by Ashley Byrd | Dec 25, 2010
Expanding health care coverage to all kids in Wisconsin and providing an affordable option for low-income individuals were just parts of Governor Jim Doyle’s plans to make sure everyone has access to medical care. The final piece was creating a state health care...
by Ashley Byrd | Dec 24, 2010
Governor Jim Doyle hopes the state will continue moving ahead as a leader in stem cell research. Wisconsin has seen work with stem cells boom under Governor Doyle, with the UW-Madison adding facilities to explore the science and private companies locating here so they...
by Ashley Byrd | Dec 21, 2010
He’s had eight years of big wins and defeats, but Governor Jim Doyle says there’s much to be proud of during his two terms serving as the chief executive of Wisconsin. Doyle will step down from office on January 3rd, when Governor-elect Scott Walker is...
by Ashley Byrd | Sep 23, 2010
Victims’ rights groups are demanding an explanation for the handling of Calumet County District Attorney Ken Kratz. The Wisconsin Coalitions Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence sent a letter today to the Office of Lawyer Regulation demanding a public...
by Ashley Byrd | Sep 22, 2010
The process of removing Calumet County District Attorney Ken Kratz may soon be moving forward as Governor Doyle says there has been an “outpouring” of citizens filing complaints against the DA, who is at the center of a sexting scandal. Doyle is confident...
by Ashley Byrd | Sep 20, 2010
Calumet County District Attorney Ken Kratz is rejecting calls to resign, after it was discovered he sent sexually charged text messages to a domestic violence victim. Governor Jim Doyle says it’s deeply troubling that someone who turns to the criminal justice...
by Ashley Byrd | Sep 6, 2010
Governor Doyle says he’s happy to see President Obama paying so much attention to Wisconsin. The President is set today to make his fifth stop in Wisconsin since taking office two years ago, which will also be the third this summer alone. Governor Jim Doyle says...
by Ashley Byrd | Sep 1, 2010
As students head back to class for the fall, Governor Jim Doyle says Wisconsin schools are doing a good job at providing a quality education. The Governor visited students at a Madison elementary school Wednesday, where he also highlighted the $179 million-dollars the...
by Ashley Byrd | Aug 20, 2010
The UW Board of Regents is offering thanks to Governor Doyle. The Board on Thursday approved a resolution honoring Doyle’s hard work and commitment to higher education during his last eight years in office. The Governor says he’s proud of many...
by Ashley Byrd | Jul 27, 2010
He’ll be forever known as one of the great agriculture leaders in the history of Wisconsin. That’s what Governor Jim Doyle says about Wisconsin Agriculture Secretary Rod Nilsestuen. “He was truly my favorite scandhoovian. And like many of you, I feel...
by Ashley Byrd | Jul 14, 2010
Wisconsin’s governor is not getting involved in the Arizona lawsuit. As the federal government sues Arizona against its new immigration law, some folks are stepping up to defend it — but not Wisconsin. Attorney General JB Van Hollen has asked Governor Jim...
by Ashley Byrd | Jun 10, 2010
The Governor is calling on Congress to approve a $24 billion Medicaid bailout program. The U.S. House recently voted against the program, which provides matching dollars for Medicaid programs. Governor Jim Doyle warns jobs cuts will be coming if it’s not brought...
by Ashley Byrd | May 25, 2010
A push from President Obama to boost small businesses is earning praise from Governor Doyle. The President is calling on Congress to pass legislation expanding tax credits and loan programs for small businesses. Governor Jim Doyle says such a move is crucial to...
by Ashley Byrd | May 14, 2010
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is praising Governor Doyle’s signing of legislation that aims to curb the “skyrocketing” STD problem in Wisconsin, according to the groups’ Public Policy Director Chris Taylor. Doyle signed a bill this week that...
by WRN Contributor | May 11, 2010
By expanding some programs that provide tax credits to businesses, Governor Doyle hopes to boost the economy. While in Green Bay signing eight bills into law, Doyle said the CORE Jobs Act would create and expand programs that offer tax credits, grants and loans. Gov....
by Ashley Byrd | Apr 30, 2010
Wisconsin residents on the waiting list for BadgerCare Plus will have access to a temporary health insurance program, under legislation signed into law by the Governor Friday. The bill authorizes the creation of a BadgerCare Plus Basic program, which is designed to...
by Ashley Byrd | Apr 21, 2010
A series of meetings kick off today to work out details of the puppy mill ban. A panel of 12 advisors to DATCP is gathering to work on the new law which requires dog breeders, retailers, shelters and pounds that sell or transfer at least 25 dogs a year to be licensed....
by Ashley Byrd | Apr 8, 2010
The Governor is skeptical about a warning to schools that teaching about contraceptives could result in prosecution. The Juneau County District Attorney sent a letter to several school districts this week, warning them that following new sex education guidelines...
by Ashley Byrd | Apr 8, 2010
A new state office will help Wisconsin implement federal health care reforms. Governor Jim Doyle on Wednesday announced the creation of an Office of Health Care Reform, which will help Wisconsin residents and businesses navigate the federal reforms signed into law...
by Bob Hague | Apr 2, 2010
Governors across the U.S., including Wisconsin’s Jim Doyle, have been receiving letters from an extremist group demanding their immediate resignation. The letters came from an organization called Guardians of Free Republics and in some cases, the governors have...
