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EVENTS LISTINGS
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  • Gov. Tommy Thompson's Public Schedule
    9 a.m. ``Ask the Governor'' radio program
    11:30 a.m. Christmas Tree Grower presentation in Governor's Conferenc Room
    Noon: Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, Capitol Rotunda
    Private budget briefings
    (608) 266-1212
  • Economic Summit
    Midwest Express Center, Milwaukee; Contact (608) 266-1212 for more information. This is the last day of the Economic Summit.UW System Economic Summit
  • Wis. Crime Victims Rights Board Meeting
    Agenda: incl. discussion of year-end report, investigations and training materials
    9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    Milw. Co. Children's Court Center
    10201 Watertown Plank Road
    Rm. 1260 A
    Wauwatosa
  • Opportunities with the Federal Government for Wisconsin Business Conference
    7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Radisson Paper Valley Hotel and Conference Center
    Appleton
    414-443-9744 to register
  • Barrett To Hold High School Press Conference
    9:00-10:30 AM.
    WTMJ Channel 4 Studio. 720 E. Capitol Dr.
    WTMJ Anchor Bill Taylor will direct approximately 80 students' questions.

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  • Putting Child Care into the Center of WI's Strategies
    10:00a.m. Ms. Dresser will address the participants at 10:30a.m. Olbrich Botanical Gardens
    3330 Atwood Ave, Madison
    UW Researcher calls for new attitude toward childcare
    Says it's time to treat childcare as if children really matter
    Laura Dresser, Research Director at the Center on WI Strategy (COWS). For more information Center on Wisconsin Strategy 608/262-5176.

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  • Hearing and Speech Examining Board
    8 a.m.
    Room 179A, 1400 E. Washington Avenue
    Closed session until 12:15 p.m. On the agenda: Presentation of proposed stipulation in the matters concerning David Buschow, Kathy M. Schauer. Will alternate between open and closed sessions.
  • Barbering and Cosmotology Examining Board Screening Panel
    9:30 a.m.
    Room 179A, 1400 E. Washington Ave
    Agenda includes legislative update, administrative rules update, board member activity, practice issues, apprenticeship program and examination issues. For more information contact: Alfred J. Hall, Jr. 608-266-3423
  • Fundraiser for Senator Brian Burke.
    5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the Jalapeno Loco Restaurant.
    5067 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee (near Mitchell International Airport). Food and beverages provided.
    All contributions gratefully accepted. For more information contact: Friends of Brian Burke [attygen@brianburke.org].
  • WI Advanced Telecommunications Foundation
    Board of Directors Meeting
    1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
    WI Department of Administration
    Conference Room 8E, 8th Floor
    101 E. Wilson St. , Madison
    Agenda: Treasurer's Report; Rober W. Baird Investment Update; UW Madison Grant Agreement; Approval of 2001 Grant Application Guidelines and Deadline Dates.
    For more information call (608) 266-7878.
  • Governor's Schedule
    Budget Briefings
    12:00 noon
    Ribbon Cutting: New Dept. of Revenue Building
    2135 Rimrock Rd., Madison.

