Wisconsin

March 03, 2009 -- WASHINGTON D.C. – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today was joined by former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair and other international and national leaders in committing to combat global climate change. Governor Doyle participated in the symposium “U.S. Climate Change Action: A Global Economic Perspective” to discuss how U.S. firms can capture opportunities in, and help to build, a low-carbon economy. Other participants in the symposium were business leaders Jeff Immelt of GE, Jim Rogers of Duke Energy, Vinod Khosla of Khosla Ventures and John Chambers of Cisco. Other Governors participating were Jennifer Granholm of Michigan and Tim Kaine of Virginia.    » read more »

Will also Receive $30 Million for Police Protection, Criminal Justice Reinvestment

March 03, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, DC - Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Wisconsin has received federal authority to proceed with plans for investing up to $529 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds on transportation improvement projects across the state, investments that will directly create and save about 13,000 jobs in Wisconsin.    » read more »

Discusses Wisconsin’s Leadership in Renewable Energy Initiatives with U.S. Secretary of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator

March 03, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, DC – Governor Jim Doyle today met with Dr. Steven Chu, U.S. Secretary of Energy, and Lisa Jackson, EPA Administrator, to discuss how Wisconsin might use federal recovery and reinvestment funds to move forward with energy projects to build upon current efforts to create jobs, make America energy independent, and address the global climate crisis.    » read more »

Will Participate in Climate Change Symposium with Former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair

March 02, 2009 -- MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle is in Washington, D.C. today and tomorrow to meet with President Obama’s energy, environment and agriculture cabinet to build upon current state, national, and international efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote low carbon technologies, and build jobs in the energy and agricultural sectors.    » read more »

February 25, 2009 -- MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today made the following statement regarding Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson’s announcement that the Obama administration will reconsider the federal ballast water permit for oceangoing vessels on the Great Lakes. The structure of the current permit was set by the previous administration.

Governor Doyle said:

“I applaud Administrator Jackson’s decision to reconsider the current federal ballast water permit. The current standards for ballast water treatment set by the previous administration do not adequately prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.    » read more »

Officially Requests Funds for Wisconsin

February 23, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, DC – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today met President Barack Obama at the White House and thanked him for his leadership in passing the most sweeping economic recovery package in the nation’s history to put people to work and invest in long-term economic growth. He also recognized the extraordinary work of Congressman Dave Obey in developing and passing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.    » read more »

Wisconsin Office of Recovery and Reinvestment Serves as Clearinghouse

February 19, 2009 -- MADISON — Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle said today that many Wisconsin citizens will feel a direct impact from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. It is estimated that Wisconsin will be able to create or save 70,000 jobs, provide Pell Grants to 91,500 students and tax credits to 2.2 million hardworking families under the new law.    » read more »

Budget Protects Priorities for Wisconsin’s Hardworking Families, Increases Investment in Education, Economic Development

February 18, 2009 -- MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle tonight proposed a budget that protects Wisconsin priorities – education, health care, and public safety – while making $2.2 billion in spending cuts and protecting middle class tax cuts. Governor Doyle outlined his plan to grow Wisconsin’s economy and use one-time federal recovery funds to generate jobs. The Governor’s budget finishes the biennium with a positive balance of about $270 million, the largest surplus in 10 years.    » read more »

Announces $125 Million in Cuts to State Spending

February 11, 2009 -- MADISON — Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today unveiled legislation that will reduce the state’s current budget gap by $700 million. The Legislation includes $125 million in cuts to state spending, secures new federal revenues through an assessment on hospital revenues, invests in growing the state’s economy by expanding tax cuts for businesses and expanding worker training programs and authorizes the spending of federal stimulus funds so work can begin immediately on transportation projects.    » read more »

Proposes Amendment to Bill Strengthening Coverage for Families With Autism

February 03, 2009 -- MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today called on the Legislature to pass a bill that would require insurance companies to cover autism. Governor Doyle was joined at a press conference today in Madison with Senator Judy Robson and Representative Kim Hixson, as well as Mike Crute and Dr. Morton Ann Gernbacher, two parents of children with autism.    » read more »

Creating Opportunity in Challenging Times

January 29, 2009 -- Speaker Sheridan, Speaker Pro Tem Staskunas, President Risser, Majority Leader Decker, Minority Leader Fitzgerald, Minority Leader Fitzgerald, Supreme Court Justices, Constitutional Officers, tribal leaders, members of the Cabinet, distinguished guests, members of the Legislature, and fellow citizens of Wisconsin,

We meet tonight at a time of great difficulty in this country, which has been felt deeply in this state. A Wall Street meltdown as a result of eight years of bad economic policy and too many risky schemes has led to a national economic crisis we haven’t seen in decades.

Credit has frozen. Markets have plunged. Consumer confidence has hit all-time lows. Retirement accounts have been cut in half.    » read more »

January 29, 2009 -- MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today signed a letter to President Obama to encourage a strong state-federal partnership in promoting clean energy and tackling global climate challenges. Governor Doyle, joined by Governors Schwarzenegger (California), Rell (Connecticut), Crist (Florida), Sebelius (Kansas), O’Malley (Maryland), Patrick (Massachusetts), Corzine (New Jersey), Richardson (New Mexico), Paterson (New York), Gregoire (Washington), and Kulongoski (Oregon), offered to meet with the President and his energy and environmental cabinet to develop a comprehensive national plan that builds on the momentum of strong state policies.    » read more »

New Office Designed to Quickly Move Federal Stimulus Funds and Create Jobs

January 23, 2009 -- MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today announced an Office of Recovery and Reinvestment has been created to quickly move federal stimulus funds to create jobs in Wisconsin. The office is preparing to get federal money out the door for worthy and worthwhile projects that immediately jumpstart job creation, maintain jobs and invest in long-term economic growth in Wisconsin after the federal government finalizes a stimulus package.    » read more »

Ashland, Bayfield, and Washburn Join Renewable Energy Partnership

August 12, 2008 -- WASHBURN – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle announced today that Ashland, Bayfield and Washburn are joining the Wisconsin Energy Independent Community (WEIC) Partnership.

“State and local government must lead by example, and I am proud Northwoods communities will join as partners and adopt the state’s energy goals,” Governor Doyle said. “Energy Independent Communities strengthen Wisconsin’s commitment to renewable energy leadership, and move forward energy policies that will clean our air and water, create jobs and save us money.”    » read more »

With $5 Million State Aid Package, Company Could be the First Pulp and Paper Mill to Operate without Fossil Fuels

August 13, 2008 -- PARK FALLS – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today visited the Flambeau River Papers mill and announced $5 million to help the company achieve its goal of being the first integrated pulp and paper mill in the nation to operate without the use of fossil fuels.    » read more »