Jim Doyle is the former Governor of the State of Wisconsin.
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My 25 Years in State Government
Walker appointee Mike Huebsch talks about Act 10, energy policy and retiring.
Feb 8th, 2020 by John Davis
State’s ‘Hidden Deficit’ Lowest in 30 Years
Great news except… it’s still higher than in 49 other states.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Another Walker Appointee Gets Top EPA Job
Kurt Thiede, former deputy secretary of state DNR, will run federal EPA’s regional office in Chicago.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Robin Bravender
Remembering John Pawasarat
UWM researcher had huge impact with his studies.
Jan 7th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Talgo Trains Return to Milwaukee
After 5 years in storage, trains built for Wisconsin may be used on Pacific Northwest line.
Dec 10th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
State Highway Projects Panel Wakes Up
Transportation Projects Commission meets for first time in five years, restarts planning.
Dec 9th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
Could Doyle Have Saved High Speed Rail?
And could the state still get it some day? Last in a series.
Nov 29th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
High Court Candidates Argue Role of Politics
Incumbent Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly spars with opponents Jill Karofsky, Ed Fallone.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Laurel White
Dozens more Wisconsin elected officials endorse Judge Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Karofsky earns support from Democrats, Republicans, and Independents from across Wisconsin
Nov 14th, 2019 by Jill Karofsky
How Waterloo Lost High Speed Rail
Blame Gov. Doyle. And Charlie Sykes. Part 7 in a series.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Hannah Haynes
The Path to Brad Pfaff’s Firing
Why GOP legislators shot down Agriculture Secretary. And why Evers was incensed.
Nov 11th, 2019 by Steven Walters
State’s Talgo Trains Still Sit Idle
Since Republicans killed deal with manufacturer, trains have sat unused in Beech Grove, Indiana. Part 6 of series.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
Gov. Evers Appoints Randy Romanski as Interim DATCP Secretary
Romanski has held leadership roles across various Wisconsin state agencies, and previously served as DATCP deputy secretary and secretary under former Gov. Jim Doyle.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Upgrade the New Deal, Riemer Declares
Book by former aide to Norquist, Doyle, who helped Tommy Thompson design Badger Care, offers bold solutions.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
Decision to Refuse Train Funding “Purely Political”
LaHood says Walker wanted to kill a Democratic plan created by Doyle and Obama. Part 4 of series.
Oct 27th, 2019 by Hannah Haynes
How Walker and Sykes Killed the Train
With constant support from talk radio, Walker rejected fully funded, $810 million rail project. Part 3 in a series.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
Stimulus Program Funded Entire Rail Project
How Doyle administration got $800 million "100 percent funded” high speed rail. Part two in a series.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
Senate Targets Governor’s Veto Power
Pushes constitutional amendment to limit partial veto. Legal group WILL will pursue Supreme Court review.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Wisconsin legislators rally behind Judge Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Judge Karofsky currently serves as a criminal court judge in Dane County.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Jill Karofsky
What Walker Cost Wisconsin
New report shows big decline in federal aid for state while he was governor.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Behind Wisconsin’s Abandoned High Speed Rail
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson laid groundwork for the project that Gov. Scott Walker killed.
Oct 9th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee Announces Events & Production Staff
Host committee launches online portal for venues
Sep 4th, 2019 by Milwaukee 2020 DNC Convention Committee
Women Lead endorses Judge Jill Karofsky for WI Supreme Court
“Jill has the depth of experience and commitment to our values that we look for in a candidate.”
Aug 19th, 2019 by Jill Karofsky
Shirley Abrahamson Steps Down
Her legacy saluted by liberal Ruth Bader Ginsberg and conservative Diane Sykes.
Aug 2nd, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Healthy Economy Buys New State Spending
Which helps explain budget victory being claimed by both parties.
Jul 8th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Education Activists Turn To Misinformation To Distort GOP Budget
Public education activists should be honest about the large increase and they should be grateful to taxpayers for the hard-earned dollars provided to fund it
Jul 1st, 2019 by MacIver Institute
How State Created Strongest Veto Power
No governor has more power to rewrite bills. How and why Wisconsin adopted this.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Will Cushman
The Curious Job of Lieutenant Governor
Mandela Barnes finding out there is no manual — and few certainties — for the job.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Steven Walters
State Has 22,000 OWI Convictions Per Year
Still high, but way down from 10 years ago when it was 40,000.
May 31st, 2019 by Will Cushman
Governor Jim Doyle and Jessica Doyle endorse Judge Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court
"We need Judge Jill Karofsky on the Wisconsin Supreme Court to defend our Constitution and to defend our rights."
May 31st, 2019 by Jill Karofsky
Why and When Flag Flies at Half-Staff
Wisconsin does it more often in recent years, 400 times since 9/11.
May 27th, 2019 by Michelle Johnson
Kids Sent Out of State for Mental Health Care
Wisconsin sends hundreds of children to other states for residential treatment as in-state beds decline.
