DOCSLIB.ORG

January 9, 2003 Official Newspaper of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
January 9, 2003 Official Newspaper of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin KalihwisaksKalihwisaks “She Looks For News” Local/State/National Thunderhawk Boys & Girls Grandma’s Beads News Basketball Updates Transformed Pages 3A-5A Page 8A Page 1B January 9, 2003 Official Newspaper of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin www.oneidanation.org Tribe makes annual payment to the state Editor’s Note: See Page 3 memorandum of understand- for the Oneida Tribe’s rev- ing between the Oneida enue sharing allocation plan. Nation and the State that was By Keith Skenandore agreed upon in 1998. Kalihwisaks “In addition we have sub- Tribal and community mitted our recommendations leaders gathered together as for the allocation of the rev- the Oneida Tribe announced enue,” said Hughes. their submittal of their annual Hughes said those recom- Photo by Keith Skenandore gaming compact payment of mendations, to be allocated in Oneida Vice-Chairwoman Kathy Hughes, fifth from right, speaks to the media in regards to the tribe’s $4.85 $4.8 million dollars to the accordance with the million payment to the state for the gaming compact. Supporting Hughes and the tribe at the press confer- State of Wisconsin Memorandum of ence are, l-r, Councilman Paul Ninham, Village of Ashwaubenon President Ted Pamperin, Outagamie Oneida Vice-Chairwoman Understanding, are funding for the Washington Commons County Executive Toby Paltzer, Brown County Executive Nancy Nusbaum, Freedom School District Kathy Hughes said the pay- Administrator Dave Moscinski, Councilman Curtis Danforth, Treasurer Mercie Danforth, Kathy Hughes, ment, announced at a press Councilman Brian Doxtator, Rose Gruber of the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling, 8th Assembly conference on Dec. 31, 2002, See Page 2 District Representative Judy Krawczyk, and University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Athletic Director Ken Buttof. is in accordance with the GTC votes Doyle sworn in as Wisconsin’s 44th gover- Seneca down Casino opens in Niagara education Falls resolution By Phil Wisneski Kalihwisaks The Oneida General Tribal Council (GTC) Annual Meeting usually occurs with out a quorum year after year. This year however there were a few issues of new business that needed to be voted on by the GTC besides the usual annual reports that are sub- mitted for approval. A resolution about the Higher Education Grant AP Photo/Don Heupel Program was met with the Seneca President Cyrus most discontent. The resolu- Schindler, center, and tion read that it would exclude room and board for indepen- State Sen. George dent non-need based students, Maziarz, R-Niagara, left, exclude room and board for along with Assembly all summer school students Speaker Sheldon Silver, (except for year round AP Photo/The Capital Times, Mike DeVries right, participate in the schools who have accelerated Jim Doyle takes oath of office as Wisconsin governor from Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson ribbon cutting for the programs) and impose a as his wife, Jessica, holds the Bible at the Capitol in Madison, Wis., Monday, Jan. 6, 2003. Doyle, the opening of Seneca semester budget cap on avail- able funds where students first Democrat to win the office in 16 years, pledged to lead the state through its fiscal and ethical prob- Niagara Casino to the would be denied funding if lems while warning residents of pain along the way as the state deals with a $2.6 billion deficit. public in Niagara Falls, funds where not available. By JR Ross than 2,000 Wisconsin fourth- N.Y., New Year’s Eve. The vote was nearly unani- Associated Press Writer graders through an hourlong By Bill Hoppe mous to defeat the proposed MADISON, Wis. (AP) - video hookup Tuesday to Associated Press Writer resolution and keep the As governor, Jim Doyle more than 50 locations NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. pledged to fix Wisconsin’s statewide. (AP) - Niagara Falls hit the $2.6 billion budget deficit Doyle beat incumbent jackpot New Year’s Eve - lit- See Page 4 without raising taxes and to Republican Scott McCallum erally. shepherd the state through its in a bitterly contested elec- The Seneca Niagara Casino ethical problems without pit- tion in November to become officially opened, bringing