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  • Christmas Cookie Taster with Rep. Scott Walker
    5:00-7:00 PM. At the home of Susan and Gary Binter. 2524 N. 86th St., Wauwatosa. All contributions gratefully accepted. Payable to: Friends of Scott Walker, 2334 N. 73rd St., Wauwatosa 53213. For more information, call (414) 258-1086. or visit www.ScottWalker.org.
  • Examining Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors
    9:30 a.m.
    Room 179A, 1400 E. Washington Ave
    Summary reports on pending court cases, disciplinary cases and administrative rules. After closed session, will reconvene to review inquiries received by legal counsel, as well as the report of social workers section, professional counselors section and marriage and family counseling section.
    For more information, contact Kimberly Nania 608-267-7223.
  • Kettl Commission Meeting
    9:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
    Tripp Commons at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Memorial Union
    800 Langdon St.
    Madison
    (608)-263-7657
  • Natural Resources Board Tour
    of Wisconsin State Lab. of Hygiene, Envir. Health Div.
    2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    2601 Agriculture Dr.
    Madison
  • DNR Clean Air Act Task Force
    Permits & Fees Committee Meeting
    Agenda: incl. performance-based fee rule development
    9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
    GEF 1, Rm. 400X
    201 E. Washington Ave.
    Madison
    (608) 267-7547
  • Senate Ctte. on Health, Utilities, Veterans and Mil. Affairs
    Agenda: clearinghouse rule 98-170 re: ramifications of failure to comply with interconnection agreement -- hearing and possible executive session
    1:30 p.m.
    Rm. 411S, State Capitol
    Madison
  • Panel Takes Up Future of I-39 Plan
    9:30 a.m. $120.5 million road expansion project proposed. State Transportation Projects Commission will meet in the governor's conference room in Madison to decide.
  • Governor's Schedule
    9:30 a.m.
    Transportation Projects Commission Meeting:Governor's Office.
    1:30 p.m.
    Remarks..TEACH Awards Ceremony
    2000-2001 Training Grants
    411 South
    State Capitol.
    Budget Briefings.
  • Wisconsin National and Community Service Board Meeting
    10:00 AM - 2:30 PM.
    St. Benedict Center, Hwy M, Madison
    For more information contact Tom Devine, Executive Director, Wisconsin National and Community Service Board at 608-261-6716.

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  • Public Service Committee Hearing
    9:00 a.m.
    Amnicon Falls Hearing Rm, Public Service Commission Bldg., 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison.
    Agenda: Hearing will be on a revision of s. PSC 163.04, relating to telecommunications utility price regulation.
  • Examining Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors
    9 a.m.
    Room 179A, 1400 E. Washington Ave
    Included on the agenda: Final adoption of Clearinghouse rule 00-054 relating to continuing education programs, MyTherapy Network correspondence.  Will move into closed session and reconvene at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Kimberly Nania, 608-267-7223
  • Controlled Substances Board
    9 a.m.
    Room 179A, 1400 E. Washington Ave
    Included on the agenda: Drug use trends in Wisconsin.
  • Teleconference, Land Surveyors Screening Panel
    9 a.m.
    Room 291 1400 E. Washington Ave
    Move into closed session to discuss discipline possibilities. Reconvene to open session to vote on matters discussed in closed session.  For more information, contact Alfred J. Hall, Jr., 608-266-3423
  • County Executive Ament's Holiday Party
    5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
    Milwaukee County Zoo, Peck Welcome Center
    Special Guests include Santa and Mrs. Claus
  • Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
    10 a.m.
    State Medical Society
    330 East Lakeside Place, Madison
    Agenda includes discussion of reserves for Wisocnisn Health Care Liability Insurance Plan
  • Natural Resources Board Meeting
    Agenda: incl. recommendation for Wis. Environmental Decade petition re: mercury emissions; approval of DNR legislative proposals; adoption of order re: recreational boating facilities program; adoption of emergency order re: snowmobile safety; and adoption of order re: deer mgt. unit goals
    8:30 a.m.
    GEF 2, Rm. 027
    101 S. Webster St.
    Madison
    (608) 266-2121.
  • Governor's Schedule
    9:00 a.m.
    National Education Goals Panel
    Washington D.C.
  • State Trauma Advisory Council (STAC)
    10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    Monona Terrace
    Madison
    Agenda: Draft report update; Meeting with Sec. Leean; Report "loose ends" or points for further clarification; Follow-up steps once final report is sent to the Legislature.

