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From: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV [mailto:Cullen.Werwie@wisconsin.gov]
Sent: Friday, January 21, 201111:28 AM
To: Katrina Trinka
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Per our phone conversation here's the info we discussed. Governor-elect Walker was able to convince a lame-duck,
complete democrat controlled Legislature to reject union contracts.
It started by Governor-elect Walker sending a letter to legislative leadership (attached).
Then the unions approved the contracts.
http:l/www.weau.com/news/headlines/Wis state union approves contract 111779449.html?ref=449
Lame-duck legislature calls itself into extraordinary session to take up contracts
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/111808334.html
Democrats bring down a republican-turned-independent state rep who was in jail for his 3'' drunk driving (along with
one marijuana possession charge as well) to cast the deciding vote for passage in the State Assembly. State Senate
Democrat majority leader votes no on the contracts, arguing they should have been passed prior to the
election. AFSCME head calls the democrat leader "a whore."
http ://host. madison .com/wsj/ news/loca 1/govt -and-poI itics/ article e836dc76-0862 -11e0-a4 7 6-001cc4c03286. htm I
In addition to this, along the way major state newspapers editorialized in favor of Walker's position on public sector
benefit reform, in part because of information we disseminated:
http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/111561299.html
http:l/host.madison.com/wsi/news/opinion/editorial/article c3ff9072-03f4-11e0-a66a-001cc4c03286.html
http:!fwww.sheboyganpress.com/article/20101214/SHE06/12140352/Editoriai-Give-Walker-a-shot-at-union-
concessions
http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20101130/0SH0602/11300363/Editoriai-Walker-deserves-maximum-
flexibility-to-balance-budget
I'll follow-up on Monday and let you know what time we can do an interview.
Thanks,
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Office of Governor Scott Walker
Press Office: {608} 267-7303
Emoi/: Cullen. Werwie@W/.Gov
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FYI: House GOP leader says no fprl,erBI ua11uu'
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gA_kCDy5yodylhH3soihv_yHGQKw?docid=f220743f
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House GOP leader says no federal bailout of states
(AP)- 14 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP)- A top House Republican said Monday that the federal government will not bail out
fiscally ailing states and said he opposes a proposal that Congress allow states to declare bankruptcy as a way of
handling their growing piles of debt.
Though there has been little discussion of Washington bailing out states, some congressional Republicans and
conservative groups are suggesting that states be allowed to seek protection in federal bankruptcy court, which
they are currently barred from doing. Public employee unions, liberal groups and some lawmakers of both
parties oppose the bankruptcy idea.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., told reporters Monday that he believes states already have the tools
they need to ease crushing budget deficits since they can cut spending, raise taxes and pressure public employee
unions to renegotiate their contracts and pension benefits. As a result, he said, he opposes letting states declare
bankruptcy because he said they don't need that power.
While some conservatives say that allowing states to declare bankruptcy would prevent a federal bailout of
states, Cantor said he disagreed.
"We don't need that to stave off a federal bailout. There will be no bailout of states," he said. "The states can
deal with this and have been able to do so on their own."
Supporters of allowing states to declare bankruptcy say it is the best way for states to dig themselves out of
debt. Opponents say the idea will drive up borrowing rates for states on the already shaky municipal bond
market and make it easier for states to cut government workers' benefits and pensions, even though those
benefits are just a minor cause of states' budget problems.
Thirty-five states and Puerto Rico expect to run up budget gaps during the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, according
to a December report from the National Conference of State Legislatures. Twenty-one expect spending to
outpace tax collections and other revenue by more than 10 percent, the report said.
For their upcoming fiscal year, the 50 states face combined projected deficits of about $125 billion, according to
Iris Lav, a senior adviser with the liberal Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. About one-fifth of President
Barack Obama's $814 billion economic stimulus law has gone to help states reduce their budget deficits and
help pay for costs like education and Medicaid since 2009, but that aid is winding down.
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The idea of letting states declare bankruptcy - such a move could let states restructure their debts -has been
suggested by conservatives such as Newt Gingrich, the fonner GOP House speaker who is a possible 2012
presidential contender. Fonner Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, another potential presidential candidate, told a
group of New Hampshire Republicans on Monday that the idea is worth considering as a way to avoid costly
pension liabilities.
Cities and counties are already permitted to declare bankruptcy.
"It currently looks to be one of the best options to prevent a federal bailout of the most fiscally reckless states,"
said Patrick Gleason, director of state affairs for the conservative Americans for Tax Reform, which also
champions the idea.
Government labor unions see the idea as one that is aimed directly at them because it would give states more
leverage in trimming workers' benefits and pensions, and because the proposal makes it appear that state
workers are a major cause of states' budget problems. Even if the proposal fails to become law- a strong
scenario given Democrats' control of the Senate and White House- it could still hurt unions, they say.
"I think the goal is to create an issue-frame in states in severe fiscal straights in which public employee unions
are mainly responsible for this. We strongly disagree with that notion," said Charles Loveless, director of
legislation {or the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
With many investors already fleeing the municipal bond market, even discussion ofletting states declare
bankruptcy further weakens municipal bonds because it "injects more buzz, or more of what's referred to as
headline risk," said Paul S. Maco, an attorney and former top Securities and Exchange Commission official
under President Bill Clinton.
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, asked Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke about the state bankruptcy idea at
a Senate hearing earlier this month. Bernanke was noncommittal.
"Bailing out a state is not an option," Cornyn spokesman Kevin McLaughlin said of the senator's concerns. "But
we need to explore what, if anything, should be done."
Kate Dickens, spokesman for Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., said Kirk believes Congress should give states the power
to declare bankruptcy and avoid default and is talking to other lawmakers about potential legislation. Illinois
lawmakers recently voted for a 66 percent hike in personal income tax, from 3 percent to 5 percent, to address a
$15 billion deficit that amounts to more than half of the state's general fund. The tax increase will be coupled
with strict 2 percent limits on spending growth.
"Governors should have the option of reorganizing to operate under lower costs. This allows essential functions
to continue, no federal bailout and the state preserves its credit," Dickens said.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith, R-Texas, said his panel will hold a hearing on the issue in
two weeks and expressed misgivings about the idea. In a written statement, he cited constitutional and policy
concerns, "including whether state bankruptcy will actually encourage more irresponsible spending by states."
Mike Schrimpf, spokesman for the Republican Governors Association, said GOP governors oppose state
bankruptcies and a federal bailout of states because states should be forced to live within their means.
Ray Scheppach, executive director of the bipartisan National Governors Association, said he is aware of no
states or governors interested in the idea of being allowed to declare bankruptcy.
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"Who would tum over a state's whole fiscal situation to a judge?" said Scheppach.
AP Business Writer Daniel Wagner in Washington and Associated Press writer Philip Elliott in Concord, NH,
contributed to this report.
Chris Schrimpf
Communications Director
Office of the Governor
Press Office: 608-267-7303
Email: chris.schrimpj@wisconsin.gov
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Subject: Re: FYI: House GOP leader says no federal bailout of states
Amen.
From: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV
S e n ~ 25, 2011 07:48AM
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Keith- GOV; Murray, Ryan M- GOV; Schutt, Eric- GOV;
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ ALeqMSgA _ kCDy5yodylhH3soihv _yHGQK w?docld=f2207 4 3f
9d4744d78f8b09c58e3ec02c
House GOP leader says no federal bailout of states
(AP) -14 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP)- A top House Republican said Monday that the federal government will not bail out
fiscally ailing states and said he opposes a proposal that Congress allow states to declare bankruptcy as a way of
handling their growing piles of debt.
Though there has been little discussion of Washington bailing out states, some congressional Republicans and
conservative groups are suggesting that states be allowed to seek protection in federal bankruptcy court, which
they are currently barred from doing. Public employee unions, liberal groups and some lawmakers of both
parties oppose the bankruptcy idea.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., told reporters Monday that he believes states already have the tools
they need to ease crushing budget deficits since they can cut spending, raise taxes and pressure public employee
unions to renegotiate their contracts and pension benefits. As a result, he said, he opposes letting states declare
bankruptcy because he said they don't need that power.
While some conservatives say that allowing states to declare bankruptcy would prevent a federal bailout of
states, Cantor said he disagreed.
"We don't need that to stave off a federal bailout. There will be no bailout of states," he said. "The states can
deal with this and have been able to do so on their own."
Supporters of allowing states to declare bankruptcy say it is the best way for states to dig themselves out of
debt. Opponents say the idea will drive up bonowing rates for states on the already shaky municipal bond
market and make it easier for states to cut government workers' benefits and pensions, even though those
benefits are just a minor cause of states' budget problems.
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Thirty-five states and Puerto Rico expect to run up budget gaps during the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, according
to a December report from the National Conference of State Legislatures. Twenty-one expect spending to
outpace tax collections and other revenue by more than 10 percent, the report said.
For their upcoming fiscal year, the 50 states face combined projected deficits of about $125 billion, according to
Iris Lav, a senior adviser with the liberal Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. About one-fifth of President
Barack Obama's $814 billion economic stimulus law has gone to help states reduce their budget deficits and
help pay for costs like education and Medicaid since 2009, but that aid is winding down.
The idea of letting states declare bankruptcy - such a move could let states restructure their debts -has been
suggested by conservatives such as Newt Gingrich, the former GOP House speaker who is a possible 2012
presidential contender. Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, another potential presidential candidate, told a
group ofNew Hampshire Republicans on Monday that the idea is worth considering as a way to avoid costly
pension liabilities.
Cities and counties are already permitted to declare bankruptcy.
"It currently looks to be one of the best options to prevent a federal bailout of the most fiscally reckless states,"
said Patrick Gleason, director of state affairs for the conservative Americans for Tax Reform, which also
champions the idea.
Government labor unions see the idea as one that is aimed directly at them because it would give states more
leverage in trimming workers' benefits and pensions, and because the proposal makes it appear that state
workers are a major cause of states' budget problems. Even if the proposal fails to become law- a strong
scenario given Democrats' control of the Senate and White House- it could still hurt unions, they say.
"I think the goal is to create an issue-frame in states in severe fiscal straights in which public employee unions
are maiuly responsible for this. We strongly disagree with that notion," said Charles Loveless, director of
legislation for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
With many investors already fleeing the municipal bond market, even discussion ofletting states declare
bankruptcy further weakens municipal bonds because it "injects more buzz, or more of what's referred to as
headline risk," said Pail! S. Maco, an attorney and former top Securities and Exchange Commission official
under President Bill Clinton.
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, asked Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke about the state bankruptcy idea at
a Senate hearing earlier this month. Bernanke was noncommittal.
"Bailing out a state is not an option," Cornyn spokesman Kevin McLaughlin said of the senator's concerns. "But
we need to explore what, if anything, should be done."
Kate Dickens, spokesman for Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., said Kirk believes Congress should give states the power
to declare bankruptcy and avoid default and is talking to other lawmakers about potential legislation. Illinois
lawmakers recently voted for a 66 percent hike in personal income tax, from 3 percent to 5 percent, to address a
$15 billion deficit that amounts to more than half of the state's general fund. The tax increase will be coupled
with strict 2 percent limits on spending growth.
"Governors should have the option of reorganizing to operate under lower costs. This allows essential functions
to continue, no federal bailout and the state preserves its credit," Dickens said.
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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith, R-Texas, said his panel will hold a hearing on the issue in
two weeks and expressed misgivings about the idea. In a written statement, he cited constitutional and policy
concerns, "including whether state bankruptcy will actually encourage more irresponsible spending by states."
Mike Schrimpf, spokesman for the Republican Governors Association, said GOP governors oppose state
bankruptcies and a federal bailout of states because states should be forced to live within their means.
Ray Scheppach, executive director of the bipartisan National Governors Association, said he is aware of no
states or governors interested in the idea of being allowed to declare bankruptcy.
"Who would turn over a state's whole fiscal situation to a judge?" said Scheppach.
AP Business Writer Daniel Wagner in Washington and Associated Press writer Philip Elliott in Concord, NH,
contributed to this report.
Chris Schrimpf
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From: Polzin, Cindy M - GOV
Sent: Monday, January 24, 20114:23 PM
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Murray, Ryan M - GOV; Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Lied I, Kimberly- GOV; Schutt, Eric - GOV
Subject: RE: Manny to testify 1/26 before Labor & Workforce Development Committee
I am going to send a note to EAs regarding participation in Committee hearings. Will cc you.
From: Murray, Ryan M - GOV
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 4:04 PM
To: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Polzin, Cindy M - GOV; Liedl, Kimberly- GOV; Schutt, Eric - GOV
Cc: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
I need to see any testimony, presentations, or handouts in advance.
Ryan Murray
Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs
Main: 608-266-1212
Email: r. murrav@wisconsin. qov
To: Murray, Ryan M - GOV; Polzin, Cindy M - GOV; Liedl, Kimberly- GOV; Schutt, Eric- GOV
Subject: FW: Manny to testify 1/26 before Labor & Workforce Development Committee
Do you guys want to be involved in this stuff? I don't know that Cullen and I have the knowledge on particular agency
agendas to be particularly helpful.
Chris Schrimpf
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Sent: Monday, January 24, 20112:22 PM
To: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Schrimpf, Chris - GOV
Cc: Liedl, Kimberly- GOV; Kikkert, Becky- GOV; Maxwell, Georgia E- DWD; Baumbach, Scott C- DWD
Subject: Manny to testify 1/26 before Labor & Workforce Development Committee
Cullen/Chris: Good afternoon- Manny will be introducing himself and providing an overview of DWD at this
hearing the day after tomorrow.
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Georgia asked that I reach out to you to find out the extent to which the Governor's Office would like to be
involved in the presentation/messaging.
We're working on a Power Point at Manny's request to present on Wednesday morning and will be leaving
copies with Committee members (and others in the audience}. He will not be submitting formal
written testimony beyond the slides.
Please let us know how you'd like us to proceed.
Thanks! --jd
Assembly
INFORMATIONAL HEARING
Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
The committee will hold an infotmational hearing on the following items at the time specified below:
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
!O:OOAM
415 Northwest
State Capitol
TESTIMONY WILL BE FROM INVITED SPEAKERS ONLY.
