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January 31, 2003

NFIB: Gov. Doyle in Step with Small Business
Doyle Campaign: Reports Year End Campaign Finance Numbers
U.S. Rep. Petri: Fond du Lac Native Promoted to Colonel in Pentagon Ceremony
Gov. Doyle: Appoints Jorge Gomez as Insurance Commissioner
U.S. Rep. Kleczka: Column- President's Speech: A Few Good Ideas, Bad Economic Plan, And Obsession With a War
Sen. Hansen: Will Not Accept Pay Raise
Sen. Hansen: Votes To Suspend Legal Fees
Sen. Erpenbach: Statement on Agreement with Attorney General on Legal Fees and Senate Organization Ballot
Sen. Panzer: Statement on Senate Budget Reductions
Dept. of Revenue: Secretary Morgan Appoints Three Key Revenue Leaders
Wisconsin Citizen Action: Hails Governor's Call for Passage of Impartial Justice Bill
DPI: Bulletin
U.S. Rep. Petri: Column- Questions and Answers on Iraq
Save Medical Assistance Coalition: Major Health Coalition Urges Help for Wisconsin's Poverty Programs
Sen. Panzer: Statement on Payment of Legal Fees
U.S. Sen. Feingold: Statement on the President's Announcement on HIV/AIDS
Rep. Hebl: Request for Action on State Employee Contracts Answered by Assembly Leadership
DATCP: Farmers Reminded To Participate In The Nation's 26th Census of Agriculture
Dept. of Commerce: Secretary Nettles Announces Executive Appointments
WDC: Launches Media Campaign for Reform
Rep. Gard: Statement on Legal Fees Agreement
Martin Schreiber and Associates: Announce Schimming to Join Company

January 30, 2003

Rep. Seratti: Statement on State of the State
Rep. Turner: Respose to the State of the State
Rep. Kreuser: Reaction to the Governor's State of the State Address
Rep. Zepnick: Praises Gov. Doyle's State of the State Address
RPW: Statement From Chairman Rick Graber on State of the State Address
Milwaukee County Exec. Scott Walker: Statement on State of the State Address

Sierra Club: Hails Doyle Highway Budget Cuts
Dept. of Revenue: Madison low-income tax help site opens Saturday
Sen. Hansen: Makes Complaint Against California Telemarketer
The River Alliance of Wisconsin: Citizen Action Network for Our Environment Newsletter
Year of Water: Wisconsin Brimming with Year of Water Celebrations
U.S. Sen. Kohl: Calls for Wisconsin Medicare Medicare Equity During Senate Hearing
AG Peg Lautenschlager: Will Hold a Press Conference on the Caucus Legal Fees Matter
WPS: Announces a 25% Increase in Earnings Per Share for 2002
Legislative Democrats: United in Call for Immediate Action on Negotiated Contracts for State Employees
Rep. Montgomery: Draft of Letter from Legislators to President Bush on Iraq
Brunner Campaign: Governor Tony Earl, Herb Grover, and John Benson Endorse Brunner
SBC Foundation: Announces 2003 SBC Excelerator Multi-million Dollar Competitive Grants Program for Community-Based Organizations
U.S. Rep. Green: Area Terrorism Preparedness Conference Slated for Next Week
U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold: Statement at the Senate Commerce Committee Hearing on Media Concentration and Ownership in Radio
Dane County: Kick-Off Set for Dane County Comprehensive Plan

January 29, 2003

Department of Corrections: Secretary Announces Top Corrections Managers
Survivor's Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP): Launches Massive Lobbying Campaign
U.S. Rep. Baldwin: Votes For "First Responder" Money
U.S. Rep. Petri: Introduces Bill to Improve Educational Opportunities for Blind Students
U.S. Sen. Feingold: Introduces the Adam Act
Committee on Senate Organization: Scheduling Report
AG Lautenschlager: Announces Wisconsin to Receive $359,586 in Settlement Agreement with Pfizer
Gov. Doyle: State of the State to be broadcast on the Internet
U.S. Rep. Green: Comments on Partial Fox River Cleanup Settlement
Wisconsin Biotech Association: Announces New Officers
Sen. Kedzie: Wisconsin Builders Present "Friend of the Housing Industry" Award
Sen. Erpenbach: Senate and Assembly Democratic Legislators to Unite in Call for Immediate Action on Negotiated Contracts for State Employees
U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Introduces the HELP Teachers Act to Address High Healthcare Costs
Wisconsin State Senate: Tentative Calendar
Wisconsin Right to Life: Applauds Bush Statements on Partial-Birth Abortion and Human Cloning
RPW: President Bush Presents Bold Agenda
Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard: West Bend-based National Guard unit leaving for active duty
Sen. Roessler: Introduces Bill to Mandate Auto Insurance for Wisconsinites
Gov. Doyle: Cuts Governor's Office Staff and Budget, Will Not Take Pay Raise
State Assembly: Calendar for Thursday, January 30
DATCP: Nilsestuen Appoints Top Managers for Agriculture, Trade And Consumer Protection
DWD: December Local Employment Figures Released
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Welcomes President Bush's Directive: "Ban ALL Human Cloning"
Gov. Doyle: To Address Business Associations at WMC's Business Day in Madison
Third District GOP: Ron Kind Plays Politics With War

