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Recent newsworthy links of interest to SEA members. The most recent are at the top. Updated
through December 31, 2006.
December 30, 2006
Falk Not Among Doyle Appointees
Jason Stein & Matt DeFour, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
December 29, 2006
Study sees big deficit -
Accounting method differs from State's
Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 29, 2006
Doyle filling out incoming cabinet -
Personnel moves made ahead of coming inaugural
Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 29, 2006
Doyle Agrees To $300 Fine In Ethics Board Probe
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
December 29, 2006
Board Fines Doyle For Packers Tickets -
He Paid For Them, But Deal's Still Illegal
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source
December 28, 2006
Inauguration Work Raises Questions -
Some Wonder About Having State Employees Involved In The Governor's
Celebrations.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
December 28, 2006
Doyle accepts ethics fine -
Governor bought Packers tickets from utility lobbyist
Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 24, 2006
Make Road Fund More Cost-effective -
Lawmakers Should Aim To Get More Bang For The Buck In Transportation Spending.
Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
December 23, 2006
10 To Remain In Doyle's New Cabinet
The Capital Times
Link to source
December 23, 2006
5 top officials bank sick leave -
Some haven't logged any time off in entire career
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 21, 2006
Keep Funds With DOT, State Panel Recommends
The Capital Times
Scott Bauer, Associated Press
Link to The Capital Times
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
December 19, 2006
Nelson Resigns As Health Secretary -
State's Tourism Secretary Is Also Stepping Down.
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times
December 17, 2006
State Faces $1.6 Billion Shortfall -
Doyle Must Find Ways To Balance The Next Two-year Budget.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
December 17, 2006
Key Issues Confronting The State Legislature In 2007
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
December 15, 2006
Leaders Aim To Put Brakes On Scandal -
Governor And Top Lawmakers Agree To Create A Board With More Power To Probe
Political Wrongdoing.
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
December 14, 2006
Doyle, leading lawmakers agree on ethics overhaul -
Legislature to take up the proposal next month
Patrick Marley & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 14, 2006
Firms Asked To Fund Gov's Gala -
Watchdog: Businesses Hope To Buy Influence
Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source
December 13, 2006
Doyle hits up execs for cash -
$50,000 is top gift for inaugural; charity gets extra
Steven Walters, Patrick Marley & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 13, 2006
Road taxes get sour response -
Legislative panel to present options for closing gap in highway funding
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 8, 2006
15 in Legislature missed 3 days each -
Some of the lawmakers were sick but didn't file
Patrick Marley & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 7, 2006
Reporting Sick Leave Retroactively Ok'd
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
December 5, 2006
$10 million credited to wrong state account, audit reveals -
Fund that pays for underground fuel tanks gets extra money
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 5, 2006
Past sick leave can now be recorded -
Assembly members can report time that had added to benefit
Patrick Marley & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 5, 2006
Senator Rejects Sick Leave Perk
Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source
December 4, 2006
Darling to give up sick pay -
Others legislators disagree on how to handle benefit
Patrick Marley & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 4, 2006
Legislators' Claims For Sick Leave Denied
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
December 3, 2006
Editorial: Fixing the Highway Shortfall
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
December 2, 2006
Sunday Symposium
State sick leave perk makes taxpayers ill
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel readers
Link to source
December 2, 2006
Cabinet Shuffle Starts For Doyle -
Only 2 Spots Are Open, For Now
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source
December 1, 2006
Old sick leave claims denied -
Lawmakers try to file retroactively for absences from 2005
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 30, 2006
Lawmakers Go Easy On UW Leaders -
Legislators Avoid Questions About The Use Of Sick Leave.
