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EVENT LISTING

1
Friday
State Government
  • Regent Committee on Academic Staff Excellence Awards Meeting
    9 a.m.
    Telephone Conference
    The committee will convene in an open session and consider a motion to recess into closed session to consider personal histories concerning nominations for academic staff awards.
  • Assembly Committe on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Boating Recreation Safety
    11 a.m.
    Neville Public Museum
    Meeting Room 121
    210 Museum Place
    Green Bay

2
Saturday
Other Events
  • College Democrats of Wisconsin 2002 State Convention
    Olympia Resort
    Oconomowoc
    For more information call Christina at (608) 658-3157
  • Dane County GOP 2002 Lincoln Day Dinner
    5 p.m.
    Edgewater Hotel
    666 Wisconsin Ave.
    Madison
    Special guests include Gov. Scott McCallum and U.S. Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner Jr. Tickets are $50 each.

3
Sunday
Other Events
  • College Democrats of Wisconsin 2002 State Convention
    Olympia Resort
    Oconomowoc
    For more information call Christina at (608) 658-3157
  • Ashland, Bayfield Co. GOP Caucus
    11 a.m.
    Hotel Chequamegon
    Ashland
    Contact Mike Gableman, 715.682.8020
  • U.S. Senator Russ Feingold's Birthday Fundraiser
    4-5:30 p.m.
    White Horse Inn
    202 N. Henry Street
    Madison
    Suggested Contribution: $49/per person (Russ is turning 49!) RSVP: Feingold Senate Committee (608) 831-7877.
  • Jefferson County Democratic Party
    Annual Presidents Day Dinner
    4 p.m.
    Plattduetcher Hall
    Watertown
    Cost is $15.00
    New this year will be a silent auction.
  • Forest Co. GOP Caucus and Lincoln Day
    Caucus: 4 p.m.
    Cheney's
    Laona
    Contact Mary Verich 715.674.4922
  • Jackson Co. GOP Caucus
    6 p.m.
    Village Hall
    Hixton
    Contact Bob Galster, 715.963.4019
  • St. Croix Co. GOP Caucus
    6 p.m.
    New Richmond Civic Center
    Contact Dean Knudson, 715.386.1290

4
Monday
State Government
  • Assembly Committee on Health
    9:30 a.m.
    417 North
    State Capitol
    LRB NUMBER -4956 - a loan from the general fund for the private employer health care coverage program, requiring the group insurance board to offer an additional health insurance plan for state employees, creating a small employer catastrophic reinsurance board, creating a small employer catastrophic care board, creating a small employer catastrophic care program fund, requiring small employer insurers to specify threshold levels of covered benefits and reimbursing small employer insurers that pay benefits in excess of the threshold, imposing an additional premium on small employer insurance to pay reimbursements to small employer insurers, creating a pilot program for reimbursing small employer insurers for claims costs for certain employees of small employers, authorizing assistance in negotiating prescription drug rebates and reducing prescription drug charges, providing notice of the right to independent review, requiring reports, providing exemptions from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.

Other Events

  • News Conference on Mining Legislation
    11 a.m.
    Assembly Parlor
    State Capitol
    Rep. Spencer Black, tribal representatives, sportsman's groups, and environmental leaders will campaign against the use of cyanide in mining
  • Budget Listening Session with Mark Pocan
    6 p.m.
    Wil-Mar Neighboorhood Center
    953 Jenifer St.
    Pocan will hold three listening sessions for 78th
    district residents to discuss the state budget and other issues affecting state government.
  • Winnebago Co. GOP Caucus
    6 p.m.
    Robin's Restaurant
    Oshkosh
    Contact Sue Ertmer, 920.231.2446
  • Green Co. GOP Caucus
    7 p.m.
    Turner Hall
    Monroe
    Contact Bob Seitz, 608.938.1941
  • Waukesha County GOP Caucus
    8 p.m.
    Country Inn
    Pewaukee
    Contact E.D. Cooper 262.542.8532

