On December 17, 2009 the Government Accountability Board met at the Wisconsin State Capitol to discuss and hear testimony regarding early voting and voting machines.

Continued coverage of the Government Accountability Board meeting on December 17, 2009 where the board met at the Wisconsin State Capitol to discuss and hear testimony regarding early voting and voting machines.

The Board of Veterans Affairs held a special meeting on November 24, 2009 at the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs in Madison, Wisconsin to discuss the employment and performance evaluation data relating to the position of the Department Secretary John Scocos. After a closed session, they reconvened to announce the termination of Scocos from the position.

State legislatures, DNR representatives, and University members held a meeting on November 16, 2009 to discuss managed forest law, logging practices, and the condition of wildlife habitats in relation to logging and the selling of property by the DNR.

The State of Wisconsin Government Accountability Board met in open session on November 9, 2009. Review and approval of ES&S voting machines and ballot security were the topics of the meeting held at the Risser Justice Center in Madison.

Continued coverage of the State of Wisconsin Government Accountability Board met in open session on November 9, 2009. Review and approval of ES&S voting machines and ballot security were the topics of the meeting held at the Risser Justice Center in Madison.

Continued coverage of the State of Wisconsin Government Accountability Board met in open session on November 9, 2009. Review and approval of ES&S voting machines and ballot security were the topics of the meeting held at the Risser Justice Center in Madison.

Continued coverage of the seminar on Wisconsin public records and open meetings laws held on Friday, October 9, 2009 in Monona.

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen and the Department of Justice attorneys hosted a seminar on Wisconsin public records and open meetings laws on Friday, October 9, 2009 in Monona.

The State of Wisconsin Government Accountability Board met in open and closed session on October 5, 2009. The first part of the open session included director's report of appropriate meeting notice, approval of minutes of previous meetings, and public comment.

The State of Wisconsin Government Accountability Board met in open and closed session on October 5, 2009. The second part of the open session included a status report on the early voting initiative and proposed guidance for disclaimers on electronic communications.

The State of Wisconsin Government Accountability Board met in open and closed session on October 5, 2009. The third part of the open session included: legislative status report; administrative rules; report on campaign finance information system; resolution of ethics division enforcement matters; and director's report.

The Government Accountability Board’s Wisconsin Election Administration Council held a public meeting on October 1, 2009 in Madison. The Council viewed a demonstration of Elections Systems & Software’s Unity 3.2.0.0 Voting Systems voting equipment, which is being tested and considered for approval by the Government Accountability Board.

Continued coverage of the Government Accountability Board’s Wisconsin Election Administration Council public meeting held on October 1, 2009 in Madison.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers delivered his first State of Education address on September 24, 2009 at the State Capitol. Following the State of Education address, Evers presented Friends of Education awards and recognized Wisconsin's five Teachers of the Year for 2009.

Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Sean Dilweg held a hearing on the use of consumer credit information in personal lines insurance policies. The public hearing with invited testimony took place on September 14, 2009 at the State Capitol.

Continued coverage of Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner's hearing on the use of consumer credit information in personal lines insurance policies held on September 14, 2009 at the State Capitol.

Continued coverage of Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner's hearing on the use of consumer credit information in personal lines insurance policies held on September 14, 2009 at the State Capitol.

The Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection met on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Continued coverage of the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection meeting held on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Continued coverage of the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection meeting held on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Continued coverage of the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection meeting held on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Kelli Trumble hosted a "Listen and Learn" session on August 25, 2009 at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland, Wisconsin.

Department of Children and Families Secretary Reggie Bicha held a DCF anniversary community roundtable event at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland, Wisconsin on August 24, 2009.

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board convened a meeting on August 12, 2009 in Hayward, Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board convened a meeting on August 12, 2009 in Hayward, Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board convened a meeting on August 12, 2009 in Hayward, Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board held a listening session on August 11, 2009 at the Town of Washington Town Hall in Eau Claire County. This was one of a series of listening sessions hosted by the GAB to solicit input regarding possible institution of an early voting process for 2010 elections. The first session was a forum for county clerks and local elections officials.

The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board held a listening session on August 11, 2009 at the Town of Washington Town Hall in Eau Claire County. This was one of a series of listening sessions hosted by the GAB to solicit input regarding possible institution of an early voting process for 2010 elections. The second session was an open meeting for the general public.

The State of Wisconsin Government Accountability Board met in open and closed session on August 10, 2009. The first part of the open session included director's report of appropriate meeting notice, approval of minutes of previous meetings, and public comment.

The State of Wisconsin Government Accountability Board met in open and closed session on August 10, 2009. The second part of the open session included: proposed State Election Administration Plan; proposed guidelines for charitable solicitations, public service announcements, campaign fundraising, and campaign contributions; legislative status report; administrative rules; report on July continuing report campaign finance filings; director’s report; proposed 2010 board meeting schedule.

