
do not hesitate to contact me at P.O. Box 8952, Madison, WI 53708, or call
me direct at (608) 266-2540. You can also e-mail me at
Rep.Fitzgerald@legis.wisconsin.gov
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State Capitol- Room 211 West I Post Office Box 8952 I Madison, Wisconsin 53708 I (608) 266-3387 I
Toll Free: (888) 534-0039 I Fax: (608) 282-3639 I Rep.Fitzgerald@legls.wlsconsin.gov
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From: Rep.Fitzgerald <Rep.Fitzgerald@legis.wisconsin.gov>
Friday, May 20, 2011 3:51 PM Sent:
Subject: Speaker's E-Update
jEFF
ITZGERALD
Voter I. D. clears last legislative
hurdle-Governor will sign it into
law next Wednesday
More good jobs news: The
number of jobs created since
January pushes close to 30.000
Speaker announces that
Seniorcare will not be cut
$105.000 in OT? A look at
overtime costs for state workers
Helpful Wiscons.in Links'
JOB CENTER
. State
Speaker's E-Update - May 20, 2011
We took steps this week to repeal a failed public safety policy adopted
by the Doyle Administration. Democrats used a stall tactic to delay
final passage on a bill to end the troubled Wisconsin Early Release
Program.
The Early Release Program allows dangerous felons to get out of
prison before all their time is served. Governor Doyle started this
program under the premise that it would reduce costs. Not only was
this not the case, Early Release puts the public at risk because it
allows dangerous criminals back on the street.
The only thing the Democrats' stall tactics gained is more time for
criminals like 11-time repeat drunk driver James J. Socha to get out of
prison early. According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Socha
took advantage of the Early Release Program to serve just three of the
eight years he was sentenced to. With his "get out of jail" free card,
Socha proceeded to drive drunk again. Prosecutors compared the
actions that led to his 12th OWl to aiming a loaded gun and say only
luck stopped him from hurting anyone.
Rest assured, the democrats obstruction to ending this failed program
will end soon. It's ironic that democrats are stalling passage of the bill
to end Early Release when they rushed its creation by sneaking it into
the last state budget without even a public hearing.
The bill, authored by Majority Leader Scott Suder (R-Abbotsford), will
pass. We are committed to ending Early Release. It will happen in
the coming weeks. The State Senate has already passed it and
Governor Walker says he will sign in it.
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Bipartisan support, a resolution guaranteeing that Wisconsin's
transportation dollars be used only for transportation needs was
approved in both the Assembly and State Senate.
It seems like a reasonable requirement to many people in
Wisconsin. When presented to voters, the idea was approved by
every county that held an advisory referendum on the issue. The
money spent on the gas tax and license fees shouldn't be diverted for
non-transportation issues.
We saw how the Doyle administration raided the transportation fund
and used those dollars as a band aid to cover up his inability to make
tough financial decisions or cuts in government spending. Since 2003,
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While we are committed to not raiding the fund, we need a
constitutional amendment to ensure that it never happens again. The
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State Journal: Big cuts in blue states, too
Below is an Editorial that ran in the Wisconsin State Journal over the weekend that recognizes the reality of state budgets
and the opportunity for frugality
Big cuts in blue states, too
State Journal editorial! Posted: Sunday, February 6, 2011 6:00am
Cuts to public schools, state universities and health programs.
A 1 0 percent reduction in take-home pay for state employees.
As many as 10,000 layoffs.
Those aren't the actions of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker- at least not yet.
Those are the budget proposals from Democratic governors in states such as New York and California.
It shows how dire the finances of so many states have become, and how bipartisan the mood is to control
spending. Gone are the federal stimulus dollars that propped up pre-recession state spending. Gone is the public
appetite for tax hikes and new borrowing.
"There's no Democratic or Republican philosophical dispute here. The numbers have to balance, and the
numbers now don't balance .... It's painful, but it is also undeniable."
Those are the words of Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. He just proposed a $1 billion cut to state
education aid, a 10 percent reduction to state agencies and as many as 10,000 layoffs if state worker unions
don't agree to concessions.