5
Tuesday
State Government
  • State of the State Address
    7 p.m.
    Assembly Parlor
    State Capitol
  • Supreme Court Oral Arguments
    Supreme Court Hearing Room
    State Capitol
    9:45 a.m.: #00-2473 - Karen Bammert v. Don's Super Valu, Inc.; #00-2180 - Industry to Industry, Inc. v. Hillsman Modular Molding. Inc.
    1:45 p.m. - #99-3199 - James Servais et al. v Kraft Foods, Inc. et al.
  • Assembly Committee on Urban and Local Affairs Hearing
    8:30 a.m.
    400 NE
    State Capitol
    AB 791 - Relating to: the provision of fire protection by towns and villages and removing the attorney general's review of interstate compacts relating to fire fighting and emergency medical services.
    AB 825 - Relating to: defining emergency medical technician for purposes of the volunteer fire fighter and emergency medical technician service award program.
  • Assembly Committee on Urban and Local Affairs
    8:30 a.m.
    400 Northeast
    State Capitol
    AB 792 - Authorizing a retail establishment to adopt a policy permitting exclusion of a customer who is not properly attired.
    AB 825 - Defining emergency medical technician for purposes of the volunteer fire fighter and emergency medical technician service award program.
  • Assembly Committee on Education Reform
    8:30 a.m.
    State Capitol
    AB 837 - Prohibiting school boards from imposing residency requirements on teachers.
  • Joint Finance Committee
    10 a.m.
    412 East
    State Capitol
    Agenda
  • Assembly Committee on Financial Institutions
    10 a.m.
    328 Northwest
    State Capitol
    LRB NUMBER -2505 - creating an exemption from securities broker-dealer and securities agent licensing requirements.
  • Senate Committee on Environmental Resources
    10 a.m.
    300 Southeast
    State Capitol
    GUMTOW, Jon H., of Random Lake, as a member of the Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2006.
    SB 435 - The sale or distribution of mercury thermometers and providing a penalty.
    SB 380 - Fishing licenses issued to disabled residents.
    AB 554 Determining what constitutes the administration of the department of natural resources when managing the
    state's fish and wildlife resources.
    SCR 00-034 - AN ORDER to repeal and recreate chapter NR 243, relating to animal feeding operations.
    SCR 00-035 - AN ORDER relating to stormwater discharge.
    SCR 00-036 - AN ORDER to create chapter NR 154, relating to best management practices, conditions and technical standards.
    SCR 00-027 - AN ORDER to create chapter NR 151, relating to runoff management.
    SCR 00-028 - AN ORDER to repeal and recreate chapter NR 120, relating to the priority watershed management program.
    SCR 00-025 - AN ORDER to create chapter NR 153, relating to the runoff management grant program.
    SCR 00-026 - AN ORDER to create chapter NR 152, relating to model ordinances for construction site erosion control and stormwater management.
    Addtions
    LRB -3331/4 -Relating to the regulation of well drilling and water systems.
    Briefing by DNR and DATCP on Chronic Wasting Disease recently found in Wisconsin's deer herd.
  • Senate Committee on Privacy, Electronic Commerce and Financial Institutions
    10 a.m.
    201 Southeast
    State Capitol
    LRB NUMBER -4981 - Regulating rental-purchase companies, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
    SB 436 - Various changes regarding the department of financial institutions and persons regulated by the department of financial institutions and granting rule-making authority (suggested as remedial legislation by the department of financial institutions).
    A possible executive session will be held on:
    SB 436- Relating to: various changes regarding the DFI and persons regulated by the DFI and granting rule-making authority.
    SB 450-
    Relating to: eliminating the Wisconsin credit union savings insurance corporation.
    SB 475-
    Relating to: creating an exemption from securities broker-dealer and securities agent licensing requirements.
    SB 645-
    Relating to: publication of the street address of a person who provides day care in the person's home.
  • Office of State Treasurer Public Hearing
    10 a.m.
    Conference Room
    Firstar Building
    1 S. Pinckney St.
    Madison
    Public hearing on behalf of College Savings Program Board on Board's emergency rulemaking order and proposed permanent order relating to the College Savings Program.
  • State Elections Board Meeting
    11 a.m.
    Law Offices of Garvey and Stoddard, S.C.
    634 West Main St.
    Suite 101
    Madison
    Canvass statements of the Primary Election for the office of Circuit Court Judge will be certified.

Other Events

  • Mining Rally
    Noon
    Outside East Wing
    State Capitol
    For more information contact Dave Blouin, 608-233-8455, burroak15@aol.com or George Rock, 715-882-4800, riverrocks@dwave.net
  • Right to Carry Rally
    Noon
    Outside North Wing
    State Capitol
    For more information contact Senator Dave Zien (608) 266-7511
  • Brown Co. GOP Caucus
    7 p.m.
    Pier 54
    Green Bay
    Contact Barb Wescott 920.494.2448

6
Wednesday
State Government
  • Joint Finance Committee
    9:30 a.m.
    412 East
    State Capitol
    Agenda
  • Supreme Court Oral Arguments
    Supreme Court Hearing Room
    State Capitol
    9:45 a.m. - #00-0467 - In re the Commitment of Tory Rachel: State v. Rachel; #00-3548 - Mark Vidal et al. v. LIRC
    1:45 p.m. - #00-2682 - Badger Mutual Ins. Co. v. Dennis Schmitz
  • Senate Committee on Universities, Housing, and Government Operations
    10:30 a.m.
    201 Southeast
    State Capitol
    PACZKOWSKI, Dale R., of Fond du Lac, as a member of the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors, to serve for the interim term ending July 1, 2005.
    RUSCH, James E., of New Richmond, as a member of the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2006.
    SOBCZAK, Nancy L., of Racine, as a member of the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2006.
    AB 493 - Review of state agency performance and operations.
    AB 548 - The date of the presidential preference primary.
    SB 344 - Development of a tribal logo for notification of state grants funded by Indian gaming receipts.
    SB 400 - The notice of changed property tax assessments, the monitoring of property tax assessments, the filing
    deadline for property tax reassessment petitions, the recertification of local assessment personnel, the procedure for challenging tax lien foreclosures on property that is exempt from taxation, the administration of the property tax exemption for computers, and providing a penalty.
    SB 427 - Professional land surveyors and the practice of professional land surveying and granting rule-making
    authority.
    SJR 59 - Reducing, by income tax credits or by payments from state revenues, property taxes upon residential and
    agricultural real property as defined by law (first consideration).
  • Community Dialogues on Investing in Quality Education
    1-4 p.m.
    La Crosse School District-Hogan Administrative Center
    Community leaders representing education, business, parents, local government, and community organizations in nine regions across the state will host State Supt. Elizabeth Burmaster in community dialogues and participate in a discussion of Wisconsin's school finance system. The dialogues will focus on the state's commitment to investing in quality education for every child.
  • Senate Committee on Health, Utilities, Veterans and Military Affairs
    1:30 p.m.
    411 South
    State Capitol
    RECORE, Janet K., of Wautoma, as a member of the Rural Health Development Council, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2007.
    CHRISTMAN, Dr. Blane, of Ladysmith, as a member of the Rural Health Development Council, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2007.
    AB 733 - Relating to: expanding eligibility for drug treatment reimbursement grants for persons with HIV infections.
    AB 743 - The statewide trauma system and making appropriations.
    SB 447 - Creating an individual income tax checkoff for a breast cancer research program, creating a breast cancer
    research program, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
    SB 413 - The regulation of massage therapists and bodyworkers, creating a massage therapy and bodywork examining board, granting rule-making authority and providing a penalty.
    SB 433- Relating to: increasing the statewide nursing home limit in an instance in which current nursing home licensed beds are transferred.
    SB 479 - Relating to: payment of a medical assistance supplement ot care management organizations that contract with municipal nursing homes for the provision of serivices to family care recipients.
    SB 305- Relating to: licensing of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and granting rule-making authority.
    AB 224 - Providing shampooing services in barber or cosmetologist establishments.
    SB 433 - Increasing the statewide nursing home bed limit in an instance in which current nursing home licensed beds
    are transferred.