January 28, 2003

U.S. Rep. Kind: Response to President Bush's State of the Union Address
U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: Statement after President Bush's Speech on the State of the Union
U.S. Sen. Feingold: Reaction to the President's State of the Union Address
U.S. Rep. Green: Comments Following President's State of the Union Address
League of Women Voters: Sponsors Primary Election Candidates Forum for Justice of Wisconsin Supreme Court
WFT: Praises Doyle's Position on State Employee Contracts
Sen. Hansen: Votes to Protect Right to Hunt and Fish
U.S. Sen. Feingold: Statement on the Role of Congress in Preparing for War with Iraq
Rep. Foti: Rules Committee Notice- Jan. 30th Finalized Session Calendar
U.S. Rep. Petri: Comments on the State of the Union
AG Lautenschalger: Statement on Referral of First No Call List Case
Rep. Johnsrud: Good News for Wisconsin Hunters, Anglers & Trappers
Sporting Heritage: Hails Passage of Amendment
Rep. Gunderson and Sen. Zien: Legislature Passes Constutional Amendment Protecting Right to Hunt and Fish
DNR: News & Outdoor Report
Gov. Doyle: First No Call List Case Referred to Attorney General's Office
Wisconsin Citizen Action: Arizona officials visit Madison Jan. 29 to report on 'Clean Money' results
Wisconsin Hospital Association: Hospitals Face Unrelenting Workforce Shortages
Rep. Black: Assembly Votes Against Blocking Legislators' Pay-to-Play Lawyer Bills
MMSD: Wall Street gives MMSD high marks for financial status and management
RPW: Mr. 'Open Government' Sits on Secrecy Oaths
U.S. Sen. Feingold: Introduces "Competition in Radio and Concert Industries Act
Higginbotham Campaign: Teamsters Endorse Judge Higginbotham
U.S. Rep. Kleczka Column: National Amber Alert Helpful in Finding Missing Kids
Department of Revenue: More Can TeleFile Their Income Taxes This Year
State of Wisconsin Task Force on State and Local Government: Final Report
Gov. Doyle: Letter to Sen. Panzer on State Employee Contracts
Wisconsin Public Service: Weston Plant Reaches 1-Year Safety Plateau
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Madison TV aired hours of political ads, minutes of election news in final weeks of 2002 campaign
Libertarian Party of Dane County: Rigged Ellis-Erpenbach Bill is Campaign Finance Deform
Sierra Club: Conservationists Applaud Senator Kohl for Bringing Farm Conservation Funds to Wisconsin
AFL-CIO: Urges State Assembly to Reject AB2
DATCP: Protect Your Privacy
Wisconsin Green Budget Project: Report Highlights Programs that Cost Taxpayers $225 Million While Harming the Environment
-Report
U.S. Rep. Green: Available for Comment After State of the Union Address Tonight and Wednesday Morning

January 27, 2003

AFL-CIO: Endorses Paul Higginbotham for Supreme Court
AG Lautenschlager: Announces $80 Million Settlement on Heart Drug Cardizem CD
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: News Column- Homeowners & Renters Can "Compete" in the Insurance Marketplace
ACLU: Lake Bluff Tenants Ask Court's Permission to Intervene in South Milwaukee Fair Housing Case
Sen. Hansen: Commends Committee on Mental Health Parity Vote
Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard: Madison-based Army Guard helicopter unit is latest called to active duty
State Assembly: Calendar for Tuesday, Jan. 28
WPS: WPS Resources Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2002 Earnings Conference Call
DOA: Marotta Letter to Agency Heads
Wisconsin Hospital Association: Hospitals Face Unrelenting Workforce Shortages
Rep. Colon: Announces His Candidacy for Mayor of Milwaukee
Green Party: Gets Second State Legislator
Jacobson Campaign: Jacobson pulls out of 7th District State Senate Race, Endorses Brennan
NAMWOLF: Optimistic About Domina Appointment
Rep. Petri: Comments on the Week Ahead
Center on Wisconsin Strategy: Wisconsin Green Budget Report Highlights Ways to Help Balance the Budget and Protect the Environment
Brunner Campaign: Brunner Applauds Impartial Justice Initiative
AG Lautenschlager: Speaking Out for Impartial Justice at Citizen Action Rally in Madison