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Secretary Manuel "Manny" Perez
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO
Phillip Neuenfeldt, President
Wisconsin Workforce Development Association
Dr. Robert P. Borremans, Executive Committee Chair
Wisconsin Technical College System
Daniel Clancy, President; Annette Severson, Associate Vice-President for Instruction; Conor Smyth,
Policy Advisor
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Representative Joan Ballweg
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RE: Manny to testify 1/26 before Labor & Workforce Development Committee
John- You should send all testimony, presentations, or handouts in advance to Ryan Murray.
Ryan Murray
Main: 608-266-1212
Email: r.murrav@wisconsin.gov
Chris Schrimpf
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Cc: Liedl, Kimberly- GOV; Kikkert, Becky- GOV; Maxwell, Georgia E- DWD; Baumbach, Scott C - DWD
copies with Committee members (and others in the audience). He will not be submitting formal
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The committee will hold an informational hearing on the following items at the time specified below:
Wednesday, January 26,2011
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I need to see any testimony, presentations, or handouts in advance.
Ryan Murray
Main: 608-266-1212
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Chris Schrimpf
Email: chris.schrimpf@wisconsin.gov
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Thanks! --jd
Assembly
The committee will hold an infmmational hearing on the following items at the time specified below:
Wednesday, January 26,2011
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I just sent Ryan a message asking if I can send a note EAs regarding testifying and appearances to committee. I would
most definitely have something in there of letting you/cullen know-
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Do you guys want to be involved in this stuff? I don't know that Cullen and I have theknowledge on particular agency
Chris Schrimpf
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copies with Committee members (and others in the audi.ence). He will not be submitting formal
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From: Schrimpf, Chris- GOV
Sent: Monda1v. January 24, 201112:32 PM
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Subject: State Bankruptcy Is a Bad Idea
Governor- Since we were talking about this in the meeting this morning, wanted to make sure you saw this op-ed that
Cullen saw in the Wall Street Journal today.
State Bankruptcy Is a Bad Idea
Politicians aheady havethe power to tame public unions without roiling municipal
bond markets. They merely have to use it.
By E.J. MCMAHON
As states struggle with enorinous deficits and exploding pension costs,. some analysts are urging Congress to
enact a law enabling states to declare bankruptcy the way municipalities can under Chapter 9 of the federal
, bankruptcy code. This is a bad idea. A state bankruptcy provision could create more problems than it solves.
Bankruptcy proponents understandably worry that states such as California and Illinois are so deep in the hole
they niay end up petitioning Congress for federal relief. To forestall this possibility, the argument goes, even the
threat of bankruptcy would give governors and legislators a powerful new weapon for forcing concessions from
recalcitrant public employee unions.
Yet state officials committed to cutting costs already have options for putting the squeeze on their unions. One
is the threat ofmass layoffs, which most governors can impose unilaterally. Go,vernors and legislators also can
prospectively freeze wages or even cut them through involuntary furloughs, as California and several other
states did over the past two years.
True, management (i.e., taxpayers) often starts from a weak position in contract talks with government unions.
But governors and legislators have the power to change that, too-because the bargaining rights of state and
local government unions are primarily a matter of state law .
. By reopening their collective bargaining statutes, state officials can narrow the terms of future negotiations-
restricting compulsory arbitration, say, or taking retiree health insurance off the table and making it a
management prerogative. They can also pressure unions by revoking privileges such as the employer-collected
<:lues checkoff. They can even eliminate future union contracts.
This is not as unlikely as it may sound. At least 18 states already outlaw collective bargaining with some
categories of government employees; Virginia and North Carolina prohibit it for all public workers. Two newly
elected Republican governors, Scott Walker in Wisconsin and John Kasich in Ohio, have threatened to
dismantle their state bargaining statutes if unions fail to make concessions.
For constitutional reasons, any federal law enabling state bankruptcy would have to be voluntary, meaning
states would have to invite federal judges to play tough with their unions. But if Gov. Jerry Brown and the
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California legislature are unwilling to rewrite their collective bargaining rules-signed into law by Mr. Brown
himself, 33 years ago-why assume they would plead with a federal judge to do it for them?
It's more likely that a state like California would pursue bankruptcy if powerful unions and other budget-
dependent interest groups saw this as a way to deflect some of the pain to bondholders. California. is one of the
states that constitutionally guarantees its general obligation debt, and whose bondholdei'S are now seemingly
untouchable. That could change with a bankruptcy option.
Such an option would certainly rattle the bond market-which bankruptcy proponents see as a good thing. Yet
this ignores the potential for collateral damage and disruption. While bond spreads might get wider for the most
troubled states, the enactment of a state bankruptcy law is likely to raise the cost of borrowing for all municipal
issuers.
M ~ c h of the talk about state bankruptcy has centered on the solvency threat posed by unfunded public pension
liabilities of as much as $3 trillion, according to an estimate by Joshua Rauh ofNorthwestern University. This is
truly a significant concern, complicated in some cases by state constitutions that make it impossible to claw
back unaffordable benefits for current workers.
However, while most public pension liabilities are pooled in statewide, off-budget trust funds, they largely
reflect the cost of retirement benefits promised to teachers, cops and firefighters--who mainly work for
municipalities, not state governments. This raises another complication: Could a judge in a state bankruptcy
proceeding interfere with thepension obligations oflocalities?
A growing number of states are finally starting to get serious about pension reform. New Jersey Gov. Chris
Christie, who confronts one of the nation's worst pension underfunding problems, is using the prospect of
insolvency- to push for significant pension reductions. Bankruptcy could complicate this task. If Mr. Christie
somehow persuaded a Democrat-dominated state legislature to join him in asking a federal judge to reduce
pensions, New Jersey's unions might be that much quicker to seek a federal bailout.
The focus of state bankruptcy advocates on employee compensation costs is somewhat misplaced. More than
half of all state expenditures go to Medicaid, K ~ 1 2 public school aid and other transfer payments. These are the
areas-not current pension bills or debt service-that have been the prime source of misustainable and
unaffordable spending growth in state budgets.
The biggest state budget gaps will never be closed until politicians use the tools they already have to challenge
the overweening power of public employee unions. Meanwhile, Washington can help by lifting some of the
. burdens it imposes on the states. Converting Medicaid into a block grant, for example, would remove one big
excuse governors riow have for failing to do more to control their health-care costs. By giving states more
flexibility to deal with this program and other federal mandates, Congress will have greater justification for
telling governors to fix their own problems.
Mr: McMahon is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and its Albany-based Empire Center for New York
St4te Policy.
Chris Schrimpf
. Press Office: 608-267-7303
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-----Original Message-----
From: Katrina Trinko [mailto
Sent: Monday, January 24,
To:Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
Subject: RE:
Monday, January 24, 201111:21 AM
Schrimpf, Chris -
Phone number change
Hey, my phone stopped working, so I've switched lines for today-- could you please have the governor call me a ~
-Thanks! .
From: Werwie, Cullen J- GOV [mailto:Cullen.Werwie@wisconsin:gov]
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 9:21AM
To: Katrina Trinko
Subject: RE:
Got it. I'll have him give you a ring (he'll be in the car). Is
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: (608) 267-7303
Email: Cullen.Werwie@WI.Gov
www.walker.wi.gov
. From: Katrina Trinko [mailto
To: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
Subject: RE:
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best number to call you at?
2:30 central definitely works ... although just to clarify, I'm on the east coast, so that's 3:30 for me. Is there a number I
should call?
Thanks so much for setting this up!
Best,
Katrina
From: Werwie, Cullen J- GOV [Cullen.Werwie@wisconsin.gov]
Sent: Monday, January 24, 20119:08 AM
To: Katrina Trinko
Subject: FW:
Just looking to firm up the details of the call with Governor Walker today-Does 2:30 central (1:30 your time) work for
you?
Thanks;
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: {608) 267-7303
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From: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
To: Katrina Trinko
Subject: RE:
Contact Jim Pugh, he works for Wisconsin's Chamber of Commerce. If you shoot
Thanks,
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Press Office: (608) 267-7303
email, you should be able to get in touch with you from there. My guess is
will be able to point you to people on the record.
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Hi Cullen,
Thanks for sending along all this information I Very helpful.
By the way, if you would have any suggestions as to who else might be worth talking about this issue, both about what
Gov. Walker is doing and how serious the issue of state employee compensation is for the state, please let me know.
Best,
Katrina Trinka
National Review
From: Werwie, Cullen J- GOV [mailto:Cullen.Werwie@wisconsin.gov]
To: Katrina Trinka .
Subject:
Per our phone conversation here's the info we discussed. Governor-elect Walker was able to convince a lame-duck,
complete democrat controlled Legislature to reject union contracts.
It started by Governor-elect Walker sending a letter to legislative leadership (attached).
Then the unions approved the contracts.
http:/ /www.weau.com/news/headlines/Wis_state_union_approves_contract_111779449.html?ref=449
Lame-duck legislature calls itself into extraordinary session to take up contracts
http:/ /www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/111808334.html
Democrats bring down a republican-turned-independent state rep who was in jail for his 3rd drunk driving (along with
one rnarijuana possession charge as well) to cast the deciding vote for passage in the State Assembly. State Senate
Democrat majority leader votes no on the contracts, arguing they should have been pa,ssed prior to the election.
AFSCME head calls the democrat leader "a whore."
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_e836dc76-0862-11e0-a476-001cc4c03286.html
.In ~ . d d i t i o n to this, along the way major state newspapers editorialized in favor of Walker's position on public sector
benefit reform, in part because of information we disseminated:
http://www .jso n line .com/news/ o p inion/1115612 99. htm I
http:/ /host. mad iso n.com/wsj/news/ o pinion/ ed ito ria 1/ article_ c3ff9072 -03f4-11e0-a66a-00 1cc4c03286. htm I
http:/ /www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20101214/SHE06/12140352/Editoriai-Give-Walker-a-shot-at-union-
concessions
http://www. the northwestern .com/ a rticle/20101130/0SH0602/ 11300363/Editoria 1-Wa Ike r -deserves-maximum-
flexibility-to-balance-budget
I'll follow-up on Monday and let you know what time we can do an interview.
Thanks,
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
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From: NGA Communications
Monday, January 24,
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Subject: [presssec] STATES CALL ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO WORK TOGETHER TO REDUCE
DEFICITS
NGA NEWS RELEASE
FORIMMEDlATE RELEASE
January 24, 2011
Contact: Krista Zaharias, 202-624-5367
STATES CALL ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO WORK
TOGETHER TO REDUCE DEFICITS
WASHINGTON, D.C.-The National Governors Association (NGA) today sent a letter to Congress calling on the
federal government to work cooperatively with states to reduce deficits, restore fiscal discipline and promote economic
growth and long-term prosperity.
This month, 29 new governors - the largest class in history - assumed office facing collective budget deficits of $175
billion through 2013. This amount is on top of the $230 billion in budget gaps states filled between fiscal years 2009 and
-2011. Because states have to balance their budgets, the $175 billion shortfall will have to 'be filled through spending cuts
or increased fees and taxes.
"Over the last two years, states have made significant changes cutting spending by more that 10.7 percent- $75 billion-
tapping rainy day funds, shrinking the size of government and streamlining state services," said NGA Chair Washington
Chris Gregoire. "Unfortunately, more difficult decisions will have to be made over the next few years."
"Governors encourage the federal government to follow the lead of states and make the tough to ensure the
long-term strength of states and the country," said NGA Vice Chair Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman.
Governors call on the Administration and Congress to adhere to the following principles for state-federal deficit
reduction:
Federal reforms should be designed to produce savings for both the federal government and states;
Deficit reduction should not be accomplished by merely shifting costs to states or imposing unfunded
. mandates;
States _should be given increased flexibility to create efficiencies and achieve results; and
Congress should not impose maintenance of effort (MOE) provisions on states as a condition of fnnding.
Governors have a duty to be good fiscal stewards of taxpayer dollars. The recession forced many states to take difficult
short-tenn actions to balance budgets and to find innovative ways to make government more efficient and productive
instrument that can do more with less. The federal government should now do the same.
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Founded in 1908, the National Governors Association (NGA) is the collective voice of the nation's governors and one of Washington,
D.C.'s most respected public policy organizations. Its members are the governors of the 50 states, three territories and two
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commonwealths. NGA provides governors and their senior staff members with services that range from representing states on Capitol
Hill and before the Administration on key fedewl issues to developing and implementing innovative solutions to public policy
challenges through the NGA Center for Best Practices. For more information, visit www.nga.org.
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Schrimpf, Chris - GOV From:
sent:
To:
Sunday, )anuary 23, 2011 8:22 PM
Subject: Re: Weekend News Update - 01/23/11
Thanks, I hadn't read it. May send around to the allies monday.
-----Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 201108:19 PM
;ro: Schrimpf, Chris- GOV
Subject: FW: Weekend News Update- 01/23/11
That Wisconsin State Journal Editorial was great. It basically endorses cutting public employee benefits.
From: Evenson, Tom- GOV
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 201112:53 PM
To: Evenson, Tom- GOV
Subject: Weekend News Update- 01/23/11
Office of Governor Scott Walker- Weekend News Update for January 22- 23
News Summary:
*
On WednesdaX, President Obama will visit Orion Energy Systems in Manitowoc.
*
GAB director says ending same day registration could be costly.
*
State Dems bear down for a "long, hard session."
*
Go Pack Go !<http:/ I espn .go .com/ nfl/ playoffs/2010/ matchu p/ _/teams/ packers-bears>
Nation
White House: President Obama takes White House to Main Street Tour to Manitowoc; WI
White House: President Obama takes White House to Main Street Tour to Manitowoc, WI
<http://www.wispolitics,com/index.lmi?Article=224222>The President will tour Orion Energy Systems, a power
technology company that designs, manufactures and deploys energy efficiency and renewable energy technology for
commercial and industrial business, and deliver remarks on the economy to employees.
Milwaukee
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Stepp's start at DNR not without controversy <http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/114432209.html>
by Lee Bergquist- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"There's been a lot of rhetoric," Stepp said. "(Employees) are reading a lot of things and I think it's scaring them."