Other Events

  • Headquarters Opening for Scott Walker, Candidate for Milwaukee County Executive
    1 p.m.
    7210 W. Greenfield Avenue
    Milwuakee
    Walker will be at the headquarters today and will then walk around the neighborhood, getting to know the businesses and residents in the area.
  • Reception for the Democratic Leadership Institute
    5 - 7 p.m.
    The Cardinal Bar
    418 E. Wilson St.
    Madison
    All contributions gratefully accepted
    Payable to: Democratic Leadership Institute
    222 State Street, Suite 400
    Madison, WI 53703
    For more information contact Jorna Taylor at 608/255-5172.
  • La Crosse Co. GOP Caucus
    5:15 p.m.
    City Brewery Hosp. Ctr.
    La Crosse
    Contact Ryan Olson, 608.785.3161

7
Thursday
State Government
  • Assembly Committee on Housing
    8:30 a.m.
    400 Northeast
    State Capitol
    AB 840 - The supplement to the federal historic rehabilitation tax credit and the state historic rehabilitation tax credit.
  • Supreme Court Oral Arguments
    Supreme Court Hearing Room
    State Capitol
    9:45 a.m. - #00-3135 - In the Matter of the Guardianship of Judy K.: Dunn County v. Judy K.{#01-0463-CR - State v. Lawrence Williams; {#01-0464-CR - State v. Antwon Mathews
    1:45 p.m. - #00-2344 - Karen Martin et al. v. American Family Mutual Ins. Co.
  • Assembly Floor Session
    9:30 a.m.
    Assembly Parlor
    State Capitol
    For a full list of issues before the Assembly, click here.
  • Senate Floor Session
    10 a.m.
    Senate Parlor
    State Capitol
    For a full list of issues before the Senate, click here.
  • Wisconsin Coastal Management Council Meeting
    10:30 a.m.
    DOA Bldg.
    101 E. Wilson St.
    Madison
    The Project Selection Committee will make final funding recommendations for the 2002-03 grant cycle.
  • Recycling Market Development Board
    1 p.m.
    7th Fl. Board Rm.
    WHEDA Bldg.
    201 W. Washington Ave.
    Madison
    Consideration of Recycling Loan Projects.
  • State Elections Board Meeting
    2:30 p.m.
    Milwaukee City Hall, Room 301 B
    200 East Wells Street
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Agenda: Review issues from spring primary.
  • Wisconsin Coastal Management Council Meeting
    3 p.m.
    DOA Bldg.
    101 E. Wilson St.
    Madison
    The Council will consider recommendations of the Project Selection Committee.
  • Senate Committee on Organization
    4 p.m. (or upon adjournment of the Senate)
    Senate Parlor
    State Capitol
    Meeting to schedule the Senate Calendar for Tuesday, March 12, 2002.

Other Events

  • How Environmental Justice Communities Can Change Government Environmental Policies
    4 p.m.
    Pyle Center
    702 Langdon St.
    Madison
    Free public lecture by chemist, environmental activitist, and 1999 MacArthur Fellow Wilma Subra.
  • Birthday Celebration for Senator Gary George
    5 - 7:30 p.m.
    Lakefront Brewery
    1872 N. Commerce Street
    Milwaukee WI
    Payable to: Citizens for Gary George
    1100 W. Wells Street, Suite 1711
    Milwaukee WI 53233
  • 24th Annual Wisconsin Lakes Convention
    Regency Suites
    Green Bay
    Registration information and Agenda
  • Walworth Co. GOP Caucus
    7 p.m.
    Moy's Restaurant, Elkhorn
    Contact Chris Koceja, 262.642.7490
  • Juneau Co. GOP Caucus
    7 p.m.
    Hatch Public Library
    Mauston
    Contact Brent Oleson, 608.427.6593

8
Friday
State Government
  • Supreme Court - Board of Administrative Oversight
    9 a.m.
    Country Inn Conference Center
    2810 Golf Rd.
    Waukesha

