From their examinations, the WLIB and WLC determined that important work remains to be done and agreed that their functions need to continue beyond the September 1, 2003, sunset. The WLIB and WLC strongly support maintaining the current distribution of funding for operations and local aids.
The WLC and the WLIB studied and vigorously discussed the feasibility of combining their functions but did not reach consensus on a recommendation. The WLIB vote to combine their functions failed on a 6-6 vote. The WLIB subsequently voted 7-5 to recommend lifting the sunsets of the WLIB and WLC and preserve the continuity of both bodies. The Wisconsin Land Council voted 15-1 to sunset the WLIB and WLC and combine current WLIB and WLC statutory responsibilities and functions under one new entity with three statutorily defined working groups.
The WLC and the WLIB would like to express their appreciation for the opportunity to examine their charges and accomplishments, reevaluate activities and future directions, and, provide the Legislature and the Governor with their recommendations. We are pleased to forward this Report for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Mayor Timothy M. Hanna, Chair
Wisconsin Land Council
Ted W. Koch, Chair
Wisconsin Land Information Board
Referred to committee on Natural Resources.
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State of Wisconsin
Investment Board
Madison
September 13, 2002
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
Pursuant to s.
1.11 (2)(j), Stats., the State of Wisconsin Investment Board is pleased to report, that during fiscal year 2002, it did not consider any proposals for major actions in Wisconsin that could significantly affect the quality of the human environment. Accordingly, the agency was not required to prepare any environmental assessments or impact statements under s.
1.11, Stats.
Please contact Sandy Drew at 261-0182 if you have any questions concerning this report.
Sincerely,
Patricia Lipton
Executive Director
Referred to committee on Natural Resources.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Health and Family Services
Madison
September 20, 2002
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
Pursuant to Section
46.014 (4) of the Wis. Stats., the Department of Health and Family Services is required to submit an annual report to the Legislature concerning the activities of the community action agencies under s.
46.30, and their effectiveness in promoting social and economic opportunities for low-income persons.
The attached report describes the use of the Community Services Block Grant Funding, and the services and activities of the community action agencies and limited purpose agencies carried out to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and empower low-income individuals and families to become fully self-sufficient.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Connie Klick, Manager, Community Services Section, at (608) 266-1489 or
klickcl@dhfs.state.wi.us.
Sincerely,
Phyllis J. Dube
Secretary
Referred to committee on Children and Families.