May 26th, 2019 by Will Cushman
Menard to Get Honorary Doctorate
First such degree by UW-Eau Claire goes to businessman, record polluter, big GOP donor.
May 23rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
GOP Lawmakers Reject Pillars of Evers Budget
Joint Finance drops Medicaid expansion, medical pot, reduction in manufacturing tax credit.
May 10th, 2019 by Laurel White
City a Leader in Complete Streets Policy
Milwaukee's Complete Streets policy ranks third nationally in report, but yet to be tested.
May 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Supreme Court Vote Was Most Partisan Ever
Voting patterns in state almost exactly match the 2016 presidential victory for Trump.
Apr 6th, 2019 by Aaron Weinschenk
Supreme Court Race Too Close to Call
Hagedorn claims victory, recount likely.
Apr 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Neubauer Downplays Her Democratic Ties
Traditional campaign for Supreme Court stressing experience, endorsements by judges.
Mar 29th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
The Trashing of Shirley Abrahamson
Why is Brian Hagedorn attacking a legal giant, rather than his opponent in high court race?
Mar 28th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Recusal At Issue in High Court Race
State Supreme Court has one of nation’s weakest rules to prevent ethical conflicts.
Mar 13th, 2019 by Jay Heck
Gerrymandering Goes Back to Patrick Henry
Evers has plan to end it in Wisconsin. It’s long overdue
Mar 8th, 2019 by Gregory Humphrey
Who Will Win State Budget Battle?
Right now it looks like an endless standoff. But appearances can be deceiving.
Mar 5th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Painting Headed Back to Governor’s Mansion
Rejected by Walker, Evers will have painting of three Milwaukee children re-installed.
Mar 1st, 2019 by Michael Horne
State Heavily Reliant on Property Tax
Report: Wisconsin ranks seventh nationally in reliance on property taxes to fund municipal services.
Feb 23rd, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Will Give Pardons
Reversing Walker’s policy, governor to consider pardons, as other predecessors did.
Feb 15th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
Evers Appoints Record Number of Women
For first time in history, majority of governor’s advisors are women.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters
New Leader for Zoning Appeals Board
Mayor picks attorney Brett Blomme to succeed controversial BOZA board chair.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Secretive Fund Spent $715,480 On Democrats
High Ground Political Fund, connected to Nation Consulting, funded six state senate races.
Feb 1st, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Good Fiscal News Another Reminder That Cutting Taxes Is The Best Path to Prosperity for All
"Eight years of conservative fiscal management put us on a better path."
Jan 31st, 2019 by MacIver Institute
About that Republican Cash Surplus
The term is meaningless and such half-truths muddy our understanding of state budget.
Jan 21st, 2019 by George Mitchell
The Incredible Decline of State Roads Funding
Nonpartisan report shows percent of state taxes going to transportation fell 48% since 1970.
Jan 15th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Evers Sells Vision to Local Leaders
Governor urges business leaders to help two parties find common ground on tough issues.
Jan 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Only Neubaurer, Hagedorn in Court Race
Two-candidate, left vs. right race for state Supreme Court. Neubauer has raised more money.
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Lame Duck Mischief Defamed the State
Walker opted to divide and conquer up until last day in office.
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Spencer Black
Walker and Jobs, the Final Tally
In eight years, state steadily fell further behind nation and Midwest.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Walker Signs Lame Duck Bills
Doesn’t veto a single measure, chooses to “override the will of the people,” Evers says.
Dec 14th, 2018 by Laurel White
The Rise and Fall of Scott Walker
He accomplished much, then was consumed by an insular hubris.
Dec 14th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Evers Forms Panel On Prison Reform
Includes two former Supreme Court justices, three former prisons administrators.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
What Will Scott Walker’s Legacy Be?
Remembered for his accomplishments? Or his “poor loser” legislation?
Dec 6th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
How Walker Transformed Wisconsin’s Courts
One-third of all judges in state appointed by Republican governor.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Tony Evers’ Best Chance for Enduring Reform
Restructure transportation funding, using the model of electric utilities.
Nov 30th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Will Painting Return to Governor’s Mansion?
Painting of urban children commissioned for state mansion was removed by Walker.
Nov 21st, 2018 by Michael Horne
Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Senior Advisor, Deputy Transition Director, Personnel Advisory Council
Governor-elect Evers will make numerous new appointments in the near future.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
About That Republican Victory
Voters rejected Democrats for the Assembly, Robin Vos declares. Er, not exactly.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Legislature Approves Evers’ Transition Budget
Unanimous vote okays $94,600 transition budget for hiring staff, travel expenses, equipment purchase.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Laurel White
Why Walker Lost
He seemed to have the perfect strategy. The top 10 reasons he failed.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Could Curb Governor’s Power
GOP legislative leaders plan lame-duck session to reduce governor’s power before Evers takes office.
