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Asian carp lawsuit a dilemma for Doyle

by Andrew Beckett on December 30, 2009

in Environment & Conservation

As states work to stop the spread of Asian Carp into the Great Lakes, Wisconsin continues to ponder its role in the debate.

Several states have filed lawsuits with the US Supreme Court to close the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, where Asian Carp have been found. They’re urging the high court to grant an injunction. Several groups, including Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, have called on Wisconsin to join the legal fight. [click to continue…]

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A possible return for lawmakers

by Andrew Beckett 12/3/09 3:51 PM

Lawmakers could be back at the Capitol before the end of the year.
Members of the state Assembly have been told to keep their calendars open on December 16 for a possible special session of the Legislature. If they come back, Governor Jim Doyle is hopeful they’ll take care of some unfinished business.

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Doyle wants more education reforms

by Bob Hague 11/9/09 1:13 PM

Governor Jim Doyle is signing a package of education reforms into law today, at the same Madison middle school where President Barack Obama delivered a speech on education last week. But the governor has more education reforms he wants to accomplish.
There are two additional reforms Doyle wants to see happen: mayoral governance of the Milwaukee [...]

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Governor supports Impartial Justice bill

by Andrew Beckett 11/3/09 12:26 AM

As the Legislature gets set to consider legislation reforming Supreme Court races, the governor is offering his support for the measure.
Lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a bill that would create a public financing system for Supreme Court elections. Governor Jim Doyle says the Impartial Justice proposal would help to distinguish judges from [...]

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Barrett still unsure about run for Governor

by Andrew Beckett 10/26/09 12:48 PM

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says he’s still undecided about a run for governor.
Appearing in Madison Monday, Mayor Barrett said he was surprised by Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton dropping out of the race. Still, he’s made no decision yet on whether he’ll seek the Democratic nomination in 2010. Barrett says it takes time to sort things [...]

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