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  • Ground Breaking Ceremony for State Bank of Cross Plains
    11:30 AM. 455 County Highway M, just south of the intersection of Mineral Point and Junction roads on Madison's west side. Lietutenant Governor McCallum will take part on the ceremony.
  • Board of Regents Personnel Matters Reveiw Committee
    9 a.m. Van Hise Hall, Room 1820
    1220 Linden Drive, Madison
    The committee will convene in an open session and consider a resolution to recess to a closed session. A hearing will be conducted to consider the possible dismissal of a public employee.
  • Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
    9 a.m. OCI 121 East Wilson Street, Room 6. Agenda includes discussion of Wisconsin Health Care Liability Insurance Plan's (WHCLIP) codification, investment report, investment objectives.
  • Gov. Tommy Thompson's Birthday Party
    8 p.m. - midnight. Concourse Hotel, Madison. $30 per person, $50 per couple.Call: (608) 252-9248 for more information.
  • Real Estate Board
    10 a.m. Room 180, 1400 E. Washington Ave. Included on the agenda: Presentation of proposed stipulations by Division of Enforcement, correspondence, report of Contractual Forms Council. For more information, contact: Cletus J. Hansen (608)-266-5439.
  • UW System Personnel Matters Review Committee
    9:00 a.m. Van Hise Hall, Room 1820, 1220 Linden Drive, Madison. Convene in open session and consider a resolution to recess into closed session to conduct a hearing to consider the possible dismissal of a public employee and to deliberate concerning the case. Call (608) 262-7878.
  • Governor's Schedule
    10:00-12:00 p.m. National Education Goals Panel
    Washington, DC.

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  • Department of Administration Division Gaming
    10 a.m.
    Conference Room of the Division
    2005 West Beltline Highway, Suite 201
    Agenda includes discussion of applications of Dairyland Greyhound Park, Inc., Midwest Track Associates, Inc., and Croixland Properties Limited Partnership for licensure and award of dates on which racing may be conducted.
  • Dietitians Affiliated Credentialing Board
    9 a.m.
    Room 179A, 1400 E. Washington Ave
    The agenda includes summary reports on pending court cases, disciplinary cases and admnistrative rules. Board members will testify as expert witnesses. For more information contact Patrick D. Braatz, (608) 266-0483.
  • Governor's Schedule
    Budget Briefings.
  • Board of Regents -Committee on Board Effectiveness Meeting
    11:00 AM.
    Van Hise Hall, Room 1511
    1220 Linden Drive, Madison.
    Agenda will be potential areas for Committee consideration and additional business.

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  • Wisconsin Tobacco Control Board Meeting
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Fond du Lac City-Council Building, Emergency Government Center. Agenda includes discussing board options, preemption, local perspectives on preemption, and public input. For more information: (608) 267-0944.
  • Special Committee on Labor Shortage
    Continued discussion and presentations
    9:00 AM. Rm. 411S, State Capitol, Madison (608) 266-1304
  • HFS Psychosocial Services Rule Hearing
    Re: standards for community-based psychosocial services
    HFS 36
    10 a.m. - 2 p.m, Rm. 120, State Office Building 141 NW Barstow St. Waukesha (608) 266-3249
  • Holiday Event for Mike Huebsch
    5:00 -7:00 PM. Piggy's, 328 Front Street, South, LaCrosse. Special guets: Speaker Scott Jensen and Rep. John Gard. Payable to: Friends of Mike Huebsch
  • Baselines and Protocols Subcommitte to the Wisconsin Voluntary Emission Reduction Registry Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting
    9:00 AM. - Noon.
    Room 774A in the Natural Resources building at 101 S. Webster St., Madison.
    For more information, contact Eric Mosher at (608) 266 - 3010.
  • Governor's Schedule
    Budget Briefings