January 24, 2003

Rep. Pettis: Works to Promote Tourism Via Parks and Trails System
U.S. Rep. Baldwin: Announces Release of Emergency Heating Funds
State Senate: Tuesday, Jan. 28 Calendar
U.S. Rep. Petri: Column- Better Campaign Reform
U.S. Rep. Kind: Joined by Over 120 House Colleagues in Letter to President Bush
U.S. Sen. Feingold: Backs Enhanced Role for National Guard in Fight Against Terror
Ted Kraig: Candidate in 18th Assembly District Forms Exploratory Committee
People for the American Way: Joins Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund in Opposing Miguel Estrada's Confirmation
Exec. Falk: Nineteen central Dane County municipalities collaborate on stormwater information and education activities
U.S. Sens. Kohl, Feingold, Rep. Obey: Announce Senate Bill Includes $15.9 Million for Chronic Wasting Disease
Rep. Nass: 13 Legislators Request Governor Doyle to Introduce any Changes in the School Financing System as Separate Legislation
-Letter to Doyle
Sup. McDonald: Milwaukee County Board Continues Wave of Reform
Green Party: Plan a Response to Bush's State of the Union Address
Gov. Doyle: Announces Federal Firefighter Grants
U.S. Rep. Ryan: Praises President's Release of Home Heating Oil Funds to States
U.S. Rep. Baldwin: Hails Doubling of CWD Money
U.S. Rep. Green: Lauds Bush Release of Emergency Home Heating Funds Friday
Wisconsin Forward Award: Conference Links Workplace Performance, Economic Development
Wisconsin CItizen Action: New AG, DA, and Dane Judges to Launch Push for Passage of Impartial Justice Bill for Full Funding of Supreme Court Races
DWD: Secretary Announces Management Appointments
La Crosse Co. GOP: The Republicans Are Coming to La Crosse
HHS: Releases $200 Million in Emergency Energy Assistance
WPS: Public Service Natural Gas Line Pressure Returns to Normal
Wisconsin Association of Lakes: Lake Group Files Notice in Oneida County Zoning Dispute
Dept. of Commerce: 1st Annual Wisconsin Community Leadership Summit will focus on Wisconsin's Future
U.S. Sen. Kohl: Letter from 38 Democrats to Pres. Bush

Janurary 23, 2003

Cty. Exec. Walker: Statement on Resolution to Reduce County Board Size
U.S. Sen. Feingold: On the Upcoming Hearing on Concentration in the Radio and Concert Industry
Norquist: Statement on Gov. Jim Doyle's call for a special legislative session
Sens. Panzer, Lasee, Zien: Letter to Doyle on State Contracts
Transportation Development Association: Governor's Transportation Cuts Shortsighted
Wisconsin Public Service: Low Natural Gas Line Pressure Concerns Wisconsin Public Service
Wicsonsin Alliance of Cities: Newsletter on Special Session of the Legislature
DPI: Burmaster Offers Support for Student Members on School Boards
Ethics Board: Hails "pay to play" vote
U.S. Sens. Feingold, Collins: Lead Effort To Cut Wasteful Spending
Smoke Free Wisconsin: Health Group Heartened by Senator Darling's Openness to Increasing the Cigarette Tax
Gov. Doyle: Announces Special Session to Consider Emergency Budget Bill
DWD: December Unemployment Rates Released
U.S. Rep. Kind: Congressman Ron Kind Press Conference
Rep. Sherman: Article- Feeding and Baiting Deer
City of Milwaukee Engineers: City's 'Affordable Improvement' Marquette Interchange Proposal Retains North 13th Street Ramps
Rep. Black: Bipartisan Support for DNR Independence Bill
U.S. Sen. Feingold: Feingold Supports Fair, Fiscally Responsible Contracting
U.S. Sen. Feingold: Feingold Wants Investigation into Murders of American Citizens in Indonesia