Nov 9th, 2018 by Laurel White
Governor Race Closest Since 1950s
Evers makes history in his defeat of Gov. Scott Walker.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Laurel White and Bridgit Bowden
The Fight Against Gerrymandering
Advocates hope their Supreme Court case -- now being rewritten -- will succeed.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Voters Could Return Divided Power to Capitol
But will it mean compromise -- or deadlocked government?
Oct 29th, 2018 by Steven Walters
The Incoherence of Scott Walker
His suddenly changing policies make for a confused campaign.
Oct 10th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Our 1,000 Miles of Great Lakes Shoreline
Great Lakes are huge resource for state. Foxconn threatens agreement that protects lakes.
Oct 10th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
The Rise of Absentee Ballots
Just 12% of all ballots in 2004, could hit 33% in 2020.
Oct 1st, 2018 by Steven Walters
Kleefisch Campaign Gives Walker $1 Million
While Barnes campaign gives just $20,000 to Evers campaign.
Sep 27th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Schimel’s Spoils System
DOJ gag order on his employees shows the impact of ending civil service protections.
Sep 18th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Tommy Thompson Is Wrong About Prisons
He regrets 1991 plan I wrote. But he never implemented it.
Sep 14th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Local Governments Beg State to Fix Roads
Municipalities have passed 559 resolutions calling on state leaders to fix the roads budget.
Sep 3rd, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Legislation Moved Quickly Under Walker
Much quicker passage, less public input, in first legislative session under Walker, analysis finds.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Teodor Teofilov
Roads Spending Way Down, Debt Way Up
New state report shows roads funding down 28%, yet debt service doubling under Walker.
Aug 28th, 2018 by George Mitchell
DNR Wastewater Permit Backlog Still a Problem
One year after critical audit DNR still slow to review potential municipal, industrial and agricultural pollution.
Aug 24th, 2018 by Rich Kremer
Hagedorn Will Run for Supreme Court
Former attorney for Walker wants seat held by retiring justice Shirley Abrahamson
Aug 17th, 2018 by Laurel White
Governors Jim Doyle, Tony Earl and Marty Schreiber endorse Earnell Lucas
Lucas is a decorated law enforcement executive and respected public safety professional.
Jul 30th, 2018 by Earnell Lucas
Give State Treasurer Real Power
Voters favored keeping position, so why not empower state treasurer as a fiscal cop?
Jul 13th, 2018 by Todd A. Berry
Democrats Rejected Redistricting Reform
Legislative leaders rejected reforms proposed in 2009-2010 session.
Jun 25th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Juneteenth Day 2018
Neither rain nor chilly summer temperatures stopped the festivities, as our photos attest.
Jun 20th, 2018 by Jack Fennimore
The Many Campaigns of Paul Soglin
First elected to Madison Common Council in 1967, now running for governor in Democratic primary.
Jun 16th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Can Tony Evers’ Laid Back Approach Win?
Some question his ability to be tough in campaign against Gov. Walker.
Jun 6th, 2018 by Laurel White
A State MPS Reform Proposal. Again
Scott Walker joins a list of governors and others who’ve proposed reforms.
May 21st, 2018 by Steven Walters
MPS Becomes Issue in Governor’s Race
Budget cuts, poor achievement, Walker’s call for state action heat up discussion.
May 20th, 2018 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
The Anti-Roads Governor
Why would a Republican governor be as anti-highways as Scott Walker?
May 17th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Greater Wisconsin Committee Spends Big
But the liberal group has mostly lost in elections since 2010.
May 1st, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Long Arm of the WMC
Big business group wants to buy another high court justice, as WMC has admitted.
Mar 31st, 2018 by James Rowen
Former Governor Jim Doyle Endorses Rebecca Dallet for Wisconsin Supreme Court
"I am grateful to Governor Doyle for his support."
Mar 12th, 2018 by Rebecca Dallet
Walker’s “Welfare Reform” Approach is Punishment, Not Lifting People Out of Poverty
"The strings Walker wants to attach to benefits are intended to shame the recipients, not help them."
Mar 6th, 2018 by Matt Flynn
Foxconn Deal Gets Even Worse
$4.1 billion handout will deliver even less benefits, more costs than imagined.
Mar 6th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Pendulum Swinging Against GOP
Voters could punish Walker, Republicans for cuts in UW and environmental protection.
Mar 4th, 2018 by John Torinus
The Governor of Giveaways
Instead of building a real economy, Walker is trying to buy one.
Feb 20th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
History Gives Walker Slim Odds to Win
State voters rarely elect a gubernatorial candidate whose party holds the presidency.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Spending on Medicaid, Tech Colleges Soars
Up by 81% and 281% under Walker.
Jan 29th, 2018 by Steven Walters
AFP-WI and MacIver Institute Ask Legislature To Rethink Move to Resurrect New Deal Conservation Corps
It seems that some Wisconsin lawmakers are so nostalgic for the old days of the Great Depression
Jan 26th, 2018 by AFP Wisconsin