The push to end election-day registration in Wisconsin: How strong is the
case?<http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/114376604.html>
. '
by Craig Gilbert- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"Repealing it would be shortsighted and would be a tremendous disservice to the voters,'' says Kennedy, director of the
Government Accountability Board, who also called it a "financially foolhardy step to take."
Start jobs-created clock Nov. 1? <http:/ /www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/114392534.html>
by Steven Walters- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Gov. Scott Walker is so serious about his promise to create 250,000 new jobs in four years that he said in December he
would like to have that number prominently tattooed on the body of each cabinet secretary.
Madison
State Dems in Legislature in for 'long, hard session'<http:/ /host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-
politics/article_1c089e96-2658-11e0-b601-001cc4c03286.html>
by Clay Barbour and Mary Spicuzza - Wisconsin State Journal
"This is very disheartening," said Grigsby, looking tired following the meeting. "We are in for a very long, hard session."
Our 2011 agenda starts with fixing the state
budget<http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/opinion/editorial/article_6af3cbb2-2675-11eO-af6a-001cc4c03286.html>
Editorial- Wisconsin State Journal
One of the State Journal editorial board's top agenda items for the coming year is to fix the state budget mess.
Green Bay/Appleton
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Border battles no more than silly
diversion<http:/ /www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20110123/0SH0602/110122053/Editoriai-Border-battles-no-more-
than-silly-diversion>
Editorial- Oshkosh Northwestern
The drawback to such border battles is that it serves as a diversion from the serious issues we face within our own
borders that will have a far greater impact on our long-term viability and ability to attract businesses than what happens
in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota or Michigan.
Wausau/Rhinelander
Job creation, climate change a murky
business<http://www.marshfieldnewsherald.com/article/20110123/CWS0101/101230463/Job-creation-climate-change-
a-murky-business>
by Kirsten Adshead- Wisconsin Reporter, Published in the Marshfield News Herald
That's the picture Gov. Scott Walker and the newly installed Republican legislative leadership envision as, weeks after
taking charge of the state's government, they push through wide-ranging, business-friendly legislation such as tort
reform, tax cuts for businesses that hire new employees and more money for economic development
Superior
Walker hires former Democratic state
sen a to r<http:/ /www .superiorte legram .com/ event/ a rticle/id/ 4983 3/ gro up/homepage/>
by Todd Richmond- Associated Press, Published in the Superior Telegram
MADISON, Wis. - Republican Gov. Scott Walker has added a former Democratic lawmaker who voted against new
contracts for state workers to his administration.
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Sent:
To:
Sunday, January 23, 2011 8:19 PM
Schrimpf, Chris- GOV
Subject: FW: Weekend News Update - 01/23/11
That Wisconsin State Journal Editorial was great. It basically endorses cutting public employee benefits.
Sent; Sunday, January 23, 201112:53 PM
To: Evenson, Tom - GOV
Subject: Weekend News Update- 01/23/11
News Summary:
*
On Wednesday, President Obama will visit Orion Energy Systems in Manitowoc.
*
GAB director says ending same day registration could be costly .
. ..
*
Go Pack Go !<http:/ /espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2010/matchup/ _/teams/packers:bears>
Nation
<http://www.wispolitics.com/index.lmi'?Article=224222>The President will tour Orion Energy Systems, a power
technology company that designs, manufactures and deploys energy efficiency and renewable energy technology for
commercial and industrial business, and deliver remarks on the economy to employees .
. Milwaukee
Stepp's start at DNR not without controversy <http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/114432209.html>
by Lee Bergquist- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"There's been a lot of rhetoric," Stepp said. "(Employees) are reading a lot of things and I think it's scaring them."
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The push to end election-day registration in Wisconsin: How strong is the
case ?<http://www .jso n I ine.co m/blogs/ news/ 1143 7 6604. htm I>
"Repealing it would be shortsighted and would be a tremendous disservice to the voters," says Kennedy, director of the
Government Accountability Board, who also called it a "financially foolhardy step to take."
Start jobs-created clock Nov. 1? <http:/ /www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/114392534.html>
Gov. Scott. Walker is so serious about his promise to create 250,000 new jobs in four years that he said in December he
would like to have that number prominently tattooed on the body of each cabinet secretary.
Madison
State D e ~ s in Legislature in for 'long, hard session'<http:/ /host.madison.com/wsj/news/localjgovt-and-
po litics/a rticle _1c089e96-2658-11e0-b601-001cc4c03286. htm I>
by Clay Ba'rbour andMary Spicuzza- Wisconsin State Journal
"This is very disheartening," said Grigsby, looking tired following the meeting.-"We are in for a very long, hard session."
Our 2011 agenda starts with fixing the state
budget<http:/ /host. madison .com/wsj/ news/ opinion/ ed ito ria If artie le _ 6a f3cb b2-267 5-11eO-af6a-001cc4c03286. htm I>
One of the State Journal editorial board's top agenda items for the coming year is to fix the state budget mess.
Green Bay/Appleton
Border battles no more than silly
diversion<http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20110123/0SH0602/110122053/Editoriai-Border-battles-no-more-
than-silly-diversion>
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The drawback to such border battles is that it serves as a diversion from the serious issues we face within our own
borders that will have a far greater impact on our long-term viability and ability to attract businesses than what happens
in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota or Michigan.
Wausau/Rhinelander
Job creation, climate change a murky
business<http://www.marshfieldnewsherald.com/article/20110123/CWS0101/101230463/Job-creation-climate-change-
a-murky-business>
by Kirsten Adshead -Wisconsin Reporter, Published in the Marshfield News Herald
That's the picture Gov. Scott Walker and the newly installed Republican legislative leadership envision as, weeks after
taking charge of the state's government, they push through wide-ranging, business-friendly legislation such as tort
reform, tax cuts for businesses that hire new employees and more money for economic development.
Superior
Walker hires former Democratic state
senator< http://www .supe rio rtelegra m .com/ event/ a rticle/id/ 49833/ group/hom epage />
by Todd Richmond -Associated Press, Published in the Superior Telegram
MADISON, Wis. - Republican Gov. Scott Walker has added a former Democratic lawmaker who voted against new
contracts for state workers to his administration.
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Evenson, Tom - GOV
Sunday, January 23, 201112:54 PM
Evenson, Tom - GOV
Weekend News Update - 01/23/11
News Summary:
On Wednesday, President Obama will visit Orion Energy Systems in Manitowoc.
GAB director says ending same day registration could be costly ..
GoPackGo!
Nation
White House: President Obama takes White House to Main Street Tour to Manitowoc,
WI
The President will tour Orion Energy Systems, a power technology company that designs,
manufactures and deploys energy efficiency and renewable energy technology for commercial and
industrial business, and deliver remarks on the economy to employees.
Milwaukee
Stepp's start at DNR not without controversy
. by Lee Bergquist- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"There's been a lot of rhetoric," Stepp said. "(Employees) are reading a lot of things and I think it's
scaring them."
The push to end election-day registration in Wisconsin: How strong is the case?
"Repealing it would be shortsighted and would be a tremendous disservice to the voters," says
Kennedy, director of the Government Accountability Board, who also called ita "financially foolhardy
step to take."
Start iobs-created clock Nov. 1?
Gov. Scott Walker is so serious about his promise to create 250,000 new jobs in four years that he
said in December he would like to have that number prominently tattooed on the body of each cabinet
secretary.
Madison
State Dems in Legislature in for 'long, hard session'
by Clay Barbour and Mary Spicuzza - Wisconsin State Journal
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"This is very disheartening," said Grigsby, looking tired following the meeting. "We are in for a very
long, hard session."
Our 2011 agenda starts with fixing the state budget
One of the State Journal editorial board's top agenda items for the coming year is to fix the state
budget mess.
Green Bay/Appleton
Border battles no more than silly diversion
The drawback to such border battles is that it serves as a diversion from the serious issues we face
within our own borders that will have a far greater impact on our long-term viability and ability to
attract businesses than what happens in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota or Michigan.
Wausau/Rhinelander
Job creation, climate change a murky business
by KirstenAdshead- Wisconsin Reporter, Published in the Marshfield News Herald
That's the picture Gov. Scott Walker and the newly installed Republican legislative leadership
envision as, weeks after taking charge of the state's government, they push through wide-ranging,
business-friendly legislation such as tort reform, tax cuts for businesses that hire new employees and
more money for economic development.
Superior
Walker hires former Democratic state senator
by Todd Richmond -Associated Press, Published in the Superior Telegram
MADISON, Wis.- Republican Gov. Scott Walker has added a former Democratic lawmaker who
voted against new contracts for state workers to his administration.
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Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Huebsch, Mike - DOA; Archer, Cynthia - DOA; Jensen, Jodi - DOA;
Schutt, Eric - GOV; Matejov, Scott - GOV
Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Hagedorn, Brian K - GOV; Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Polzin, Cindy
M - GOV; Culotta, Jason - DOA; Lied I, Kimberly- GOV; Hurlburt, Waylon - GOV
Subject: Daily Policy and Legislative Briefing
Policy and Legislative Daily Briefing for Tuesday, January 18,2011
Legislative Liaison Update
Committee Update
Joint Finance passed three special session bills (HSAs, relocation credit, & econ. dev. tax credit) today on party
line votes. Joint Finance will hold exec on Thursday for the small business tax credit bill.
JFC passed an amendment from Sen. Jauch on the relocation credit, requiring passive review from JFC before
releasing the extra $25 million.
Both the Senate at-large and Assembly Judiciary passed the tort bill today (both party line). Discrepancies
between the bills are being addressed.
1. Bills have been amended to reflect the punitive damage cap, with an exemption for OWl. They were also
amended with technical changes to better protect paint companies from frivolous suits and to simply
federalize the expert witness changes. Our office agreed to all changes.
Legislator Meetings- Assembly
Met with Representative Tiffany today to discuss the federalizing of forestry rules, the possible closing of a
juvenile detention facility in his district, and the special session rules reform bill. Was given language of the rules
bill that not only deletes wetlands and wind-siting provisions, but increases power of the Joint Committee for
Review of Administrative Rules to influence rules (LRB 1060/1).
Met with Representative Wynn about a variety of issues including capping interest rates for payday loans,
prevailing wage repeal, and the WEDC bill.
Legislative Meetings for Wednesday
Majority Leader Fitzgerald & Speaker Fitzgerald
Rep. Spanbauer
Rep. Petersen
Confirmation Hearings
Sec. Brancel had his confirmation hearing today in Senate Ag, Exec on Thursday.
Sees. Huebsch and Jadin confirmation hearing will be Wednesday in Senate Judiciary at 11a
Economic Development and Regulatory Reform Team
Economic Development and Regulatory Reform
Quad/Graphics Meeting (w/ Eric Schutt, Nate Yahn)
1. Met with Andy Schiesl (VP/Chief Legal Counsel) and Patrick Henderson (Director of Gov't Affairs)
2. Concerned about harmful regulatory laws that are being administered by the PSC and by the DNR
1. Provided proposals that would reform the mentioned regulatory laws, which would help
Quad/Graphics grow jobs, and in general, make Wisconsin look much more "business-friendly"
Legisfative Committees
15 meetings scheduled with committee chairpersons (for the rest-of-the-week and next week)
DOT
Jason met with the DOT Sec., Dep. Sec., and EA today. They have the following issues to share:
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Some outstanding obligations on the passenger rail bonds will preclude the use of the $73 million in leftover
bonding authority from being used for freight rail. DOT is working on telling how much will still be needed to close
out the proposed Madison-Milwaukee line, but it will exceed $13 million. In addition, DOT received a $14 million
stimulus grant for the Hiawatha to upgrade a crossing near the state line in Pleasant Prairie and extend the size of
the Mitchell Airport Station; some funds will be left over from these projects to apply toward the dead trainline's
obligations.
Local Aids Administration -- by requiring local governments to pay the share of administering aid programs out of
their grant money rather than from DOT's operations money, some additional savings can be realized to the
Transportation Fund.
Fox Cities and Green Bay Transit- reminded us that both systems will lose federal funding because their
metropolitan populations are too large to continue receiving FED operating assistance.
''*ACTION ITEM - RTA language in statute- DOT is wondering what direction the Governor will go pertaining to
the existing statutes and rental car fee.
Mirror Lake Bridge on 1-94- following yesterday's semi accident, DOT today signed a $170,000 emergency
contract for repairs. One lane will stay open, the second will be closed until the completion of the repairs in a few
weeks.
"*ACTION ITEM - FED earmarks -Sen. Kohl's office asks DOT for a list of earmark requests annually. Is this
something WisDOT should submit this year? They would like direction from the Governor
Transportation Projects Commission -convened in October to recommend enumeration of four projects: Hwy
441/41/10 interchange (Menasha); Hwy 38 (Racine- Vas' district), Hwy 39-90 (Rock County), and Hwy 15
(Greenville to New London). All four projects must be enumerated in the budget so that further work on the
projects can continue. DOT would like these included for enumeration in the 2011-13 budget.
Human Services and Education Team
Education Meetings
Met with Kathleen Cullen from WTCS on a $200,000 Bill and Melinda Gates grant due in early Feb with potential
for a $1.6 million grantlyr for the next 3 years. Grant targeted at Adult Basic Education.
Met with UW-System on their Authority proposal. We will brief you on it tomorrow. They tried to sell the proposal
as a $500 million GPR savings over 4 years. In reality, it is" not a cut to base, but a reduced increase of the bigger
increase they were going to ask of the state.
Met with Jeff Spitzer-Resnick from Diabilities Rights WI on special education. He stressed the importance of the
Governor addressing the importance of special education when discussing education issues. It means a lot to
families with special needs children.
Health Care Meetings
Met wilh Leah Robbins from Daycare Provider Jewish Beginnings Milwaukee. Discussed her ideas on how WI
Shares could be retooled to eliminate fraud and provide higher quality child care.