The Government Accountability Board’s Wisconsin Election Administration Council held a public hearing on July 28, 2009 in Madison. The Election Administration Council, comprised of 19 local election officials, town clerks and interest group leaders, was led by GAB Director Kevin Kennedy and GAB Elections Division Administrator Nathaniel Robinson. The Council considered “Visioning the Future:  Elections Administration in Wisconsin in 2014,” a five-year plan to reform Wisconsin elections.

The Government Accountability Board’s Wisconsin Election Administration Council held a public hearing on July 28, 2009 in Madison. The Election Administration Council, comprised of 19 local election officials, town clerks and interest group leaders, was led by GAB Director Kevin Kennedy and GAB Elections Division Administrator Nathaniel Robinson. The Council considered “Visioning the Future:  Elections Administration in Wisconsin in 2014,” a five-year plan to reform Wisconsin elections.

The Government Accountability Board’s Wisconsin Election Administration Council held a public hearing on July 28, 2009 in Madison. The Election Administration Council, comprised of 19 local election officials, town clerks and interest group leaders, was led by GAB Director Kevin Kennedy and GAB Elections Division Administrator Nathaniel Robinson. The Council considered “Visioning the Future:  Elections Administration in Wisconsin in 2014,” a five-year plan to reform Wisconsin elections.

The Autism Treatment Working Group met on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 in Madison, at the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. The goal of the working group is to assist in the development of administrative rules to implement recently enacted legislation requiring health insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders.

Tony Evers was inaugurated as the new State Superintendent of Public Schools during a ceremony at Hi-Mount Elementary School in Milwaukee on July 6, 2009.

The State of Wisconsin Government Accountability Board met in open and closed session on July 1, 2009. The open session included: director's report of appropriate meeting notice; status report regarding state budget; update regarding Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and recall of proposed modification to administrative rule defining scope of regulated activity, GAB 1.28.

The Government Accountability Board held an open session meeting on June 22, 2009 in their Madison offices. In part one of the session the board approved the previous meeting's minutes and heard public comments. The board then took a break.

The Government Accountability Board held an open session meeting on June 22, 2009 in their Madison offices. In part two, after returning from a break the board discussed a proposed state election administration plan, revised recall manuals, legislation, and administrative rules. The board then took another break.

The Government Accountability Board held an open session meeting on June 22, 2009 in their Madison offices. In part three, after returning from a break the board continued discussion of a proposed state election administration plan, revised recall manuals, legislation, and administrative rules.

The State of Wisconsin Government Accountability Board met in open session on May 5, 2009. At the session the board approved minutes and took public testimony on matters relating to the spring elections.

The 2009 Annual Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Spring Fish and Wildlife Hearings and Conservation Congress County Meeting took place on April 13, 2009 at the Middleton High School in Middleton.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson chose the names of four Court of Appeals judges Tuesday to serve on the Government Accountability Candidate Committee. The current committee members' terms will expire on March 1. The committee serves as the nominating body for members of the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, and is made up of one judge from each of the stateís four Court of Appeals districts. Committee members are chosen by lot by the Chief Justice in the presence of the other members of the Supreme Court and serve a two-year term.

The UW Evidence-Based Health Policy Project hosted a briefing on February 19, 2009, titled "Accountable Care Organizations: A Path Forward to Quality and Savings." The event took place at the State Capitol and featured the following presenters: Donna A. Friedsam, Associate Director, UW Population Health Institute; Patrick Remington, UW Population Health Institute; and Elliot Fisher, Professor of Medicine and Community and Family Medicine at Dartmouth Medical School.

The State Agency Geographic Information Coordination Team presented Geographic Information Systems Day from the State Capitol in Madison on Friday, February 13, 2009. The event was titled, "Maps Matter: Working Together For Wisconsin." In the first segment, Lisa Morrison, Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection SAGIC chair provided opening remarks to the presentation.

As a continuation of Geographic Information Systems Day from the State Capitol, Ed Wall of the Department of Justice presented, "Maps Supporting Homeland Security."

As a continuation of Geographic Information Systems Day from the State Capitol, Bill Olivia from the Department of Transportation presented, "Rebuilding Lake Delton."

As a continuation of Geographic Information Systems Day from the State Capitol, Meg Galloway from the Department of Natural Resources presented, "Managing Dam Safety."

As a continuation of Geographic Information Systems Day from the State Capitol, Chris Diller from the Department of Military Affairs presented, "June 2008 Floods: Mapping in the EOC."

As a continuation of Geographic Information Systems Day from the State Capitol, Roxanne Gray of Wisconsin Emergency Management presented, "Maps Assisting Risk Assessment and Mitigation."

The State of Wisconsin Government Accountability Board met in open session to discuss items relating to elections and ethics. After the minutes were approved, public comment was taken on issues such as WisconsinEye copyright, the development of web-base voter registration and lobbyist activities. After public comment, the board took up issues such as campaign finance regulation, financing of Supreme Court campaigns, spring election ballot access and a continuation of conversation and update on HAVA checks along with a statistical analysis of HAVA check results. The meeting took place on January 15, 2009.

Continued coverage.

Continued coverage.