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Doyle won’t sign on to legal brief for AZ

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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 Doyle’s permission to sign on to a legal brief in support of Arizona, but Doyle has denied that request. Doyle Spokesperson Adam Collins explains. “Because it’s very obviously a political stunt.” He says, “The suit would just be really a waste of taxpayer dollars.” [Read more…]

Doyle wants Medicaid funding restored

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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 back, since most of the money is passed directly on to reimburse providers. [Read more…]

Doyle says small businesses need help

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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 improving the economy. Doyle says small businesses account for up to 80-percent of new jobs and help drive the entrepreneurship that’s needed to add even more. [Read more…]

Law aims to ground skyrocketing STD cases

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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 allow physicians to prescribe antibiotics to treat common STD’s not only to a patient, but their partner as well.

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Gov. Doyle signs jobs package

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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. [Read more…]

Governor signs BadgerCare Basic legislation

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043010bcplusWisconsin 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 provide coverage for the 43,000 Wisconsinites on the waiting list for the more comprehensive BadgerCare Core program. Governor Jim Doyle says it’s not a “Cadillac plan,” but it will provide a basic level of coverage that’s “better than having nothing.” [Read more…]

Inaugural meeting for puppy mill panel

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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. Breeders are exempt if they sell dogs from three or fewer litters in a year.

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Governor doubtful about sex ed prosecutions

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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 could lead to criminal charges for encouraging illegal sexual activity.

The standards signed into law earlier this year by Governor Jim Doyle require sex ed courses to also include information about contraceptives, which the D.A. contends could encourage minors to have sex. [Read more…]

Heightened concerns as governors receive letters

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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 been told to leave their offices or they would be “commandeered.” Wisconsin Department of Administration spokeswoman Carla Vigue says there were “no explicit threats to the governor” in the letter, but that the FBI was notified. [Read more…]