ting citizens against each the first Democrat to hold the new jobs, tourists, and the other. office in 16 years. He struck hope that the gambling haven Republican leaders say a conciliatory tone through- will provide a much-needed they’ll give him a chance to out his inauguration address, boost to the economies of the prove he can do it - as long as promising to be a uniting Seneca Nation of Indians and he sticks to his word. force in state government Niagara Falls. Jim Doyle became and to change the tone of “It’s a beautiful day, a day Wisconsin’s 44th governor Madison. we’ve all been waiting a long Monday, vowing to solve the Doyle, 57, took the oath of time for,” said Rick Jemison, state’s $2.6 billion deficit office shortly after 12:30 chief of staff to the Seneca honestly, while warning resi- p.m. in a packed Statehouse Nation’s president. “It’s final- dents the solution will be rotunda with his wife, ly arrived.” painful. Jessica, at his side. While Jemison and others Assembly Speaker John “Our challenges are so spoke at the opening ceremo- Gard, R-Peshtigo, said Doyle large, our responsibilities are ny, a crowd of impatient gam- so important and our oppor- will enjoy a honeymoon with blers stretched around the lawmakers as long as he lives tunities are so endless, we really don’t have any choice: block chanted, “Open the up to the promises he has door” and “Cut the ribbon.” made, including one not to We can no longer do busi- ness the way we have done it Officials held up the open- raise taxes. in the past,” Doyle said. ing ceremony after Gov. “We pledged to try to get Doyle, state officials and George Pataki was delayed along as best we can, that lawmakers took their oaths and eventually canceled his we’ll trust each other, and of office in several cere- that I’ll know if he needs me appearance. By 1:22 p.m. the monies Monday. Lt. Gov. ribbon was cut, and the first and he’ll know if I need Barbara Lawton and Attorney him,” Gard said. AP Photo/The Capital Times, Henry A. Koshollek gamblers entered shortly afterward. By 4 p.m., there Doyle was to begin his Ho-Chunk Traditional Chief Clayton Winneshiek car- See Page 3 first full day on the job ries the Eagle Flag of the Ho-Chunk Nation during Tuesday by addressing more the inauguration of Gov. James Doyle. Doyle Sworn In See Page 5 2 A(T#ken) January 9, 2003 K a lliih w iis a k s LocalLocal From Page 1/Annual gaming compact payment to state paid by Oneida Nation improvement, Broadway in the categories that are tection in the future.” (Nusbaum) and I, in our color they are is important to Rose Gruber, executive Avenue improvement, six specifically designated in the Originally in 1991 when capacity as partners with the all our governments as we all director for the Wisconsin school districts in Brown and Memorandum of the first gaming compact was tribe, allow for appropriate know.” Council on Problem Outagamie counties, tourism Understanding.” signed between the tribe and transition from that era of Freedom School District Gambling (WCPG), head- initiative such as the Welcome “I’d like to just add my the state it was agreed upon negotiation with compact to a Administrator Dave quartered in Green Bay, said Center for Green Bay, the voice to the voice of the that the tribe pay a non-regu- new governor.” Moscinski reiterated they are the only agency of Neville Public Museum, Bay nation,” said Nusbaum as she latory fee of $290,000 per He said it’s important that Doxtator’s remarks as he it’s kind in the state. Beach Wildlife Sanctuary and called on the state to return year. the intent - legislatively and spoke on behalf of the six “The partnership that the Performing Arts Center in the dollars as to what was In 1998 the compact was bargaining - be very clear. school districts involved in we’ve developed with Oneida Appleton, and increased agreed upon in the MOU. amended with an extension “I too want to make sure the allocation of the revenue. and continue to work on just funding for the Wisconsin “The benefit to the area for 5 years and the fee also this money is coming back for “The dreams that we have means the world to us,” said Council on Problem specifically would be not only increased to $5,400,000. The its intended purpose. That for our children are limited by Gruber. Gambling (WCPG). positive for us, but specifical- State also recognized the ser- purpose being economic the dollars we have