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EVENTS LISTINGS
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  • Wisconsin Supreme Court Cases
    9:45 AM-1:45 PM. Oral agruments being held in the first floor hearing room at 119 Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd. For more information and to confirm time and dates, call the Clerk of the Supreme Court at (608) 266-1880.
  • Nader Campaign in Madison and Milwaukee
    12 Noon: Nader speaks on Capitol Square, Madison.
    7:00 PM: Nader speaks at Milwaukee auditorium
  • Lecture on International Educational Programs
    3:30 PM. Room 206, Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Dr. Presented by William B. Bader, assistant U.S. secretary of state for educational and cultural affairs. For more information call 262-2042.
  • DNR Public Hearings on the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
    1:00 PM. Meetings to set new rules regarding the program. The hearings sites will be connected via video conference technology that allows people attending at all locations to see and hear the comments made by everyone at each location.For more information contact: Janet Beach Hanson (608) 266-0868 or Leslie Gauberti (608) 267-0497. Madison - Room 021, GEF #2 Building, 101 S. Webster Street,
    - Rhinelander - Northern Region Office, 107 Sutliff,
    -Spooner - DNR Northern Region Office, 810 W. Maple,
    -Wausau - Room 220, Main Building, UW-Marathon County Campus, 518 South 7th Avenue.
  • DNR Government Outreach Meeting - Oshkosh
    7:00 PM. Winnebago Co. Coughlin Center. Coughlin Bldg., 625 E. County Rd Y, Oshkosh. Agenda will include information about the new nonmetallic mining reclamation program required by Chapter NR 135.
  • Legislative Breakfast
    Hosted by Portage County Business Council
    7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Invited: candidates for the 7th Congressional District and the 71st Assembly District
    Reservations due Oct. 30.Cost: $8 for members, $15 for non-members.
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  • Wisconsin Supreme Court Cases
    9:45 AM-1:45 PM. Oral agruments being held in the first floor hearing room at 119 Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd. For more information and to confirm time and dates, call the Clerk of the Supreme Court at (608) 266-1880.
  • Health,Utilities, Veterans and Militry Affairs Hearing
    10:00 AM. 201 Southeast, Capitol. Senate Clearinghouse Rule 00-59 & 00-60.
  • Kettl Commission
    9:30 AM-5:00 PM. UW-Stevens Point, University Center, Room 220.
    5:30-7:00 PM. Town Meeting -Room 235.
  • Regent Commitee for UW-Madison Chancellor Search
    2:00 PM. Van Hise Hall, 19th Floor Conference Rm, 1220 Linden Dr., Madison.
  • DNR Public Hearings on the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
    1:00 PM. Meetings to set new rules regarding the program. The hearings sites will be connected via video conference technology that allows people attending at all locations to see and hear the comments made by everyone at each location.For more information contact: Janet Beach Hanson (608) 266-0868 or Leslie Gauberti (608) 267-0497.
    ·Madison - Room 021, GEF #2 Building, 101 S. Webster Street.
    ·Waukesha - Room C103, Commons Building, UW-Waukesha, 1500 University Drive.
    ·Green Bay - Room 618, State Office Building, 200 N. Jefferson Street.
  • Jefferson Green Hosts Nader Informational Party 6:00-9:00 PM. The Depot, 211 S. Gardner Ave., Jefferson, one block off of Main Street. Residents are invited to attend. Free food, beer and other drinks will be served, and live video footage of Nader on tour, featuring Michael Moore and Phil Donahue, will be aired. Buttons, bumper stickers and yard signs will be available. For more information, call Bill at (920) 674-6282.
  • Senate Ctte. on Health, Utilities, Veterans and Military Affairs
    10:00 AM. 201 South East, Capitol. Clearinghouse Rule 59: relating to restaurants, HFS Clearinghouse Rule 60: relating to retail food, DATCP.
  • Campaign Gala for LaCrossse Candidate Deb Suchla
    4:30-6:30 PM. Piggy's 328 S. Front St., LaCrosse.Host: State Rep. Mike Huebsch with special guest Gov. Tommy Thompson. RSVP appreciated, $50 per family.
  • Board of Nursing
    9:30 AM. Room 179A, 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison. Contact Kimberly Nania (608) 267-7223.Closed Session - Screening Committee - Screen Informal complaints.
    1:30 PM. Open Session - Education and Licensure Committee. MSOE School of Nursing and CE opportunities
    2:00 PM. Secretary Cummings, Summary reports on pending court cases, disciplinary cases and administrative rules. Presentation of proposed stipulation in the matter concerning Fay E. Imig, R.N. by Attorney Jim Harris and Attorney Thomas.
    2:30 PM. Miller, representing license.