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
November 29, 2006
Doyle wants to keep sick leave perk -
Legislators go easy on UW for similar benefit
Patrick Marley, Megan Twohey & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 29, 2006
Editorial: Shameful greed, and high taxes
Beloit Daily News
Link to source
November 29, 2006
Sick Leave Abuse Needs Correcting
The Capital Times :: Editorial
Robert W Slottke, Edgerton
Link to source
November 29, 2006
Legislature Leaders To Fix Sick Leave Plan
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
November 28, 2006
Road work changes sought -
GOP wants to use more property taxes, make it tougher to start projects
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 28, 2006
Legislators plan to examine sick leave -
But ending perk to buy insurance isn't a sure thing
Patrick Marley & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Editorial Cartoon
November 27, 2006
Perk awaits convicted legislators -
Unused sick days can buy health care in retirement
Patrick Marley & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 27, 2006
Editorial: No one gets sick in Madison?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 27, 2006
Legislators Have Sick Leave Perk -
They Can Apply Sick Leave Toward Insurance
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
November 27, 2006
Editorial: State formula for roads needs repairs
Wausau Daily Herald
Link to source
November 25, 2006
Lawmakers bypass sick days -
Excused absences don't dent benefits
Patrick Marley & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 25, 2006
Other officials rack up sick leave benefits, too
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 25, 2006
Election results may help DNR -
Balance between parties might reduce acrimony
Lee Berquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 25, 2006
HMOs Still Popular For Health Care In State
Marv Balousek, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
November 22, 2006
Doyle: $25 Vehicle Fee Hike 'Too High'
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Wisconsin State Journal
The Capital Times
November 21, 2006
Doyle defends deficit handling -
Voters not misled, he says, backing lesser car fee boost
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 20, 2006
State budget short $1.6 billion -
Governor, legislators rule out tax increases to close gap, but raising fees is a
possibility
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 20, 2006
Benefit tab 26% higher in state -
$9,516 a worker for health care tops U.S. average by $1,993
Guy Boulton, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 20, 2006
DNR To Have More Allies At Capitol -
Clashes With Gop-controlled Legislature Nearly Over
Todd Richmond, Associated Press, The Capital Times
The Capital Times
Wisconsin State Journal
November 18, 2006
Doyle assembles transition team -
So far, there's no sign of major change among governor's top aides
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 17, 2006
4 Named For Doyle Transition
Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source
November 16, 2006
Reject Fat Fee Hike On Cars -
A $25 Hike In Annual Registration Fees For Cars In Wisconsin Is Too High And
Highlights The State's Poor Budgeting Decisions.
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Link to source
November 16, 2006
Drivers May Face Higher Costs -
The DOT Has Proposed Fee Increases For Cars, Trucks And Licenses.
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Wisconsin State Journal
The Capital Times
November 16, 2006
Packers Ticket Bought By Doyle From WPS 'raises A Red Flag'-
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
November 15, 2006
DOT seeks 46% boost in car fee -
Hefty increase in driver's license cost also requested
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 11, 2006
Nation needs more women in science, engineering
Editorial
Donna Shalala, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 9, 2006
UW pay raises recommended -
Increases advocated to retain staff
By Megan Twohey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 9, 2006
What Doyle Win Means
The Capital Times, Editorial
Link to source
November 8, 2006
Voters send mixed signals to Doyle -
He gets a win, not a sweep
Greg J. Borowski & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 6, 2006
Once Safe, Public Pensions Are Now Facing Cuts
Mary Williams Walsh, New York Times
Link to source
November 5, 2006
Doyle, Green stress differences -
Home-stretch campaigning hits tried-and-true points
Steven Walters & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
November 2, 2006
Candidates Spar On State's Economy -
Doyle, Green Begin Blitz Of Campaign Stops Leading Up To Election.
Scott Bauer & Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times
November 1, 2006
Money Floods State Races -
Campaign Spending By Gubernatorial Candidates And Independent Groups Likely Will
Set A Record This Election Season.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
October 29, 2006
Falk, Van Hollen stress differences -
Attorney general race asks: Who has the best background for the job?
Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 27, 2006
Accusations fly over campaign donors -
Grant from Doyle, letter from Green fuel charges
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 26, 2006
How Open To Openness Will New AG Be?
