Sandra Austin (date of birth April 9, 1961), convicted on August 15, 1995, of Failure to Report Receipt of Income, was sentenced to two years of probation and to pay restitution. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 6-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Ms. Austin was granted a pardon on July 8, 2009, based on her positive adjustment, a lack of other criminal justice system contact, the non-violent nature of the crime, and her extensive personal growth and development.
Dyan Talakowski (date of birth April 27, 1962), convicted on February 27, 1995, of Forgery-Uttering-PTAC and Conspiracy to Utter a Forged Check, was sentenced to five years of probation for each count (served concurrently). The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 6-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Ms. Talakowski was granted a pardon on July 8, 2009, based on a lack of criminal justice system contact, the District Attorney's recommendation, and Ms. Talakowski's full payment of restitution.
Nardeo Sham (date of birth March 19, 1949), convicted on August 29, 1969, of two counts of Theft of Property, was sentenced to three years of probation. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 6-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Sham was granted a pardon on July 8, 2009, based on a lack of prior or subsequent criminal justice system contact, the length of time since the offense, and documented need.
Carey Malom (date of birth May 12, 1969), convicted on August 8, 1990, of Party to a Crime of Attempted Burglary, was sentenced to five days in county jail and five years of probation. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 6-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Malom was granted a pardon on July 8, 2009, based on his positive adjustment, a lack of prior or subsequent criminal justice system contact, the length of time since the offense, extensive growth and development, and community achievements.
Andretta Smith (date of birth July 16, 1968), convicted on September 16, 1996, of Failure to Report Receipt of Income and Food Stamp Fraud, was sentenced to two years in prison for each count (served concurrent), four years of probation for each count (served concurrent), and to pay restitution. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 5-1. Following the Board's recommendation, Ms. Smith was granted a pardon on July 8, 2009, based on her positive adjustment, extensive personal growth and development through continuing her education, documented need, and the non-violent nature of the crime.
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Willie Hughes (date of birth August 24, 1971), convicted on July 21, 1992, of two counts of Delivery of Cocaine as Party to Crime within 1,000 Feet of a School, was sentenced to an indeterminate term not to exceed five years for each count (each count served concurrent), and to pay restitution. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 5-1. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Hughes was granted a pardon on July 8, 2009, based on the length of time since the offense, a lack of recent criminal felony contacts, and valid job concerns.
Robert Schalinske (date of birth October 4, 1977), convicted on March 17, 1997, of Delivery of Psilocybin (Mushrooms), was sentenced to two years of probation and to pay a fine. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 5-1. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Schalinske was granted a pardon on July 8, 2009, based on Mr. Schalinske's positive adjustment, a lack of prior or subsequent criminal justice system contact, his community service, the non-violent nature of the crime, and Mr. Schalinske's honesty and forthrightness.
William Umbarger, Jr. (date of birth December 27, 1958), convicted on November 30, 1981, of Burglary, was sentenced to two years of probation and fifty hours of community service. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 5-1. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Umbarger was granted a pardon on July 8, 2009, based on a lack of other criminal justice system contact, documented need, and the length of time since the crime.
Warren Curry (date of birth December 3, 1974), convicted on February 23, 1998, of Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance - Cocaine, was sentenced to forty-two months in prison and six months of license suspension; convicted on February 12, 1998, of Possession of a Controlled Substance - Marijuana (misdemeanor), was sentenced to fifteen days in jail and six months of license suspension. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 4-2. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Curry was granted a pardon on July 8, 2009, based on his positive adjustment, extensive personal growth and development, the recommendation of various members of his community, and his community achievements.
Latonya Brown (date of birth January 13, 1973), convicted on September 28, 1999, of two counts of 2nd-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, was sentenced to two years in prison (each count served concurrently) and two years of probation (each count served concurrently). The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board was split by a vote of 3-3. Ms. Brown was granted a pardon on July 8, 2009, based on significant personal growth and development, a lack of prior and subsequent criminal justice system contact, valid job concerns, and a low risk of reoffending.
Larry Hjelmberg (date of birth March 6, 1960), convicted on March 1, 1982, of Burglary, PTAC, was sentenced to two years of probation. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 6-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Hjelmberg was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on his positive adjustment, a lack of previous and subsequent criminal justice system contact, the non-violent nature of the crime, community achievements, and length of time since the offense.
