WHEREAS, Wisconsin has a need for a coordinated and comprehensive approach to workforce development, utilizing federal, state and local resources in conjunction with our economic development goals and strategies; and
WHEREAS, a coordinated system will better meet the needs of those it serves, including the needs of employers for skilled workers, and the needs of workers, including new entrants into the labor force, incumbent workers and those seeking employment; and
WHEREAS, building a workforce investment system recognizes the strong need for preparing our youth and providing high quality post-secondary education and other initiatives, which develop skilled workers and high performance workplaces; and
WHEREAS, the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (hereinafter "WIA. Public Law 105-220") requires that a multitude of workforce preparation and development programs form the foundation of the system to deliver the state's training, education and employment programs in a single, customer-focused, user friendly service system; and
WHEREAS, a high quality, continuously improving and comprehensive workforce system in Wisconsin necessitates a state workforce council with strong business leadership, commitment and collaboration of business, labor, state and local government, educational institutions and workforce-related organizations;
NOW, THEREFORE, I ,
JIM DOYLE, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of this State, and specifically by Section
14.019 of the Wisconsin Statutes, do hereby:
Create the Governor's Council on Workforce Investment (hereinafter "Council");
2.
Provide that the Council shall consist of members appointed in accordance with 29 U.S. Code Section 2821, and that the Council may include additional members concerned with workforce development, as the Governor may so designate;
3.
Direct that the Council shall meet the criteria and carry out the duties and functions prescribed in WIA, Public Law 105-220 (see required list);
4.
Direct that all appropriate state agencies work together on the Council and at the local level to develop a strong, skilled workforce for Wisconsin's future;
5.
Direct that the Council also advise the Governor on workforce development strategy and policy and undertake research and other activities to assist the Governor in enhancing the operation and performance of workforce programs in the state;
6.
Direct the Council to provide direction and guidance for the Wisconsin Forward Award to advance high performance workplace and advance other initiatives to support a skilled workforce. In carrying out these responsibilities, the Council may establish necessary public-private partnerships to provide ongoing operating support to the Wisconsin Forward Award and other initiatives;
7.
Direct that the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, as the lead agency, shall provide staff support for the Council, with assistance from other agencies as appropriate; and
8.
Direct the Secretary of the Department of Administration to provide the Council with such sums of money as are necessary for travel and operating expenses in accordance with section 20.505(4)(ba) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Wisconsin to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the City of Madison this second day of February in the year two thousand five.
JIM DOYLE
Governor
By the governor:
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
State of Wisconsin
Department of Administration
January 28, 2005
The Honorable, The Legislature:
In compliance with Wisconsin Statute 16.548, enclosed, please find the Wisconsin Office of Federal/State Relations quarterly report, to be submitted to the Legislature for the fourth quarter of 2004. This report provides information on the activities of the Office and the status of federal legislation of concern to the State of Wisconsin.
Please contact me if you have any questions about this material.
Sincerely,
MARC MAROTTA
Secretary
State of Wisconsin
Ethics Board
February 8, 2005
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 2005 session of the legislature, visit the Ethics Board's web site at
http://ethics.state.wi.us
Alexander, Jennifer Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Andersen, Robert Wisconsin Council on Children & Families
Andrews, Morris Wisconsin Professional Police Assoc.
Aronin, Gregory Johnson & Johnson
Bazan, Bill Wisconsin Hospital Association Inc (WHA)
Beebe, Thomas Institute for Wisconsin's Future
Beiriger, Jeffrey J Mechanical Contractors Association of Wisconsin
Benen, Sandie GlaxoSmithKline, Inc.
Blain, Michael Center for Policy Reform, The
Bloom, David M Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association
Brownlow, Charles Wisconsin Optometric Association
Ceel, Forrest IBEW Local Union 2150
Christianson, Peter C Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association
Ciske, Thom Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Croysdale, Donald American Subcontractors
Association of Greater Milwaukee Inc
DeReu, Bill Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc
Driessen, Anthony American Chemistry Council
Driessen, Anthony MCI Inc
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Driessen, Anthony Wisconsin Optometric Association
Durham, Kelly Corrections Corporation of America
Early, Annie Steamfitters Local 601
Eleson, Charity Wisconsin Council on Children & Families
Ellinger, Lisa New Hope Project, The
Essie, Patrick GlaxoSmithKline Inc
Essie, Patrick UST Public Affairs Inc
Fonfara, Thomas American Chemistry Council
Fonfara, Thomas MCI Inc
Fonfara, Thomas T-Mobile
Foti, Steven Wisconsin Funeral Directors Assoc.
Gallo Esq, Donald P Petroleum Marketers Assn of WI / WI Assn of Convenience Stores
Gallo Esq, Donald P Wisconsin Fabricare Institute
Gardner, William Wisconsin & Southern Railroad Co.
Garvin, John ATC Management Inc.
Giegerich, Jennifer Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group (WISPIRG)
Haber, Darcy Wisconsin Citizen Action
Hines, James MCI Inc
Honzelka, Joseph W Milwaukee Police Association
Hoven, Timothy Wisconsin Cemetery Association
Jones, Glen Wisconsin Troopers Association Inc
Kammer, Peter GlaxoSmithKline Inc
Kammer, Peter UST Public Affairs Inc
Keckhaver, John Wisconsin Council on Children & Families
Kerksick, Julie New Hope Project, The
Kleinschmidt, Linda Wisconsin Council on Children & Families
Kruger, Dennis Wisconsin Troopers Association Inc
Lapp, Katharine United Council of UW Students
Leary, Daniel T-Mobile
Longmire, Erin UST Public Affairs Inc
Lucht, Ken Wisconsin & Southern Railroad Co.
Lund, Daryll Community Bankers of Wisconsin
Maurer, James G SBC-Wisconsin
McGuigan, Richard Community Bankers of Wisconsin
Nekola, Katie Clean Wisconsin Inc
Norman, Jack Institute for Wisconsin's Future
