State Auditor
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services
July 11, 2008
The Honorable, The Senate:
Pursuant to Wis. Stats., s.
50.04(5)(fr), I am submitting the Department of Health Services' annual report to the Legislature related to Class A violations committed by nursing homes, and forfeitures assessed on nursing homes for those violations.
As defined by Wis. Stats., s.
50.04(3b), a Class A violation is " . . . a violation of this subchapter or of the rules promulgated thereunder which creates a condition or occurrence relating to the operation and maintenance of a nursing home presenting a substantial probability that death or serious mental or physical harm to a resident will result . . . ."
The Department issued 33 Class A violations in calendar year 2007. The enclosed report provides details on all Class A violations, including the original forfeiture amount assessed and the status of payment.
Sincerely,
Karen E. Timberlake
Secretary
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Transportation
July 16, 2008
The Honorable, The Senate:
The Department of Transportation has completed the extension study of State Trunk Highway (STH) 138 as directed under section 9148(non-statutory provisions) in
2007 Wisconsin Act 20. The purpose of the study was to identify whether North Tolles Road in Rock County should be added to the STH system as an extension to STH 138. The report is being submitted to the Legislature in the manner prescribed under s.
13.172 (2) Wis. Stats.
In conducting the study, various aspects of a typical highway project were evaluated such as land use, roadway and shoulder width, access points, traffic volumes and crashes. Based on the data collected and analysis performed, the existing corridor will provide acceptable operating capacity for at least the next 20 years. No further action is planned at this time.
If you would like any further information, please contact Rose Phetteplace at 608-246-5443.
Sincerely,
frank j. busalacchi
Secretary
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Relating to certifying applicants and allocating dairy manufacturing facility investment tax credits, and affecting small businesses.
Submitted by Department of Commerce.
Report received from Agency, July 16, 2008.
Referred to committee on Commerce, Utilities and Rail, July 17, 2008
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