  • Baldwin Hits Campaign Trail
    5:30-6:30 AM. Oscar Mayer Plant. Greet Workers at Gate. 6:30-7:20 AM. UW Hospital, Main Entrance. Greet workers going into hospital
    7:30-8:15 AM. DPI - GEF III. Greet workers entering the Building, Plaza Terrace.
    8:45-9:00 AM. Full Compass Sound. Speak to employee meeting (100 people). 8001 Terrace Ave., Middleton. (Behind Capital Brewery, near Marriott.)
    For more information contact: Jerilyn Goodman: 608-345-9715.
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  • Governor's Council on Tourism and Conventions Meeting
    12:00-2:00 PM. Madison Concourse Hotel, One West Dayton St., Madison. Agenda includes Co-op Advertising Program, RCMA Update, Minneapolis Reception, Holiday Showcase, Futrue Tradeshows, and Budget and Marketing Plan. For more information: (6080 266-7621.
  • Regent Commitee for UW-Madison Chancellor Search
    8:00 AM. Van Hise Hall, 19th Floor Conference Rm, 1220 Linden Dr., Madison.
  • Kapanke Campaign Caravan Kick-Off
    10:00 AM. La Crosse County Courthouse.
  • Harvest Fair Racine
    Many booths featuring homemade crafts,antiques and collectibles, toys, gift items, household helpers, baked goods, and trash/treasure items such as dishes, knick knacks, pictures, frames, etc. Racine Lutheran High School. Sat, 9:30am-4pm. 262/633-3281 (Racine County)
  • Governor's Council on Tourism Meetings & Conventions Committee
    12:00-2:00 PM. The Madison Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St., Madison. Agenda: Co-op Advertising Program; RCMA Update; Minneapolis Reception; Holiday Showcase; Future Tradeshows; Budget and Marketing Plan. Next meeting planned for December 15, 2000. For more information contact: Krista Elias (608) 267-3773.
  • Board of Nursing
    8:00 AM. Room 179A, 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison. Contact Kimberly Nania (608) 267-7223. Reconvene into Closed Session. Consulting with legal counsel; Division of Enforcement - case status report - 9:30 AM
4 Huddle With the Faculty- The News Media and the 2000 Presidential Campaign
9:00 AM. Union South, 227 N. Randall, Madison. By UW Journalism Prof. James Baughman. (608) 262-2551.
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  • 4th Annual Get-Out-The-Vote Brunch of Kenosha County
    12:30 PM. Victoria's Nautical Inn. 6208-22nd Ave. Kenosha. Sponsored by the Republican Party of Kenosha County featuring Mark Neumann, Paul Ryan, Dave Duecker, Samantha Starzyk, and our First District and County GOP leadership. $25 per person -seating is limited and reservations are already being taken. RSVP: (262) 564-0211 or www.gopweb.com/kenosha.
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  • Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Meeting
    2:00 PM. Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. 121 E. Wilson St., Madison. Hearing will consider the problems in the area of examinations, estimated budget for administering the insurere examination program, accounting summary of the previous fiscal year's examination costs, and the formula for determining individual insurer billings. For more info: (608) 264-8118.
  • Teleconference Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board Screening Panel
    9:00 AM. Room 180, 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison. Agenda includes screening complaints received from the public against credential holders. For more information: (608) 266-3423.
  • Fundraiser for Connie Loden, 74th Assembly District.
    3:00 - 6:00 PM. Lumberman's Mansion Bed & Breakfast. Hayward, WI. More details to follow.
  • Wisconsin Supreme Court Cases
    9:45-10:30 AM. Oral agruments being held in the first floor hearing room at 119 Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd. For more information and to confirm time and dates, call the Clerk of the Supreme Court at (608) 266-1880.
  • Corrections Hearing
    10:00 AM - The Department of Corrections proposes a revision to ch. DOC 306, relating to security. Chapter DOC 306 governs security standards and practices at state correctional institiuions. Conference Room 129, State Office Building, 141 N. W. Barstow St., Waukesha. Contact Julie Kane for more information: (608) 267-9839.
  • DNR Government Outreach Meeting - Hayward
    6:30 PM. Sawyer Co. Courthouse. 10610 Main St, Hayward. Agenda will include information about the new nonmetallic mining reclamation program required by Chapter NR 135.
  • Madison Plan Commission Meeting
    5:30 PM. Room 201, City County Bldg, 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
  • World Economic Summit Public Forum
    Platteville, To generate ideas that reflect regional needs, before the Summit meeting on November 29.
  • Governor's Schedule
    Office Time
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  • Fall General Election
  • Corrections Hearing
    12:00 PM - The Department of Corrections proposes a revision to ch. DOC 306, relating to security. Chapter DOC 306 governs security standards and practices at state correctional institiuions. Room 041, GEF #3, state Office Building, 125 South Webster St., Madison. Contact Julie Kane for more information: (608) 267-9839.