Met with Liz Buchen from Lutheran Social Services. She would like to repeal the 2009 budget item that child
welfare rates are decided by DCF. Prior to the 2009 Act 28, providers set rates based on costs, and the rates
were publishecl annually to show that all purchasers are charged the same rate (Market Rate).
o With the Doyle change, all provider rates for 2010 have been frozen at 2009 payment levels
o With in 2009 Act 28, the Governor set up a "Rate Regulation Committee" This is not needed to establish
the rate if the language is repealed
Education News
Tomorrow, MPS will receive a $20 million grant over 5 years from GE to improve math and science scores. The Lt
Governor is helping to present the award.
Justice and Local Governments Team
Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Commission:
Working with DOA to update the Governor's website to include a Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Commission webpage
to post agenda's, meeting minutes, and to solicit recommendations and/or comments from the public.
The DOA IT folks have been told this must be done by Thursday to fulfill a promise and to send out a press
statement about the webpage launch on that day.
AFLCIO. Opposition to Special Session SB1.
Wisconsin Grocers Association. Vote in support of Special Session SB1.
Wisconsin Civil Justice Council. Employers unite behind Wisconsin lawsuit reforms.
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WMc. Urges Senate passage of lawsuit reforms.
Wisconsin Economic Development Association. Special Session SB1.
Wisconsin Restaurant Association. Support for Special Session SB 1.
Green Bay Press Gazette. Wisconsin Legislature set to take action on Gov. Scott Walker bills.
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MONDAY, January 17,2011
Grinder, Jennifer- GOV
Friday, January 14, 2011 4:59 PM
Moore, Dorothy J - GOV; Erwin, David - GOV; Hutter, Shelly- GOV; Richard -
GOV (Rick); McMahon, Jack- G O V ; ~
Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric - G ~ O V ; Fadness, Joseph F - GOV;
Matejov, Scott - GOV; Schrimpf. Chris - GOV; Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Hellenbrand,
Angie - GOV; Grinder, Jennifer- GOV
FW: TENATIVE Governor Schedule for Monday, January 17, 2011
Si:CURITY: Rick Fitzgerald 608.338.9878
STAFF: Scott Matejov
7:15am-7:30am-DEPART Tosa Residence for 400 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
7:30am-9:00am-Frontier Airlines Center: 14'" Annual MLK BreakfasUYMCA of Milwaukee
9:00am-10:30am-DEPART Frontier Airlines Center for Governor's Office
10:30am-11 :30am-GOVERNOR's Office: Work Time
11:30am-11:50am-GOVERNOR's Office: Meeting with Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz with Jeremey
Shepherd. Topics: High Speed Rail, Governor not responding to the Mayor in the past, how the two can work
together.
11 :50am-12:00pm-MEDIA in Governor's Conference Room: Video Taping for department of tourism website with
Jim Dick of Discover Wisconsin.
12:00pm-1:30pm-Captiol Rotunda: State Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr
1:30pm-2:00pm-GOVERNOR's Office: Work Time
2:00pm-4:00pm-GOVERNOR's Office: BUDGET Meetings Topics: Employee Compensation/Collective
Bargaining/WRS/Health Insurance
4:00pm-5:15pm-DEPART Governor's Office for Tosa Residence
jennifer Grinder
Scheduling Department
Cel
Fax 608.267.8983
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MONDAY, January 17,2011
Grinder, Jennifer- GOV
Friday, January 14, 201111:56 AM
Moore, Dorothy J - GOV; Erwin, David - GOV; Hutter, Shelly- GOV; Fit7npreld.
GOV (Rick); McMahon, Jack- GOV;
Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric - GOV; Murray, Ryan M -
Matejov, Scott- GOV; Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Hellenbrand,
Angie - GOV; Grinder, Jennifer- GOV
TENATIVE Governor Schedule for Monday, January 17, 2011
SECURITY: Jack McMahon 608.512.7906
STAFF: Scott Matejov
7:15am-7:30am-DEPART Tosa Residence for 400 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
7:30<!m-9:00am-Frontier Airlines Center: 14
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h Annual MLK Breakfast/YMCA of Milwaukee
9:00am-10:30am-DEPART Frontier Airlines Center for Governor's Office
10:30am-11:30am-GOVERNOR's Office: Work Time
11 :30am-11 :50am-GOVERNOR's Office: Meeting with Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz with Jeremey
Shepherd. Topics: High Speed Rail, Governor not responding to the Mayor in the past, how the two can work
together.
11 :50am-12:00pm-MEDIA in Governor's Conference Room: Video Taping for department of tourism website with
Jim Dick of Discover Wisconsin.
12:00pm-1:30pm-CAPITOL: State Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr
1:30pm-2:00pm-GOVERNOR's Office: Work Time
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Mohr, Mark - GOV
From: Hagedorn, Brian K - GOV
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Subject: RE: brown bag lunch executive order
Thanks.
I should have this for you in the am.
Brian K. Hagedorn
Chief Legal Counsel
Direct Line:
Brian.Hagedorn@Wisconsin.gov
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 201111:21 AM
To: Hagedorn, Brian K - GOV
Subject: brown bag lunch executive order
Brian- Here's some language for the brown bag lunches Executive Order. It looks like it would dovetail nicely with the
other one that Ryan mentioned.
Will Issue Executive Order Requiring Cabinet Secretaries to Meet Regularly With Frontline
State Workers to Help Tbemldentify Cost Savings
Wauwatosa- Scott Walker, Milwaukee County executive and Republican nominee for governor today, at a
Brown Bag lunch at Wingra Stone Company in. Madison, announced that as governor he will issue an executive
orderrequiringhis cabinet secretaries to solicit suggestions regularly from frontline workers in their agencies to
identify waste, fraud, and abuse ..
"As pmt of my Waste, Fraud and Abuse Commission to find $300 million of savings for the taxpayers, I will
issue an executive order requiring my cabinet secretaries to hold reg\llar brown bag lunches with frontline
workers to help identify cost savings and more efficient ways of providing services," said Walker.
"Frontline state workers are where the rubber meets the road. They can provide a wealth of information on
more.efficient ways to provide services andidentify cost savings."
Soon after taking office as Milwaukee County executive, Walker held brown bag lunches with employees to get
feedback.
"As governor, I'll order top to bottom reviews of exactly where our money is being spent and how we can find
ways to do more, with less."
Scott Walker has previously proposed creating a bipartisan waste, fraud, and abuse commission to identify
$300million per year in savings.
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Mohr, Mark - GOV
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RE: brown bag lunch executive order
It's done and signed.
Nate, can you please run a copy up to Chris?
Brian K Hagedorn
Chief Legal Counsel
Direct Line:
Reminder on this
Chris Schrimpf
From: Hagedorn, Brian K- GOV
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 2:09AM
Thanks.
Brian K. Hagedorn
Chief Legal Counsel
Office of Governor
Direct Line:
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Will Issue Executive Order Requiring Cabinet Secretaries to.Meet Regularly With Frontline
State Workers to Help Them Identify Cost Savings
Wauwatosa- Scott Walker, Milwaukee County executive and Republican nominee for governor today, at a
Brown Bag lunch at Wingra Stone Company in Madison, announced that as governor he will issue an executive
order requiring his cabinet secretaries to solicit suggestions regularly from frontline workers in their agencies to
identify waste, fraud, and abuse.
"As part of my Waste, Fraud and Abuse Commission to fmd $300 million of savings for the taxpayers, I will
issue an executive order requiting my cabinet secretaries to hold regular brown bag lunches with frontline
"Frontline state workers are where the rubber meets the road. They can provide a wealth of information .on
more efficient ways to provide services and identify cost savings."
feedback.
ways to do more, with less.''
$300 million per year in savings.
Chris Schrimpf
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Mohr, Mark - GOV
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Hagedorn, Brian K - GOV
Cc:
Subject:
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RE: brown bag lunch executive order
Would like an e-copy to please
Chris Schrimpf
From: Hagedorn, Brian K- GOV
Cc: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Ristow, Nate - GOV
It's done and signed.
Nate, can you please run a copy up to Chris?
Brian K. Hagedorn
Chief Legal Counsel
Direct Line:
. Brian.Hagedorn@Wisconsin.gov
Cc: WeiWie, Cullen J - GOV
Reminder on this
Chris Schrimpf
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 2:09 AM
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Thanks.
Brian K. Hagedorn
Chief Legal Counsel
Direct Line:
Brian. Hagedorn@ Wisconsin. gov
Wauwatosa- Scott Walker, Milwaukee County executive andR()publican nominee for governor today, at a
Brown Bag lunch at Wingra Stone Company in Madison, announced that as govemor he will issue an executive
orderrequiringhis cabinet secretaries to solicit suggesti<;ms regularly from frontline workers in their agencies to
identify waste, fraud, and abuse.
"As part ofmy Waste, Fraud and Abuse Conunissionto find $300 million of savings for the taxpayers, I will
issue an executive order requiring my cabinet secretaries to hold regular brown bag lunches with frontline
"Frontline state workers are where. the rubber meets the road. They can provide a wealth of information on
more efficientways to provide services and identify cost savings."
feedback
"As governor, I'll.order top to bottom reviews of exactly where our money is being spent and how we can find
Scott Walker has previously proposed creating a bipartisan waste, fraud, aud abuse commission to identify
Chris Schrimpf
Email. chris.schrimpj@wisconsin.gov
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brown bag lunch executive order
Wauwatosa- Scott Walker, Milwaukee County executive and Republican nominee for governor today,at a
Brown Bag lunch at Wingra Stone Company in Madison, announced that as governor he will issue an executive
order requiring his cabinet secretaries to solicit suggestions regularly from frontline workers in their agencies to
identifY waste, fraud, and abuse.
"As part of my Waste, Fraud and Abuse Commission to find $300 million of savings for the taxpayers, I will
issue an executive order requiring my cabinet secretaries to hold regular brown bag lunches with frontline
"Frontline state workers are where the rubber meets the road. They can provide a wealth of information on
more efficient waysto provide services and identifY cost savings."
feedback.
Chris Schrimpf
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Thursday, January 13,
RE: Escape to Wisconsin
GREAT Let's go back to that byline-Logo-It was such a Hit ! ! ! ! I! Thanks for the updates and ask the Governor to put
that in place and not to be changed on a whim!
Lac du Flambeau Chamber of Commerce
Cathy Benton
Executive Director
P.O. Box456
602 Peace Pipe Road
Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538
715-588-3346
715-588-9408 (fax)
1-877-588-3346
from: Schrimpf, Chris- GOV [mailto:Chris.Schrimpf@wisconsin.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 9:21 AM
Subject: Escape to Wisconsin
Yesterday, Wisconsin took advantage of the Illinois tax increase by bringing out a Wisconsin tourism slogan, "Escape to
Wisconsin." The Governor did a series of interviews with Illinois and national media to encourage businesses to "Escape
to Wisconsin." Legislative leaders also sent the same message to Illinois business and media. This morning the Chicago
Tribune and Wall Street Journal had the following editorials:
Here they are
6:55PM CST, January 12, 2011
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"You guys are nothing if not entertaining. It's like living next door to the Simpsons- the dysfunctional family
down the block. "
-Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels,_ commenting on Tuesday's spectacle in Springfield in an interview on WLS-
AM's "Don Wade and Roma" show.
"Escape to Wisconsin. "
-Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, celebrating the Illinois General Assembly's votes to raise the personal and
business income tax rates by 67 percent and 46 percent, respectively.
The nation's laughing at us again. The nation's laughing and our neighbors are having fun at our expense, and
who can blame them? Walker and Daniels are aggressively comting employers, and Illinois has made their jobs
that much easier by passing a huge tax increase that will send businesses racing across the state line.
We heard from a lot of angry Illinois citizens on Wednesday. We heard from a lot of citizens who encouraged
us to create a new version of the tax calendar that appeared for months on this page, counting up the days after
Cook County imposed a sales tax hike and counting down the days until voters could toss out the tax champion,
former County Board President Todd Stroger.
We heard from Illinois voters and we heard those neighboring governors beckon to Illinois businesses.
"If you want to bring new jobs to your state, the last thing you do is make it more expensive to hire people,"
Daniels said.
The Tax Foundation reports that Indiana already has a much better business tax climate than Illinois has. Illinois
is better than Wisconsin. Watch that change.
Walker popped up on national television Wednesday holding a bmnper sticker with the tourism slogan "Escape
to Wisconsin." His office noted the $4 billion Illinois will borrow to make an annual pension payment, the
increase in income taxes, the built-in spending increases to come.
"We're not only lowering taxes, we're reforming the regulatory and litigation climate," Walker crowed. "Illinois
is heading in the opposite direction." D'oh.
So here they are, the 60 House Democrats and 30 Senate Democrats who voted in favor of the jobs-killing
Illinois income tax increase.
Illinois Exit Fee
Voters can't say they weren't warned.
Jubilation has broken out in the Midwest--or at least in Wisconsin and Indiana, now that Democrats in
neighboring Illinois have rushed their tax increase into law.
Late Tuesday night, Democrats in the Illinois house and senate rammed through Governor Pat Quinn's 67%
hike in the state income tax and a nearly 50% jmnp in the state corporate tax. The increase will add $1,400 to
the average family's tax bill, and we doubt it will help job creation in a state that has lost 374,000 jobs since
2008.
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New Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker immediately rolled out a press release inviting Illinois businesses to
decamp to the Badger State, contrasting his agenda to reduce taxes and welcome business with the Illinois
increase. Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels added: "We already had an edge on Illinois in terms of the cost of
doing business, and this is going to make it significantly wider."
That's for sure. Small businesses will pay the new 5% income tax rate, up from 3%, and the effective corporate
tax rate will rise to 9 .5%, which, when combined with the federal rate of 3 5%, will make the Land of Lincoln
one of the most expensive places in the world to conduct business. Congratulations. Democrats say the higher
rates will raise $7 billion to help close an estimated $14 billion budget gap, though tax hikes rarely raise the
revenue that politicians promise. Rather than fix the state's $150 billion unfunded pension problem, the bill also
authorizes nearly $4 billion in new debt to fund the state's pension payment this year.
Democrats rushed to do the deed in a lame duck session, a mere 18 hours before the newly elected legislature
was to be sworn in. Eighteen Democrats who had been defeated or are retiring provided the necessary votes.
Mr. Quinn knew that his tax hike package would not have fared so well if antitax Republicans elected in
November were allowed to vote.