David Evans (date of birth November 2, 1959), was convicted on July 6, 1978, of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and sentenced to pay a fine; convicted on October 17, 1977, of Illegally Possessing Marijuana and sentenced to one year of probation; and convicted on January 15, 1979, of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and Possession of Marijuana and sentenced to pay a fine. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 6-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Evans was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on his positive adjustment, extensive growth and development, a lack of subsequent criminal justice system contact, valid job concerns, documented need, length of time since the offense, and recommendations from both the District Attorney and Judge.
Eve Silverstein (date of birth May 4, 1961), convicted on September 16, 1980, of Armed and Masked Robbery (PTAC) and Concealing Identity, was sentenced to two years at Taycheedah Correctional Institution. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 6-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Ms. Silverstein was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on her positive adjustment, extensive personal growth and development by furthering her education, a lack of subsequent criminal justice system contact, the length of time since the offense, community achievements, and the recommendation from the Judge.
Dorothy Sheppard (date of birth May 13, 1979), convicted on March 29, 2001, of Forgery - Writings or Objects (PTAC), was sentenced to two years of probation and to pay restitution. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 6-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Ms. Sheppard was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on her positive adjustment, extensive personal growth, a lack of previous and subsequent criminal justice system contact, the non-violent nature of the crime, and a low risk of reoffending.
Karen Potnek (date of birth November 17, 1969), convicted on May 28, 1993, of Theft by Fraud, and sentenced to twenty-four months of probation. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 6-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Ms. Potnek was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on her positive adjustment, extensive personal growth and development by furthering her education, the support from members of her community, a lack of prior and subsequent criminal justice system contacts, non-violent nature of the crime, and a low risk of reoffending.
Jeffrey C. Miller (date of birth August 16, 1969), convicted on November 1, 1993, of Escape from Custody, was sentenced to two years in prison (to be served consecutive to other terms) and to pay restitution. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 6-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Miller was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on his positive adjustment, the non-violent nature of the crime, the length of time since the offense, a low risk of reoffending, his young age at the time of conviction, his honesty with the Board, and the recommendation of the Judge.
Janet Ritchey (date of birth December 28, 1963), convicted on September 12, 1991, of Delivery of Cocaine, was sentenced to three years of probation and to pay restitution. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 6-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Ms. Ritchey was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on her positive adjustment, community achievements, and the recommendations of both the District attorney and Judge.
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Charles Hoerter (date of birth November 18, 1955), convicted on February 27, 1974, of Burglary, was sentenced to sixty days in jail with Huber (withheld), three years of probation, and to pay restitution. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 6-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Hoerter was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on his positive adjustment, the length of time since the offense, his young age at the time of conviction, a lack of prior or subsequent criminal justice system contact, and his community involvement.
Andrew Degnan (date of birth May 23, 1965), convicted on January 23, 1995, Aggravated Battery, was sentenced to three years of probation. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 6-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Degnan was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on his positive adjustment, a lack of prior and subsequent criminal justice system contact, valid job concerns, and recommendations from various members of his community and the Judge.
Michele Mattie (date of birth January 22, 1959), convicted on February 25, 1993, of Theft in a Business Setting, was sentenced to two years of probation, alcohol and drug treatment, and to pay restitution. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 6-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Ms. Mattie was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on her positive adjustment, personal growth and development, a lack of previous and subsequent criminal justice system contact, the length of time since the offense, and valid job concerns.
Brenda Pearson (date of birth April 5, 1961), convicted on June 6, 1996, of Possession of a Controlled Substance, second/subsequent offense, was sentenced to sixty days in the house of corrections (stayed) and two years of probation. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 6-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Ms. Pearson was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on her positive adjustment, extensive personal growth and development, the non-violent nature of the crime, and valid job concerns.
Richard Kurtz (date of birth October 20, 1965), convicted on April 2, 1984, of two counts of Burglary (PTAC), was sentenced to three years of probation and to pay restitution. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 6-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Kurtz was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on his positive adjustment, a lack of prior and subsequent criminal justice system contact, the length of time since the offense, his young age at time of crime, and a low risk of reoffending.