Other Events

  • 24th Annual Wisconsin Lakes Convention
    Regency Suites
    Green Bay
  • 'A Toast to Tom Barrett' Fundraising Reception
    5 - 7 p.m.
    Home of Dick Wagner
    739 Jenifer St.
    Madison
    Suggested contribution: $150.00
    All contributions gratefully accepted
    For further information call 608/836-3237
    Checks payable to:
    Barrett for Wisconsin
    PO Box 510796
    Milwaukee, WI 53203

9
Saturday
State Government
  • Senate Committee on Judiciary, Consumer Affairs, and Campaign Finance Reform
    1:30 -2:30 p.m.
    Eagles Club Building
    2588 Highway 53
    Chippewa Falls
    AB 675- Relating to: licenses to carry a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
    SB 357 -Relating to: licenses to carry a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
    AB 529 -Relating to: retired peace officers carrying a weapon.

Other Events

  • 24th Annual Wisconsin Lakes Convention
    Regency Suites
    Green Bay
  • Outagamie County GOP Caucus
    9 a.m.
    Columbus Club
    2531 N. Richmond
    Appleton
    Contact Jo Egelhoff at 920.739.7785
  • Lincoln County Democrats Meeting
    9:30 a.m.
    Lincoln County Annex
    1006 8th St.
    Merrill
    Election of officers and delegate selection is on the agenda. Guest Speaker Marlys Matuszak, 7th CD Chair. Contact: Melissa Schroeder, (715) 536-3112
  • Wood Co. GOP Caucus
    3 p.m.
    Elks Club
    Wisconsin Rapids
    Contact Ron Waskowiak, 715.384.9055
  • Reception for Senator Brian Burke, Democrat for Attorney General
    4-6 p.m.
    Italian-American Club
    2217 52nd St.
    Kenosha
    Hosted by: Senator Joe Andrea, Senator Bob Wirch, Mayor John Antaramian, Representative Jim Krueser, Representative John Steinbrink, District
    Attorney Bob Jambois, Sheriff Larry Zarletti, Clerk Edna Highland, Register of Deeds Louise Principe, Clerk of Court Gail Gentz, Treasurer Frieda
    Jacobson and others. All contributions gratefully accepted Checks should be made payable to Friends of Brian Burke. For more information call 608-255-0940 or go to: www.brianburke.org
  • St. Patrick's Day Open House w/ Scott Walker
    4-6 p.m.
    7210 W. Greeenfield Ave
    West Allis
  • Waupaca County Lincoln Day
    5 p.m.
    Crystal Falls Banquet Facility
    1500 Handschke Dr.
    New London
    Contact Ron Reynolds 715.258.5530
    Keynote Speaker: Lt. Gov. Farrow (invited)
  • Price Co. GOP Caucus and Lincoln Day
    5 p.m.
    Skyline Supper Club
    Hwy 13
    Phillips
    Contact Kosana Stojcevic
    715.339.7118
  • Marinette Co. Lincoln Day
    6 p.m.
    Best Western River Front
    Marinette
    Contact Bruce Mattison, 715.732.9934
    Keynote Speaker -- Cong. Mark Green
  • Kenosha County Democratic Dinner
    6 p.m.
    2217 52nd Street, Kenosha
    Tickets are $20.00
    Contact: Teri Jacobson, (262) 657-5336

10
Sunday
State Government
  • Senate Cttee on Insurance, Tourism, and Transportation; Assembly Cttee on Tourism and Recreation; Gov.'s Council on Tourism
    12:30 p.m.
    LaCrosse Center
    LaCrosse, Wisconsin
    The Senate Committee on Insurance, Tourism and Transportation will hold a joint hearing with the Assembly Committee on Tourism and Recreation at the Governor's Annual Conference on Tourism. The Committee will not be taking public testimony. However, Committee members in attendance will hold a question and answer session regarding the legislative process and current trends in the tourism industry with invited participants

Other Events

  • Green Lake Co. GOP Caucus
    11 a.m.
    Lanterns
    Markesan
    Contact Merle Good, 920.398.2429
  • Washington County Caucus/Lincoln Day
    11:30 a.m.
    West Bend Country Club
    Highway Z
    West Bend
    Contact Roger Kist 262.338.9913
    Keynote Speaker: Gov. McCallum (tentative)
  • Kewaunee County Lincoln Day
    1 p.m.
    C.J.'s Triangle
    Kewaunee
    Contact Jake Blazkovec, 920.487.5571
  • Washburn Co. GOP Caucus
    3 p.m.
    Tony's Riverside
    Spooner
    Contact Bobbi Rydberg, 715.468.7127
  • 4th Annual Marathon County Democrats Spaghetti Dinner
    4:30-6:30 p.m.
    Moose Lodge
    6007 Prairie St.
    Schofield
    Cost: $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 5-12, children under 5 are free. Contact: Kathy Decker 359-8739
  • Dunn Co. GOP Lincoln Day
    4:30 p.m.
    Keynote speaker Gov. McCallum
    Grazi's
    Menomonie
    Contact Maripat Krueger, 715.235.3970
  • Eau Claire County Lincoln Day
    5 p.m.
    Ramada Inn and Conference Center
    1202 Clairemont Ave.
    Eau Claire
    Contact Laurie Forcier 715.835.6024
    Keynote Speaker: Cong. Paul Ryan