As much as Mr. Quinn and Democratic House speaker Mike Madigan deserve blame, Illinois voters should also
blame themselves. Mr. Quinn campaigned on the necessity of a tax increase, and even though this week's
increase is twice as large as he promised, Illinois voters should have known that politicians always double down
on taxes when they see a political opening.
Illinois was one of the few states, and the only one in the Midwest, that rewarded Democrats for their budget
and pension mismanagement by re-electing them. Voters don't always get the government they deserve, but in
this case we regret to say that they did.
Chris Schrimpf
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Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Schutt, Eric - GOV; Huebsch, Mike - DOA; Jensen; Jodi - DOA;
Archer, Cynthia - DOA; Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Hagedorn, Brian K- GOV; Matejov, Scott
-GOV
Daily Policy and Legislative Update
Policy and Legislative Daily Briefing for Tuesday, January 11,2011
Legislative Liaison Update
Tort Reform, HSAs, Relocation, Econ Development Tax Credit, & Small Business tax credit legislation all received a
public hearing today in their respective joint or individual committees. It is the hope that all of these bills are exec'd out on
Thursday. The Senate will be taking up HSAs on the floor on Tuesday, 1/18, with all other bills hoping to be taken up on
1/20. 1/25 is being held as a backup day for floor votes as well.
Wednesday, 1/12 Legislative Meetings Update:
With the recently released rules package, Senator Fitzgerald and/or his caucus is concerned about wetland
mitigation and wind siting. It is recommended that these issues be discussed with the Senator.
Small Business Tax Credit
Was surprised at the hearing today to learn of Rep. Vos testifying on his own substitute version of the small business tax
credit before Sec. Chandler and Sec. Jadin arrived to testify. We were not aware of Vos pitching this publicly and have
not discussed details with him. Plan on doing so tomorrow.
Human Services and Education Team
Department Contacts
Met with DHS Secretary Smith
Spoke with Sec. Smith, Dep. Sec. Rhoades, EA Moore, and Brett Davis
Family Care audit will be completed in February.
Brett Davis has several ideas on budget savings dealing with Medicaid.
Exchange: Sec. Smith would like to pursue the Federal HHS grant for early innovation
Several tours will be arranged to the state mental facilities in early spring
Met with UW-Madison Dean of Nursing, Katharyn May
Spoke about the urgency of building a new UW-Madison Nursing Building (Budget Request)
Attended DPI conference developing Wl's Striving Readers Grant application
Grant will focus on professional development, accountability, instructional design & assessment Will be modeled after
Massachusetts' program.
Legislative Contacts
Met with Rep. Don Pridemore (Staff)
Will be introducing a children & families reform package, "Wisconsin Families First" (4 legislative bills)
Upcoming Events
Rep. Nygren to introduce Auto Insurance Repeal package tomorrow (1/12) with a 1 pm press conference
Corrections:
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Margaret Carpenter of Juvenile Justice Division called to reiterate that the juvenile corrections deficit is up from
$8.8 million in FY1 0 to $24 million for FY 11. According to her and DOA, this deficit is on top of the expected $42
million Adult Corrections deficit.
Margaret shared visitation numbers for Ethan Allen. From January 2009 to March 2010, visitation was 15.22
visits per child over that period.
Margaret also expressed her concerns that Lincoln Hills may not have the right demographics (per the Southeast
WI community) to work with the Ethan juvenile population. Currently, 15% of staff at Ethan are minority and only
5% at Lincoln. The juvenile population is overwhelmingly minority.
Special Session:
Tort reform hearing went well. No-unexpected issues came up. There will be an amendment to address OWl and
. expert witness concerns. It may include other items such as making sure we don't limit DHS's ability to crack
down on Medicaid fraud. This could also impact federal Medicaid program eligibility standards. We have a
meeting tomorrow to discuss this and I will also follow up with the committee chairs about one all inclusive
amendment.
Wisconsin Council on Children and Families. Opposition to Special Session AB1 and SB1.
Wisconsin District Attorneys Association. Letter to Sen. Zipperer, and Rep. Ott. (Special Session Assembly bill 1)
Wisconsin District Attorneys Association. Fiscal estimate for AB1 of the. Special Session.
Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Working families oppose Senate Biii1/Assembly Bill1. Tort reform.
WMC. Lawsuit reforms needed to help to help job creation.
Disability Rights Wisconsin. Statement on Special Session Assembly Biii1/Senate Bill1.
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From:
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Dave & Jason-
Dave Umhoefer
Below please find the reference material for the 98% state in our press release.
I'm working on the other politifact request about Abele.
From: Jablonski, Jack- DOR
Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 201110:31 AM
To: Murray, Ryan M - GOV
Cc: Chandler, Richard G - DOR
Subject: RE: Distribution of the Small Business Tax Credits
The 98% number is derived from a table we sent DOA last month. It is replicated below. The table is from the
data warehouse based on schedule C of individual income tax returns. Schedule C does conform to sole
proprietors.
With the cut-off of $500,000, the share of proprietors qualify is 98%
Gross Receipts Range Return Share of Net Profit
Share of Average 20%of
Net Net 6.5% of
(First Sch C) Count Returns Amount
Profit Profit net profit
$1 to lOk 172,629 50.60% 15,293,369 0.50% 89 198,814
lOk to 25k 60,210 17.60% 316,397,268 9.40% 5,255 4, 113,164
25k to 50k 38,876 11.40% 470,435,676 13.90% 12,101 6,115,664
50k to 75k 17,990 5.30% 349,295,822 10.30% 19,416 4,540,846
75k to lOOk 10,891 3.20% 275,036,274 8.10% 25,254 3,575,472
lOOk to 200k 21,408 6.30% 717,189,092 21.20% 33,501 9,323,458
200k to 500k 13,662 4.00% 707,377,317 20.90% 51,777 9,195,905
500kto 1M 3,685 1.10% 322,121,175 9.50% 87,414 4,187,575
lMto 2.5M 1,352 0.40% 129,585,021 3.80% 95,847 1,684,605
2.5Mto 5M 326 0.10% 35,516,403 1.10% 108,946 461,713
Greater than 5M 118 0.00% 40,748,647 1.20% 345,328 529,732
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Cullen Werwie
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Press Secretary
Press Office: (608} 267-7303
Email: Cullen. Werwie@WI.Gov
www. walker. wi. qov
From: Dave Umhoefer , _ , , , . ~ .
Subject: Politi-Fact
Hey Cullen:
We're going to test the statement from our story in the paper last week about the small business credit:
Werwie said that the governor's budget office had calculated that 98% ofthe small businesses in the state
would qualifY for the credit but that the analysis would not be available to be released until Thursday.
Can you provide the backup for that figure? Should I contact the budget office?
Thanks,
Dave
Dave Umhoefer
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From: Welhouse, Andrew <Andrew.Welhouse@legis.wisconsin.gov>
Tuesday, January 11, 20111:39 PM Sent:
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Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Reader, Chris - LEGIS; Jagler, John; Foltz,
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Today's press conference on SS-SB-1
FYI, I took some notes from today's press conference on the tort reform bill. Below are the highlights, for your information.
Also, Mary Spicuzza from the WSJ asked a question about peer review - Walker said that the change on peer
review would be the top priority but her reading of the bill showed it to be much more broad than that. .. so
she's probably chasing something.
Give me a call with any questions or anything.
Press Conference Highlights
Association for Justice
12:00 p.m. Tuesday 1/11/11
Attending:
Association for Justice
Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Wisconsin AFL-CIO
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups
Wisconsin Council on Children and Families
Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans
Media Covering:
Ch. 15 - Zac Schultz
Ch. 3 -Jessica Arp
Ch. 27 c.' Tony Galley
Ch. 12 -Not sure which reporter
WPR- Shawn Johnson
WI State Mary Spicuzza
AP- Todd Richmond
Wisconsin Reporter -Kevin
Highlights:
"This bill is a giveaway to corporate interests, and a removal of corporate responsibility."
Robert Craig, Citizen Action of WI: "The bills moving forward have virtually nothing to do with jobs."
o The bills give an advantage to overseas manufacturers, and encourage companies to move
overseas.
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o The standard is changed to whether the defendant "intends to hann the workers," so, for
example, in the case of the three workers killed in the Miller Park crane, if the company can
prove that they didn't intend to harm them workers, there's no damages.
John Henderick- CW AG
o Introduced nursing home residents who have personal stories with death and severe injury
caused by nursing home neglect
o They say that under these bills the neglectful workers at nursing homes would have no
accountability for their actions.
AI Mizek, AARP WI - gave remarks
An unemployed woman in Milwaukee, Grenda Giles, spoke to encourage Walker to focus on jobs and
talk to those out of work as well as the businesses.
AFL-CIO: "this bill is being used as a cloak for corporate interests to achieve a long-term goal."
Monica Murphy- Disability Rights of WI
o This is decriminalization of abuse
o The standard for damages is going to be impossibly high
o It's saying to other companies, come to Wisconsin, but don't bring your families or your children
if you want them to be safe
A number of personal stories of abuse in nursing homes, etc.
o Nursing homes need stricter standards and regulations
o This bill would mean there are virtually no consequences for neglect
o It puts corporate profit above safety
Father of someone who was killed by a drunk driver testified that a drunk driver would not be held
liable as long as they didn't intend to harm anybody.
o He asked for, at the very least, an amendment that specifically cited OWl victims as exempt from
the new standard so they could collect damages.
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Mohr, Mark - GOV
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Tuesday, January 11, 201110:50 AM
FW: Distribution of the Small Business Tax Credits
I think we got to the 98%. See the email chain below.
Ryan Murray
Main: 608-266-1212
Email: r.murray@wisconsin.gov
Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 10:31 AM
Cc: Chandler, Richard G - DOR
Subject: RE: Distribution of the Small Business Tax Credits
There is a way.
The 98% number is derived from a table we sent DOA last month. It is replicated below. The table is from the
data warehouse based on schedule C of individual income tax returns. Schedule C does confmm to sole
proprietors.
With the cut-off of $500,000, the share of proprietors qualify is 98%
Gross Receipts Range Return Share of Net Profit
Share of Average 20%of
Net Net 6.5% of
(First Sch C) Count Returns Amount
Profit Profit net profit
$1 to lOk 172,629 50.60% 15,293,369 0.50% 89 198,814
lOk to 25k 60,210 17.60% 316,397,268 9.40% 5,255 4,113,164
25k to 50k 38,876 11.40% 470,435,676 13.90% 12,101 6,115,664
50k to 75k 17,990 5.30% 349,295,822 10.30% 19,416 4,540,846
75k to lOOk 10,891 3.20% 275,036,274 8.10% 25,254 3,575,472
lOOk to 200k 21,408 6.30% 717,189,092 21.20% 33,501 9,323,458
200k to 500k 13,662 4.00% 707,377,317 20.90% 51,777 9,195,905
500kto 1M 3,685 1.10% 322,121,175 9.50% 87,414 4,187,575
1Mto2.5M 1,352 0.40% 129,585,021 3.80% 95,847 1,684,605
2.5Mto 5M 326 0.10% 35,516,403 1.10% 108,946 461,713
Greater than 5M 118 0.00% 40,748,647 1.20% 345,328 529,732
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To: Jablonski, Jack - DOR
Subject: FW: Distribution of the Small Business Tax Credits
Based on Schmiedicke's email below, is there a way to say 98% of sole proprietors?
Ryan Murray
Main: 608-266-1212
Email: r. murray@wisconsin. gov
From: Schmiedicke, David P - DOA
Subject: Re: Distribution of the Small Business Tax Credits
Ryan:
I think the last paragraph in Koskinen's original e-mail is one possibility.
The data in the briefing doc was based on DOR data for sole proprietors-- it did not include corporate filers.
I'll check with SBO tax team staff in the morning for further ideas.
Thanks.
Dave
From: Murray, Ryan M- GOV
To: Schmiedlcke, David P - DOA
Sent: Mon Jan 10 19:12:25 2011
Dave- DOR says they can't backup the claim in SBO's briefing document. Any thoughts on how to defend the claim?
Ryan Murray
Main: 608-266-1212
Cc: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Culotta, Jason - DOA
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John B - DOR
To: Chandler, Richard G - DOR; Shaul, Kimberly A- DOR; Jablonski, Jack- DOR
Subject: Distribution of the Small Business Tax Credits
This is the estimates for the individual income side.
Small Business Tax Credit Tables (2).xls
These are the estimates for the corporate side.
Gross Receipts Class Count Average Credit
Less Than $100,000 2,215 440
$100,000-$200,000 626 120
$200,000- $300,000 475 275
$300,000 - $400,000 675 300
$400,000- $500,000 537 100
On the claim that 98% of small businesses benefit from the credit. I could not find that in any of the material that we sent
on to DO A. At best, I could suggest that 252,000 returns out of 341,000 indivdidual returns with business income would
qualify. That is 73% ofTOTAL businesses.
At its heart, the 98% figure just might be tautological. The bill has a qualification test. Gross receipts under $500,000
qualifies a company for a small business test. If we deem small business is under $500,000, then every small business
would qualify and could benefit, depending on its profitability.
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DWD Media Log for 01.07.11
DWD Media Log
Friday, January 7, 2011
Molly Newman, Marshfield News Herald, 715-384-3131, ext 329.
mnewman@marshfieldnewsherald.com: Pending request for info on Marshfield economy and job
outlook. Response: Regional labor market economist area provided information.
!3rian McBride, WBAY I ABC Channel2 Green Called re Maryland postal incident,
state workers injured in opening parcels. Wanted to know if Green Bay Job Center taking any precautions.
Response: No special precautions other than reminding DWD mailroom staffto remain vigilant.
Katrina Cravy, WITI TV 6, Milwaukee, C6CComplaint@fox6now.com: Sent email re complaint from Ul
claimant as part of potential consumer action segment. Response pending.
Larry Hanson, Hartford Times Press, 262-670-1533, lhanson@conleynet.com: Contacted regional
Workforce Development Board seeking construction information; Board referred him to regional labor
market economist. Response: Called reporter back and left voice mail, which was not returned.
Liam Marla ire, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, 715-833-9215, liam.marlaire@ecpc.com: Following on tip of a
mass layoff I plant closing notice from Robins Manufacturing in Hudson. Response: No such notice
received.