Bill Lueders, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
October 26, 2006
Gubernatorial candidates announce tax break plans -
Energy credits, tuition deductions favored
Steven Walters & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 24, 2006
Ethics Board clears Doyle on tickets -
He had business at Packers' Chicago game, finding says
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 21, 2006
Who are these guys? Follow the legislative trail -
Doyle's non-majority election win, Republican Legislature have given policies a
centrist bent
Steven Walters, Stacy Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 19, 2006
Social Security To Rise -
Checks Will Increase By 3.3 Percent Next Year.
Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
October 19, 2006
Campaign Donors On State Elections Board
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
October 16, 2006
Rivals differ on strategies to boost jobs -
Doyle wants to expand state firms; Green wants to lure others
Tom Daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 14, 2006
A Judge Said Union Contracts With The State Can't Stop The Release Of Worker
Information.
Ed Treleven, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
October 13, 2006
Big Bucks On Governor Race -
More Than $7 Million Has Gone Into The Contest So Far, A Figure Called
"eye-popping."
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
October 13, 2006
DNR must release records, appeals court rules -
Newspaper wanted papers on inquiry, discipline of warden
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 13, 2006
State employee names can't be kept secret, judge rules
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 13, 2006
UW sick leave questioned -
Professors stash large amounts, audit says
Megan Twohey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 11, 2006
Editorial: Did anyone lose these jobs?
From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 9, 2006
Green Calls For Retirement Tax Cut -
Would Exempt Some Pension Income
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source
October 9, 2006
Green, Doyle bandy over Menards decision -
They disagree on how DNR handled expansion process
Doris Hajewski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
October 7, 2006
Doyle-Green Race Shows Damage Of Political Cash
Editorial
Joel McNally, The Capital Times
Link to source
October 3, 2006
State Ethics Board Reviewing Contacts With Elections Board
James A. Carlson, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source
October 2, 2006
WSEU Backs Doyle -
Calls Green Too Extreme
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source
October 2, 2006
Open government at issue in race -
Attorney general hopefuls cautious on records issues
Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 25, 2006
Green plans appeal -
Judge rules against him on funds; state high court is next
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 24, 2006
Legislature, DNR tangle over power -
Agency's decisions often challenged
Lee Bergquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 22, 2006
GOP Levels Accusation At Doyle -
It Accuses Him Of Manipulating The Elections Board Before It Ruled On Green
Campaign Money.
AP, State Journal staff, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
September 20, 2006
Doyle lawyer urged sanction -
He lobbied 3 on Elections Board before Green vote
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 16, 2006
Candidates' Budget Talk Stirs Debate -
Yet Green, Doyle Offer Few Details
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source
September 15, 2006
Business, labor leaders applaud interchange plan -
Doyle's push for earlier schedule will help local economy, they say
Larry Sandler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 14, 2006
Doyle shifts road priority -
Governor seeking funds to start work earlier on Zoo Interchange project
Larry Sandler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 10, 2006
Green, Doyle Offer Ideas To Balance Budget -
We The People: State Spending
Phil Brinkman, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
September 9, 2006
Arbitrator To Consider Caucus Restitution -
Reserve Judge Gerald Nichol Has Been Named To Study How Much Jensen And Others
Should Pay.
Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
September 8, 2006
Green takes fight for donations to court -
Candidate for governor wants to keep money from out of state
Steven Walters & Megan Twohey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 6, 2006
Green given 10 days to give back $467,844 -
Campaign will fight to keep cash from out-of-state groups
Steven Walters & Greg J. Borowski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 4, 2006
State planes made stops for Marotta -
Review shows proper handling, official says
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
September 2, 2006
Ethics Board clears Doyle -
$10,000 came from attorney before Marotta meeting
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
August 31, 2006
Green tries to raise cash quickly -
Campaign says it will fight order to return $450,000
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
August 30, 2006
Caucus testimony release advocated -
Capitol corruption probe under secrecy order
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
August 30, 2006
Return cash, Green told -
Split on party lines, board rejects $467,844 from out-of-state PACs
Steven Walters & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
August 29, 2006
State's median income drops -
Decline is third-largest in nation; significance of figures debated
Bill Glauber, Katherine M. Skiba & Mike Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
August 26, 2006
Thompson crony cut from deal
Cary Spivak & Dan Bice, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
August 26, 2006
Lautenschlager Cleared By Ethics Board Again -
It Rules That She Didn't Use Her Position To Help A Philadelphia-area Lawyer Try
To Get State Business.
Phil Brinkman, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
August 25, 2006
Doyle defends meeting with utility on power plant sale
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
August 25, 2006
New Questions On Role Of Doyle Office In Sale Of Nuclear Plant -
Meeting With Representatives Of Utility, Phone Call Are Noted.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
August 24, 2006
Doyle aide met utility executives -
Nuclear plant sale inquiry to include discussion
Thomas Content, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
August 24, 2006
More state spending on highways backed -
40% increase recommended
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
August 22, 2006
The State Would Be The Developer -
Plan Involves Making Better Use Of Land Where The Hill Farms Buildings Stand
Lisa Scheutz, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
August 21, 2006
Green pledges to lower gas tax
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
August 20, 2006
Doyle has gas tax pledge -
He promises no increase; Green calls rise last choice
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
August 16, 2006
Congress Changing Pension Rules
Mary Dalrymple, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
August 12, 2006
Candidate Must Leave His State Job During The Race
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
August 4, 2006
Inflation drives up costs on 27 highway projects in state -
$3.69 billion price tag is nearly double original estimate
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
July 26, 2006
Roads Need Nearly $700 Million -
That Amount Per Year Is Part Of A Report Recommending Improvements For 21 Years
To State Roads.
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 25, 2006
Roads underfunded, report says -
Up to $698 million more a year might be needed, but funding sources aren't
proposed
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
July 19, 2006
Doyle Signs Employee Pay Raise Contracts For 8,200
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 17, 2006
Private Jobs Soar, State Jobs Sputter -
But Pay For Many New Private Jobs Is Low
Dean Mosiman, Judy Newman and Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 17, 2006
Tantalizing Possibilities, But No Call From The State -
A Lot Fewer People Are Taking Civil Service Tests For State Jobs.
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 17, 2006
Dream Job With State Became No Job -
But So Far, Most Job Cuts By The State Have Been By Attrition.
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 15, 2006
'Hey, can we borrow a hammer?'
Engineers learn to build something from nothing in Afghanistan
Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
July 12, 2006
Fighting the latest assault on labor
John Sweeney & Sheila Cochran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
July 12, 2006
State pays $26,100 in back taxes over cars -
Agreement last year addresses employees' personal use of vehicles
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
July 12, 2006
Legislature OKs labor contracts, pay raises -
Assembly doesn't take up resolution on Sept. 11 teachings
Steven Walters & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
July 9, 2006
Doyle Got Money After Meeting -
Lawyer Gave $10,000 To Governor's Campaign The Same Day He Met With A Top Doyle
Aide To Seek State Business.