available She said the WCPG has “We have encouraged our ly, due to the credit of the vice agreements the Oneida development and tourism in to us,” said Moscinski. “The seen a 40 percent increase in local municipal leaders to efforts of the Oneida Nation Tribe has with the surround- this area.” dollars that this would make calls to their 24-hour toll-free continue our cooperative in wanting to build a stronger ing governments and sub- Jadin said he is pleased, available would certainly be help line in just the last year. efforts and support our rec- partnership with local govern- tracted $550,000 making the and with the efforts of the of use to all students within “Certainly the need for our ommendations,” said Hughes. ments and with the local actual total payment tribe, the city is going to be the six school districts.” The Oneida Nation and the economy.” $4,850,000.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Timothy F. Nixon
    TIMOTHY F. NIXON 331 Windward Road Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 (920) 406-1604 Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. 333 Main Street, Suite 600 P.O. Box 13067 Green Bay, Wisconsin 54307-3067 (920) 436-7693 Fax (920) 436-7988 [email protected] PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. Law Offices – Green Bay, Wisconsin (www.gklaw.com) (LaFollette Sinykin, LLP prior to merger in January 2000) Shareholder/Partner (January 1997-present) Lead Attorney for the Business Finance and Restructuring Team (2002-present) Associate Committee Member (2000-2002) Associate Attorney (January 1991-December 1996) Law Clerk (May 1990-December 1990) Admitted to practice in New York, Wisconsin, United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, United States District Courts – Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, Western District of Michigan, Northern and Central Districts of Illinois, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, Northern District of Indiana Areas of Concentration: Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation, International Insolvency, Business Law, and Government Affairs Law Clerk, Office of Administrative Legal Services University of Wisconsin – Madison (January 1989-May 1990) Legal research and related duties in purchasing and research contracts, environmental law, constitutional law, intellectual property, and tax code U.S. Merchant Marine Officer Licensed as a First Class Pilot and Great Lakes Mate for vessels of any gross tonnage Responsible for the operations of a commercial Great
    [Show full text]
  • WISCONSIN ECONOMIC REPORT a Compilation of Sector Forecasts from Industry Experts
    WISCONSIN BANKERS ASSOCIATION | 4721 SOUTH BILTMORE LANE | MADISON, WI 53718 | 608-441-1200 | www.wisbank.com WBA WISCONSIN ECONOMIC REPORT A compilation of sector forecasts from industry experts. Wisconsin Bankers Association Banks Will Overcome Challenges, Continue Strength in 2019 By Rose Oswald Poels, WBA President and CEO Wisconsin’s banking industry saw a bank’s funding source and one that have a clearer regulatory path to do steady growth throughout 2018, and I regulators expect to be a primary business with all groups involved with expect that trend to continue for most source. However, as Wisconsin’s this crop and its byproducts. of 2019. population continues to age and Technology will continue to Much of the strength of the last year competition from non-bank sources transform the way banks do business in can be attributed to greater national intensifies, banks are finding it 2019 as investment in this area remains certainty and legislative policies at increasingly challenging to grow core strong. Technology improvements the state and federal level that have deposits from local sources. As a result, are focused not only on streamlining improved the overall economy, banks look to other sources for funding internal operations but also on enhanc- providing consumers and business loans which often are more expensive, ing the customer experience with a owners with greater confidence to impacting a bank’s net interest margin. bank. This necessary expense also borrow money for purchases and On the loan side, regulators are focused impacts a bank’s net interest margin. to fund growth. Certainly federal on ag portfolios and concentrations Through the third quarter of tax reform has strengthened the of commercial real estate loans.