Even California's liberal Gov. Jerry Brown has proposed slashing welfare spending in half, cutting aid to
universities by almost 20 percent and reducing take-home pay for state workers by 8 percent to 10 percent.
It's not mean-spiritedness that's driving such proposals. It's financial and political reality.
Walker highlighted Cuomo's words during Walker's State of the State speech Tuesday night in Madison.
Cuomo is right, Walker said. What's needed is "swift, corrective action" to fix Wisconsin's $3 billion budget
gap. That will surely include reductions in most if not all major state programs.
In addition, Walker gave specific targets for state employee concessions. He wants to increase pension
contributions from "next to nothing" to just over 5 percent, which is about the national average. Walker also
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wants state employees to double, from 6 percent to 12 percent, what they pay toward their health care
premiums. Twelve percent is about half the national average, he said ..
Walker isn't singling out state workers. He's including them as part of a much broader budget solution. And he
was wise last week to tone down his campaign rhetoric, praising state workers for their efforts and ability to do
more with less.
It won't be easy or painless. But an honest and frugal budget fix is needed to move Wisconsin forward toward
better days and greater investment.
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Did you know that collective bargaining caused the Outstanding First Year Teacher to be laid off one week after winning
her award?
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Here's an example of collective bargaining that not only has a fiscal impact but hinders a communities ability to
deal with a blizzard. http://www.journaltimes.com/news/opinion/editorialfarticle 4163c08e-4607-lle0-
8d0c-001cc4c03286.html
Union's grievance feeds Walker's plan
http://www. j ournaltimes.com/news/ opinion/ editorialfarticle 4163c08e-4607 -11 eO-SdOc-
00 1 cc4c03 286.html
Timing, it is said, is everything.
That includes bad timing.
Local67 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, may well have garnered the
prize in that department when they filed a grievance against the City of Racine for hiring outside contractors to
help dig out from the Feb. 1-2 blizzard that overwhelmed southeast Wisconsin.
The union filed the grievance on Feb. 18. The headlines in the newspaper that day were "Senate Dems flee
Capitol" --headlines that marked the escalation of the fight over Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill that
would strip many public sector unions of most of their collective bargaining rights.
If he hasn't said it already, we wouldn't be surprised to see Gov. Walker point to the AFSCME grievance and
say: "That's what I'm talking about."
It is a good example-- or actually a bad example-- of the difficulties municipalities have had in dealing with
unions over work rules and contracts.
In the blizzard grievance, Local 67 said the city violated their collective bargaining agreement when it hired
private contractors to help with the post-blizzard snow removal between Feb. 2 and Feb. 11. Under the contract,
Racine can "contract out for goods or services, however there shall be no layoffs or reduction in hours due to
any contracting out of work."
The city called on private contractors to help deal with the 2 feet of snow that shut down the city for almost two
days and trapped many residents in their homes until plows could finally get through.
Deputy City Attorney Scott Letteney said the city did not reduce Local67 members' hours-- as many of them
filed for overtime. Nor were there layoffs. Indeed, the dig out required as much help as could be found.
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The union apparently believes they were deprived of work done by the private contractors -- that it would just
have taken longer, or perhaps generated even more overtime.
But, as Letteney pointed out, the city can also take whatever action is necessary during an emergency -- and
this, of course, was more than a usual snow emergency.
Perhaps even more bizarrely, the union grieved that unlike city employees who got paid days off on Feb. 2,
Local 67 members were denied pay for the day when they were absent or late because of the blizzard. Yes, it is
true that many non-essential office workers and others were told notto come to work-- and they were paid for
the day because the city "made work not available to them."
But there was work that day available to plow drivers --that's, after all, what they do.
The City of Racine is disputing the grievance claim-- as it should.
Local 67; meanwhile, has provided annnunition for the battle in the Capitol that may well put an end to this
kind of nonsense and stifle the union's ability to file complaints over legitimate issues as well.
Chris Schrimpf
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