Jason Stein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Madison bureau, 258-2262, jstein@journalsentinel.com:
Seeking employment-related information about former Deputy Secretary who is now an Asst. Division
Administrator. Deadline Monday. Response pending.
Judy Newman, Wisconsin State Journal, 252-6156, jdnewman@madison.com: Seeking labor economist
comment ori national job figures for December. Response: State labor economist returned call and
provided information.
Mick Burke, RadneJournal Times, 262-631-1716, mburke@journaltimes.com: Called seeking help finding
Racine employment data on website. Response: Labor economist returned call, helped him navigate
website, locate Racine employment data.
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Heather Stanek, Fond duLac Reporter, 920-907-7909, hstanek@fdlreporter.com: Seeking information
about local economy and job outlook. Response: Local Job Service rep provided information, provided tips
for job seekers and explained Job Center services available.
Steve Walters, WisEye, Raised possibility of WisEYE Newsmaker show on jobs data, how number of jobs
are reported, tabulated, statewide and by community. Wants to know if state labor market economist
would be available for taping sometime in next week or two. Response pending.
Marie Rohde, Daily Reporter, 414-225-1806, marie.rohde@dailyreporter.com: Called to follow up on MJS
story about city changes in contractor hiring rules to address gender & racial disparity. Checked DWD
website, noted low numbers of women and minorities in construction trade apprenticeships. Seeks
comment, no later than Monday. Response pending.
Joyce Garbaciak, Channel12 Milwa jgarbaciak@hearst.com: Prior inquiry about
possible interview with DWD employee James Drinan of Milwaukee about his personal experience as state
employee. Response: Advised reporter that employee would be sharing personal views, not speaking for
the agency.
Pending
Jerry Gallagher, WQOW-TV, Eau Claire, jgallagher@wqow.com: Follow up inquiry about area Ul fraud
case, DWD vs. Patrick Kurz in St. Croix County. Seeking more background on case. Response pending.
Kelly Schlicht, WEAU-TV Channel13, 715.835.1313, Kelly.schlicht@weau.com: Planning series on helping
unemployed workers find jobs, wanting to focus on Job Center and speak with dislocated workers.
Deadline not specified, though reporter wants to do interviews in January.
Lisa Kaiser, Milwaukee Shepherd-Express, 414-292-3833: Seeking interview with Secretary Perez about
plans for agency in 2011.
Perfecto Rivera, Milwaukee, Radio Host: Radio show host contact us to request an appearance by
Secretary Perez on a future radio show.
Debbie Denk, WCUB I WLTU Cub Radio, Manitowoc, 920-683-6800, ddenk@cubradio.com: Seeking
DWD rep to take part in morning radio show (by phone) to explain basics of state unemployment
insurance program, including how to apply. Hopes to do a show in the next 2-3 weeks.
WARN Notice
Kmart Corporation, Sheboygan: Filed notice of the permanent shutdown of its store at 2633 Business
Drive, Sheboygan, on April 3, 2011. The shutdown and subsequent layoff will affect approximately 62
employees beginning March 27, 2011. The Department of Workforce Development and its regional
partner, the Bay Area Workforce Development Board, will provide rapid response services as necessary.
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John Dipko
608-266-6753
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From: Moore, Dorothy J - GOV
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 5:21 PM
To: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Werwie, Cullen J - GOV
Subject: FW: WBA Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon Logistics
Attachments: Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon Information_ Walker 01072011.doc
Importance: High
From: Patty Rogers [mailto_.__
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2 ~
To: Moore, Dorothy J - GOV
Cc: Kurt Bauer; Rose Oswald Peels; Mike Semmann; Jay Risch
Subject: WBA Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon Logistics
Importance: High
Dorothy,
Per our conversation, the WBA representatives greeting the Governor at the door are ...
Kurt Bauer, WBA President and CEO
Bob Just, WBA Board Chair, President and CEO,. Mound City Bank Platteville
Jim Podewils, WBA Board Chair-Elect, President and COO, westbury bank, West Bend
Dan Riebe, President and CEO, Peoples State Bank of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Planned Media includes:
Confirmed
Bloomberg News (Vivian Chen)
Market News International (Alyce Frantz)
Dow Jones (Jacob Bunge)
Reuters (Jeff Mayers)
The Business Journal of Milwaukee (Rich Kirchen)
Wisconsin Public Television
Wisconsin Eye
NBC15
Wispolitics.com/ Wisbusiness.com
Wisconsin State Journai.(Judy Newman)
Tentative
Biztimes (Erik Decker)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Paul Gores)
Likely to be there but haven't responded to me yet
Wisconsin Radio Network (Bob Hague)
Channel 3
Channel27
And attached is the updated logistics document for the event with all agenda information.
Please do not hesitate to call me any time between now and the event if you need anything else from WBA. My contact
information is all listed below.
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Best,
Patty Rogers
Patricia R. Rogers, SPHR
Assistant Vice President, Education
Wisconsin Bankers Association
Telephone: (608) 441-12091 Mobile: (608) 516-08381
Focused on Wisconsin Bankers
Get a true insider's view of current and future economic conditions from Dr. Narayana Kocherlakota, president of the Federal Reserve
Bank of Minneapolis, by attending the 2011 Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon, January 11 at the Monona Terrace
Convention Center. Visit www.wisbank.com/EconomicForecast to register or for more information.
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Joe-
Knight, Joe
RE: request from eau claire reporter
We're extremely busy today, but I have been asked a very similar question in the past and am authorized to provide the
following comment (which can be attributed to me):
Governor-elect Walker knows that state workers are great people who do great work. Moving forward the Governor-
elect would like to work with state employees to enact innovative reforms aimed at improving the delivery of core
government services.
Also on the voicemail box, we moved into the Capitol so the old phone number is no longer mine. The one below is-
feel free to use .it in the future.
Thanks,
Cullen Werwie
Press Secretary
Phone: {608} 267-7303
Email:
www. walker. wi. qov
From: Joe Knight L'"c'"c'1
Sent: Friday, January 07,
Subject: request from eau claire reporter
I tried calling yesterday, but your voice mail was full.
I'm a reporter for the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram and I'm writing a story about an unusually high number of dnr employee
retirements. Some say it's because of disagreements with the incoming administration or fear of losing benefits. Some
say the new administration has nothing to do with it.
I'm looking for a short comment from you or a Walker staffer ... or the governor himself, although I realize he's busy this
week. Is this seen as a positive development-- Downsizing without having to fire anyone? Is there any concern about the
abrupt loss of experience?
My phone
Thanks,
Joe knight
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Subject: Morning News Update - 01/07/11
WEEKLY HEADLINE GOAL: GOVERNOR GETS TO WORK
Daily Headline Goal: Walker has a good, productive first week in office
Office of Governor Scott Walker- Morning News Update for January 7, 2011
News Summary:
Nation's unemployment rate falls to 9.4 percent.
Commerce Department employees' jobs in question under the Governor's reorganization proposal.
Raw milk issues resurfaces.
Nation
The New Governors
by David Von Dreh/e- TIME
Formerly friendly Wisconsin has a new governor, Republican Scott Walker, who is promising to use "every legal means"
to weaken the bargaining power of state workers- including decertification of the public employees' union.
Unemployment rate falls to 9.4 percent, hiring up
by Christopher Rugaber- Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) --The nation's unemployment rate dropped to 9.4 percent last month, its lowest level in 19 months.
That was because more people found jobs, but also because some people gave up on their job searches.
Repeal effort defines GOP House debut
by Tom Curry- MSNBC
Next week, the House, now under Republican rule, will vote to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
(PPACA) signed by President Barack Obama last March.
House GOP Challenges Obama on Debt Limit
Associated Press, FOXNews.com
WASHINGTON.-- In power scarcely a day, House Republicans bluntly told the White House on Thursday its request to
raise the nation's $14.3 trillion debt limit will require federal spending cuts to win their approval, laying down an early
marker in a new era of divided government.
Milwaukee
Walker administration's top members at a glance
by Patrick Marley- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Madison- Among those who have taken top jobs with the administration of new Gov. Scott Walker is former Veterans
Secretary John Scocos, who is suing the state to get his old job back.
Walker announced his cabinet secretaries before he took office Monday, and in the days since the names of other top
officials in his administration have been released.
340 state workers face privatization
by Jason Stein - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Madison- Some 340 Department of Commerce workers would no longer be state employees under a job creation
proposal by Gov. Scott Walker to partly privatize the agency ... Walker's new commerce secretary, former Green Bay
Mayor Paul Jadin, said he would be saving more details about employees' future to share with them at a meeting Monday.
But, "I do believe that I'm going to be able to take care of a lot of those concerns on Monday," Jadin said.
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Walker unveils new Wisconsin commerce plans
by Rich Kirchen - Business Journal
Walker said in an interview with The Business Journal Thursday afternoon that the new corporation would be "more
effective and much more nimble" than the Department of Commerce in terms of encouraging employers from Wisconsin
and other states to create jobs here.
Walker's plan good first step
Editorial-' Business Journal
Our stance: The state Legislature should approve Walker's plan as part of his effort to jump-start the state's economy.
Raw milk issue could resurface in Legislature
by Rick Barrett- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"The bill would need to contain the appropriate safeguards to protect public health and the integrity of our state's signature
industry, while giving consumers the opportunity to purchase raw milk directly from farmers," the governor said in a
statement.
Voucher supporters ask Walker to expand program
by Erin Richards- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A group of more than 30 voucher-schoolleaders, religious leaders, community organizers and local politicians sent a
position statement Thursday to Gov. Scott Walker and key Republican legislators, asking them to lift the cap on the
number of students participating in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program. The statement on the program, which allows
low-income children in Milwaukee to attend private schools in the city on publicly funded vouchers, asks the new governor
for equity in school funding for voucher students.
Madison
Questions abound as Walker lays out plan for new Commerce Dept.
by Clay Barbour- Wisconsin State Journal
Senator Fitzgerald: "At this point a lot of things are still up in the air," said Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-
Juneau. "It's complex. It's massive. And the one thing we don't want to do is rush this. We have to make sure that we put
this together correctly."
Representative Barca: "I generally support the concept," said Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca, D-Kenosha. "But
we are going to have to be very deliberative. This has many implications, with millions of dollars of taxpayer money at
s t a k e . ~ ~
Marty Biel, Exec. Dir. of the Wisconsin State Employees Union: "They cannot be displaced because their work has
been contracted out," Beil said.
Scott Spector, government relations representative for AFT -Wisconsin, "A job is a job" he said. "Any sort of layoff
does not move our state forward."
Vital Signs: Walker's health director advised states to drop Medicaid, fight feds reform
by Shawn Doherty- The Capitol Times
Not many people in Wisconsin seem to know much about Dennis G. Smith, Gov. Scott Walker's pick for secretary of the
Department of Health Services. That's perhaps not surprising, since Smith lived and worked out of state at the time of his
appointment.
Dreading the Scott Walker era
by Ruth Conniff- Isthmus
Over the next four years, we should hold the governor to his job-creation pledge and, as the Milwaukee protesters
organized by Citizen Action proposed, demand to see exactly how many jobs are created for each of the governor's
business tax rebate and deregulation policies.
Janesville lawmaker faces residency challenge
by Andrew Beckett- Wisconsin Radio Network
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is filing a challenge against the residency of a state lawmaker from Janesville. State
Representative Joe Knilans (R-Janesville) owns a home in the 45th Assembly District, even though he recently won a
seat in the 44th District. Knilans says he's trying to sell his home, but until that happens, he's living in the basement of his
brother's house that's within the district he represents.
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Green Bay/Appleton
Walker doesn't want state employees at new agency
by Scott Bauer- Associated Press, Published in the Green Bay Press Gazette
"It's pretty unfortunate that this governor wants to do this business always in the media," Beil said. "It's like he's asking for
skirmishes all over."
New Wis. DNR leader promises to help businesses
by Todd Richmond- Associated Press, Published in the Appleton Post Crescent
She [Stepp] said she wanted to establish a team that would contact any company considering moving to Wisconsin to
help them navigate the DNR's permit process. She stressed that companies shouldn't assume that every permit will be
approved, but promised the DNR would help them make decisions with a "positive attitude."
Inauguration song creates controversy
by Beth Jones- WLUK- TV FOX 11, Green Bay
Belling also noted Governor Walker's representatives said they were surprised and did "not clear" the song choice. Notre
Dame's Choral director, Teresa Schmidt says the school did get approval from one of Governor Walker's aides.
Commentary: Early learning supports Walker's jobs goal
by James Leonhart- Sheboygan Press
Gov. Scott Walker has set an ambitious, achievable goal for his four-year term: the creation of 250,000 jobs in Wisconsin.
Quality early child care and education- from birth to age 5- is critical to those efforts in several meaningful ways.
La Crosse!Eau Claire
Our view: Walker should stand by $300 million goal
Editorial- La Crosse Tribune
If Walker's commission can identify and reduce enough waste, fraud and abuse to save taxpayers $300 million, we all
benefit. But with all the specifics contained in Walker's order creating the commission, one specific is omitted: The goal of
saving taxpayers $300 million per year. That's both puzzling and troubling.
New governor plans to make state more inviting for business
by Judy Wiff- Hudson Star-Observer
Walker predicted the policies of Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, a Democrat, will make that state less attractive to
businesses while new policies here Will make Wisconsin more inviting. The message, said Walker, will be "that Wisconsin
is a better place to do business."
Wausau/Rhinelander
Schools anxiously await Walker's first state budget
by Adam. Wise - Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
I'm very cautiously optimistic, and I don't think we have a choice, but we have to remain optimistic," said Nekoosa School
District Superintendent Wayne Johnson. "I hope the balance between management and labor gets balanced out a little bit
more fairly. I know we have issues with school funding, but I also realize he doesn't have any money (in the state
budget)."
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Gilkes, Keith - GOV; Murray, Ryan M - GOV; Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Schutt, Eric- GOV
FYI: AP story
Walker doesn't want state employees at new agency
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) -The new public-private entity that Gov. Scott Walker wants to replace the Wisconsin Department of Commerce
would employ no unionized state workers, even though most of the agency's employees are union members, according to a proposal
the governor unveiled Thursday.