January 22, 2003

Muelemans Campaign: Meulemans for Monona City Council
Army Guard: Members of 107th Maintenance Company Ordered to Active Duty
Department of Commerce: Governor's Conference to Offer Growth Strategies
DATCP: Gypsy Moth ID Training Offered for Loggers and Timber Mills
Wisconsin DNR: News & Outdoor Report
Wisconsin Clear Air News: Sens. Kohl and Feingold Vote to Protect our Health, Clean Air
Feingold: Feingold Supports Move to Bring Funds to Upper Mississippi Region
Dairy Trade Coalition: Dairy Trade Coalition Hails Appointment of Figueroa to DATCP Board
Rep. Suder, Sen. Welch: Legislators Propose "Taxpayer Protection Act"
MMSD: District recognized by EPA for efforts to protect watersheds
Brunner Campaign: Brunner Gains 150th Judicial Endorsement
-List of Endorsements

January 21, 2003

U.S. Rep. Baldwin: Baldwin Statement on 30th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Sen. Wirch: Wirch Gives Back State Pay Raise
AG Lautenschlager: Milwaukee County Woman Convicted of Forgery
AG Lautenschlager: Attorney General Lautenschlager to Speak at Conference for Women Leaders
Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard: West Bend-based Army National Guard members ordered to active duty
HHS: Weekly Report
WCCF: Better Prospects for Milwaukee's Babies
Common Cause: Contact Your Legislators Before Friday to Co-Sponsor Ellis-Erpenbach Bipartisan Comprehensive Campaign Finance Reform Measure
Rep. Nass: Roberta Gassman Must Answer Questions on UW-Extension Hiring Scandal
-Letter on Gassman Appointment
Gov. Doyle: Doyle Inauguration raises more than $233,000
Exec. Falk: County Accepts $33 Million Bid to Expand and Remodel Terminal at Dane County Regional Airport
Transportation Development Association: Issue Paper #1- Transportation a Key Business Asset in Changing Economy
Wisconsin Hospital Association: Quality Continues to Climb in Wisconsin Hospitals
NARAL Wisconsin: Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Wednesday with NARAL Wisconsin
Sierra Club: Groups Hail Milwaukee Marquette Plan
Wisconsin Libertarian Party: Non-Partisan Election Board Will Be Anything But
Rep. Suder, Sen. Welch: Lawmakers to Hold Press Conference on Taxpayer Protection Proposal
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Director Reports on WI Pro-Life Victories
Rep. Schooff: $600+Million Hole in Shared Revenue for FY03
Memo From Rick Olin
Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools: Statewide Group Offers 'Adequacy' Scho ol Funding Plan
Sup. Rob McDonald: Milwaukee County Moves Forward With Reform
Sen. Erpenbach: Senate Democratic Appointments
WMC: Requests Audit of the DNR's Air Bureau
Mayor Norquist: Unveils New Marquette Interchange Reconstruction Plan to Save State Taxpayers $361 Million
Libertarian Party of Dane County: Libertarian to Attend First State Elections Board Meeting
Rep. Sherman Column: Why Don't My Tax Bills Come Sooner?
Rep. Sherman Column: Legal Fees Revisited
U.S. Rep. Baldwin: To Host Beloit Office Grand Opening
HHS: Identifies Drugs for Pedistric Testing and Announces $93 Million in FY 2003 and FY 2004 Funding

January 20, 2003

WPS: Wisconsin Nuclear Plants Set Records, Promote Top Managers
Wisconsin Right to Life: Thirty Years of Roe -- A Human tragedy of Immense Proportion Unfolds
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Welcomes Matt Sande as New Director of Legislative Affairs
U.S. Rep. Green: Area Terrorism Preparedness Conference Slated for Early February
Rep. Vukmir: Tapped by Bush Administration
NARAL Wisconsin: Wisconsin Receives an "F"Again
Rep. Pettis/Sec'y Shibilski: Work to Open Recreational Trails to ATV's
Rep. Johnsrud: Right to Hunt, Fish, Trap Gets Second Consideration in Johnsrud's Committee