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  • Special Committee on Guardians Ad Litem in Actions Affecting the Family
    Discussion and testimony by invited speakers
    10 a.m. Rm. 417N, State Capitol, Madison (608) 266-1304
  • Uniform Dwelling Code Rule Hearing
    Re: inspection agencies and Commerce registration program
    9 AM Rm. 3B, Thompson Commerce Ctr., 201 W. Washington Ave. Madison (608) 266-9375
  • HFS Psychosocial Services Rule Hearing
    Re: standards for community-based psychosocial services
    HFS 36
    10:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Rm. 123, State Office Building 610 Gibson St., Eau Claire. (608) 266-3249
  • Pharmacy Examining Board Hearing
    Re: To consider an order to amend s. Phar 7.01 (3), relating to pharmacy interns.
    9:15 AM. 1400 E. Washington Ave., Room 179A, Madison
    (608) 266-0495
  • Roundtable Discussion with University of Wisconsin Chancellor David Ward
    11:45 AM. Tripps Common, Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St. Reservations are due one week before. Checks for $8.50 to cover the cost of lunch must be made out to UW Roundtable and sent to Colleen McCabe, 270 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison WI 53706.
  • Agriculture Resource Management and Conservation Committee
    8:00 AM. DATCP, Room 266, Madison. Agenda: Groundwater standards and risk; Responsibilities of the Department; Responsibilities of the Board of Agriculture; Investigation of groundwater contamination; Committee discussion and recommendations.
  • Governor's Schedule
    Budget Briefings
  • Board of Nursing
    3:00 p.m.
    Room 194, 1400 E. Washington Ave.
    Madison
    Screening Committee - Screen informal complaints. For more information call (608) 267-7223.

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  • OCI Board of Governor's Quarterly Meeting
    9:30 AM - 1:30 PM. American Family Education Center, 6000 American Parkway, Madison. Agenda includes reports from plan manager, fund administrator, finance/investment/audit, risk management, claims, legal, and actuarial & underwriting committees. For more information: (608) 266-6830.
  • DOC Security Rule Hearing
    Re: updating of security standards and practices at prisons
    DOC 306
    6:00-8:00 PM. Alumni Fireside Lounge. First Floor, UW-Milw. Union 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.,Milwaukee (608) 267-9839
  • Senator Chvala's Birthday Bash
    5:00 - 7:00 PM. Monona Community Center, 1011 Nichols Rd., Monona.
  • Fundraiser for Senator Plache
    5:00 - 7:00 PM. The Argus (downstairs), 123 E. Main St.
    Madison. Payable to: Friends of Kim Plache.
  • AG Jim Doyle Event
    5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
    Gallagher's Off Broadway, 163 N. Pearl
    Green Bay, suggested contribution: $100
  • Supplemental Security Income Program Hearing
    Re: Relating to the recovery of incorrectly paid benefits and emergency rules published on September 15, 2000.
    1 -3 PM Conference Room 950A, State Office Building. 1 W. Wilson St., Madison (608)266-6890
  • The Lower Fox Partner Team Meeting
    1:00 - 4:00 PM.
    Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District
    2231 N. Quincy St.
    Agenda includes Basin Plan draft completion, wetland issues workshop review, annual basin team status review, and reports from the Work Groups.
    For more information, contact George Boronow at (920) 448 - 5126.
  • Business Leader Reception for Lt. Gov. Scott McCallum
    5:30-7:00 PM. Milwaukee Club, the Card Room, 706 N. Jefferson St., Milwaukee. Suggested contribution $100 payable to: Friends of Scott McCallum. For more information and to RSVP: (608) 257-4601
  • Special Evening with Attorney General Jim Doyle
    5:30-7:30 PM. Gallagher's Off Broadway. 163 N. Pearl St., Green Bay. Suggested contribution $100, payable to Doyle for Wisconsin. PO Box 2687, Madison, WI 53701. For more information: (608) 284-2002.
  • Governor's Schedule
    Amtrak: Finance Committee Meeting @ Washington DC.