  • Teleconference Accounting Exam Screening Panel
    8:30 AM. Room 180. 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison. Agenda to screen complaints received from the public against credential holders. For more information (608) 266-3423.
  • Pharmacy Examining Board
    2:00 PM. Room 179A. 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison. For more information (608) 266-0483.
  • Supreme Court Conference
    9:00 AM. Open Administrative Conference. Supreme Court Hearing Room. Suggested Topics for 11/30 SC Meeting with PPAC; Draft letter re: Rule Proposal #00-05 re child support and license to practice law. (Commissioner Pokrass); BBE - Rankin memo re continuing members 8/29/00; Approve Bail Bond Schedule.
    1:30 PM. Rule Hearing and Open Administrative Conference. Supreme Court Hearing Room. Public Hearing on Rule Proposal No.00-07: Rules of Judicial Conduct Relating to Political Conduct- Fairchild Report.
  • Governor's Schedule
    Office Time
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  • Corrections Hearing
    12:00 PM - The Department of Corrections proposes a revision to ch. DOC 306, relating to security. Chapter DOC 306 governs security standards and practices at state correctional institiuions. Room 136, State Office Building, 1681 2nd Avenue South, Wisconsin Rapids. Contact Julie Kane for more information: (608) 267-9839.
  • Post-Election Analysis & Legislative Call to Action
    10:00 AM. Assembly Parlor, State Capitol. Mike McCabe, Executive Director, WI Democracy Campaign; Jay Heck, Executive Director, Common Cause in WI. For more information, contact: Mike McCabe: 255-4260; Jay Heck: 256-2686. Will include report on candidate spending, special interest group activity, campaign finance violations and announcement regarding legal action.
  • Pharmacy Examining Board
    9:00 AM. Room 179A. 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison. For more information (608) 266-0483.
  • Minority Business Development Fund Board Meeting
    9:00 AM. Dept. of Commerce, 1st Floor Conference Rm, WHEDA Bldg., 201 W. Washington Ave., Madison.Agenda includes condiseration of application for minority business sevelopment- Great Design Concepts, LLC PM01 281. For more information: (608) 266-1018.
  • Teleconference Professional Geologists Section Screening Panel
    8:30 AM. Room 179A. 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison. Agenda to screen complaints received from the public against credential holders. For more information (608) 266-3423.
  • Baldwin Post-Election Press Conference
    11:30 AM. Assembly Parlor, State Capitol, 2nd Floor. Contact Jerilyn Goodman for more information: (608) 345-9715.
  • Governor's Schedule
    Trade Mission
  • A-E Joint Rules Committee Meeting
    9:00 AM & 1:00 PM. Room 179A. 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison. Agenda includes administrative rules issues, electronic transmission of plans, experience for professional engineers, and miscellaneous correspondence/information. For more information: (608) 266-3423.
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  • Board of Nursing Meeting
    9:00 AM. Room 133, 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison. Hearing in the matter of James Murray, R.N. For more information: (608) 266-1790.
  • Joint Board Meeting Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, and Land Surveyors
    9:00 AM. Room 179A. 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison. Agenda includes administrative report, administrative rules, electionic transmission of reports, experience for professional engineers, statistics, and selection activity reports. For more information (608) 266-3423.
  • Governor's Schedule
    Trade Mission
  • Chiropractic Examining Board
    8:00 AM. Room 124. 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison. Presentation of proposed stipulations that may be signed after mailing of the agenda. For more information: (608) 267-7223.
  • Holiday Parade Oshkosh
    Annual Christmas parade featuring floats, marching bands, animals, walking units, giant balloons and Santa Claus. Downtown - Main & Oregon St. Starts at 10am.
    920/424-7700 (Winnebago County)
  • Personnel Matters Review Committee
    9:00 AM. Van Hise Hall, Room 1920; 1220 Linden Dr., Madison. Convene in open session and consider a motion to recess into closed session, as permitted, to confer with legal counsel regarding personel matters pending before the committee.
  • DNR Government Outreach Meeting-Burlington
    6:30-9:00 PM. Western Racine County Service Center. 209 North Main St., Burlington. Agenda will include information about the new nonmetallic mining reclamation program required by Chapter NR 135.
  • Individual Literary Artists Fellowship Review Panel
    8:00 AM, WI Arts Board, First Floor, 101 E. Wilson Street, Madison. Eight literary artists will be recommended to receive the fellowship awards. The panel meeting is open to the public. Contact: Mark Fraire 264-8191.
  • Reception for Alderman Fred Gordon
    5:00 - 7:00 PM. Midwest Express Center. 4th and Wisconsin. Milwaukee, WI. $100 suggested donation. All contributions gratefully accepted. Payable to: Friends of Fred Gordon. 2633 N. Grant Boulevard. Milwaukee, WI. 53210.
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  • Screening Panel Professional Engineers Section
    8:00 AM. Room 179A. 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison. Agenda to screen complaints received from the public against credential holders. For more information (608) 266-3423.