January 17, 2003

Sen. Erpenbach: Erpenbach Letter to Lasee, Gard Regarding State Union Contracts
Sen. Kedzie: Knowing About Safe Harbor Law Can Save Lives
Rep. Pettis: Backs State Employee Cuts to Ease Budget Burden
U.S. Rep. Kleczka: New Bush Tax Cuts Stimulate Deficits, Not Economy
Ruder Ware: Establishes Government Relations Office
U.S. Rep. Petri: Stop "Smear Polls"
U.S. Rep. Kleczka: Calls On HUD To Restore Housing Funding Cut
Rep. Gard: Letter to Erpenbach Regarding State Union Contracts
Common Cause in Wisconsin: Letter to Legislators on Campaign Finance Reform
Sen. Lazich: Lawmakers Urge Department of Public Instruction to Uphold "High Standards and Morals"
AG Lautenschlager: Milwaukee County Woman Charged with Reckless Abuse of Nursing Home Resident
AG Lautenschlager: Milwaukee County Residential Facility Charged With Felony Neglect
AG Lautenschlager: Milwaukee County Man and Milwaukee-Based Company Face Medical Assistance Fraud Charges
HHS: President's 2004 Budget Will Propose Funding for Indian Health Service Sanitation Construction
Sen. Hansen: Co-sponsors Legislation Banning the Exchange of Votes for Contributions
Wisconsin Right to Life: President Bush Proclaims January 19 as Sanctity of Life Day
The River Alliance of Wisconsin: Citizen Action Network for Our Environment Newsletter
Sen. Roessler and Rep. Weber: Re-Introduce Bill to Make Window Peeping Illegal
MADD: Calls For .08 BAC Limit And Applauds Representative John Ainsworth
Business Health Care Group of Southeast Wisconsin: To Explore Ways to Address Health Care Costs and Promote Healthy Lifestyles
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Over 200 Pro-Life Wisconsinites to March for Life in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Sen. Kohl: Urges Increase in Federal Funding for Education Programs
Wisconsin Independent Businesses: Governor Asked to End Health Insurance Rate Bands

January 16, 2003

Karas: Statement on "Rave" Citation Dismissal
United Council of UW Students: Statement of Jeff Pertl, President of United Council of UW Students in Support of Affirmative Action
U.S. Sen. Kohl: Congressional Statement on the Byrd Homeland Security Amendment
Wisconsin Federation of Cooperatives: Commends Strong Additions to DATCP Board
U.S. Rep. Petri: Receives Highway Award
Sen. Jauch: Introduces Legislation to Create 911 System for Wireless Phone Users
Sen. Welch/C.E. Walker: Plan to Eliminate Unfunded Mandates
AG Lautenschlager: More Arrests Made in La Crosse County Drug Trafficking Investigation
Supreme Court: Accepts Six New Cases
ACLU of Wisconsin: Racine Dismisses Hundreds of Citations Given at Electronic Music Concert
OCI: Changing Health Plans at the Start of a New Year
Rep. Miller: Offers Experience to Assembly Committees
Gov. Doyle: Announces Federal Firefighter Grants
Sen. Hansen: Signs Onto Bill Ending Immunity From Prosecution For Legislators
Wisconsin Property Taxpayers: On Doyle's School Funding Plan
Sen. Kanavas: Introduces Legislation to Reform State's Victims' Restitution Fund
Rep. Black: Thanks Gunderson, Zien For Agreeing to Move Up Vote
Dane County Executive: Falk to Hold Media Briefing
Dane County Executive: Falk Names Recipients of Dane County's 2003 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recognition Award
WPS: After Cold Start, Winter Temps Just About Normal
Rep. Black: Bill Brings Back Environmental Watchdog
Common Cause: "Pay to Play" Legislation Gets a Hearing in the Capitol
Feingold: Feingold Introduces Legislation Placing A Moratorium On Data Mining
Wis. Farm Bureau: Farmer voice depleted and wiped out by Doyle's Agriculture and DNR board appointments
Garvey/Lassa: Lassa Files Libel Action
RPW: Jet-Settin' Jim Takes Flight
Gov. Doyle: Doyle Announces Appointees to Natural Resources and Agriculture Boards
Wisconsin Independent Businesses: Wis. Democracy Campaign Tax Scheme Shockingly Bad Idea
DATCP: Laid off? Look out!
Wisconsin Technical Colleges: Taking Action to Help Manufacturers Stay Competititve
Gov. Doyle: To Announce Appointments for Agriculture and Natural Resources Boards
Dept. of Tourism: Tourism Today January/February Newsletter

January 15, 2003

WMC: Board of Directors Elects Ten New Members
Rep. McCormick: Health Insurance Reforms May Lead to Increase In Salaries
Rep. Pope-Roberts: Thrilled With Committee Assignments
Reps. Gunderson, Zien: To Speed Sporting Heritage Amendment to Voters
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Majority of Legislators Support Pro-Life Position
Dane County: POW/MIA Flag to Fly Over Dane County Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Milwaukee Magazine: "The Line Just Blurred"
Dept. of Revenue: New Tax Filing Option is Free and On-line
NARAL: Pro-Choice America Releases State-By-State Report: Gives Nation a D+
Rep. Hebl: Proposes Life Saving Legislation
U.S. Rep. Kind: Reluctantly Vacates Agriculture Committee
Higginbotham: Names Campaign Chairs
UW-Madison: Durand to Oversee Diversity, Climate Efforts
NARAL Wisconsin: Honors Thirty Years of Reproductive Freedom
WDC: Groups Urge Leadership on New Reforms

