I am pleased that the Department of Justice is able to provide this information to the Wisconsin Legislature. Should any member of the Senate or Assembly require additional information, please contact Michael Moschkau, Director of the Crime Information Bureau, at 266-7399.
Sincerely,
James E. Doyle
Attorney General
Referred to committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Health and Social Services
Madison
June 28, 1996
To the Honorable, the Assembly:
The following summarizes the result of audit adjustments made during 1995 for County Social Service Departments and County Departments of Community Programs. This annual report is mandated and issued pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section
49.52(2)(b) to the Chief Clerk of each house by June 30 of each year.
Recoveries From 10 Counties $84,474.00
Sincerely,
Joe Leean
Secretary, DHSS
Referred to committee on Urban and Local Affairs.
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Madison
June 30, 1996
To the Honorable, the Assembly:
In accordance with s.
619.15 (2), Wis. Stat., I am pleased to submit the annual Report of the Wisconsin Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan (HIRSP). The report is to summarize the activities of the plan during the previous calendar year and define the cost burden imposed by the plan on all policyholders in the state.
I am confident that the HIRSP Board of Governors will continue to explore additional managed care, provider discounting arrangements and other cost-containment options for the plan, which will prove to be beneficial to both HIRSP enrollees and the state of Wisconsin. I have also included the most recent independently-audited financial statements of the plan. Please contact Eileen Mallow of my staff if you have any questions.
Best Regards,
Josephine W. Musser
Commissioner of Insurance
Referred to committee on Insurance, Securities and Corporate Policy.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Administration
Madison
July 11, 1996
To the Honorable, the Assembly:
I am pleased to present you with a copy of the Wisconsin Acid Deposition Research Council's (WADRC) Fifth Biennial Report titled,
A Status Report of Acid Rain Research in Wisconsin, which is being submitted pursuant to s.
16.02 (2). This report summarizes the results of the Council's highly successful ten-year effort and announces a new public/private partnership to continue environmental monitoring in Wisconsin.
As the 1996 Biennial Report indicates, Wisconsin continues to lead the nation in acid deposition policy, research and monitoring activities. For example, in 1994, sulfur doixide emissions from Wisconsin's major electric utilities totaled 192,093 tons, which is a 62 percent reduction from 1980 levels. This is 23 percent below the goal of 250,000 tons established in s.
144.388 (2) (b). As a result, the acidity of rainfall and snow statewide fell an average of 50 percent during this period. This has led to a greater quality of life for all Wisconsin residents.
The WADRC, which is attached to the Department of Administration, was impaneled in May of 1986. Its seven members represent industry, electric utilities, environmental organizations, academia and state government.
Should you have questions or wish to discuss this report, I may be contacted at 608/266-7257.
Sincerely,
Nathaniel E. Robinson
Chair, Wisconsin Acid Rain
Deposition Research Council
Referred to committee on Environment and Utilities.
