2008 Issues
All Superior Days issues must meet the following three criteria:
- Issues must be unique to Northwest Wisconsin.
- Issues must have community wide consensus.
- Resolution of the issue requires resources that exceed
local capacity.
PROPOSED ISSUES FOR
***The issues below are not linked. For copies of the Issues listed below please contact me
Legislative Issues
| Illegalize the Transport & Launch of Prohibited Aquatic Invasive Species | |
| US Highway 2 Expansion Study | |
| Leah’s Law | |
| Superior Refinery Expansion UW-Superior Academic Building |
Department of Administration
| Coalition for Eco-Industrial Development | |
| Illegalize the Transport & Launch of Prohibited Aquatic Invasive Species | |
| Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve & Freshwater Estuary Initiative |
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| Superior Refinery Expansion |
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
| Coalition for Eco-Industrial Development | |
| Purchase of Development Rights Program |
Department of Commerce
| Coalition for Eco-Industrial Development | |
| Crex Meadows Youth Conservation Camp | |
| Superior Refinery Expansion | |
| Village of Solon Springs Downtown Redevelopment Plan Thank You and Update |
Department of Corrections
| Funding for Training of Prisoners Held in the Ashland, Bayfield, & Douglas County Jails | |
| Leah’s Law | |
| State Prisoners in the Douglas & Bayfield County Jails | |
| UW-Extension Criminal Justice Specialists |
Department of Health & Family Services
| Dental Care Access | |
| Human Services Transportation | |
| Inadequate ADRC Funding | |
| Income Maintenance (Economic Support) Workload Capacity | |
| Simplification of Transportation Requirements |
Department of Natural Resources
| Coalition for Eco-Industrial Development | |
| Development of the North Country Scenic Trail | |
| Eco-Municipality Support | |
| Emerald Ash Borer Prevention & Control | |
| Illegalize the Transport & Launch of Prohibited Aquatic Invasive Species | |
| Increased Acreage Share Payments | |
| Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve & Freshwater Estuary Initiative |
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| Rapid Response to Aquatic Invasive Species | |
| Storm Water Run-Off Fees | |
| Superior Refinery Expansion |
Department of Tourism
| Development of the North Country Scenic Trail | |
| Sustaining Northwest Wisconsin Tourism |
Department of Transportation
| US Highway 2 Expansion Study | |
| Highway 2 & 13 Intersection Safety |
Department of Veterans Affairs
| Hayward Veterans Clinic Reopening | |
| Northwest Wisconsin Homeless Veterans | |
| Northwest Wisconsin Veterans Long-Term Health Care | |
| Twin Ports Veterans Clinic |
Department of Workforce Development
| Minimum Wage Rates For Youth Employees | |
| Prevailing Wages | |
| Vocational Training for Northwestern Wisconsin Youth |
Office of Energy Independence
| Wood Based Bio Fuels Promotion Initiatives | |
| Eco-Municipality Support |
Public Service Commission
| Eco-Municipality Support |
University of Wisconsin-Extension
| Improve Fisheries Education & Water Resource Management in Northwestern Wisconsin |
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| Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve & Freshwater Estuary Initiative |
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| UW-Extension Criminal Justice Specialists |