January 14, 2003

Feingold: Feingold and Collins Call For Doubling Pell Grant Funding By 2010
Americans for Technology Leadership: Technology Group Applauds Announcement on DRM Policies
Rep. Colon: A Sad Day for the City of Milwaukee Says Colón
Rep. Schooff: Re-Named to Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities
Rep. Balow: Appointed to Four Assembly Committees
U.S. Rep. Baldwin: Helen Forbeck Named to Run Baldwin's Beloit Office
Rep. Ainsworth: Introduces 0.08 BAC Legislation
Rep. Turner: Named to Assembly Rules and Criminal Justice Committees
American Lung Association of Wisconsin: When it comes to health care costs, Coggs is right on target
Public Service Commission: PSC Holds Hearing on Calpine Power Plant Proposal
Public Service Commission: PSC Holds Information Meeting in Oak Creek
WSEU: Why are pay raises OK for everybody but the little guy?
Rep. Sherman: Sherman Pleased With Committee Assignments
Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools: Statewide group offers new school-funding plan
Wisconsin Libertarian Party: Monroe County Libertarian Party Forms
DNR: Wisconsin DNR News & Outdoor Report
U.S. Rep. Baldwin: Baldwin Honors Memory of Martin Luther King Jr.
Wisconsin Property Taxpayers: Solving Wisconsin's Fiscal Dilemma
Rep. Kreuser: 2003-04 Committee Assignments - Assembly Democrats
AG Lautenschlager: Attorney General Lautenschlager's Comments on the Repayment of Caucus Legal Fees
Gov. Doyle: Doyle Appoints Donsia Strong Hill as Secretary of Regulation & Licensing
RPW: Doyle Quickly Slams Door on 'Open Government'
OCI: Get Smart About Insurance Week Encourages Wisconsin Residents to Double-Check Their Coverage
Brunner: Challenges Court Opponents--No Special Interest Money in High Court Race
Rep. Coggs: New Hampshire Youth Smoking Reductions Are Lesson For Wisconsin

January 13, 2003

United Council: Statement of Jeff Pertl, President of UC, on New Appointments to the UW Board of Regents
Rose Nolan: Former Randall Supervisor To File Complaint With Elections Board
DPI: DPI Bulletin Vol. 14, No. 5
DWD: Dept. Seeks Lien Against Prism Southwest Corp.
DATCP: Sign Up Deadline Fast Approaching for Pesticide Notification Registry
Rep. Gundrum: Gundrum Reports- Capitol Update from Rep. Mark Gundrum
Rep. Gunderson and Sen. Zein: Introduce Constitional Amendment Protecting Right to Hunt and Fish
HHS: Names Susan Weiner to Secretary's Advisory Committee on Human Research Protection
Waste Management, Inc.: Announces Formation of New Recycle America Alliance
Sen. Robson and Rep. Plouff: To Reintroduce Mercury Thermometer Bill
Xcel Energy: Xcel Energy Promotes Reck
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Promotes Restoring Legal Protection for Every Human Life, Without Exception
Americans For Technology Leadership: Technology Group Urges Class Action Settlement
Doyle: Governor Doyle Appoints Five to Board of Regents
HHS: Thompson Statement Regarding the Critical Shortage of Blood
Paul: Forms Committee To Prepare for State Senate Run
Karas: Announces Candidacy for Racine's 9th District
Brennan: Announces Candidacy For 7th State Senate District
American Education Reform Council: Launches School Choice Web Site
Wisconsin Right to Life: Statewide Petition Drive in Opposition to All Human Cloning Kicks Off Today
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Special Interest Perks Top $4.6 Billion, New Study Shows