11
Monday
State Government
  • Supreme Court Oral Arguments
    Supreme Court Hearing Room
    State Capitol
    9:45 a.m. - #00-2636-W - State ex rel. Gerald Haas, Jr. v. William McReynolds; #98-0677-D - In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against
  • Governor's Council on Tourism Meeting
    12 - 2 p.m.
    La Crosse Center
    Ballroom A
    410 E. Veterans Memorial Dr.
    La Crosse
    On the agenda: THINK guide, affordable meetings, budget and future schedules.
  • Community Dialogues on Investing in Quality Education
    12:30-3:30 p.m.
    Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Conference Center
    Community leaders representing education, business, parents, local government, and community organizations in nine regions across the state will host State Supt. Elizabeth Burmaster in community dialogues and participate in a discussion of Wisconsin's school finance system. The dialogues will focus on the state's commitment to investing in quality education for every child.

Other Events

  • Blessing of the Block
    3 p.m.
    Serb Hall
    5101 W. Oklahoma Ave.
    Milwaukee
    Scott Walker, candidate for Milwuakee Co. Executive will be attending the ceremony.
  • Listening Session with Mark Pocan
    6 p.m.
    Boys and Girls Club
    2001 Taft St.
    Pocan will hold three listening sessions for 78 th
    district residents to discuss the state budget and other issues affecting state government.

12
Tuesday
State Government
  • Assembly Committee on Economic Development
    8:30 a.m.
    225 Northwest
    State Capitol
    AB 767 - Relating to: the income and franchise tax credit for sales tax and use tax paid on fuel and electricity consumed in manufacturing.
    AB 834- Relating to: preparation of economic impact statements for bills and proposed administrative rules that would have a direct economic impact on the private sector.
  • DATCP Board Meeting
    9 a.m.
    TCP Regional Office
    200 N. Jefferson
    Green Bay
    Agenda: Call to order; approve minutes; Agenda additions; Board member matters; Secretary's report; Public appearances; Presentation by Carl Kuehne of American Foods; ATCP 21-Plant inspection fees (Scope Statement); ATCP 96-Agricultural Producer Security Program (Scope Statement); ATCP 127-Do-Not-Call list (Hearing Draft); Agricultural Development for Wisconsin report; Board schedule; Miscellaneous; Adjourn.
  • Senate Floor Session
    10 a.m.
    Senate Parlor
    State Capitol
    For a full list of issues before the Senate, click here.

Other Events

  • Rally to Preserve Shared Revenue
    11:30 a.m.
    Monona Terrace
    1 John Nolen Dr.
    Madison
    The following groups will be participating in the rally: AFSCME Council 40, AFL-CIO; Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin; AFSCME Council 48, AFL-CIO; League of Wisconsin Municipalities Insurance Trust; and the Wisconsin Alliance of Cities.
  • Fundraiser for Mayor John Norquist
    Annual "Taste of Milwaukee" Reception
    5 - 7 p.m.
    The ASQ Center
    (Formerly the Marshall Fields Building)
    648 N. Plankinton (Courtyard Entrance)
    Suggested Donation: $100. Payable to: Citizens for Norquist; P.O. Box 333; Milwaukee, WI 53201
    For Further Information, please call 414/224-9336
  • La Crosse County Republican Party
    Lincoln Day Dinner 2002
    5 p.m.
    La Crosse Country Club
    300 Marcou Road
    Onalaska
    The event will begin with a social hour, and be followed by the dinner/program. Special guest, Gov. Scott McCallum. Tickets: $30 each
    For tickets and further information, please contact
    the LCRP at 608/788-5244 or go to: www.lcrp.net
  • Sauk County Democratic Party Meeting
    6:30 p.m.
    Log Cabin Restaurant
    Baraboo
    Dinner & General Membership Meeting
    Contact: Rose White, 608-643-6368s

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Wednesday
Other Events

14
Thursday
Other Events
  • Fundraiser for Ed Thompson
    5 - 9 p.m.
    Belgian Club
    3921 East Second St.
    Superior
    Suggested donation: $50
    All contributions gratefully appreciated.
    Checks payable to: Friends of Ed Thompson PO Box 1509 Tomah, WI 54660
    The event is being hosted by Jim and Carol Boland of the Douglas County Tavern league. For more information call (608) 374-2537.
  • Reception and Fundraiser for Thomas G. Nardelli
    5 - 7 p.m
    Aliotos Restaurant
    3041 N.Mayfair Rd.
    Wauwatosa, WI
    All contributions gratefully appreciated
  • Reception for Kathleen Falk 2002 Gubernatorial Candidate
    5:30-7 p.m.
    At the home of Bill & Marsha Bathke
    5711 Winnequah Road
    Monona
    Suggested donation: $100
    All contributions gratefully appreciated
    Checks payable to: Falk For Governor
    P.O. Box 8832, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8832
    For more information please call 608- 444-5042
  • Racine County New Members Meeting
    5:45 p.m.-Executive Board
    7:00 p.m.-General Membership
    Gateway Technical College
    Racine Building, Michigan Room Contact: John Heckinlively (262) 635-1430
  • Public Forum on Land Use Impact on Water in an Urban Setting
    7- 9 p.m.
    UWM Outreach Center
    Milwaukee
    Problems to be addressed include: flood prevention, drinking water purity,effects of development on water quality and quantity, and open space
    preservation. Other topics include how Smart Growth legislation affects Milwaukee¹s waters and the restoration of Underwood Creek. A broader question is what role local citizens can play in protecting urban waters and restoring the health of our waterways.
  • St. Croix County Democrats Meeting
    7:30 p.m.
    Coachman Supper Club
    503 US Highway 63
    Hudson
    Contact: Daniel DeMaio, (715) 381-2780