  • Governor's Schedule
    Trade Mission
  • Board of Regents of the University of WI System
    9:00 AM. 1820 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Dr. Madison. Report of the President of the Board: Higher Educational Aids Board, Hospital Authority Board, Economic Summit.
    Physical Planning and Funding Committee, Business and Finance Committee. Recess into executive sission to consider appointment of a Chancellor, UW-Madison; to consider salary for Provost/Vice Chancellor.
  • Personnel Matters Review Committee
    10:30 AM, or upon conclusion of Board of Regents meeting.Van Hise Hall, Room 1511, 1220 Linden Dr., Madison. Contact (608) 262-2324.
  • Volume Cap Allocation Council Meeting
    9:30 AM. WHEDA Bldg. Conference Room 6A, 201 W. Washington Ave., Madison. Agenda includes review of projects and staff recommendations: Valley Cabinet (City of DePere), Cubic Designs (City of Waupaca), K-TEK Corporation (Village of Baldwin), Delzer Lithograph Company (Redevelopment Authority of the City of Waukesha), FF, LLC (City of Green Bay), Marth Wood Shaving Supply (Village of Athens), and Plymouth Foam (City of Plymouth). For more information: (608) 266-1018.
  • Blue Ribbon Task Force to Meet
    9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Olympia Resort & Spa,Westlake Pillars Rm. 1350 Royale Mile Road (off Wis Highway 67); Oconomowoc. Governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Passenger Rail Service will meet. Mr. Eugene Skoropowski of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (Oakland, CA) will discuss issues concerning Amtrak's Capitol Corridor service. For more information contact Tanace Matthiesen, (608) 264-8716.
  • Republican Party of WI - News Conference
    11:30 AM. Milwaukee County Courthouse. 901 N. 9th St., Milwaukee. Eastside steps facing MacArthur Square. Rick Graber will present an account of voter irregularitioes in Milwaukee County and will request the Milwaukee County District Attorney's office to investigate. For more infomation: (608) 257-4765.
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  • Winter Art Festival Madison
    130 Wisconsin artisans display their work. Children's art fair, musical entertainment. Monona Terrace Convention Center. Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-4pm.608/798-4811
    (Dane County); www.artcraftwis.org
  • WI River Alliance 3rd Annual Awards Dinner and Auction
    6:00-9:30 PM. Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. $40 for Alliance members, $45 for non-members. RSVP by Nov. 6: (608) 257-2424.
  • Governor's Schedule
    Trade Mission
  • Friends of Tony Evers for State Superintendent
    Madison Area VIP Club Reception. 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Home of Bill and Anne Conzemius. 6485 Shady Bend Drive. Verona, WI 53593. RSVP to: Bill Conzemius, (608) 845 - 8885. Contributions greatly appreciated. Payable to: Friends of Evers, P.O. Box 451. Omro, WI. 54963-0451
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  • Governor's Schedule
    Trade Mission.
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  • Wisconsin Women's Council Meeting
    10:30 AM. 8th floor Room, Dept. of Veteran's Affairs. 30 W. Mifflin St., Madison. Agenda includes a presentation by Sue Ann Thompson, President, WI Women's Health Foundation, council organizational items, council logo, and staff reports. For more information: (608) 266-2219.
  • Fundraising Reception for Lieutenant Gov. Scott McCallum
    Hosted by Roadbuilders Association/Eric Peterson. 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Concourse Hotel, One W. Dayton Street. Madison, WI. $200 suggested contribution. Personal checks only. RSVP: (608) 257 - 4601. Payable to: Friends of Scott McCallum, P.O. Box 2345. Madison, WI 53701.
  • WI Development Finance Board Teleconference
    4:00 PM. Dept. of Commerce - 6A Conference Room. 201 W. Washington Ave., Madison. Agenda: Consideration of Major Economic Development Fund, CBC Acquisition LLC - $500,00. The Board may elect to convene in closed session. For more information call (608)266-1018.
  • Governor's Schedule
    Trade Mission
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  • DNR Government Outreach Meeting -Madison
    7:00 PM. United Way of Greater Dane Co. 2059 Atwood Ave., Madison. Agenda will include information about the new nonmetallic mining reclamation program required by Chapter NR 135.
  • Committee Meeting on Guardians Ad Litem in Actions Affecting the Family Meeting
    9:30 AM. Room 411 South, State Capitol.
  • Funeral Directors Examining Board Meeting
    9:30 AM. Room 180, 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison. Agenda includes administrative report, legislative update, examination issues, and apprentice applications and extension requests. For more information: (608) 266-5439.
  • Medical Examining Board Meeting
    12:45 PM- Closed Session. Room 179A, 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison.
    3:00 PM. Open Session - Disciplinary Committee. For more information: (608) 266-0483.