Dawn Cureton (date of birth June 5, 1968), convicted on October 25, 1990, of Failure to Report Receipt of Income, was sentenced to four years of probation and to pay restitution. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 4-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Ms. Cureton was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on her positive adjustment, extensive personal growth and development, a lack of prior and subsequent criminal justice system contact, the non-violent nature of the crime, the length of time since the offense, and community achievement.
Mark Braun (date of birth April 1, 1976), convicted on August 22, 1994, of Delivery of THC, was sentenced to forty-five days in jail (with work release) and three years of probation. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 4-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Braun was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on his positive adjustment, the length of time since the offense, valid job concerns, and his young age at the time of conviction.
John Nunemaker (date of birth February 19, 1943), convicted on July 31, 1965, of Abandonment, was sentenced to two years of probation. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 4-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Nunemaker was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on a lack of subsequent criminal justice system contact, the length of time since the offense, a low risk of reoffending, documented need, and the recommendation from the District Attorney.
Alfred Poston (date of birth July 9, 1957), convicted on April 23, 1976, of Armed Robbery (PTAC), was sentenced to six years in the state reformatory. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 4-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Poston was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on his positive adjustment, the length of time since the offense, extensive personal growth, and his foster care work.
Donna Gray (date of birth August 15, 1963), convicted on October 19, 1990, of Failure to Report Receipt of Income and Food Stamp Fraud, was sentenced to five years of probation and to pay restitution. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 4-0. Following the Board's recommendation, Ms. Gray was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on her positive adjustment, her extensive personal growth and development through her continued education, the difficult circumstances surrounding the crime, a lack of prior and subsequent criminal justice system contact, the length of time since the offense, and a low risk of reoffending.
Glenn S. Cory (date of birth April 16, 1957), convicted on November 28, 1988, of two counts of Uttering a Forged Writing, was sentenced to ninety days in jail for each count (stayed), three years of probation (each count, to run concurrent), and to pay restitution. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 5-1. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Cory was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on a lack of prior and subsequent criminal justice system contact, the non-violent nature of the crime, and the length of time since the offense.
Greg Anderson (date of birth November 25, 1979), convicted on September 10, 1998, of Burglary (PTAC) and Theft (PTAC), was sentenced to seven months in jail with Huber, five years of probation, and to pay restitution. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board recommended granting a pardon by a vote of 5-1. Following the Board's recommendation, Mr. Anderson was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on the length of time since the offense, no subsequent criminal justice system contact, a low risk of reoffending, his young age at the time of conviction, and the recommendation of the District Attorney.
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Devery Harrington (date of birth October 5, 1963), convicted on December 4, 1998 and of Manufacture/Deliver Cocaine on October 6, 1988, was sentenced to pay a fine. The Governor's Pardon Advisory Board was split by a vote of 3-3. Mr. Harrington was granted a pardon on November 25, 2009, based on his positive adjustment, a lack of subsequent criminal justice system contacts, the length of time since the offense, and his solid work history.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jim Doyle
Governor
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Employee Trust Funds
March 24, 2010
The Honorable, The Legislature:
I am pleased to present the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) for the year ended December 31, 2008. Management is responsible for both the accuracy of the data and the completeness and fairness of the presentation. I hope you will find this report useful and informative.
This report is intended to provide comprehensive and reliable information about ETF, the WRS, and other benefit plans and trust funds administered by the Department. I would like to express my appreciation to the Governor, members of the legislature, members of the boards, staff, employers, participants, and all those whose efforts and interest combine to assure the successful operation of our system, while protecting the integrity of the trust funds.
Sincerely,
david a. stella
Secretary
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Administration
May 11, 2010
The Honorable, The Legislature:
In accordance with s.16.75(3m)(c)4, Wis. Stats., enclosed is the State of Wisconsin Minority Business Report for Fiscal Year 2009. The report provides information on State Agency and University of Wisconsin purchasing with minority business enterprises (MBE) certified by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce.