January 10, 2003

NAMWOLF: Recent Corporate Counsel Survey Reveals Few Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms Being Utilized
U.S. Rep. Baldwin: Announces Opening Of Beloit Office
Rep. Nischke: Named Vice Chair Economic Development Committee
Named Vice Chair Economic Development CommitteeRGA: Kirsten Fedewa Leaves RGA
Sen. Hansen: No More Delays on Fox River Plan
Rep. Pettis: Committee Assignments
Rep. Pocan: Forgoes Legislative Pay Increase Until State Employee Contracts Are Approved
U.S. Rep. Petri Column: Coming Up In Congress
Sen. Jauch: Praises Exclusion of Policy in the Budget Agreement
WPS: Resources Promotes Bourbonnais, Welcomes Schott
HHS: Approves District of Columbia Plan to Insure Women With Breast or Cervical Cancer
Wisconsin Alliance of Cities: Jan. 10, 2003 e-newsletter
DOA: Marotta Memo on Actions to Address Fiscal Year 2002-03 Deficit
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Frank Busalacchi announced the appointment of three key managers today
Gov. Doyle: Governor, First Lady to Move Into Executive Residence Today
Sen. Darling and Rep. Krusick: Seek Comment on Stronger Child Abuse Prevention Measures
HHS: Announces Research Plan to Fight Autoimmune Diseases
Third District Republican Party: Blast Kind's Partisan Stance

January 9, 2003

Sen. Reynolds: Pleased With Committee Appointments
U.S. Speaker Hastert: House GOP Committee Membership Pending Approval
Gov. Doyle: Benefit Checks Going To 16,000 Unemployed Wisconsin Workers
Rep. McCormick: McCormick to Brief Legislature on Major Health Insurance Reforms
Sen. Jauch: Jauch lands seat on two key legislative committees
Sen. Kanavas: Kanavas Appointed to Influentials Committees To Help Tackle Issues Key to Wisconsin's Future
Quarles & Brady: Statement on Appointment of Cory Nettles to Secretary of Commerce
Crawford for Judge: Robert Crawford's Website Unveiled
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Case Summaries
Lautenschlager: Daniel Bach to serve as Deputy Attorney General
HHS: Awards $72 Million in Eearly Head Start Grants Nationwide
Wisconsin Right to Life: Human Cloning Ban Introduced in U. S. House
DOA: Top Department of Administration Managers Named
Higginbotham: Announces Candidacy in Madison
Gov. Doyle: To Meet With Legislative Leadership

January 8, 2003

Lautenschlager: Statement Regarding the Governor's Action on Legal Fees
Rep. Gard: Statement Regarding Gov. Doyle and Caucus Legal Fees Letter
Sen. Stepp: Named to Senate Committees
Sen. Erpenbach: Names Dem Committee Nominations
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO: President Bush's Economic Plan Crushes Working Families
U.S. Rep. Kleczka: Unemployment Bill Comes Up Short
Rep. Sherman Column: Natural Law Redux
Rep. Kedzie: Kedzie Begins First Term in State Senate
U.S. Rep. Baldwin: Congresswoman Baldwin Welcomes New District
U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner: The President Gets an A-
Brunner: Candidate for Supreme Court
U.S. Rep. Kleczka: Bush Stimulus Plan Will Drive Up Deficits
Common Cause in Wisconsin: Heck Statement on Caucus Legal Fees
Sen. Panzer: Names GOP Board Appointments
Sen. Panzer: Names GOP Committee Members
Gov. Doyle: Letter to Lautenschlager
OCI: New Insurance Resource for Wisconsin's Small Employers
MMSD: Buying 85 Acres to Preserve as Open Space and Reduce Risk of Future Flooding
Gov. Doyle: Appoints Cory Nettles as Commerce Secretary
U.S. Rep. Green: High-tech Tool to Help Find Missing Kids Goes Online in Wisconsin
Rep. McCormick: To Hold In-District Inauguration
RPW: Seeks Release of Doyle's 'Secrecy Oath'
U.S. Sen. Kohl: Cosponsors Medicare Equity, Generic Drug Legislation in New Senate
HHS: Weekly Report 5-11 January
Sierra Club: Groups Call for Board to Reject Shortsighted Highway Plan
Wisconsin Right to Life: Thomas Carroll Takes the Helm as President of Wisconsin Right to Life Board of Directors