  • Governor's Schedule
    Trade Mission.
  • Newspaper Race Series
    7:30 PM. Wisconsin Union Theater, Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St. Three New York Times reporters will discuss "How Race is Lived in America," a recent Times series on race relations. Information: (888) 698-2655.
  • Release of Supreme Court Opinions
    Case number: 98-2263-CR, Caption: State v. Robert John Prihoda; Case number: 00-1487-D, Caption: In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judith A. Pinchar, Attorney at Law. Board of Attorneys Professional Responsibility v. Judith A. Pinchar.
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  • Special Committee on Arts Funding Public Hearing
    10:00 AM. Paine Art Center, Paine Mansion, 1410 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh. The committee will receive presentations y invited speakers from the arts community.
  • Medical Examining Board Meeting
    8:00 AM. Room 179A, 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison. For more information: (608) 266-0483.
  • Psychology Examining Board Meeting
    9:00 AM. Room 124, 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison. For more information: (608) 267-7223.
  • Real Estate Appraisers Board Screening Panel Teleconference
    8:30 AM. Room 180, 1400 E. Washington Ave, Madison. Screen complaints received fromt eh public against credential holders. For more information: (608) 266-3423.
  • Department of Regulation and Licensing
    10:00 AM. Room 133, 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison. For more information: (608) 266-5836.
  • Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations Meeting
    10:00 AM. Second Floor Ballroom, Sections C and D, Ho-Chunk Casino, Hotel and Convention Center. S3214 HIghway 12, Baraboo. Agenda includes: Indian child welfare issues, Office of Justice Assistance grants for law enforcement on American Indian reservations, Indian education issues, definition of "relative" under the kinship care programs, tribal administration of rehabilitation review, and status report on leadership conference. For more information:(608) 266-1304.
  • WI Right to Life News Conference
    10:00 AM. Best Western Midway, 1005 S. Moorland Rd., Brookfield. The purpose is to publicly announce the establishment of a support group willing to provide emotional and spiritual support to patients of physicians at Waukesha Memorial Hospital who are experiencing difficult pregnancies. For more information contact Barbara Lyons at 877-855-5007.
  • Joint Committee on Information Policy and Technology Meeting
    1:00 PM. 411 South, State Capitol. The committee will hear public testimony on Ameritech's quality of service problems, the recent PSC investigation of Ameritech and the resulting statement, and needed modifications to the state stautes and rules.
  • Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules
    2:00 PM. Room 201 Southeast, State Capitol. Agenda includes Emergency Rule ATCP 10.21 - implied warranty that cattle and goats are free of paratuberculosis, ATCP 16 - importing bovine animals, goats, or cervids from a state designated by USDA as a tuberculosis free state, ATCP 134.06(3) - residential rental practices (security deposits and carpet cleaning, NR 168 - brownfield site assessment grant program administration., HFS 119 - Health Insurance Rick-Sharing Plan premium rates, and PSC 160.18- inclusion of wireless telephone providers in the universal service fund.
  • Tom Ament's Birthday Surprise Party That He Knows About!
    5:00 - 7:00 PM. Derry Hegarty's Irish Pub, 5328 W. Bluemound Road. Milwaukee, WI. All contributions gratefully accepted. For more information call: Dave O'Neill at 278 - 0435. Payable to: Citizens for Ament.
  • Governor's Schedule
    Trade Mission: Amtrak Meetings: Washington, D.C..
  • Yahara Lakes
    7:45 p.m.. 1800 Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Drive.Panelists discuss the question, "Who Controls the Future of the Yahara Lakes?" Kevin Connors, Dane County Land Conservation; Charles Dykman, Yahara Lakes Association; Brett Hulsey, Sierra Club; Henry Hart, emeritus professor, and Ruth Schoer, Dane County Board member, CONTACT: Tom Sinclair (608) 263-5599; tksincla@facstaff.wisc.edu.
  • Chvala Media Availability
    1:30 PM. 211 South, State Capitol; to discuss Senate Democrats' health care agenda for the upcoming session. Contact: Mike Browne (608) 266-9170.
  • Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
    3:00-4:30 PM. This meeting will be held in a video-conference format from the following locations: Dept. of Administration, 8th Floor/Room 8F, 101 E. Wilson St., Madison; Gundersen Lutheran Clinic, 1910 South Ave., Videoconference Room, LaCrosse.; St. Joseph's Hospital, 611 St. Joseph's Ave. Teleconference Room, #1 North., Marshfield. Agenda: Patients Compensation Fund/ WI Health Care Liability insurance plan - Risk Management Steering Committee Meeting. For more information call (608)831-8331.
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  • Special Committee on Condominium Law Review
    (Rep. Tom Sykora and Sen. Jon Erpenbach, co-chairs)
    10:00 AM - Room 225 Northwest, State Capitol, Madison. Continued discussion of committee assignment, including reserve account issues, and presentations by invited speakers.