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 9, 2006
The Wisconsin Lottery Is On A Roll -
For Only The Second Time, It's Expected To Break Half A Billion In Sales For A
Year
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
July 7, 2006
Timing of Doyle gift questioned -
Donation, meeting with former aide at state office coincide
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
July 3, 2006
Site On Finances Of Officials Is Popular
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
June 29, 2006
Government ethics worse than in past, residents say in poll
Alan J. Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
June 27, 2006
State caucus scandal bills still piling up
Taxpayers to foot most of legal fees despite restitution
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
June 27, 2006
State Officials' Records Provided Online
Phil Brinkman, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
June 26, 2006
Borrowed Worker Does PR -
Tasks Of Worker Doa Loaned Doyle Revealed
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
June 24, 2006
DNR Should Reduce Administrative Costs
Scott Suder, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
June 23, 2006
Green urges ethics inspector for state government -
Detractors say Republican didn't do enough to push Assembly to adopt reform
measure
Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
June 23, 2006
Green: 'I'd Sic Pit Bull' On Corruption -
Doyle Rival Says He'd Create Special Office
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source
June 22, 2006
State budget balance slim -
Surplus equivalent to what state spends every 7 hours
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
June 21, 2006
Money Issue Might Worsen For Doyle -
The Capital Times :: Editorial
Dave Zweifel
Link to source
June 20, 2006
$68 million transportation shortfall only part of state budget problem
Brady Bautch, RiverTown Staff writer
Link to source
June 20, 2006
Encourage whistle-blowers to do the right thing
Dale Reich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
June 19, 2006
Whistleblower Protection Lacking For Public Workers
The Capital Times :: Editorial
Coleen Rowley & Tom Devine
Link to source
June 18, 2006
Occupational Licensing: Help Or Hindrance? -
Complaints Against State Regulation Include Excessive Costs, Restrictive Rules
And Long Investigations.
Patricia Simms, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
June 15, 2006
State Road Fund Faces Gap -
$68 Million Deficit Seen
Todd Richmond Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source
June 14, 2006
Deficit put at $2.6 billion -
Official disputes GOP pair's estimate
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
June 13, 2006
Editorial: Return The Money, Governor
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
June 11, 2006
Web Site Provides Lots Of Data On State Campaign Donations
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
June 9, 2006
Poll: Employers Troubled By Lack Of Qualified Workers
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times
June 7, 2006
Skilled workers scarce -
Shortage pushes growth out of state, business executives say
Avrum D. Lank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
June 6, 2006
DNR Uses Up License Surplus -
Agency Is Spending More Than It Takes In From Sale Of Hunting And Fishing
Licenses.
Robert Imrie, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
June 5, 2006
Audit questions DNR administrative costs -
Fish, wildlife account balance shrinking
Lee Bergquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
May 31, 2006
No Microchip Mandate -
State's Law On Implants Is A First
Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source
May 20, 2006
Doyle Oks Six More Contracts -
Four More Deals With State Worker Unions Await His Signature.
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
May 20, 2006
Party rallies behind Green -
Governor candidate talks of vision for state at Republican convention
Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
May 11, 2006
Ex-senators erased electronic files -
3 legally deleted all records after being charged
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
May 11, 2006
Thompson: 'If I run, I win' -
He might announce decision on governor's race Sunday
Craig Gilbert & Katherine M. Skiba, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
May 10, 2006
PSC Workers Interviewed In Probe -
Investigators Look Into Controversial Sale Of Nuclear Power Plant.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
May 6, 2006
Gov. Doyle Signs State Labor Contracts
State Journal staff, wires, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
April 26, 2006
UW proposal to lease cars could cost taxpayers
Megan Twohey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
April 24, 2006
Christian video spoof gets 2 DOT managers in trouble -
Some were offended, but no penalty is given
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
April 24, 2006
Concern raised about Doyle's use of state plane
State GOP official asks governor to reimburse taxpayers
Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
April 18, 2006
Editorial: Building only what's needed -
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel editorial
Link to source
April 17, 2006
Wis. Law Enforcement Assn.: Gov. Doyle Rewards his Security Detail with
Promotions
While Denying Fair Compensation for Other State Troopers
WisPolitics.com
Link to source
April 13, 2006
Road builders say budget is skimpy -
State must plan on spending more, industry lobbyists say
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
April 12, 2006
Ban Campaigns From Sapping State -
Taxpayers Shouldn't Have To Pay For The Health Insurance Costs Of State
Employees Who Take Unpaid Leaves To Work On Election Campaigns.