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Friday
Other Events
  • St. Patrick's Day Celebration and Fundraiser for State Sen. Judy Robson
    4 - 6 p.m.
    Beloit Inn
    500 Pleasant St.
    Corner of Riverside Drive (Hwy. 51 and Public Avenue)
    Beloit
    All contributions gratefully accepted. No PACs please. Please make checks payable to: Friends of Robson; 2546 Shopiere Road; Beloit, WI 53511
  • Fundraiser for State Representative Julie Lassa
    5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
    Blue Top Supper Club
    3425 Church St.
    Stevens Point, WI
    Make contributions payable to: Lassa for Assembly; P.O.Box 483; Plover, WI 54467
  • 10th Annual Banquet and Benefit Concert for the Clean Water Action Council
    5 - 9:30 p.m.
    Historic West Theater
    Green Bay
    Banquet and concert tickets combined are $25, or $45/couple and $20/students. Concert tickets only are $15. The banquet includes all-you-can-eat roast chicken or lasagna, with side dishes and a cash bar.
    Registration required. Call (920) 437-7304, or visit www.CWAC.net online.
  • The Return of the Irish Gala: A Reception for John Collins for Kenosha County Executive
    5 -7 p.m.
    Mimi's Ristorante
    2703 63rd. St.
    Kenosha
    Contact: Boyd Frederick

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Saturday
Other Events
  • Wis. Right to Life State Convention
    Holiday Inn Convention & Expo Center
    Stevens Point
    Speakers: Dirk Been, from the CBS program Survivor; Gill Byrd, former San Diego Charger and chaplain for the Green Bay Packers; and Mary Louise Kurey, Miss Wisconsin 1999. To register, visit www.lifeconvention.org or call 1-877-855-5007.
  • Citizen Action State Conference - Shoulder to Shoulder for Social Change
    9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
    South Division High School
    Milwaukee
    Opportunities & Challenges in 2002 for Progressives (learn what is needed to build our power), Gubernatorial Candidate Forum (all gubernatorial candidates will be invited for an interactive discussion)
    For more information see our website at http://www.wi-citizenaction.org or contact Jennifer Olenchek at 414/272-2562 x200 or jolenchek@wi-citizenaction.org.
  • St. Patrick's Day with Jim Doyle
    6 - 8 p.m.
    The Cardinal Bar
    418 E. Wilson Street
    Madison, WI
    $25 Suggested Donation
    Refreshments Provided
  • Jefferson County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner 2002
    6 p.m.
    Watertown Country Club
    1340 North Water St.
    Watertown
    Special Guests: Laurie McCallum (Wisconsin's First Lady) and Ken Mehlman (White House Director of Political Affairs). Cost: $35 single and $60 couple. Contact Info: Greg Horstman (JCRP Chair); 920-261-4724 (home); gregoryshorstman@cs.com.

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Sunday
Other Events
  • Wis. Right to Life State Convention
    Holiday Inn Convention & Expo Center
    Stevens Point
    Refer to March 16 for details.
  • Open-House Sunday Brunch with Sen. Russ Feingold
    10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    At the home of Ron Luskin and Terry Ruzicka
    311 Green Bay Road
    Cedarburg
    Suggested contribution: $100 per person. Please call with any questions: 262/376-7646. Payable to: Feingold Senate Committee; P.O. Box 620062; Middleton WI 53562-0062

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Monday
State Government
  • UW Board of Regents Executive Committee Meeting
    8:30 a.m.
    Teleconference on the budget and admissions matters.
  • State Ethics Board
    9:30 a.m.
    Suite 601
    44 E. Mifflin St.
    Madison
  • TEACH Wisconsin Board Meeting
    10 a.m.
    Stoughton Administrative Center
    320 North St.
    Stoughton
  • United Tribes of Wisconsin Press Conference
    10 :30 a.m.
    Senate Parlor
    The United Tribes will release information on the gaming industry's impact on the Wisconsin Economy. For more information, call Tom Krajewski at (608) 259-1212.

Other Events

  • Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee Reception
    5 - 7 p.m.
    Madison's Dining and Diversions
    119 N. King Street
    Madison
    All contributions gratefully accepted
    Payable to: ADCC
    P.O. Box 814
    Madison WI 53701
    Please call 608/258-9225 for more information
  • St. Patrick's Day Jazz Event with Rep. Terri McCormick
    5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
    Sky Club East
    Gillingham Road
    Hwy. 41, Breezewood Exit
    Neenah
  • Scott Walker Fundraiser
    Home of Kevin Gerard
    9080 N. Bayside Road
    Bayside
    All contributions gratefully appreciated. For additional information please call Bob Dennik at 414-453-2002.

