Department of Veterans Affairs
September 28, 2001
The Honorable, The Legislature:
In compliance with section 45.35(3d)(b), Wis. Stats., as created by
1989 Wisconsin Act 36, the Council on Veterans Programs and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) are jointly submitting the attached general summary report of the activities and membership over the past two years of the Council and the organizations represented on the Council.
Organizations not yet reporting are the American Legion, AMVETS, American Red Cross, Army-Navy Union, Federation for Culturally Diverse Veterans, Jewish War Veterans, National Association for Black Veterans and the Navy Club of the USA.
The information contained in the report was compiled by WDVA staff and the Council Chair from materials submitted by the representative from each organization on the Council.
Sincerely,
William Kloster
Executive Assistant
State of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Hospital and Clinics
September 28, 2001
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to submit to the Wisconsin Legislature the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority Annual Report, as required by Chapter
233 Wisconsin Statutes. Our 2000-2001 fiscal year highlights include achieving our financial goals, increased collaboration among the UW Health partners, and development of a five-year Strategic Plan.
Though challenged by staffing shortages, rising costs and reduced reimbursements, UWHC Administration has developed a sound strategy to address today's needs while preparing us for the future. We are confident that we will continue to serve our mission of patient care, education, research and community service, as well as retain our reputation as one of the best hospitals in the country.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Legislature for the confidence they have shown in our institution by authorizing the continuation of our affiliation agreement with the University of Wisconsin for the next five years. If you have any question about our Annual Report or would like additional information, please contact me at 263-8025.
Sincerely,
Donna K. Sollenberger
President and Chief Executive Officer
State of Wisconsin
Director of State Courts
October 1, 2001
The Honorable, The Legislature:
Pursuant to s.
758.19(5)(i), Wis. Stats., the information reported to the Director of State Courts under ss.
758.19(5)(e) and
758.19(6)(d), Wis. Stats., by Wisconsin's counties has been compiled and is herein submitted. Under ss.
758.19(5)(e) and
758.19(6)(d), Wis. Stats., each county is required to submit an annual report to the Director of State Courts which provides
information on the actual amount expended in the previous calendar year for court costs relating to the circuit court support and the guardian ad litem programs.
Sincerely,
J. Denis Moran
Director of State Courts
State of Wisconsin
Joint Legislative Council
September 27, 2001
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to transmit to you the following report to the 2001 Legislature on legislation introduced by the Joint Legislative Council:
RL 2001-08 Legislation Recommended by the Special Committee on Labor Shortage.
(2001 Senate Bill 249 and Assembly Bill
516)
(2001 Senate Joint Resolution 41 and
Assembly Joint Resolution 57)
I would appreciate your including this letter in the Journal for the information of the membership. Additional copies of this report are available at the Legislative Council Staff offices, One East Main, Suite 401, or from our web page at
http://www.legis.state.wi.us/lc/report_by_topic.htm.
Sincerely,
Terry C. Anderson
Director
State of Wisconsin
Department of Transportation
October 1, 2001
Dear Legislators:
Pursuant to
1999 Wisconsin Act 109, Section
84, the Departments of Transportation, Corrections, and Health and Family Services were required to "jointly study and evaluate the desirability of using treatment programs and other alternatives to incarceration as a way to reduce the length of incarceration or the need for incarceration of persons convicted of a second or subsequent violation of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant, controlled substance or other drug."
The Act further indicated that the results of this study be reported to the Legislature no later than October 1, 2001 under sec. 13.172(3), Stats.
Our respective departments commissioned this study to be conducted by the Dieringer Research Group, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their study report, "Alternatives to Incarceration for Repeat Drunk Driving," is enclosed.
The opinions, findings and recommendations expressed in the enclosed report are those of The Dieringer Research Group and are not necessarily those of the departments that sponsored this research.
Sincerely,
Terry Mulcahy, P.E., Secretary
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Jon Litscher, Secretary
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Phyllis J. Dube, Secretary
Department of Health and Family Services
Referred to the committees on Economic Development and Corrections, Health, Utilities, Veterans and Military Affairs, and Insurance, Tourism, and Transorptation.
Department of Health and Family Services
September 21, 2001
Dear Legislators:
I am pleased to provide you with an electronic copy of the Executive Summary from the 2000 Annual Report for Integrated Services Projects (ISP), from the Children Come First Advisory Committee. The Executive Summary provides some data and information about Integrated Services Projects throughout Wisconsin that work with children with severe emotional disturbance (SED). The goals of these projects are to keep children at home in communities, in school and out of trouble.
The Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS), Bureau of Community Mental Health (BCMH) provides funding, clinical oversight, contract monitoring and evaluation for the ISPs. In calendar year 2000, approximately 1,100 children with SED were served in 29 counties of Wisconsin.
The complete, 47 page Annual Report includes additional data and an appendix that lists ISP locations, contact people and phone numbers. It can be accessed on the DHFS website at
ww
w.dhfs.s
tate.wi.us/mh_bcmh click on this address and then click on "2000 ISP Annual Report." If you would like a paper copy please contact Amy Weinberger at 608-266-9316, or via e-mail at
weinbal@dhfs.state.wi.us
Please share this report with other people who have an interest in improving children's mental health in Wisconsin.
Sincerely,
Phyllis J. Dube
Secretary
State of Wisconsin
Ethics Board
October 2, 2001
The Honorable, The Senate:
The following lobbyists have been authorized to act on behalf of the organizations set opposite their names.
For more detailed information about these lobbyists and organizations and a complete list of organizations and people authorized to lobby the 2001 session of the legislature, visit the Ethics Board's web site at
http://ethics.state.wi.us/
Driessen, Anthony American Massage Therapy Assn, Wis Chapter, by MultiState Assoc
Fonfara, Thomas American Massage Therapy Assn, Wis Chapter, by MultiState Assoc
Kuehn, Ronald W Wisconsin Biotechnology Association Inc
Leonhart, James Wisconsin Biotechnology Association Inc
Letzing, Sybil Wisconsin Biotechnology Association Inc
Platz, Red United Auto Workers
Thompson, Kelli Wisconsin Biotechnology Association Inc
Also available from the Wisconsin Ethics Board are reports identifying the amount and value of time state agencies have spent to affect legislative action and reports of expenditures for lobbying activities filed by organizations that employ lobbyists.
Sincerely,
Roth Judd
Director
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
