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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 exchange, which would allow small businesses and individuals to pool their together and create a market for affordable health insurance. [Read more…]
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 can be closer to that research and talent. [Read more…]
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 sworn in. He took some time this week to sit down with WRN at the Executive Residence in Madison and reflect on his time in office.
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 explanation as to why they did not further investigate or reprimand Kratz for his “sexting” of a domestic abuse victim.
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.
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 for help would be victimized in this way.
The accusations against Kratz are based on 30 text messages he sent to a woman last year, while he was prosecuting her ex-boyfriend in an abuse case. Kratz referred to the woman as a “hot nymph” and asked if she would be interested in a relationship with an older married man. [Read more…]
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 Obama seems to really like the Badger state, which he says is a reflection of their commitment to the state. [Read more…]
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 state is receiving under the recent federal Education Jobs Fund. Doyle says the money is making sure schools don’t suffer too much from the recession by being able to retain quality staff in the classroom. [Read more…]
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 accomplishments during that time, such as expanding access to a UW education. He says the UW is educating more students than ever, despite facing one of the worst recessions since the depression.
Doyle also reflected on the $2 billion in new construction that’s taken place on UW campuses, saying they’ve really re-built many areas during his time as governor.
Doyle says the UW System continues to thrive, despite tough economic conditions. He urged Regents to keep a UW education affordable and easy to access, and to also keep financial aid readily available to students.
Governor Jim Doyle eulogizes his friend, Ag Secretary Rod Nilsestuen at Bethel Lutheran church. (PHOTO: Jackie Johnson)
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 like I’m in a dream. Who could have ever imagined just one week ago today that we would be here at this moment?” [Read more…]