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Tuesday
State Government
  • Governor's Summit on Capital 2002
    Midwest Express Center
    Milwaukee
    The registration fee is $175 per person through March 4, 2002 and $200 per person after that date. A fee of $75 per person is available for individuals who wish to attend only the Pre-Summit sessions on March 19. Interested persons can be placed on a mailing list by calling: (608)266-8915.
  • State Employees Combined Campaign Eligibility Committee
    9 a.m.
    State of Wisconsin Administrative Bldg.
    101 E. Wilson St.
    Madison
    On the Agenda: Review of applications from umbrella organizations for new and returning charities seeking to participate in the 2002 SECC; dicussion and committee action on member recommendations.
  • Senate Committee on the 2001-03 Biennial Budget
    10 a.m.
    University of Wisconsin-Superior
    Kathryn Ohman Theatre
    McCaskill Hall
    Belknap St. and Catlin Ave.
    Superior
    The committee will take testimony on the various recommendations for changes to the Governor's 2001-03 budget reform bill as proposed by the Joint Committee on Finance and the Wisconsin State Assembly.
  • EchoStar/Hughes Press Conference/Demonstration
    11:30 a.m.
    201 Southeast
    State Capitol
    Rep. Mark Pettis, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Information and Technology, will join experts from the wireless industry to explain how the proposed merger between EchoStar Communications Corporation's DISH Network and Hughes Electronics' DIRECTV® will revolutionize communications in Wisconsin.

Other Events

  • A Jazzy Spring Kick-Off Reception for Kathleen Falk
    Wisconsin's Next Governor
    5 -7 p.m.
    The Madison Concourse Hotel
    1 W. Dayton St.
    Madison
    Appetizers & Cash Bar
    Featuring Music by The Gerri DiMaggio Jazz Trio
    Sponsor levels: $1,000, $500, $250
    Individual tickets: $45 per person, $75 a couple
    Checks payable to: Falk For Governor
    P.O. Box 8832, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8832
    RSVP to Christopher Mills at (608) 442-1819 or via email to Chris.Mills@mindspring.com
  • Reception for Peg Lautenschlager, Democrat for AG
    5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
    Milwaukee Athletic Club
    758 N. Broadway
    Milwaukee
    Hosted by: Tony Earl, Matthew Flynn, Barbara Lawton, Stuart Parsons, et al. Contributions payable to: Friends of Peg Lautenschlager; P.O. Box 1929; Fond du Lac, WI. 54936. For more information please call 608-268-0222 or e-mail peg4ag@earthlink.net

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Wednesday
State Government
  • Governor's Summit on Capital 2002
    Midwest Express Center
    Milwaukee
    The registration fee is $175 per person through March 4, 2002 and $200 per person after that date. A fee of $75 per person is available for individuals who wish to attend only the Pre-Summit sessions on March 19. Interested persons can be placed on a mailing list by calling: (608)266-8915.
  • State Building Commission
    Administrative Affairs Subcommittee
    9 a.m.
    201 Southeast
    State Capitol
    Agenda
  • Confidentiality Project Advisory Board Meeting
    9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    Concourse Hotel
    1 W. Dayton St.
    Madison
  • APPPS Board Meeting
    10 a.m.
    Room 172
    Agriculture Building
    2811 Agriculture Dr.
    Madison
    Agenda: Status of FY '03 Grant RFP, Governor's Budget Reform Bill.
  • Joint Committee for Review of Adminstrative Rules
    10 a.m.
    Rm. 411 S
    State Capitol
    ER Comm 110- Relating to: brownfields redevelopment grants.  Extension of the effective period of this emergency rule by 60 days at the request of the Dept. of Commerce.
    CLR 01-094 -
    Relating to the minimum number of hours to be required in a social worker trianing certificate internship.
    CLR 00-157 -
    Relating to consultation programs and licensure requirements.
  • Senate Committee on the 2001-03 Biennial Budget
    10 a.m.
    University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
    Davies Center-Ojibwa Room
    105 Garfield Ave.
    Eau Claire
    The committee will take testimony on the various recommendations for changes to the Governor's 2001-03 budget reform bill as proposed by the Joint Committee on Finance and the Wisconsin State Assembly.
  • DNR Public Hearing
    10 a.m.
    Room 511
    Natural Resources building
    101 S. Webster St.
    Madison
    Establishment and operation of a voluntary multi-pollutant
    emission reduction registry. For more information, contact Eric Mosher at (608) 266-3010.
  • State Building Commission
    Higher Education Subcommittee
    10:30 a.m.
    201 Southeast
    State Capitol
    Agenda
  • State Building Commission
    2 p.m.
    Governor's Conference Room
    115 East
    State Capitol
    Agenda

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Thursday
State Government
  • Senate Committee on the 2001-03 Biennial Budget
    10 a.m.
    University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
    Green Bay
    (More details forthcoming)
    The committee will take testimony on the various recommendations for changes to the Governor's 2001-03 budget reform bill as proposed by the Joint Committee on Finance and the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Other Events

  • Milwaukee County Executive Candidates Forum
    7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
    Superior Room - Milwaukee Athletic Club
    758 N. Broadway
    Milwaukee
    No registration fee, RSVP necessary as seating is limited. Call Phil Levis to register: 414-287-4127. Sponsored by MMAC, Metropolitan Association of Realtors.
  • Committee to Elect a Republican Senate Reception
    5:30 p.m.
    The University Club
    924 E. Wells St.
    Milwaukee