    [Show full text]
  • June0613.Pdf
    Volume 9 No. 22 YOUR UNIVERSE Thursday, June 6th 2013 LOVING CARE - Ron Gould, whose great grandfather, Jesse, was the brother of Uxbridge’s legendary founding Quaker father, Joseph Gould, waters the decorations at the township’s oldest building, the Quaker Meeting House on the Sixth Concession, in preparation for the building’s 204th Anniversary Service Sunday at 2:30. All are welcome to take part in this rare opportunity to see the inside of the oasis on the hill. Photo by Conrad Boyce Sandpiper, Pefferlaw River by John Cavers Inside This Week’s Cosmos Coffee with a comedienne... 3 Stewing in the Barbados... 4 An encounter with Monteverdi... 6 Freemasonry unveiled... 7 Where are the bees?... 11 The Uxbridge Cosmos 2 Thursday, June 6th 2013 51 Toronto Street South The Corporation of P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge L9P 1T1 Tel: 905-852-9181 The Township of Uxbridge Fax: 905-852-9674 www.town.uxbridge.on.ca Council and Committee VOLUNTEERS OF UXBRIDGE! Employment Opportunities Tourism Centre UXBRIDGE Meeting Schedule for June • North Durham Relay For Life ~ June 7th and 8th PUBLIC LIBRARY Monday, June 10th June 26th - September 1st COUNCIL 9:30 a.m. • Canada Day Uxbridge ~ July 1st 30 hours / week • Rib Fest ~ July 18th-22nd Program Director, Pamela Noble, 7:30 p.m. Public Meeting • Highlands of Durham Games ~ July The Township of Uxbridge is seeking a 905-852-9747, ext. 24 re: Proposed Firearms By-law 25th-29th responsible, enthusiastic person to work OPENS at 10:00 am (previously 9:30) • Uxbridge Fall Fair ~ September 27th at the Uxbridge Historical Centre and Monday, June 17th • Uxbridge Scugog Animal Shelter ~ Tourism Centre.
    [Show full text]
  • SEIU), LOCAL 1, Case No
    STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT DANE COUNTY BRANCH NO. ___ SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU), LOCAL 1, Case No. __________ 250 E. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, Declaratory Judgment: 30701 SEIU HEALTHCARE WISCONSIN, Injunction or Restraining Order: 30704 4513 Vernon Blvd #300 Madison, WI 53705, MILWAUKEE AREA SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY WORKERS, 1110 N. Old World 3rd Street, Suite 304 Milwaukee, WI 53203, AFT-WISCONSIN, 1602 S. Park Avenue, Madison, WI 53715, WISCONSIN FEDERATION OF NURSES AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, 9620 West Greenfield Avenue, West Allis, WI 53214, RAMON ARGANDONA, 563 Glen Drive Madison, WI 53711, PETER RICKMAN, 3702 South 20th Place Milwaukee, WI 53221, AMICAR ZAPATA, 3654 S. 22nd Street Milwaukee, WI 53221, KIM KOHLHAAS, 4611 Otsego Street Duluth, MN 55804, JEFFREY MYERS, 342 North Yellowstone Drive Madison, WI 53705, 1 ANDREW FELT, 3641 Jordan Lane, Stevens Point, WI 54481, CANDICE OWLEY, 2785 South Delaware Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207, CONNIE SMITH, 4049 South 5th Place, Milwaukee, WI 53207, JANET BEWLEY, 60995 Pike River Road, Mason, WI 54856, Plaintiffs, v. ROBIN VOS, in his official capacity as Wisconsin Assembly Speaker, 321 State St, Madison, WI 53702, ROGER ROTH, in his official capacity as Wisconsin Senate President, State Capitol—Room 220 South Madison, WI 53707 JIM STEINEKE, in his official capacity as Wisconsin Assembly Majority Leader, 2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703 SCOTT FITZGERALD, in his official capacity as Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader, 206 State St, Madison, WI 53702 JOSH KAUL, in his official capacity as Attorney General of the State of Wisconsin 7 W Main St, Madison, WI 53703, 2 TONY EVERS, in his official capacity as Governor of the State of Wisconsin, State Capitol—Room 115 East Madison, WI 53702, Defendants.
    [Show full text]
  • THE WISCONSIN SURVEY - Spring 2002
    THE WISCONSIN SURVEY - Spring 2002 http://www.snc.edu/survey/report_twss02.html THE WISCONSIN SURVEY Survey Information: Survey Sponsors: Wisconsin Public Radio and St. Norbert College Survey Methodology: Random statewide telephone survey of Wisconsin residents. The random digit dial method selects for both listed and unlisted phone numbers. Eight attempts were made on each telephone number randomly selected to reach an adult in the household. Survey History: the survey has been conducted biannually since 1984. Data Collection Time Period: 3/20/02 - 4/7/02 N = 407 Error Rate: 4.864% at the 95% confidence level. The margin of error will be larger for subgroups. Key Findings: According to the Wisconsin Public Radio - St. Norbert College Survey Center poll, if the general election were held today, Governer McCallum would be ahead of Democratic or third party contenders in hypothetical election pairings of candidates. However, in the race between McCallum and Doyle, the percentage lead McCallum has over Doyle is within the margin of error of the survey. In other words, there is no statistically significant difference between the two candidates. In the hypothetical pairings of McCallum against the other Democratic Party candidates, McCallum appears to be well ahead. Another indicator of sentiment for the candidates is the "favorable" and "unfavorable" ratings. Here, Doyle rates the highest, with 36% of respondents saying they had a favorable impression of him, compared to McCallum's 31%. Similarly, only 18% of respondents said they had an unfavorable opinion of Doyle compared to 35% of respondents saying they had an unfavorable opinion of McCallum. So, why is there no significant difference in the polls between McCallum and Doyle when Doyle seems to be more highly esteemed? More people have not heard of Doyle than McCallum and those who have not heard of Doyle are likely to vote for McCallum.