  • Special Committee on Use of Prescription Drugs for Children
    10:00 AM. 417 N (the G.A.R. RM)
  • Small Business Review Advisory Committee Mtg.
    9-11:30 AM. Room 179A. 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison. For more information: (608) 266-8608.
  • Security Guard Advisory Committee Mtg.
    9:30 AM. Room 291, 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison. For more information: (608) 266-5439.
  • Governor's Council on Tourism Meeting
    11:00 AM-2:30 PM. Tommy G. Thompson Commerce Center, 201 W. Washington Ave., 1st Floor, Madison Agenda includes Committee Reports, Wisconsin Portal Project, WI Economic Summit, and Governor's Conference Update. For more information: (608) 267-3773.
  • DNR Government Outreach Meeting - West Bend
    6:60-9:00 PM. Washington Co. Courthouse. Room 1020. 432 E. Washington St. West Bend. Agenda will include information about the new nonmetallic mining reclamation program required by Chapter NR 135.
  • Physical Therapy Affliated Credentialing Board Mtg.
    9:00 AM. Room 180, 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison.For more information: (608) 266-0483.
  • Special Committee on Use of Prescription Drugs for Children
    10:00 AM. Room 417 North, State Capitol. Co-chairs: Sen. Breske and Rep. Grothman. Discussion of committee assignment and presentations by invited speakers.
  • Reception with Brian Burke
    5:00-7:00 PM. Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, 756 North Milwaukee St., Suite #400, Milwaukee. All contributions gratefully accepted. Payable to Friends of Brian Burke, 2029 North 51st St., Milwaukee, WI 53208. Refreshments will be provided. Contact: Bill Reid (414) 287 - 4138.
  • Governor's Schedule
    Trade Mission: Amtrak Meetings: Washington, D.C..
  • Madison SPJ Chapter Roundtable Discussion
    6:00 PM. Jingles' Coliseum Restaurant. We'll meet for dinner at 6pm, and the discussion begins around 6:45. WSJ Sports editor Greg Sprout, WSJ Investigative Reporter Andy Hall and TCT Sports Reporter Rob Schultz will be on the main panel. Reporters from other media are being invited to come and join in the discussion.This is a new venue for our meetings, and a new format.
  • Natural Resources Board Teleconfrence
    10:00 AM. Room 774B of the State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster Street, Madison. The board will take action on two items. The first relating to land acquisition of two new Centennial State Parks in Dane and Marinette Counties. The second item is a donation of an elk capture trap to be used by the Bureau of Wildlife Management on Wisconsin's elk herd. For furthur information, please contact Darrell Bazzell, Deputy Secretary, at (608) 266 - 2121.
  • WI Blue Ribbon Commission on State-Local Partnerships Meeting
    9:00 AM. 51 South Main Street, Janesville. Agenda: Discussion of Education Issues·100% state funding of a foundation amount for schools (Bugher proposal)·School Administrators Alliance proposal·Regional school tax districts (Spence proposal)·Repeal of revenue limits and other proposals (Ziegelbauer proposal)·Consensus document from education workgroup; Working Lunch; Discussion of Municipal Aid Issues·Equalization proposal·Market basket of services proposal (phased in over two budget biennia); Economic Growth and Performance Improvement Strategies·Tax base sharing·Regulatory reform·Regional and land use planning as economic growth tools·Reforming tax increment districts·Wisconsin Performance Review ·Spending caps·Insurance partnerships. For more information pleas call: 1-888-947-7749.
  • Patient Safety Forum Thursday
    9:15 a.m.. To be held at the Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Expo Way. to develop and recommend strategies for improving patient safety. Specific proposals will be released and discussed. Media are welcome to attend.For Information Contact: Steve Busalacchi (608) 257-6781/800-362-9080; Cell (608) 576-2274.
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  • Special Committee Meeting on Developmental Disabilities
    10:00 AM. Room 225 Northwest, State Capitol. Rep. Steven Foti and Sen. Judy Robson, Co-chairs. Meeting will include a discussion of committee assignment followed by a tour of the center. For more information contact (608) 266-1304.
  • Optometry Examining Board Meeting
    8:00 AM. Room 179A, 1400 E. Washington Ave., Madison. For more information: (608) 267-7223.
  • Governor's Schedule
    RGA Annual Conference; Tampa, Florida.
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  • Holiday Parade Madison
    Spectacular family event including giant balloons, colorful floats, marching bands from around the state, clowns, dancers & more. Capitol Square. Starts at 1pm.
    608/278-9666 (Dane County); www.madfest.org.
  • Governor's Schedule
    Family Day.
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  • Governor's Schedule
    Family Day.
