Transit Referendum Voided by Wisconsin Judge
A Wisconsin Circuit Court judge voided the mass transit bond referendum after finding defects and irregularities that make the outcome indeterminable. The proposal, backed by Gov. Lucey, aimed to extend state bonding authority to mass transit and faced recounts that flipped between win and loss before ballots were destroyed in several counties.
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Madison
Wis
Patrick J. Lucey
Richard Bardwell
Lucey Administration
Bardwell
Washburn
Burnett
Barron
GOP Opposition May Doom Wisconsin Transport Bill
Wisconsin Republicans mobilize to defeat Gov. Luceys $67.3 million transport package as 14 GOP senators oppose. Democratic leaders warn the stand could derail the December special session amid pressure on individual senators and shifting margins in the Senate. Luceys measures include higher gas taxes and license fees for roads and mass transit funding.
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Patrick J. Lucey
Lucey
Ronald Parys
Milwaukee
Senate
William Bablitch
Stevens Point
GOP
Reuben LaFave
Oconto
Wisconsin
LaFave
Senate Commerce Committee
Oneida Street
Clifford Krueger
Walter Chilson
Chambers of Commerce
American Automobile Association
Bureaucrats Overgraded. GAO Finds Inflation of Federal Pay
Washington AP GAO reports many federal bureaucrats are overpaid due to overgraded positions inflating payroll costs since 1949. The study notes managers inflate descriptions, press classifiers, and weak controls, with 74 of 101 audited positions found overgraded.
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Washington
General Accounting Office
GAO
Office of Management and Budget
UW Carryover Funds Reported But Not Presented to Legislature
The Legislative Audit Bureau says UW has $6 million in carryover funds from federal overhead, student fees, and general operations unreported to the legislature, potentially affecting budget review. About $9 million total carryover exists, with $3 million already approved or accounted for. The LAB urges legislative approval of carryover and future budget savings incentives.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Legislative Audit Bureau
LAB
Reuben H. Lorenz
State’s Department of Administration
DOA
Audit Bureau
U.S
State Tax Forms To Be Mailed Early
Wisconsin income tax forms will be mailed earlier to save postage costs. Daniel Smith, administrator of the tax division, said mailing before the December 28 postal rate increase would save about $35,000. About 1.9 million returns are to be delivered between December 23 and 27.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Daniel Smith
Winona Teachers and Board Hold 30th Bargaining Session
Winona Education Association and Winona School Board meet for the 30th negotiating session at 3 p.m. as a teacher strike enters its second day. A news conference is set for 10 a.m. with MEA president Donald Hill. Schools remain closed with 275 teachers needed, and arbitrate efforts have failed.
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Winona, Minn
Winona Education Association
Winona School Board
Donald Hill
Minnesota Education Association
Impatient Ice Skaters Ready When Cold Weather Returns
La Crosse Parks and Recreation Director Eu gene Fry said city skating rinks can open after four to six inches of frost form. Flooding must occur about eight to nine times once conditions allow, with six rinks planned to open by December 24 including Powell Badger Erickson Copeland Trane and Hood Parks.
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la Crosse
Eugene Fry
Fry
Controversial Appointment OKd For Vernon County Director
Vernon County Unified Board approved Chris Hendrickson as program director amid protests over his ability to perform. Five contracting agencies and two board members opposed the move amid a three month probation extension tied to a past August auto incident in which Hendrickson was intoxicated. No charges were filed. A marijuana find in the wrecked car was said to be a loan from a friend. Protests cited threats to terminate contracts, mistrust of colleagues, and poor admin skills. Critics also cited missed budget meetings and gaps in knowledge of development disabilities mental health and chemical abuse. Ralph Cichon of Hopeful Center urged opposition, warning of contract terminations otherwise. Hendrickson claimed no threat. said discussions clarified purchaser-provider dynamics. Doris Valdera of the Mental Health Association said Hendrickson distrusted auditors and challenged the board’s right to audit.
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Viroqua
Wis
Vernon County
Hendrickson
Nate
Ralph Cichon
Hopeful Center
Doris Valdera
Vernon County Mental Health Association
Chris Hendrickson
Unified Board
Association
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Caroline Evenson
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Logan Rangers
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