    [Show full text]
  • Harassment Case Hearing Delayed Regent Challenged by Students On
    THE immMmmmmUW M*;-* ,^ OST Tuesday, October 14, 1986 The University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee Volume 31, Number 11 Harassment case hearing delayed Former swim coach says UWM, regents, named in $1 million sex harassment suit tional injuries. the Occupational Therapy Prog­ he will sue University by Michael Szymanski Frederick Pairent, dean of the ram, and James McPherson, a School of Allied Health Profes­ professor in the School of Allied 'Housecleaning' blamed for loss of job ormer UWM Assistant Pro­ sions, and former assistant dean, Health Professions, are listed in fessor Katherine King has Stephen Sonstein, are also the complaint as defendants. by Michael Mathias Ffiled a lawsuit in federal named in the complaint. The The case, which was initially court demanding a jury trial a- complaint accuses Sonstein of scheduled to open Monday, has ormer UWM swim coach Fred Russell said Monday he gainst the UW System's Board of sexually harassing King during been postponed and is being plans to file a lawsuit against the University to contest what Regents for alleged sex discrimi­ the 1980-81 academic year. rescheduled at the request of he calls a violation of his contract that eventually led to his nation, sexual harassment and King left the University in 1983 Federal Judge John Reynolds. F resignation last July. damage to her professional repu­ due to an illness. King said the trial will convene Russell, who was named last year's coach of the year by the tation and career, according to According to the complaint, soon. NAIA and had been UWM's swim coach for the past 10 years, the court complaint.
    [Show full text]
  • Ukulele Players Pursuing Community and Harmony
    Wisconsin State Journal - 12/01/2019 Copy Reduced to 43% from original to fit letter page Page : A01 WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2019 | A1 Business, town New approach grow together THE AXE IS BACK to old tradition Vortex Optics, maker Badgers earn berth in Big Taxidermist Alex Lease of spotting scopes, rifl e Ten title game with dominant carries on Wisconsin’s scopes and binoculars, hunting heritage with brings jobs and more victory over Minnesota one-stop support in to Barneveld SPORTS. B1 Blue Mounds BUSINESS. D1 LOCAL&STATE. C1 A COUPLE OF SNOW SHOWERS 36 • 22 FORECAST, C12 | DECEMBER 1, 2019 | ALL TOGETHER NOW | GOOD DAY UKULELE MULTI-STATE LAWSUITS AGs are fighting the feds Kaul joins in attack on executive policies RILEY VETTERKIND [email protected] Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul may have positioned himself as markedly diff erent from his Republican predecessor, but the two are strikingly similar in at least one re- spect: Suing the federal govern- ment. Both attorneys general assumed AMBER ARNOLD PHOTOS, STATE JOURNAL offi ce with a Kaul Lillian Tong and Kathy Liska, right, both of Madison, sing and play along at a Madison Area Ukulele Initiative monthly singalong at Lakeside Street president of the Coff ee House. Ringleader Andrew Wilke has led groups at various venues around Madison but said the hall-like space inside Lakeside has the best opposing party acoustics around. occupying the White House. And after their fi rst 10 months in offi ce, both attorneys general Ukulele players pursuing joined a simi- lar number of Schimel multi-state law- suits against the administration in power.