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  • Local Officials Call for Campaign Reform at Capitol Press Conference
    10:00 AM. Assembly Parlor, State Capitol. News conference with Waukesha County Executive Dan Finley, Dane Co. Executive Kathleen Falk & representatives of the WI Counties Association, League of WI Municipalities, WI Towns Association and other statewide groups. For more information: Mike McCabe (608) 255-4260.
  • eFair
    1:00 -8:00 PM Italian Community Center, 1 E. Chicago St. Milwaukee Cost: $50 for non-members. Call: 262-787-7160
  • Special Committee on Labor Shortage
    8:15 AM. Room 417 North, State Capitol. Co-chairs: Sen. George and Rep. Hundertmark. Introductory remarks and introduction of members; presentations by invited speakers on the labor shortage. Call (608) 266-1304 for more information.
  • Hearing on Health and Family Services
    10:00 AM. Conference Room B145, State Office Building, 1 W. Wilson St., Madison. Outline the revisions in procedures for the resolution of complaints of inmates of the WI Resource Center, contained in ch. HFS 97.
  • WI Tobacco Control Board
    Policy Subcommittee: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Lowell Hall, UW-Madison. Agenda includes reducing youth access to tobacco products at retail outlets.
    Executive Committee: 2:30-4:30 PM. Lowell Hall, UW-Madison. Agenda includes administrative information, operational plan -final emergency rule, community coalition grants, RFP process, and evaluating and monitoring proposal. For more information: (608) 267-0944.
  • Madison Plan Commission
    5:30 PM, Room 201, City-Council Building, 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Broadcast live on City Channel 12.
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  • WI Legislative Council Committee Meeting
    9:30 AM. Room 417, North, State Capitol. Special committee on recodification of operating while intoxicated and safety laws pertaining to motor vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, boat or snowmobile operation. Rep. Stephen Freese and Sen. Brian Burke, Cochairs.
  • Special Committee on Recodification of Operating all Vehicles
    9:30 AM. Room 417 N, State Capitol. Agenda includes recodification of operating while intoxicated and discussing safetey laws pertaining to Motor Vehicles - all terrain vehicles, boat, or snowmobile operation. For more information: (608) 266-1304.
  • Commission Work Group Meeting
    1:00-5:00 PM. Room 650 1 W.Wilson St, Madison
    Commission members will discuss the implications of three proposals: Foundation, Disparity and Market Basket. They will also discuss new ideas and municipal vs. county roles in service delivery.
  • Madison Mayor Sue Bauman Holds Listening Session
    12:30-1:30 PM. Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin. She invites city residents to suggest ways to make Madison the best place it can be to live, learn, work and play. For more information: (608) 266-4611.
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  • Special Committee Meeting on Developmental Disabilities
    10:00 AM. Room 411 South, State Capitol. Agenda will include a review of funding issues, staffing concerns, and ways to streamline bureaucracy that provides services to people with developmental disabilities. For more information contact (608) 266-1304.
  • Gov. Tommy Thompson participates in private budget briefings
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  • Special Committee on Dental Care Access
    10:00 AM. Room 411 South, State Capitol. Co-chairs: Sen. Moen and Rep. Ward. Discussion of options for improving access to dental care. Call (6-8) 266-1304.
  • Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Hearing
    2:00-4:00 PM. Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Conference Room. 3610 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire. Hearing will focus on proposed rules relating to the reimbursement of Johne's Disease testing costs. For more information: (608) 266-3358.
  • Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Hearing
    6:30-8:30 PM. Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Conference Room. 3610 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire. Hearing will focus on proposed rules relating to importing bovine animals, goats or crevids from a state designated by USDA as a tuberculosis "non-modified" states. For more information: (608) 266-3358.
  • Health & Family Services Hearing
    9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Room 45, 819 N. 6th St., Milwaukee. Hearing will include the proposed ammendment of ss HFS 133.06 (4) (d) 1., 133.10 (1) and 133.20 (4); repeal and recreation of s. HFS 133.02 (6g), 133.03 (3) (h) (Note), 133.03 (4) (b), 133.09 (3); and the creation of ss. HFS 133.02 (6m), 133.02 (8g), 133.02 (8g) (Note), 133.03 (4) (d) and 133.14 (6), relating to home healh insuance. For more information: (608) 266-3358.
  • Reception for Judge Michael Brennan
    5:00 - 7:00 PM.Branch 15 of the Milw. County Circuit Court. The Wisconsin Club, 900 W. Wisconsin Avenue. Milwaukee, WI. Payable to: Retain Judge Brennan Committee.
  • Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Hearing
    6:30 - 8:30 PM. Board Room, 2811 Agriculture Drive, Madison. Handicapped accessible. For more information contact (608)224-4883.
  • Wisconsin Supreme Court hearings
    Including: the ``Seinfeld Case'' (Jerold J. Mackenzie v. Miller Brewing Co.
