Wisconsin

Waukesha Receiving $141,000 to Increase Technology, Improve Community Safety

April 09, 2009 -- WAUKESHA – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today announced a $30 million investment of Recovery Act funds to protect public safety, avoid cuts to police service and reduce future corrections costs. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds will be used to target youthful offenders, fight drug abuse and trafficking, and reduce the number of offenders entering the corrections system. Governor Doyle also announced that Waukesha County will use $140,708 of Recovery Act funding to purchase equipment critical to officer and community safety.    » read more »

March 24, 2009 -- Wisconsin Office of Energy Independence Director Judy Ziewacz today announced the inaugural EI Communities Quarterly Meeting at the Wisconsin Technical College System’s Renewable Energy Summit on Thursday, March 26th, 2009 in Milwaukee. During this meeting, local representatives will discuss community efforts to achieve 25% percent renewable sources of electricity and liquid fuels by 2025.    » read more »

Participated in 1943 Massacre of 8,000 Jews

March 19, 2009 -- WASHINGTON – A former Nazi concentration camp guard who settled in Racine, Wis., after World War II and acquired U.S. citizenship, has been removed to Austria due to his participation in Nazi-sponsored acts of persecution during World War II, Acting Assistant Attorney General Rita M. Glavin of the Criminal Division and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Assistant Secretary John P. Torres announced today.    » read more »

March 17, 2009 -- MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle and Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Roberta Gassman announced today that nine local Workforce Development Boards have been granted additional funds to expand re-employment and re-training services to workers laid off from several companies across the state.

“This federal funding will help employees increase their skills and attain new employment sooner,” Governor Doyle said. “I am pleased the Department of Workforce Development is able to offer retraining and reemployment services tailored to meet the needs of individual workers.”    » read more »

March 16, 2009 -- MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today announced that his capital budget will provide $240 million in total bonding over the next six years for the Milwaukee Initiative, an effort to move forward on building projects at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee in the areas of engineering and science, freshwater science and health. The Governor’s capital budget invests in University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM) in order to improve the state’s ability to create jobs and grow the economy.    » read more »

Governor Helps Weatherize Milwaukee Home with Energy Secretary Chu

March 13, 2009 -- MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Wisconsin will weatherize twice as many low income homes next year than it was able to this winter, thanks to $197 million in weatherization and energy funding from the President’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

He also announced additional weatherization initiatives that will create green jobs, save Wisconsin families money, and increase green manufacturing opportunities for Wisconsin businesses. Governor Doyle was in Milwaukee today where he, along with Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Congresswoman Gwen Moore, helped weatherize the home of Barbara Ostovich.    » read more »

New Analysis Ranks "Filthy 15" States by Coal Ash Produced by Proposed Plants

Washington, D.C. (March 12, 2009) -- Proposed coal plants across the United States would produce nearly 18 million tons of dangerous waste, including toxic metals, each year. Nearly 130 million tons of coal waste from existing plants is being produced annually, most of which is disposed of in largely unregulated landfills, ponds and other locations, posing serious public health and environmental risks.

According to a new analysis by the Natural Resources Defense Council, the 15 states that would be the biggest polluters -- the “Filthy 15” -- have proposals for 54 coal plants and would create nearly 14 million tons of dangerous waste.    » read more »

March 12, 2009 -- DEARBORN, MI – Today, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle co-hosted the first Regional White House Forum on Health Reform with Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and Melody Barnes, director of the White House Domestic Policy Council. As a leader in making health care affordable and available to all, Governor Doyle was invited to lead the forum. This discussion is the beginning of a process of determining how to lower costs, improve quality for everyone, and expand coverage to all Americans.    » read more »

Will Welcome Department of Energy Secretary Chu to Wisconsin on Friday

March 12, 2009 -- MADISON – Virginia Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Wisconsin will receive $196,990,133 in weatherization and energy funding – including $141,502,133 for the Weatherization Assistance Program and another $55,488,000 for the State Energy Program. The funding is expected to create jobs for hardworking families across the state and renewable energy manufacturing opportunities for Wisconsin businesses.    » read more »

49 Projects Would Receive Federal Economic Recovery Funds

March 11, 2009 -- MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today asked the Joint Committee on Finance to authorize spending $42.5 million of federal economic recovery funds on 49 local road, bridge and transportation enhancement projects.

“We must move quickly to build America’s future and create jobs for hardworking people of Wisconsin,” Governor Doyle said. “These local projects are ready to begin, and they will put people to work and make the critical infrastructure improvements communities need to succeed now and in the future.”    » read more »

March 10, 2009 -- MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle announced today that Wisconsin’s exports increased by 9.2 percent to a $20.6 billion in 2008. Wisconsin now ranks as the 18th-largest exporting state, compared to its 21st largest rank in 2006. Since Governor Doyle took office, exports have increased by 92 percent.

“Wisconsin companies aggressively pursued overseas markets and drove our exports to record levels despite a global economic slowdown,” Governor Doyle said. “As Governor, I’m committed to doing all I can to support a climate that encourages success for our exporters.”    » read more »

Working with County Executive Falk to Create Two Community Anaerobic Digesters

March 10, 2009 -- MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today announced support for two community anaerobic digesters that will aid in efforts to clean Lake Mendota and increase production of renewable energy. Governor Doyle was joined at today’s event by Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, a leader in regional efforts to clean the area’s lakes and achieve energy independence. Governor Doyle is proposing $6.6 million in his capital budget to help fund the project.    » read more »

March 09, 2009 -- MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s plans to sign an Executive Order that lifts restrictions on federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research.

“President Obama’s commitment to lifting the restrictions on stem cell science is a great step forward, and I want to thank him for his decision.

"The ultimate goal of stem cell research is curing illness, alleviating suffering and saving lives. It is in the best interest of patients and families that we pursue all the promising avenues of stem cell research, and studying embryonic stem cells is essential to scientific discovery and future breakthroughs.    » read more »

Increase Will Help Nearly All 506,360 People Enrolled in FoodShare

March 09, 2009 -- MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Wisconsin will receive an estimated $110.6 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds for Wisconsin’s FoodShare program. Starting April 1st, nearly all FoodShare participants will receive a 13.6 percent increase in their maximum food stamp benefit. FoodShare helps people with limited income buy the food they need for their families.    » read more »

Regional Approach Targets High-Growth Sectors, Prioritizes Needs of Workers, Employers

March 05, 2009 -- MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Governor Doyle announced today $5.89 million for strategic workforce training initiatives to prepare Wisconsin workers and businesses to succeed in the future economy. The programs reflect a major change in the way the state and its partners will train workers for jobs of the future and meet the needs of employers in growing, emerging sectors.    » read more »