Overall MBE purchasing totaled $77,134,785. The Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) MBE spending level and percentage ratio were the second highest in program history. This figure represents a MBE participation rate of 4.49 percent on overall spending in FY 09. Other highlights include:
State architectural/engineering spend represented a 9.74% MBE participation rate thus meeting or exceeding the five percent goal for the twenty-second consecutive year. State construction MBE spend was 5.27% and state highway MBE contracting increased by more than 22%.
State agency general procurement activity with MBEs grew by more than 18% from Fiscal Year 2008.
Twelve agencies exceeded the five percent MBE goal, and Cabinet agencies specifically have a three year (FY 07-09) average MBE spending rate of nearly six percent.
State government will continue to value its minority-owned business partnership and remain committed to helping minority-owned businesses succeed and compete for state contracts.
Sincerely,
michael l. morgan
Secretary
Referred to committee on Labor, Elections, and Urban Affairs.
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State of Wisconsin
Legislative Audit Bureau
May 12, 2010
The Honorable, The Legislature:
We have completed an evaluation of public health programs and medical education and research initiatives established by the Medical College of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health. The schools established these programs and initiatives with funding they received in trust when Blue Cross Blue Shield United of Wisconsin became a for-profit, publicly held stock insurance corporation. They requested our evaluation to fulfill requirements in a March 2000 order by the Commissioner of Insurance.
The Commissioner's order divided the funds equally and restricted their use to medical education and research and public health initiatives. From December 2003 through December 2007, a total of $630.4 million was transferred to permanent endowments managed separately by each school. Through December 31, 2008, the Medical College expended $32.1 million and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health expended $44.1 million on grants and administration.
Both schools have generally complied with the requirements they established for awarding and monitoring their funding, and we found that most grantees met the objectives described in their proposals. However, there were some exceptions, and we include recommendations for the schools to improve grant management and oversight. We also identified policy issues for their consideration, including possible changes to the conflict-of-interest policies for the committees that award some funds at each school and the need to continue careful monitoring of endowment balances. We also suggest the Commissioner of Insurance consider clarifying the definition of supplanting, the degree to which medical education and research funds may be allocated by the schools' Deans on a noncompetitive basis, and the extent to which the schools should directly expend public health funding rather than award it to community-based programs administered by other entities.
We appreciate the courtesy and cooperation extended to us by the schools and grantees as we conducted this evaluation. Results of our in-depth review of 40 individual projects funded by each school are summarized in a separate document (report 10-7). The schools' responses to our evaluation follow the appendices.
Sincerely,
Janice Mueller
State Auditor
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State of Wisconsin
Legislative Audit Bureau
May 12, 2010
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The Honorable, The Legislature:
We have completed an evaluation of public health programs and medical education and research initiatives established by the Medical College of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. The schools established these programs and initiatives with funding they received in trust when Blue Cross Blue Shield United of Wisconsin became a for-profit, publicly held stock insurance corporation. They requested our evaluation to fulfill requirements in a March 2000 order by the Commissioner of Insurance.
This report includes profiles of the 80 grant projects we reviewed in detail, including 20 public health projects and 20 medical education and research projects at each school. For each project, we interviewed the grantees and reviewed project proposals, budgets, expenditures, and progress reports. Our complete evaluation of each schools' program is report 10-6, which includes an assessment of expenditures and operations, as well as policy issues for consideration by the Commissioner of Insurance, the Wisconsin United for Health Foundation, and the schools.
We appreciate the courtesy and cooperation extended to us by the schools and grantees as we conducted this evaluation. The schools' responses to our evaluation follow the appendices of report 10-6.
Sincerely,
Janice Mueller
State Auditor
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Veterans Affairs
May 13, 2010
The Honorable, The Legislature:
In accordance with Wis. Stats. s.45.35(3d)(b), the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and the Wisconsin Council on Veterans Programs jointly submit the biennial report to the Chief Clerk of each house of the Legislature for distribution to the Legislature under s.13.172(2) in odd numbered years. The reports were due September 30, 2009 and included a general summary of the activities and membership for the 2007-2009 of the Council on Veterans Programs and from each organization represented on the Council.
As of the September 30, 2009 deadline, all Council member organizations but the Paralyzed Veterans of America and United Women Veterans submitted reports. Those final two reports have been received and attached hereto.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at (608) 266-1315 for further information or assistance.