    Miller Brewing officials available to media before and after 1:45 p.m. oral arguments, 119 MLK Blvd., Madison
    Go to www.courts.state.wi.us for more.
  • Gov. Tommy Thompson participates in private budget briefings
  • Ethics Board Meeting
    Agenda: approve forms, consider proposed legislation, and in closed session, consider requests for advisory opinions and possible violations
    10 a.m.
    44 E. Mifflin St. Ste. 601
    Madison
    (608) 266-8123
  • Wis. Teacher Quality Conference
    Incl. teacher licensing issues and Milken Educator Award Recognition Banquet
    Starting 9 a.m.
    Monona Terrace
    Madison
    (608) 266-1771
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  • State Elections Board Meeting
    General Business; Review Access Challenges. Review Issues from General Election. State Elections Board is located at 132 East Wilson Street, Suite 200, (P.O. Box 2973) Madison; Phone: (608) 266-8005.
  • Special Committee on Navigable Waters Recodification
    10:00 AM. Room 225, Northwest, State Capitol, Madison. Discussion of committee assignment. Sen. Baumgart and Rep. Gunderson, Co-chairs. Call (608)266-1304 for more information.
  • Health & Family Services Hearing
    9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Room 950A, State Office Building, 1 W. Wilson St., Madison. Hearing will include the proposed amendment of ss HFS 133.06 (4) (d) 1., 133.10 (1) and 133.20 (4); repeal and recreation of s. HFS 133.02 (6g), 133.03 (3) (h) (Note), 133.03 (4) (b), 133.09 (3); and the creation of ss. HFS 133.02 (6m), 133.02 (8g), 133.02 (8g) (Note), 133.03 (4) (d) and 133.14 (6), relating to home healh insurance. For more information: (608) 266-3358.
  • Health & Family Services Hearing
    1:00-3:00 PM. Room B139, State Office Building, 1 W. Wilson St., Madison. Hearing will consider the creation of ch. HFS 58, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to standards for the operation of the Kinship Care Program. For more information: (608) 266-3358.
  • Gov. Tommy Thompson participates in private budget briefings
  • Gov. Tommy Thompson delivers speech to Wisconsin Economic Summit
    5:30 p.m. Midwest Express Center, Milwaukee; Contact (608) 266-1212 for more information. The Economic Summit will continue through Friday, December 1.
    UW System Economic Summit
  • DWD Helps Tower Automotive Workers
    Advice for laid-off workers
    Two sessions: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
    D.A.L.U. Smith Steelworkers Hall
    3651 North 27th St.
    Milwaukee
    (608) 261-6705
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  • Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Hearing
    6:30-8:30 PM. Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Conference Room. 3610 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire. Hearing will focus on proposed rules relating to importing bovine animals, goats or crevids from a state designated by USDA as a tuberculosis "non-modified" states. Hearing will focus on proposed rules relating to the reimbursement of Johne's Disease testing costs.For more information: (608) 266-3358.
  • Department of Transportation Hearing
    9:00 AM. Room 501, Hill Farms State Transportation Building, 4802 Sheboygan Ave., Madison. To consider the amendment of ch. Trans 201, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to outdoor advertising sign annual fees. For more information call (608) 266-3813.
  • Gov. Tommy Thompson participates in private budget briefings
  • Wisconsin Forward Awards Ceremony
    6:30 p.m.
    with remarks by Gov. Tommy Thompson
    Monona Terrace
    Madison Ballroom
    Madison
  • Judge Lundsten Swearing-in
    Lundsten to be formally sworn in as Wis. Court of Appeals judge
    12:30 p.m.
    Senate chamber
    State Capitol
    Madison
    (608) 264-6256
  • Worker's Comp Work Group
    Agenda: incl. implied employment rule
    9:30 a.m.
    OCI
    121 E. Wilson St., Rm. 6, Madison
    (608) 267-9708
  • Economic Summit
    Midwest Express Center, Milwaukee; Contact (608) 266-1212 for more information. The Economic Summit will continue through Friday, December 1.
    UW System Economic Summit
  • Patients Comp Fund Ctte
    Agenda: incl.settlement caps
    9:30 a.m.
    State Medical Society
    330 E. Lakeside St., Madison
    (608) 267-1237
  • Opportunities with the Federal Government for Wisconsin Business Conference
    1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Radisson Paper Valley Hotel and Conference Center
    Appleton
    414-443-9744 to register.
  • WI Forward Award to Announce Recipients For 2000
    To be held at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.
    The schedule for the evening includes:
    Reception at 5:45pm on the Grand Terrace
    Recognition Ceremony in the Madison Ballroom at 6:30pm
    Dinner at 7:45pm
    Keynote Speaker at 8:45pm
    Closing Remarks at 9:15pm
    For more information: Andrea Weiss, Executive Director
    Wisconsin Forward Award, Inc. (608)-663-5300