    [Show full text]
  • Wisconsin in La Crosse
    CONTENTS Wisconsin History Timeline. 3 Preface and Acknowledgments. 4 SPIRIT OF David J. Marcou Birth of the Republican Party . 5 Former Governor Lee S. Dreyfus Rebirth of the Democratic Party . 6 Former Governor Patrick J. Lucey WISCONSIN On Wisconsin! . 7 A Historical Photo-Essay Governor James Doyle Wisconsin in the World . 8 of the Badger State 1 David J. Marcou Edited by David J. Marcou We Are Wisconsin . 18 for the American Writers and Photographers Alliance, 2 Professor John Sharpless with Prologue by Former Governor Lee S. Dreyfus, Introduction by Former Governor Patrick J. Lucey, Wisconsin’s Natural Heritage . 26 Foreword by Governor James Doyle, 3 Jim Solberg and Technical Advice by Steve Kiedrowski Portraits and Wisconsin . 36 4 Dale Barclay Athletes, Artists, and Workers. 44 5 Steve Kiedrowski & David J. Marcou Faith in Wisconsin . 54 6 Fr. Bernard McGarty Wisconsinites Who Serve. 62 7 Daniel J. Marcou Communities and Families . 72 8 tamara Horstman-Riphahn & Ronald Roshon, Ph.D. Wisconsin in La Crosse . 80 9 Anita T. Doering Wisconsin in America . 90 10 Roberta Stevens America’s Dairyland. 98 11 Patrick Slattery Health, Education & Philanthropy. 108 12 Kelly Weber Firsts and Bests. 116 13 Nelda Liebig Fests, Fairs, and Fun . 126 14 Terry Rochester Seasons and Metaphors of Life. 134 15 Karen K. List Building Bridges of Destiny . 144 Yvonne Klinkenberg SW book final 1 5/22/05, 4:51 PM Spirit of Wisconsin: A Historical Photo-Essay of the Badger State Copyright © 2005—for entire book: David J. Marcou and Matthew A. Marcou; for individual creations included in/on this book: individual creators.
    [Show full text]
  • Moving Wisconsin Forward Governor Jim Doyle 2002-2010 JIM DOYLE GOVERNOR STATE of WISCONSIN
    MOVING WISCONSIN FORWARD Governor Jim Doyle 2002-2010 JIM DOYLE GOVERNOR STATE OF WISCONSIN December 2010 My Fellow Citizens: For the past eight years, I have had the honor and privilege of serving the people of Wisconsin as Governor. Over the course of our lives, Jessica and I have dedicated ourselves to working for others, first as Peace Corps volunteers, then on a Navajo Indian Reservation, and finally as Governor and First Lady. We have been blessed with many opportunities and responsibilities – but none has been as great as serving the people of this state. Serving as Governor has been fulfilling, hard work that would not have been possible without the support of many people who love this state. I have been blessed with a wonderful family and a great team – all of whom care deeply about Wisconsin and have been working every bit as hard as I have to move Wisconsin forward. The following pages are a record of that work. When I took office, I had to confront two major, immediate challenges – the largest budget deficit in the state’s history and an economy that had been hit hard by a national recession. The situation demanded hard decisions. So we tightened our belts, made tough cuts, but didn’t give an inch on the things that matter most, protecting schools, creating jobs, and making sure more people could afford the health care they need. That’s the way we do things here in Wisconsin. And it’s the approach that guided me through two terms as your Governor.
    [Show full text]
  • 2019-2020 Wisconsin Blue Book
    Significant events in Wisconsin history First nations 1668 Nicolas Perrot opened fur trade Wisconsin’s original residents were with Wisconsin Indians near Green Bay. Native American hunters who arrived 1672 Father Allouez and Father Louis here about 14,000 years ago. The area’s André built the St. François Xavier mis- first farmers appear to have been the sion at De Pere. Hopewell people, who raised corn, 1673 Louis Jolliet and Father Jacques squash, and pumpkins around 2,000 Marquette traveled the length of the years ago. They were also hunters and Mississippi River. fishers, and their trade routes stretched 1679 to the Atlantic Coast and the Gulf of Daniel Greysolon Sieur du Lhut Mexico. Later arrivals included the (Duluth) explored the western end of Chippewa, Ho-Chunk (Winnebago), Lake Superior. Mohican/Munsee, Menominee, Oneida, 1689 Perrot asserts the sovereignty of Potawatomi, and Sioux. France over various Wisconsin Indian tribes. Under the flag of France 1690 Lead mines are discovered in Wis- The written history of the state began consin and Iowa. with the accounts of French explorers. 1701–38 The Fox Indian Wars occurred. The French explored areas of Wiscon- 1755 Wisconsin Indians, under Charles sin, named places, and established trad- Langlade, helped defeat British Gen- ing posts; however, they were interested eral Braddock during the French and in the fur trade, rather than agricultural Indian War. settlement, and were never present in 1763 large numbers. The Treaty of Paris is signed, mak- ing Wisconsin part of British colonial 1634 Jean Nicolet became the first territory. known European to reach Wisconsin.