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Link to source
April 11, 2006
Doyle pushes government buildings to go green -
Order raises energy efficiency standards
Thomas Content, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
April 9, 2006
Green, Doyle contrast sharply -
Differences could make broad appeal difficult to attain
Greg J. Borowski & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
April 4, 2006
Highway Fund Woes A Result Of Doyle Using Road Cash For Other Purposes
The Capital Times :: Editorial
Sen. Michael Ellis - Neenah
Link to source
April 4, 2006
Editorial: Don't pave state roads with millions of IOUs
The Sheboygan Press
Link to source
April 3, 2006
State to audit its computer systems -
Deer disease programs also to be reviewed
Don Walker, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
April 3, 2006
Editorial: Road funding realities
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
April 1, 2006
Retirement System Posts Interest Rates
Wisconsin State Journal :: Capital Region Business Journal
Link to source
March 31, 2006
Doyle contradicts DOT chief -
Bipartisan observers call road funding strong
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Link to graphic
March 30, 2006
Eminent domain limits become law -
Doyle signs bill restricting land acquisitions to public service projects
Michele Derus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
March 26, 2006
Crisis ahead, DOT warns -
Milwaukee-area projects among those in jeopardy
Steven Walters & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
March 24, 2006
Walker bows out of race -
Surprise move clears path for a Green vs. Doyle contest
Dave Umhoefer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
March 19, 2006
Schneider's Odd Don't-chip-me Bill Manages To Pass Assembly
Tom Sheehan, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
March 19, 2006
Prevent Fundraising Shakedowns -
Are Contributors Supposed To Donate Out Of Support, Or Out Of Fear Of Losing A
State Contract?
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Link to source
March 14, 2006
State, Union Reach Deal For Raises -
Tentative Pact Still Needs Approval By Rank-and-file, Lawmakers
Anita Weier, The Capital Times
The Capital Times
Wisconsin State Journal
March 13, 2006
Court To Decide Status Of Discipline Records -
Judges Poised To Rule Whether Or Not Records Should Be Open In Case Involving
DNR.
Todd Richmond Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Wisconsin State Journal
The Capital Times
March 11, 2006
Records of workers using state cars kept from view -
Union contracts are blamed for hiding access to names, driving revocations of
state employees
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
March 11, 2006
Jensen guilty of 3 felonies -
Verdict means he must give up Assembly seat
Patrick Marley & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
March 2, 2006
Jensen aide collected money at office -
She says lobbyists would sometimes bring checks for campaign to Capitol
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
February 26, 2006
Caucus trial casts a wide net -
Jensen faces jury, but governor hopefuls linked to case have voters to face
Patrick Marley, Stacy Forster & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
February 25, 2006
Jury is told of caucus capers -
Man who campaigned on state time says he learned from Jensen
Patrick Marley & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
February 24, 2006
Caucus workers describe cover-up -
Ex-staffers testify about elaborate measures
Steven Walters & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
February 23, 2006
Campaign Work Big Part Of Job -
So Says A Graphic Designer Who Used To Work For The Assembly Republican Caucus.
Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin State Journal
Wisconsin State Journal
The Capital Times
February 23, 2006
Paid by state, he worked in politics -
'Virtually 100%' of work political, former caucus aide says at Jensen trial
Steven Walters & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
February 22, 2006
State lawmakers set fund-raising record -
Cash is critical to spread message, many say
Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
February 18, 2006
State Patrol Denies Labor Issues Behind Fewer Tickets
Steven Elbow, The Capital Times
Link to source
February 18, 2006
Doyle caught in center on casino -
Backers, foes of Kenosha project contribute to him
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
February 17, 2006
Give PSC Enough Staff To Scrutinize Utilities
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Nino Amato
Link to source
February 14, 2006
Jobs, Doyle Gifts Analyzed -
Employees Of Some Firms Made Donations
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
JR Ross, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
February 12, 2006
Political Donations Aren't Keys To The Kingdom -
But They Don't Hurt A Donor's Cause, Either; Here's How Sophisticated Corporate
Executives Go About It.