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Friday

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Saturday
Other Events
  • Governor's Egg Hunt
    11 a.m - 2 p.m.
    Executive Residence
    Sponsored by DATCP. For further information contact Lisa Stout at (608)224-5126.
  • Democratic Party of Wisconsin's Jefferson-Jackson Gala
    7 -11 p.m.
    The Renaissance Place
    1451 N. Prospect Ave.
    Milwaukee
    Tickets: $100 each
    Keynote speaker: Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts. Special Reception to be held prior to Gala on Saturday evening. For further information, contact 608/255-5172
    Checks payable to:
    Democratic Party of Wisconsin; 222 State Street, Suite 400; Madison, WI 53703

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Sunday

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Monday
State Government
  • Spring Pre-Election Campaign Finance Report Due
  • Senate Committee on the 2001-03 Biennial Budget
    1 p.m.
    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
    Student Union-Fireside Lounge
    2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.
    Milwaukee
    The committee will take testimony on the various recommendations for changes to the Governor's 2001-03 budget reform bill as proposed by the Joint Committee on Finance and the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Other Events

  • WisPolitics.com Budget Forum
    11:30 a.m.
    Edith S. Hefter Conference Center
    3217 N. Lake Dr.
    Milwaukee
    The free lunchtime forum will feature a panel discussion with the Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs, Rep. Gard and Sen. Burke, and DOA Secretary George Lightbourn. Call 608-441-8418 to RSVP.
  • Fundraiser for Rep. Scott Walker
    5 - 7 p.m.
    Home of Pat and Rachel English
    1825 N. 74th Street
    Wauwatosa
    All contributions gratefully accepted to
    Friends of Scott Walker.
  • Milwaukee County Executive Candidate Forum
    7:30 p.m.
    St. Marks AME Church
    1616 W. Atkinson
    Milwuakee
    The forum, "Vision & Leadership for the Common Good: A Faith Community Dialogue with Candidates for County Executive," is sponsored by the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee and MICAH. Invited candidates include Tyrone Dumas, Victor Huyke, Tom Nardelli, Jim Ryan, Scott Walker, and Timothy Weber. A special preliminary talk on "County Government's Powers and Functions" will be presented by former Milwaukee Mayor Frank Zeidler at 7:00 pm. For more information, call the Interfaith Conference at 414-276-9050.

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Tuesday
State Government
  • Wis. Development Fund Board
    9 a.m.
    1st Floor Conference Room
    WHEDA Building
    201 W. Washington Ave.
    Madison
    Agenda: Consideration of Customized Labor Training Projects
  • Senate Committee on the 2001-03 Biennial Budget
    10 a.m.
    Memorial Union, Tripp Commons
    University of Wisconsin-Madison
    Madison
    The committee will take testimony on the various recommendations for changes to the Governor's 2001-03 budget reform bill as proposed by the Joint Committee on Finance and the Wisconsin State Assembly.
  • State Natural Resources Board
    2 p.m.
    1500 N. Johns St.
    Dodgeville
    The board will visit the Chronic Wasting Disease Command Center. Contact Kurt Theide at (608) 267-2452.

Other Events

  • Fundraiser for Ed Thompson
    5-9 p.m.
    The Village Inn Hwy 35 North
    Hudson
    Suggested donation: $50
    all contributions gratefully appreciated. Make checks payable to: Friends of Ed Thompson PO Box 1509 Tomah, WI 54660.
    Kent Wolff is hosting the event. For more information contact (608) 374-2537.

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Wednesday
State Government
  • DNR Board
    8:30 a.m.
    Room 027, GEF 2
    101 S. Webster St.
    Agenda
  • Volume Cap Allocation Council
    1:30 p.m.
    Room 6A
    201 W. Washington Ave.
    Madison
    Consideration of Projects: Apogee Enterprises/Linetec, Menzner Lumber & Supply Co., Serv-Ice

Other Events

  • Fundraiser for Ed Thompson
    5-9 p.m.
    Belmont Casio
    29 Sherman Ave. West
    Fort Atkinson.
    Suggested donation: $50- all contributions gratefully appreciated. Make checks payable to: Friends of Ed Thompson PO Box 1509 Tomah, WI 54660.
    Rich Halverson of the Jefferson County Tavern League is hosting the event.
  • Barrett for Governor Fundraiser
    5-7 p.m.
    Wood Communications Group
    J. Galt's Pub
    4801 S. Biltmore Lane
    Madison
    Suggested Contribution: $100
    Payable to: Barrett for Wisconsin
    P.O. Box 510796
    Milwaukee WI 53203
    Further information: (608) 259-0757

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Thursday
State Government
  • Senate Committee on Environmental Resources
    10 a.m.
    300 Southeast
    State Capitol
    SCR 01-142
    SCR 01-087
    SCR 01-103 -
    AN ORDER to create chapter NR 328, relating to department standards for erosion control in lakes and impoundments.
    SCR 01-104 -AN ORDER to renumber NR 600.04 (2) to (4); to amend NR 600.03 (127), (244) and (263) and 600.04 (1); and to create NR 600.03 (128m) and 600.04 (2) and chapter NR 815, relating to the control of underground injection wells.

Other Events

  • Council on Small, Veteran and Minority Business Opportunities
    10 a.m.- Noon
    101 E. Wilson St.
    St. Croix Room
    Madison
  • AFSCME Rally
    Noon
    Outside State Capitol
    AFSCME President Gerald McEntee to speak. More information.
  • Scott Walker Fundraiser
    Wisconsin Club, Mitchell Room
    900 W. Wisconsin Ave.
    Madison
    All contributions gratefully accepted. For additional information please call Bob Dennik at 414-453-2002

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