The plan is another salvo in an ongoing battle between Walker and unions that represent roughly 39,000 state workers. Walker is
seeking concessions from the workers to help balance a state budget expected to be $3 billion short. He's also talked about cutting
vacant state positions and seeking more unpaid furlough days.
Union leaders were fiummoxed, saying the plan would violate union contracts that prohibit the governor from simply replacing state
workers with private employees.
"We're going into uncharted territory here," said Scott Spector, a lobbyist for AFf-Wisconsin, which represents about 100 of the
department's employees. "We have a lot of concerns."
The governor never discussed the plan with the Wisconsin State Employees Union, the state's largest public employees union that
representsabout 150 Commerce Department workers, said the union's executive director, Marty Beil.
"It's pretty unfortunate that this governor wants to do this business always in the media," Beil said. "It's like he's asking for skirmishes
al_l over."
Beil and Spector said civil service workers who aren't union covered also have job protections that would make it difficult for Walker to
replace them. Spector said AFf's attorney was being consulted.
Creating a new jobs-focused agency to replace the Commerce Department is one of Walker's top priorities and has won support from
the state's business community and even some Democrats. But many of the details weren't known until Thursday, and other key parts
- including what happens to regulatory duties, such as ensuring businesses follow safety regulations - remain unknown. Walker has
said those regulatory duties would either be eliminated or transferred elsewhere.
The governor envisions that the new Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation would solely focus on economic growth and job
creation. One of the most polarizing and still unclear elements of his plan is who would work for the agency.
Since it would be a public-private hybrid, its workers would not public employees, said Walker's spokesman, Cullen Werwie. He said the
WEDC would be structured so it could "act nimbly on job creation efforts."
The plan released Thursday didn't disclose how many people would be employed. Last week, Walker said anyone currently working at
the Commerce Department would have to reapply for their jobs. Union leaders said that would be illegal.
There are 341 people employed at the Commerce Department, all but 75 of them union-covered workers.
Workers at the WEDC, which would be governed by a 12-member board appointed by the governor and led by a chief executive
officer, could chose to participate in the state retirement system.
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Creating a new public-private entity was recommended in a report released last month by a group of business, education, economic
development and government leaders focused on how to improve Wisconsin's economy. Walker modeled the Wisconsin entity after one
in Indiana.
It would be required to report annually to the Legislature on its progress, be subject to open meetings and ethics laws, and subject to
annual audits. The current Commerce Department has a $183 million annual budget.
"Transforming the Department of Commerce will align state government with our most important mission: creating jobs," Walker said.
Walker wants the Legislature to approve creating the new entity by March. The draft proposal is one of seven business-related plans
that Walker has introduced. Others include cutting taxes on small businesses and those that relocate to the state, and making it more
difficult to sue and collect damages from businesses for faulty products or services.
Chris Schrimpf
Press Office:: 608-267-7303
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Thursday, January 06, 20111:46 PM
Evenson, Tom - GOV
Subject: FW: Governor Walker's Agenda
Chris Schrimpf
From: Schoepke, Jeff
Sent: Thursday, 06,
Subject: RE: Governor Walker's Agenda
Chris,
Welcome to Wisconsin, and best of luck in this new role.
I do state government affairs for Koch Industries in Wisconsin and five other states. In Wisconsin, our most significant
assets are two large Georgia-Pacific paper mills in Green Bay. If Governor Walker or members of his cabinet would ever
like to tour our Broadway Street mill (one of the largest tissue mills in the world) we would be honored to host him.
Governor Walker has assembled a great staff- in particular, I consider Keith Gilkes and Eric Schutt to be good friends.
Please add me to your list, my contact information is in the signature below.
Regards,
Jeff Schoepke
P.S. -You may remember meeting my colleague Allen Richardson, who does what I do in the south out of our Georgia-
Pacific headquarters in Atlanta. Allen had great things to say about the work of Governor Perdue and his team down
there.
Jeff Schoepke
Regional Manager,
Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC
10 E. Doty St., Suite 703 I Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Office: 608-257-1775 I
Georgia-Pacific - Flint Hills Resources - Koch Industries
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From: Schrimpf, Chris - GOV [mailto:Chris.Schrimpf@wisconsin.govl
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 8:27AM
Subject: Governor Walker's Agenda
Public Affairs Professional- As we begin to get settled into the Governor's office, I wanted to take a minute to
introduce myself and reach out to you about the Governor's agenda. I'm honored to be serving as Governor
Walker's Communications Director and am really looking forward to advancing a solid pro-growth
agenda. Previously, I worked at the Republican Governors Association and with the Governor of Georgia. For
those of you who don't know Cullen Werwie, Cullen will be the Governor's press secretary and primary
spokesman. He's a top-notch communicator. From a communications perspective we want to keep you as
informed as possible moving forward, so you know what we're talking about and can be supportive when
possible.
We are compiling email addresses of public affairs professionals and public relations professionals so we can
share information about the Governor's efforts to improve Wisconsin's economy and other issues.
If you and/or a colleague would like to receive these materials: news releases, columns, and e-newsletters,
please send us the appropriate contact information.
Please email us the contact information:
Name
Title
Email
If you ever have any ideas or thoughts on supporting a pro-growth agenda please do not hesitate to contact
me.
We look forward to working with you and getting Wisconsin back to work.
Chris Schrimpf
Press Office:: .608-267-7303
Email: chris.schrimpj@Jwisconsin.gov
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Fadness, Joseph F - GOV
Joe- another site to keep in mind.
Chris Schrimpf
From: Schoepke,
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 20111:36 PM
Chris,
Regards,
Jeff Schoepke
P.S.- You may remember meeting my colleague Allen Richardson, who does what I do in the south out of our Georgia-
Pacific headquarters in Atlanta. Allen had great things to say about the work of Governor Perdue and his team down
there.
Jeff Schoepke 1
Regional Manager,
Office: 608-257-1775 I Direct:1
Georgia-Pacific - Flint Hills Resources - Koch Industries
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Public Affairs Professional -As we begin to get settled into the Governor's office, I wanted to take "! minute to
possible.
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me.
Chris Schrimpf
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From: Schoepke, Jeff
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To:
Chris,
Regards,
Jeff Schoepke
.P.S.- You may remember meeting my colleague Allen Richardson, who does what I do in the south out of our Georgia-
Pacific headquarters in Atlanta, Allen had great things to say about the work of Governor Perdue and his team down
there.
Jeff Schoepke I
Regional Manager,
Office: 608-257-1775 I Direct:1
Georgia-Pacific- Flint Hills Resources- Koch Industries
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 8:27 AM
Cc: Wervvie, Cullen J - GOV
Public Affairs Professional -As we begin to get settled into the Governor's office, I wanted to take a minute to
Walker's Communications Director and am really looking forvvard to advancing a solid pro-growth
those of you who don't know Cullen Wervvie, Cullen will be the Governor's press secretary and primary
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me.
Chris Schrimpf
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. Office of the Governor
Evenson, Tom - GOV
FW: Governor Walker's Agenda
From: Cathy Benton l.!..!.!"""""'
Sent: Thursday, January 06,
Thank you for the intro, as part of the Tourism industry for years, My first suggestion is to clean house in the department
of Tourism and get a new a fresh staff. Lately the program and campaigns have been bad to say the least-let's get an
identity and stay with it . Sorry that this is a negative comment but I have been waiting for the new Governor to get in
to make these changes. Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you. Cathy
Cathy Benton
Executive Director
P.O. Box456
602 Peace Pipe Road
715'588-3346
715-588-9408 (fax)
1-877-588-3346
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me.
Chris Schrimpf
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RE: Governor Walker's Agenda
Thank you for the intra, as part of the Tourism industry for years, My first suggestion is to clean house in the department
of Tourism and get a new a fresh staff. Lately the program and campaigns have been bad to say the least-let's get an
identity and stay with it . Sorry that this is a negative comment but I have been waiting for the new Governor to get in
to make these changes. Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you. Cathy
Cathy Benton
Executive Director
P.O. Box456
602 Peace Pipe Road
715-588-3346
715-588-9408 {fax)
1-877-588-3346
From: Schrimpf, Chris- GOV [mailto:Chris.Schrimof@wisconsin.gov]
Public Affairs Professional- As we begin to get settled into the Governor's office, I wanted to take a minute to
those of you who don't know Cullen Werwie, Cullen will be the Governor's press secretary arid primary
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Chris Schrimpf
From: Campanella, Connie 1
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011
Cc: Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; IssueManagementTeam
Congratulations Chris and Cullen and thank you for the invitation! I don't ever recall an incoming
Administration doing this and it is most welcome.
Stateside Associates represents clients nationwide in corporations, associations, US DOD and issue
coalitions. We look forward to working with you in a variety of capacities.
Yes, please add me to your list and I will forward internally to other senior issue managers and
supportive staff.
We will also share your email with clients. We already have two clients engaged in Wisconsin on
issues we will describe in more detail later.
Thank you and Happy New Year!
---Connie
Constance Campanella
President and CEO
Stateside Associates, Inc.
2300 Clarendon Boulevard, 4th Floor
Vitait1ia 22201
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Dipko, John A - DWD
. Subject: FW: DWD-related articles from CustomScoop for January 6, 2011
Cullen: Below is today's DWD news clipping roundup, which as I mentioned this morning is compiled and
distributed every day. You'll note the clips include local and national items related to jobs and the economy.
John Dipko
608-266-6753
Check out www.JobCenterofWisconsin.com
To: Perez, Manuel - DWD; Baumbach, Scott C- DWD
Subject: DWD-related articles from CustomScoop for January 6, 2011
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More people applied for unemployment aid last week
Associated Press I Posted: Thursday, January 6, 2011 8:26 am
More people applied for unemployment benefits last week, but not enough to reverse a downward trend that suggests
employers will accelerate hiring in the coming months. Applications remain slightly above the lowest level in two years and
the four-week average of applications, a Jess-volatile measure, dropped last week for the eighth time in nine weeks. The
Labor Department said Thursday that applications rose by 18,000 to a seasonally adjusted 409,000 in the week ending
Jan. 1. They fell to 391,000 in the previous week, the lowest point since July 2008.
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Walker outlines business tax cut
But credit is for smaller employers than suggested
By Jason Stein, Rick Barrett and Patrick Marley of the Journal Sentinel Jan. 5, 2011 1(2311 comments
Madison - Gov. Scott Walker is proceeding with a campaign promise of passing a tax cut for small businesses but in the
process substantially reducing the size of businesses that would be able to claim it. Walker and aides Wednesday
released details of the draft legislation for the first time, saying that businesses with gross sales of Jess than $500,000 a
year and an income tax liability could qualify for the proposed tax credit. They said the measure would faithfully carry out
his campaign pledge.
Clip Report
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Source: The Examiner.com-Milwaukee (WI) N/A
Indexed At: 01/06/2011 7:38AM
Keywords: Governor Scott Walker {6)
Abstract: ... scores are among the worst in the nation. Governor Scott Walker can take actions to
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Source: Oshkosh Northwestern (WI) 21400
Indexed At: 01/06/2011 5:54AM
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Source: Marshfield News-Herald (WI) 12200
Indexed At: 01/06/2011 5:20AM
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Source: Oconomowoc Focus (WI) N/A
Indexed At: 01/06/2011 4:04AM
Keywords: Equal Rights (2)
Abstract: .;. organizations that have championed King's principles of justice, equal rights, acceptance of
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Source: Sauk Prairie Eagle (WI) 1700
Indexed At: 01/06/20111:11 AM
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Source: Milwaukee Daily Reporter (WI) N/ A
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Source: WKBT-TV CBS 8 La Crosse (WI) N/A
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Source: OnMilwaukee.com (WI) N/A
Indexed At: 01/05/2011 2:44PM
Keywords: workforce development (2)
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RE: Governor Walker's Agenda
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Subject: Morning News Update 06.14.11
Office of Governor Scott Walker- Morning News Update for June 14, 2011
News Summary:
Collective bargaining limits to be added to state budget
Wisconsin Senate, Assembly expected to pass budget by end of the week
Why ObamaCare Is Losing in the Courts
WSJ: Tough start for first lady Tonette Walker
Wisconsin's Front Pages:
Appleton Post -Crescent
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
Green Bay Press Gazette
La Crosse Tribune
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Oshkosh Northwestern
Racine Journal Times
Sheboygan Press
Stevens Point Journal
Wisconsin State Journal
Watch: Television Clips for June 13
Social Media Update:
Twitter Followers 1 Week Ago: 20,724
Twitter Followers Today: 20,846
Facebook Likes 1 week ago: 63,385
Facebook Likes Today: 63,433
Nation/World
Why ObamaCare Is Losing in the Courts
Wall Street Journal
When we first articulated ObamaCare's fundamental constitutional flaws in these pages nearly two years ago,
our objections were met with derision by the law's defenders. Those who have been following the unfolding
litigation are no longer laughing.
Uncertainty Is Not the Problem
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Wall Street Journal
Many commentators blame our continuing economic woes on "uncertainty." They allege that recent and
anticipated dramatic policy changes make business planning difficult, and that this is retarding growth and
employment. This view is not wrong-but our main problem is not the uncertainty surrounding new policies. It
is the policies.
Missouri River Breaches Levee, Threatens City
Wall Street Journal
A large breach opened Monday morning in a Missouri River levee, as officials said a temporary levee built up
in the last week was no longer big enough to protect the southwestern Iowa city of Hamburg.
Obama: My family would be fine with just 1 term
Associated Press
WASHINGTON- President Barack Obama says his wife and daughters aren't "invested" in him being president
and would have been fine had he decided against running for re-election. But he says they believe in what he's
doing for the country.
Obama Suggests Weiner Resign
Wall Street Journal
"I think he's embarrassed himself, he's acknowledged that, he's embarrassed his wife and his family," Mr.
Obama said in an interview Monday with NBC News.
Milwaukee
Expense of fake Democrats in primaries will top $400,000
Madison- A plan by Republicans to run fake Democratic candidates in this summer's recall elections would
cost taxpayers upward of $428,000,according to election clerks.