Phil Brinkman, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
February 12, 2006
Utility Top Donor To DNR Fund -
American Transmission Co. Gave $300,000 To The State's Natural Resources
Foundation.
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
February 12, 2006
Wisconsin Has Spent Millions Of Dollars To Upgrade Computer Systems.
Some Upgrade: The Result Is More Errors And Longer Delays.
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Link to source
February 7, 2006
Doyle Should Give More Back
The Capital Times :: Editorial
Link to source
February 7, 2006
Chvala fights to keep his law license
Cary Spivak & Dan Bice, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
February 4, 2006
Audit Of State's Computers Sought
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
February 3, 2006
Lawmakers want computer systems audit -
Some programs waste millions, are inefficient, they say
Don Walker, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
February 3, 2006
Cowles calls for review of technology spending
Don Walker, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
February 2, 2006
Doyle Returns $10,000 In Campaign Donations -
A Yacht Company Won A $1.1 Million Grant Two Days After Two Executives Donated.
Ryan Foley, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times
February 2, 2006
Editorial: Doyle should return donations
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
January 29, 2006
Doyle returns, assesses damage -
Trip overseas made it hard to manage political crisis back home
Patrick Marley & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
January 25, 2006
Doyle's Luck Takes A Turn
'Drip, Drip, Drip Of Scandal' Could Stain His Squeaky-clean Image
David Callendar, The Capital Times
Link to source
January 25, 2006
Doyle ally's group gets key subcontracts -
State directed W-2 agencies to award the deals
Steve Schultze, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
January 22, 2006
Sunday Symposium
Road work ahead: Tackling transportation issues
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel readers
Link to source
January 22, 2006
Navitus Growing -
After The State Hired Navitus, Its Drug Costs Fell By 6%
Judy Newman, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
January 21, 2006
State's governance needs overhaul
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
David Olien
Link to source
January 21, 2006
Grand Jury Eyes Travel Deal -
Witnesses Say They Felt Political Pressure To Reward Doyle Contributor
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source
January 20, 2006
Lobbyist Money Builds Road To Ruin
Editorial
Dave Zweifel, The Capital Times
Link to source
January 19, 2006
State expects extra tax income -
Cash might go toward health care programs
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
January 19, 2006
Wait for plates gets longer -
Vehicle titles, license tags now taking up to 12 weeks to process
Larry Sandler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
January 18, 2006
Governor Seeks Help For The Middle Class -
Republicans Object To Cost Of 'Affordability Agenda'
Phil Brinkman & Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
January 18, 2006
Editorial: Politicians, road builders driving highways to ruin
Appleton Post Crecent
Link to source
January 17, 2006
Doyle, Green And Bad Bucks
The Capital Times :: Editorial
Link to source
January 16, 2006
Tainted money is a messy subject -
No two politicians are alike on what donations are OK to keep
Steve Schultze, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
January 12, 2005
Politicians return campaign donations
Candidates in state try to distance themselves from growing scandal
Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
January 6, 2006
State Paying Doyle Donor To Take Ho-chunk Case -
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to
The Capital Times
January 6, 2006
Governor Proposes Package Of Ethics Reforms -
The Measure Includes A Ban On Fundraising When The Budget Is Before The
Legislature.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
January 5, 2006
State Will Offer Dental Insurance (second Edition) -
Unmarried Domestic Partners Of Employees Are Eligible For Benefit
Phil Brinkman, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
January 5, 2006
Doyle presents ethics changes -
Lack of campaign finance reform might keep measure from finding broad support
Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
January 4, 2006
Doyle rebuffs review questions -
Campaign donations by Adelman Travel investigated
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
January 4, 2006
State, FBI Agents Seek Doyle Donation Details
JR Ross, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source
January 4, 2006
Doyle: Donation Probers Getting Full Cooperation
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source
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