April 20, 2007
The Honorable, The Legislature:
As required by Article V, Section 6 of the Wisconsin Constitution, I am submitting the annual Executive Clemency Report to the Legislature, covering those clemency cases upon which final disposition were rendered for applicants during the 2006 calendar year. Below is a list of applicants that received a full pardon in 2006:
Joseph Betsinger, (date of birth September 5, 1950) convicted on or about January 26, 1971 of Theft, for stealing two Holstein calves, in La Crosse County and was sentenced to eighteen months in prison; and convicted on or about October 28, 1973 of Operating a Vehicle without Owner's Consent in La Crosse County and was sentenced to one year in prison. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended by a vote of 5-1 to grant a pardon. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Betsinger was pardoned on March 2, 2006 because of his extensive personal growth, his dedication to community service, the length of time since the crime, and his valid job concerns.
Ann Miller, (date of birth June 27, 1954) convicted on or about January 7, 1992 of Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Deliver in Door County and was sentenced to one year in jail with work release, five years probation, and to pay a fine of $1,200. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended by a vote of 6-0 to grant a pardon. Following the Board's recommendation, Ms. Miller was pardoned on March 2, 2006 because of her positive adjustment since the crime and active engagement in community service. In addition, Ms. Miller intended to run for local public office and could not do so without a pardon.
Jerry Brown, (date of birth May 26, 1942) convicted on or about April 11, 1978 of Felony Theft by a Contractor, for receiving money for contracting services that were not performed, in Eau Claire County and was sentenced to three years probation and to pay a $750 fine and restitution. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended by a vote of 4-2 to grant a pardon. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Brown was pardoned on May 31, 2006 because of his positive adjustment, the length of time since the crime, and his dedication to serving the community. In addition, Mr. Brown had intended to run for local public office and could not do so without a pardon.
Leroy Jensen, (date of birth May 31, 1963) convicted on or about October 12, 1984 of Burglary (Party to a Crime), for unlawfully entering a bar, in St. Croix County and was sentenced to thirty days in jail with work release and three years probation. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended by a vote of 5-1 to grant a pardon. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Jensen was pardoned on May 31, 2006 because of the length of time since the crime and his extensive personal growth and rehabilitation.
Respectfully submitted,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
WHA Information Center
April 17, 2007
The Honorable, The Senate:
Enclosed is a hard copy of the fiscal year
2005 Uncompensated Health Care Report produced by WHA Information Center pursuant to s.
153.22, Wis. Stats. The report was posted on our Web site in January 2007. Please feel free to download and print additional copies.
If you have any questions regarding the report you may contact me at 608‐274‐1820, 800‐231‐8340 or
jkachelski@wha.org.
Sincerely,
JOSEPH KACHELSKI
Vice President
State of Wisconsin
Department of Administration
April 18, 2007
The Honorable, The Legislature:
This letter accompanies the State of Wisconsin Minority Business Report for Fiscal Year 2006. The report, required under s.
16.75(3m)(c)4, Wis. Stats., provides information on State purchases made with minority business enterprises (MBE) certified by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce.
Overall MBE purchasing rose from $46,066,169 in Fiscal 2005 to $48,352,422 in Fiscal 2006. The Fiscal 2006 figure represents 2.81% of overall spending, up from 2.78% in Fiscal 2005.
S180
The majority of MBE spending continues to occur in the area of general purchasing by State agencies and campuses. We are pleased to report that general MBE purchasing increased by $986,176 from Fiscal 2005 ($23,909,746) to Fiscal 2006 ($24,895,922).
Despite producing modest growth in MBE spending during Fiscal 2006, the STate continues to lag the five percent MBE goal provided in statute. Pursuant to your directive, however, we are taking steps to improve MBE spending performance across State government, including the following:
• In September 2006, you appointed the Business Opportunity Advisory Commission to identify ways the State can procure more products and services from minority businesses. The Commission--co-chaired by Senator Spencer Coggs and Milwaukee Urban League President Ralph Hollmon--is working toward recommendations that will be released later this year.
• Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton is leading an effort among State agencies to streamline application and approval processes for MBE certification. The Lt. Governor's project will produce more efficient, user-friendly practices and help more minority businesses qualify for MBE certification.
• The State Bureau of Procurement is examining purchasing policies and procedures employed by agencies and campuses to ensure MBEs are given full and fair access to State contracting.
• The Department of Administration has initiated a national recruitment for a Minority Business Director. The person we hire will be a capable, outward facing individual who will work collaboratively with State agencies and the minority business community to overcome barriers to participation on State contracts.
State agencies and campuses share your commitment to work with Wisconsin's minority business community. The initiatives now underway will provide agencies and vendors with the tools needed to increase State purchasing with minority-owned businesses.
Sincerely,
Michael L. Morgan
Secretary
Referred to committee on Labor, Elections and Urban Affairs.
__________________
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Fields added as a cosponsor of
Senate Joint Resolution 43
.
__________________
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
April 20, 2007
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Guthrie, Jackie,
of Sun Prairie, as a member of the Board of Veterans Affairs, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2013.
Respectfully submitted,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Veterans and Military Affairs, Biotechnology and Financial Institutions.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
April 20, 2007
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Tyler, Mark,
of Woodville, as a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System Board to serve for the term ending May 1, 2013.
Respectfully submitted,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Agriculture and Higher Education.
__________________
Relating to bank erosion control on rivers and streams.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, April 20, 2007.
Referred to committee on Environment and Natural Resources, April 23, 2007
.