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  • Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations
    Agenda: incl. kinship care, child welfare services, economic development grants
    10 AM. 3rd Fl. conference room, Lake of the Torches Resort, Lac du Flambeau. (608) 266-1304
  • Special Committe on Develpmental Disabilities
    10 a.m.
    Room 225 Northwest, State Capitol
    Discussion of committee assignment and presentation by invited speaker.
  • Environmental Protection-Air Pollution Control Hearing
    Re: Volatile organic compound emissions and national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for wood furniture manufacturing.
    1:30 p.m.
    UW Extension James P. Coughlin Center, Room 601
    625 E. County Rd. Y
    Oshkosh
  • Environmental Protection-Water Supply
    Re: Lead and copper monitoring and treatment requirements for public water systems.
    9 a.m. Video conference participation will be available. Please call Mr. Don Swailes at (608) 266-7093 for more information.
  • Kettl Commission Meeting
    9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.Tripp Commons, University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street. Madison. Agenda: Report of the education workgroup; Assessment of the financial implications of a foundation approach to K-12 education; Review of proposals to improve local flexibility and performance; Human services and criminal justice; Double taxation. Phone: (608)263-7657
  • The Certification Standards Review Council Meeting
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    10:00 AM - Noon.
    -Conference call will originate in Rm. 706 of the State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster St., Madison.
    -Items on the agenda include: repair motion setting council officer's terms at three years; discuss council secretary, and an updated list of reference sample suppliers.
    -Draft minutes from the September council meeting can be found at http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/es/science/lc/council/cmin0009.pdf.
    -For more information,contact Phillip Spranger at (608) 267 - 7633.
  • Republican 2000 Holiday Party
    5:00-8:00 PM. Jingles Coliseum Bar, 232 E. Olin Ave., Special guest speaker featuring Lt. Governor Scott McCallum. Contribution is $10. To RSVP call: (608) 833-0945.
  • Governor's Schedule
    Amtrak Board of Directors Meeting @ Washington DC.
  • DATCP Open Meeting
    10:30 a.m.
    2811 Agriculture Drive, Board Room
    Madison
    Reduction in number of animal units to obtain NPDES permits, Removal of exemption for 25 year, 24 hour storm events, Effluent guidelines, Redefinition of animal unit to include replacement units, Co-permitting of facilities, Phosphorus-based nutrient management, Impact on state and local government, Functional equivalency, Counties-conditional permits, Other issues. Call 608/224-5040.
  • Cong. Tammy Baldwin Press Conference
    To take questions on the presidential election and Congress
    11 a.m.
    10 E. Doty St., Ste. 405
    Madison
  • Lawmakers ' Press Conference to Help Salvation Army
    Sens. Fitzgerald, Shibilski and Reps. Suder and Hebl
    To urge financial and volunteer support for Salvation Army
    10:30 a.m.
    State Senate chamber
    Madison

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  • HFS Psychosocial Services Rule Hearing
    Re: standards for community-based psychosocial services
    HFS 36
    10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    Rm. 152A
    State Office Building
    200 N. Jefferson St.
    Green Bay
    (608) 266-3249
  • Environmental Protection-Air Pollution Control Hearing
    Re: Volatile organic compound emissions and national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for wood furniture manufacturing.
    1:30 p.m.
    101 S. Webster St., Room 611B, GEF #2
    Madison
  • Environmental Protection-Water Supply
    Re: Lead and copper monitoring and treatment requirements for public water systems.
    3 p.m. Video conference participation will be available. Please call Mr. Don Swailes at (608) 266-7093 for more information.
  • Environmental Protection - Air Pollution Control
    Re: Permit application of Quad/Graphics - Sussex.
    1:00 PM. at the Waukesha County Administration Building, Room 255, 1320 Pewaukee Road, Waukesha. For more information, contact Raj Vakharia at (608) 267 -2015.
  • Governor's Schedule
    Budget Briefings.

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  • Governor's Schedule
    Family Day

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  • Governor's Schedule
    Family Day.