January 7, 2003

Comittee on Wisconsin Strategy: Study Shows Richesst 1% in Wisconsin Pay the Least in Taxes (.pdf)
Sen. Welch: Doyle's Assault on Rural Wisconsin Indefensible
DNR: Secretary Hassett Appoints Water and Air and Waste Administrators
U.S. Rep. Petri: Introduces Campaign Bills
U.S. Rep. Baldwin: Congresswoman Welcomes New District
American Lung Association of Wisconsin: Wisconsin Lawmakers Fall Short on Tobacco Control Efforts
U.S. Rep. Baldwin: Column- Death by a Thousand Cuts
C.A.N.O.E.: Open Letter to All CANOE Readers and River Alliance Members
COWS: New report shows Richest 1% in Wisconsin Pay the Least in Taxes Wisconsin
Academy of Sciences: Milwaukee Kids Grow Organic Food and Museum Soars with Bird Art in Winter Wisconsin Academy Review
DOC: Commerce International Division Announces How to do Business in China Workshop
U.S. Rep. Kind: Congressman Ron Kind Takes the Oath of Office
WEAC: Quality Counts report is right about education inequity in Wisconsin
DRL: Disciplinary Orders
Sen. Panzer: Panzer Asks Gov. to Reconsider Appointments
-Letter to Doyle
U.S. Sen. Feingold: Announces First Legislative Initiatives for the 108th Congress
Gov. Doyle: Governor Doyle Directs Cabinet Secretaries to Resubmit Budget Requests
U.S. Sen. Feingold: Remarks at the Future of Music Coalition Policy Summit
Balistreri: Announces Candidacy For Citywide School Board Seat
U.S. Rep. Kind: Opposes Bush's Economic Stimulus Package
AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin: Twelfth Annual Have a Heart Dinner, Dance and Auction
Lavender Green Caucus: Statement Opposing War on Iraq
U.S. Rep. Green: Statement on Fox River Cleanup Plan
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Doyle's Removal of DNR and Ag Board Appointments Tabbed as Disappointing
HHS: Thompson Statement Regarding Increased Rates in Flu Mortality
U.S. Sen. Feingold: Statement on the Fox River Cleanup Plan

January 6, 2003

Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce: Chippewa Valley Rally
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Welcomes 100 Percent Pro-Life Legislators On Inauguration Day
HHS: Provides Funds to Help Low-Income Households With Energy Costs
U.S. Rep. Baldwin: Statement on Democratic Stimulus Package
U.S. Rep. Petri: Comments On the Week Ahead
Legal Action of Wisconsin: Civil legal services law firms merge Jan. 1
State Bar of Wisconsin: Celebrates 125 Years on Jan. 9
Gov. Doyle: Doyle Asks For Withdrawal of More Than 100 Pending Executive Appointees
Gov. Doyle: Asks for Budget Extension
UW: MGE Open House to Provide Update on Campus Power Plant
WPS: Automated Meter Reading Returns to Several Service Areas
WCU: "Keep your oath; govern according to God's law!"
Verizon: Veriz on Supports 25 Wisconsin Nonprofit Groups to Promote Literacy, Technology and Workforce Development
Wisconsin Right to Life: Wisconsin Right to Life PAC Endorses Rep. Jeff Plale in Upcoming Special Election in the 7th State Senate District

January 3, 2003

Rep. Vukmir: Appointed Vice-Chair of Education Reform Committee
Lawton: Invites Public to Inauguration Day Office Reception
Lawton: Names Lt. Governor's Office Staff
Gov. McCallum: Releases Morris Andrew's Education Report
U.S. Rep. Kleczka: Column- Pentagon Plan to Snoop on Average Citizens a Bad Idea
DOA: Milwaukee Family Athletic Center Receives State Energy Efficiency Grant
Wisconsin Right to Life: Rep. Sherman Advancing a Phony Cloning"Ban" that is Really a Clone and Kill Bill
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Applauds Rep. Sherman's Statement
Wisconsin Right to Life: Events Statewide to Commemorate Tragic Roe v. Wade Decision
Sen. Jauch: Jauch Calls for Extension of Unemployment Benefits
Doyle: Doyle Announces Three Major Appointments
Rep. Huebsch: Named Vice-Chair of Budget Committee
DATCP: Four More Farmed Whitetails Test Positive For Cwd; All From Destroyed Herd
Wisconsin Federation of Cooperatives: Wisconsin Federation of Cooperatives Congratulates Doyle on Choice of DATCP Secretary
WMS: Mark Grapentine Joins Wisconsin Medical Society
Dept. of Commerce: Governor McCallum Announces Community Development Grant for Almena

January 2, 2003

Rep. Sherman: Condemns Human Cloning 74th A. D. Rep. Proposes Ban, Compares with Nazi Eugenics
Rep. Underheim: Puts Forward First Priority Health Care Item
WPS: Issues Carbon Monoxide Information and Advisory
Rep. Gard: Assembly GOP Committees Set
DATCP: New Top 10 complaint list 'Wisconsin is $19 million richer because of Consumer Protection'
Gov. McCallum: Announces Community Development Grant for St. Nazianz
Wisconsin Right to Life: Supports Ban on Human Cloning
Farm Bureau: Supports Nilsestuen as Ag Secretary
Doyle: Doyle Appoints Nilsestuen as DATCP Secretary