GOP redistricting plan has Republican Con g. Sean Duffy's re-election in mind
Republicans are taking aggressive steps to protect House freshman Sean Duffy under a draft redistricting plan
that hasn't been released to the public but is circulating among Wisconsin members of Congress.
No reason to go back
The state should not return to a for-profit bail bondsman system. Regulating such a system would be difficult,
and there are too many concerns about due process and fairness.
Property rights limited in budget bill
Owners of land that sits in the way of a highway or power line project would have a harder time challenging a
government takeover of their property if a proposal inserted into the state budget becomes law, property
rights advocates say.
Collective bargaining limits may rejoin state budget bill
GOP plans to pass union rules again if state justices don't act in time.
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Public interest trumps desires of those in Madison
Editorial- Racine Journal Times
Once again, state legislators have placed their self-interest ahead of the standard for open government.
Madison
Collective bargaining'limits to be added to state budget
Wisconsin State Journal- La Crosse Tribune
"If need be, we are going to have to pass collective bargaining again because it is such an integral part of not
having those services slashed and those people laid off," Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald, R-Horicon, said of
the plan, which is currently held up in court.
Tough start for first lady Tonette Walker
Wisconsin State Journal
MAPLE BLUFF- Five months after her husband was sworn in, first lady Tonette Walker held a coming-out
party of sorts earlier this month, taking to the trails at High Cliff State Park in Sherwood for an initiative
promoting a healthy lifestyle and the natural beauty of Wisconsin.
Boot beer brouhaha from budget
It's too complicated and hasty to stay in the state budget- especially when it has so little to do with spending
state money.
Republican legislators should stand with Wisconsin. not Walker
The Capital Times
Until now, Gov. Scott Walker's attempt to remake Wisconsin as a brutish state where schools are
underfunded, local services are starved, local democracy is rendered dysfunctional and working people can't
get a break was just that- an "attempt."
Green Bay/Appleton
Wisconsin's budget debate to begin under heightened security at state Capitol
Associated Press- Appleton Post-Crescent
MADISON - Debate over Wisconsin's next budget is scheduled to begin today under heightened security in
the state Capitol, with the likelihood that lawmakers will once again vote on taking away collective bargaining
powers for most public workers.
Editorial: Wisconsin Legislature shouldn't undermine low-cost Internet network
Appleton Post-Crescent
One of the casualties of the state budget bill could be the Internet network that serves schools, libraries and
government in Wisconsin.
Internet costs could triple for public schools, libraries under budget bill addition
Oshkosh Northwestern
Critics warn the provision inserted into the state budget bill on June 3 would unravel WiscNet, a nonprofit
offering cheap high-speed Internet access to public agencies, and force its members to purchase from more
expensive private companies.
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Restore transit options for seniors
Editorial- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
Gov. Scott Walker's state budget proposal drastically cuts state transit funding to already struggling local
public transportation programs. This is frightening, not only for seniors and people with disabilities, but for
taxpayers and for our state's economy.
Ziegelbauer in favor of proposed budget
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
"It is fair to say that I have not voted for any budgets that have passed," said Ziegelbauer, elected to the first
of his 10 two-year terms in the Assembly in 1992.
Wisconsin Senate, Assembly expected to pass budget by end of the week
Green Bay Press-Gazette
Tomorrow begins what is expected to be a quick but contentious week of deliberations on the 2011-13
budget, a $66 billion spending plan highlighted by major cuts to education and aid to communities in an effort
to eliminate a $3 billion deficit.
La Crosse/Eau Claire
Our view: 6 a.m. alcohol sales no reason to worry
La Crosse Tribune
Do a quick search of the archives at www.lacrossetribune.com with the word "alcohol," and you'll get a
sobering review of a great deal of misery involving drinking in our community.
Wausau/Rhinelander
Recycling advocates say cuts slice deep
Wausau Daily Herald
State and local officials said they're happy to see mandatory recycling programs still in Wisconsin's budget but
are less pleased about a cut in state aid that helps pay for them.
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Daily Policy and Legislative Briefing
Legislative Affairs Team
Bills Passed Today in Senate Session
SB 93- concealed carry (25-8). (Dem support: Halperin, Jauch, Lassa, Taylor, Vinehout, Wirch)
SB 107-landlord CCAP usage preemption (18-14). (No Dem Support)
SB 109- increases in penalties for soft tissue injuries to law enforcement officers (Voice Vote).
AB 148- bill to pay the bills. The Senate is expected to give final passage to this legislation at some point tonight.
It will then be ready for action by the Governor.
Assembly Session
The Assembly is scheduled to begin debate on the 2011-2013 biennial budget later this evening.
Commerce
WiscNet
o Tom Still from the WI Technology Council contacted our office in opposition to the JFC's action restricting
WiscNet
BioGenesis
DATCP
o Jason, Nate, Commerce and DNR met with BioGenesis reps about a company contract situation with the
EPA and their interest in having operations at the Milwaukee Harbor
o Gave them some suggested contacts of organizations throughout the state, as well as DOT, DNR, and
Commerce contacts
o BioGenesis removes the pollutants from dredged material and sells the cleaned material as topsoil
o The firm is based in Milwaukee and owned by an Iranian scientist who fled that country when the Shah
was overthrown
o Raw Milk Enforcement Action
DOT
o This morning DATCP executed an enforcement action against a farmer in Racine County who was selling
raw milk illegally to Illinois.
o The owner admitted to operating the illegal racket
o Ashley Furniture TEA Grant in Whitehall
o DOT has not heard from the Village of Whitehall regarding the TEA grant we had discussed earlier
o DOT is reaching out to the Village to see if there is interest in starting the application process
PSC
Wind Siting Working Group
o PSC received a response from the WI Realtors Assn.
o There remain great differences among the parties involved in these talks
Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association
o Named new President, will send congratulatory letter from the governor
Health Care and Education Team
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Feedback from the DHS budget town halls will be posted by the end of the week on the DHS website. A new addition on
the homepage will be Medicaid data that will be updated weekly. The Office of Integrity will be up and running with a start
date of September 1''-
Meeting with Forbes Mcintosh and Jeff Schoenfeldt: Discussed suggested vetoes and language that they would like
kept in the budget. Passed notes to Schutt and Murray.
DWD:
Secretary Scott Baumbach was confirmed by the Senate 30-1-2.
Education:
Met with SE WI Schools Ass'n today in Milwaukee. We addressed questions from roughly 30 members on
everything from choice to school finance.
1. They would like to hold small workgroups with our office and education stakeholders on specific issues.
2. Another specific suggestion was to share your long-term education policy platform. They are one of many
groups that have wanted to know what your education vision is for the next 4 years. They asked how our
various education initiatives fit into your broader plan for education in Wisconsin. We may want to discuss
this further to review our education messaging and see if we should expand on how certain education
initiatives (such as the SIS, school grading, Read to Lead, etc) fit together.
DHS Newsworthy:
GOP Governors ask Washington to give states more flexibilitv on Medicaid (Fox News)
Frustrated with the rising costs of providing health care to their poorer constituents, Republican governors from 29 states
sent a letter to lawmakers in Washington on Monday demanding greater flexibility in administering Medicaid dollars.
DWD Newsworthy:
ManpowerGroup survey: Local employer hiring to be brisk (The Business Journal)
Milwaukee area employers expect to hire at a "brisk pace" during the third quarter and make the region the third-best job
market in the nation, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.
Education News:
Martin wasn't forced out, Reilly says (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin was not forced out of UW, despite being embroiled in
a high-profile battle for flexibility in the face of state funding cuts, according to UW System President Kevin Reilly.
Martin, who led an unsuccessful effort to split UW-Madison !rom the rest of the UW System, announced Tuesday she is
leaving her post at UW to be the president of Amherst College.
Opinion: "Waivers" Are Fine ... Back-Door Legislating Via "Strings"? Not So Much (Education Week)
By Rick Hess
There seems to be some confusion about the problem with our earnest Secretary of Education's chest-thumping promise
to take things into his own hands if Congress doesn't fix NCLB by August. The problem is not that he's pledging to waive
some of the law's goofy provisions. No one is disputing that he's empowered to do so (see, for instance, Mike Petrilli's
take here).
So, what is the problem? It's that Duncan has said that he plans to attach "strings" to those waivers, so that states will
have to adopt his priorities in order to gain flexibility. He has clearly signaled that he regards this as a back-door
opportunity to promote his preferred approach to teacher evaluation, the Common Core, and such with or without
Congressional permission. This is what has so infuriated observers.
Duncan Warns Schools on Banning Gay-Straight Clubs (Education Week)
On Monday night, the school board in West Bend, Wis., agreed to allow students at West Bend High School to form a
gay-straight alliance if students who had been previously barred from doing so dropped a federal lawsuit against the
school district.
Mr. Duncan's letter to school districts was accompanied by legal guidelines from the Education Department's General
Counsel Charles P. Rose. It follows an October 2010 letter to districts about how bullying, in particular of students who are
lesbian; gay, bisexual, and transgender, may violate students' civil rights. ("Bullying May Violate Civil Rights, Duncan
Warns Schools," Oct. 26, 2010.)
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Local Governments and Property Taxes:
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Ziegelbauer in favor of proposed budget
Ziegelbauer believes the collective bargaining changes- that Assembly leadership said will be put into the 2011-13
budget, if necessary- and other fiscal changes "will put us back on the path to prosperity almost immediately.
"(They will) get our financial system back under control without raising taxes and creating the kinds of incentives that will
stimulate economic activity in Wisconsin, especially compared to other states."
Stevens Point Journal. Stevens Point Area School District budget could change
Though taxes in the Stevens Point Area Public School District would drop under a preliminary 2011-12 budget passed
Monday, district leaders cautioned the numbers are in flux and will change somewhat before the budget is finalized.
The Stevens Point Area Public School Board approved the preliminary budget by a vote of 8-0. Board member Usa
Totten was absent.
The district's levy would drop by about $1.7 million under the budget, lowering the corresponding mill rate by 44 cents to
$7.93. That means the owner of a $100,000 home would pay $793 in school taxes.
Appleton Post Crescent. Appleton teacher contract extension on hold
The current contract, which was approved in March, expires June 30. The contract extension would cover the 1,050
educators represented by AEA July 1 through June 2012.
"It has to do with the insurance carrier decision-making process," Hietpas said of the sticking point for both sides.
"Otherwise we're pretty well in alignment."
Appleton's current carrier is WEA Trust.
When the AEA and the school board met two weeks ago to exchange proposals for a contract extension, the union
offered to have educators pay 12 percent of their health insurance premiums starting Sept. 1., as well as a 5.8 percent
contribution toward their retirement benefits.
Chris Heller, AEA negotiations chairman, told the board Monday that he had been authorized by union leaders to "offer
economic concessions that will more than close the gap in regards to next year's budget concerns."
Appleton anticipates an $8 million reduction in revenues next school year.
Wausau Daily Herald. Firefighters reach deal on union contract
The agreement gives a 1. 75 percent wage increase to the union's roughly 50 members, retroactive to Jan. 1. It does not
increase firefighters' insurance contribution from 10 percent to 12.6 percent, nor does it require union members to pay 5. 8
percent toward their retirement.
The city's Human Resources manager, /Ia Koss, said the city asked for both the police and firefighter unions to contribute
toward pensions, but the firefighters union "would not change the language" from the 2010 contract.
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Welhouse, Andrew <Andrew.Welhouse@legis.wisconsin.gov>
Monday, June 13, 2011 4:31 PM
To: Jagler, John - LEGIS; Werwie, Cullen J - GOV; Schrimpf, Chris - GOV; Lansing, Sean -
LEGIS
Subject: FW: Committee Meeting Published
FYI
From: Bauer, Scott [mailto:sbauer@ao.orgl
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 4:29 PM
To: Welhouse, Andrew
Subject: RE: Committee Meeting Published
OK, I'm working on a story so if you have a comment let me know. Seems like there's a significant exemption here but I
don't know the details yet.
From: Welhouse, Andrew [mailto:Andrew.Welhouse@legis.wisconsin.gov]
To: Bauer, Scott
I'll try to ask Rob, but they're all still up in caucus ...
From: Bauer, Scott [mailto:sbauer@ap.orgl
What about exempting transit workers? You have anyone who can explain that part of it?
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From: Welhouse, Andrew [mailto:Andrew.Welhouse@legis.wisconsin.govl
To: Bauer, Scott
Some dates might be different too because of the delay
From: Bauer, Scott [mailto:sbauer@ap.orgl
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 4:10PM
What are the modifications to Act 1 0?
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ETF; Gibson, Charlotte J- DOJ; Nickel, Ted- OCI; 'tpederson@dbsbenefits.com'Subject: Committee Meeting Published
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Joint Survey Committee on Retirement Systems
The committee will hold an executive session on the following items at the time specified below:
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
4:00PM- or later, upon the recess of the Senate and Assembly
328 Northwest
State Capitol
APPEND !X TO ASSEMBLY SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT I TO 20II ASSEMBLY BILL 40/SENATE
SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT LRBs0149 to 20II SENATE BILL 27 AND ASSEMBLY AMNEDMENT
LRBbi 095 TO ASSEMBLY SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT I to 20II ASSEMBLY BILL 40
REPORT OF JOINT SURVEY COMMITTEE ON RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
An Act relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budgetact of the 2011
Legislature and an amendment to incorporate collective bargaining and employee benefit changes in 2011
Wisconsin Act 10, with modifications, into the biennial budget bill (2011 Assembly Bill40).
Substitute Amendment 1 to 2011 Assembly Bill40
Relating to: state fmances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2011legislature.
By Joint Connnittee on Finance, by request of Governor Scott Walker.
Assembly Amendment 1 to Substitute Amendment 1 to 2011 Assembly Bill40 (attached)
An amendment to incorporate collective bargaining and employee benefit changes in 2011 Wisconsin Act 10,
with modifications, into 2011 Assembly Bi1140 (the biennial budget bill).
LRBs0149: Senate Substitute Amendment to 2011 Senate Bill27
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 201llegislature.
By Joint Connnittee on Finance, by request of Governor Scott Walker.
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