    [Show full text]
  • 2011-2012 Wisconsin Blue Book: Executive Branch
    Executive 6 Branch The executive branch: profile of the executive branch and descriptions of constitutional offices, departments, independent agencies, state authorities, regional agencies, and interstate agencies and compacts 1911 Blue Book: State Capitol 310 WISCONSIN BLUE BOOK 2011 – 2012 ELECTIVE CONSTITUTIONAL EXECUTIVE STATE OFFICERS Annual Office Officer/Party Residence1 Term Expires Salary2 Governor Scott Walker (Republican) Milwaukee January 5, 2015 $144,423 Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch (Republican) Oconomowoc January 5, 2015 76,261 Secretary of State Douglas J. La Follette (Democrat) Kenosha January 5, 2015 68,556 State Treasurer Kurt W. Schuller (Republican) Milwaukee January 5, 2015 68,556 Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen (Republican) Waunakee January 5, 2015 140,147 Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers (nonpartisan office) Madison July 1, 2013 120,111 1Residence when originally elected. 2Annual salary as established for term of office by the Wisconsin Legislature. Sources: 2009-2010 Wisconsin Statutes; Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau, Wisconsin Brief 10-8, Salaries of State Elected Officials, December 2010. The State Capitol impresses regardless of season. (Steve Miller, LRB) 311 EXECUTIVE BRANCH A PROFILE OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH Structure of the Executive Branch The structure of Wisconsin state government is based on a separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The legislative branch sets broad policy and es- tablishes the general structures and regulations for carrying them out. The executive branch administers the programs and policies, while the judicial branch is responsible for adjudicating any conflicts that may arise from the interpretation or application of the laws. Constitutional Officers. The executive branch includes the state’s six constitutional officers – the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, attorney general, and state superintendent of public instruction.
    [Show full text]
  • The Politics of Resentment
    The Politics of Resentment Rural Consciousness in Wisconsin and the Rise of Scott Walker katherine j. cramer the university of chicago press chicago and london Contents Acknowledgments ix chapter 1. Making Sense of Politics through Resentment 1 chapter 2. A Method of Listening 26 chapter 3. The Contours of Rural Consciousness 45 chapter 4. The Context of Rural Consciousness 90 chapter 5. Attitudes toward Public Institutions and Public Employees 111 chapter 6. Support for Small Government 145 chapter 7. Reactions to the Ruckus 169 chapter 8. We Teach These Things to Each Other 208 Appendix A: County Map of Wisconsin 227 Appendix B: Descriptions of Groups Observed and Municipalities in Which They Met 229 Appendix C: Questions Used during Observations 233 Notes 239 References 259 Index 275 Chapter One Making Sense of Politics through Resentment have a story I would like to share with you. It is a story that my friend I Tom recently shared with me. We both live in Madison, Wisconsin, which is the state capital and home to the state’s fl agship public univer- sity, the University of Wisconsin– Madison. Tom tells me that not too long ago he was fi lling up his car at a gas station here in town. He drives a Prius, and has two bumper stickers on his car that say, “obama 2012” and “recall walker.” Walker, for anyone who may not know, is our current governor, Scott Walker. He is a Republican and was fi rst elected in November 2010. He took offi ce on January 3, 2011, and soon after, on February 11, 2011, in- troduced a budget repair bill (Act 10) that called for an end to collective bargaining rights, except with respect to wages, for all public employees except police and fi re employees.
    [Show full text]