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  • Special Committee on Arts Funding
    Continued discussion
    10 AM. Rm. 225NW, State Capitol, Madison. (608) 266-1304
  • Wisconsin State Elections Board
    12 p.m.
    132 East Wilson St, Suite 200
    The Presidential Electors for the State of Wisconsin will cast their votes for President and Vice President of the U.S.
  • The DNR NR 445 Technical Advisory Group
    9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. North Hearing Room, 2nd floor, State Capitol, Madison. The agenda will focus on a proposal to revise Wisconsin's Hazardous Air Contaminant Control and Emission Inventory Reporting requirements. For more information, contact Caroline Garber at (608) 264 - 9218.
  • Lt. Gov. Scott McCallum Special Reception and Budget Overview with Cabinet Secretaries and Administration Officials
    5:30-7:30 PM. Country Inn. 2810 Golf Rd., Pewaukee. For more information call: (608) 257-4601.
  • Funeral Directors Examining Board Screening Panel
    Room 180, 1400 East Washington Ave, Madison
    2:30 p.m.
    For more information, contact Cletus Hansen 608-266-5439

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  • Joint Committee on Finance
    11:00 a.m.
    Room 411 South, State Capitol
    Regular quarterly meeting.  Agenda: Dept. of Transportation, Dept. of Workforce Development, Dept. of Health and Family Services, Dept. of Corrections, Elections Board, Dept. of Natural Resources, Dept. of Administration. For more information see WisPolitics Press Release on this meeting.
  • Special Committee on Use of Prescription Drugs for Children
    Discussion and presentations
    10:00 AM. Rm. 417N, State Capitol, Madison. (608) 266-1304
  • Medical Examining Board
    12:45 p.m.
    Room 179A, 1400 East Washington Ave, Madison
    Closed session until 3 p.m., when the disciplinary committee will discuss current issues. For more information, contact Patrick Braatz, (608)-266-0483
  • Madison Business Leader Breakfast
    8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
    Madison Club Conklin Room
    Marston Conklin Room
    5 East Wilson Street
    Fundraising event. Host Committee $1,000; suggested contribution $500.  All contributions gratefully accepted.  Call 608-257-4601

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  • Special Committee on Condominium Law Review
    Agenda: incl. consideration of initial draft legislation
    10:00 AM. Rm. 225NW, State Capitol, Madison. (608) 266-1304
  • Commissioner of Insurance
    9 a.m.
    121 East Wilson St., Office of Attorney Julie Walsh
    Patients compensatoin fund and Wisconsin Health Care Liability Insurance Plan Claims Committee.
  • Higher Education Subcommittee
    10:15 a.m.
    Room 215 South East, State Capitol
    The subcommittee will be meeting to review and make recommmendations on requests submitted by the state agencies.
  • Adminstrative Affairs Subcommittee
    9:30 a.m.
    Room 201 South East, State Capitol
    The committe will meet to review and make recommendations on requests submitted by the stae agencies.
  • State Building Commission
    1:30 p.m.
    Governor's Conference Room, Room 115 East, State Capitol
    Among the agenda items:
    DOC: Probation and Parole Holding Facility in Sturtevant, $12.3 million, and workhouse in Sturtevant, $3.2 million.
    UW-MADISON: accept Camp Randall Stadium Feasibility Study, a $4.6 million project to expand the stadium.
    MILWAUKEE AMTRAK DEPOT/OFFICE BLDG: $2 million in bonding to match fed rehab funds.
  • Medical Examining Board
    8 a.m.
    Room 179A, 1400 East Washington Ave, Madison
    For more informtation, contact Patrick Braatz, (608)-266-0483

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  • Special Committee on Navigable Waters Recodification
    10:00 AM. Room 225 Northwest, State Capitol
    Presentations by invited speakers and discussion of committee assignment. The Special Committee will discuss portions of ch. 30, stats., related to boating, with particular attention to local regulation of boat operation under s. 30.77, Stats.
  • Special Committee on Recodification of Operating While Intoxicated and Safety Laws Pertaining to Motor Vehicle, All-Terrain Vehicle, Boat of Snowmobile Operation
    9:30 AM. Room 417 North (the G.A.R. Room), State Capitol. Discussion of committee assignment.

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