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Recent newsworthy links of interest to SEA members. The most recent are at the top.  Updated through December 31, 2007.
 

December 30, 2007
State Capitol: A Busy 2008?
Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


December 28, 2007
State Had Many Warnings About Accenture
Editorial
Dave Zweifel, The Capital Times
Link to source


December 28, 2007
State Cost Doubles For Computers -
Medicaid System Expanded; Completion Delayed Again
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


December 27, 2007
Accenture, Elections Board Settle Their Dispute
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


December 26, 2007
Medicaid computer price tag now tops $64 million -
Original cost for tardy state system $32 million
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


December 26, 2007
Voter system vendor to repay state -
Accenture cedes nearly $6 million in settlement
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


December 26, 2007
State Ends Contract With Vote Vendor -
Accenture Will Pay To Avoid Lawsuit
Todd Richmond, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


December 26, 2007
Congress Gets It Right -
Changes To The Freedom Of Information Act Are A Big Step Toward A More Transparent Government That Serves, Rather Than Swindles, The Public.
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Link to source


December 24, 2007
More State Offices May Close To Cut Costs
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


December 24, 2007
Agencies Must Give Back $100M
Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to The Capital Times
Link to Wisconsin State Journal


December 23, 2007
State offices must prune budgets -
Doyle hopes to avoid layoffs in $100 million trim
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


December 19, 2007
Congress approves fix for tax minimum -
But IRS refund delays are likely for 15 million
Washington Post, Associated Press
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


December 19, 2007
Doyle Sees Gridlock Ahead -
Gov Fears 2008 Will Bring Do-nothing Legislature
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


December 19, 2007
Doyle Cool To Tax For Health-care Plan -
The Governor Says Health Care Should Be Addressed On The National Level.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


December 18, 2007
Doyle Says He's Undecided On Third Run
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


December 18, 2007
Attorney general against retrial -
Van Hollen prefers plea deal in Jensen campaign case
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


December 17, 2007
Department Of Revenue Is Closing Offices Across The State
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


December 16, 2007
Governor, Remember What You Said
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Link to source


December 15, 2007
Revenue Department closing 19 offices -
Some worry closures will trouble taxpayers who get help filing
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


December 15, 2007
Inflation Hike Is Biggest In 2 Years -
Higher Energy Prices Lead To Biggest Monthly Gain Since September 2005.
Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


December 13, 2007
Health care reform tops wish list 
Reining in taxes, gas costs also rank high among those polled
Guy Boulton, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


December 11, 2007
Doyle bets on innovation -
He will push tax, regulation changes to spur economic growth
Kathleen Gallagher, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


December 10, 2007
Workers Often Denied Right To Join Unions
Editorial
Sara J. Rogers, The Capital Times
Link to source


December 9, 2007
Issues are last, but not least 
State lawmakers to debate several high-profile bills before year is up
Stacy Forster & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


December 8, 2007
Estate Tax Collection Will Stop In January -
The New Three-year State Policy Will Benefit The Wealthy And Cost The State $100 Million A Year.
Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin State Journal 
Link to source


December 7, 2007
UW regents OK policy on reporting sick leave -
Tuition increase at La Crosse approved
Erica Perez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


December 7, 2007
Regents Approve Sick Leave Policy
Anita Weier, The Capital Times
Link to source


December 6, 2007
Board Oks Repaying Legal Fees -
Georgia Thompson's Cost Would Be Covered By State
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


December 6, 2007
Win For Georgia Thompson -
Board To State: Pay Legal Fees
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


December 5, 2007
State payment of Thompson's $228,792 legal bill looks likely
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


December 4, 2007
Get Serious About Debt -
If State Leader Keep Borrowing At Such A Rapid Pace, The State Will Soon Be Spending More On Debt Payments Than On Anything Else Other Than Schools And Medicaid.
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Link to source


December 3, 2007
UW looks at sick-leave rules -
Change would tighten restrictions for faculty members
Erica Perez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


December 3, 2007
Rules To Require More Profs To Use Sick Leave
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


December 1, 2007
DA plans to retry Jensen -
Plea deal possible in 5-year-old campaign misconduct case
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


November 29, 2007
State Eyes Suit Vs. Vote Vendor
Todd Richmond, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


November 29, 2007
State Voter System Misses Felons -
Audit Finds Mistakes In Eligibility In 2006
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


November 28, 2007
Audit finds voting issues -
State driver, death, felony records won't be accessible by February's primary
Patrick Marley & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


November 27, 2007
Lawmakers, officials to get pay raises -
UW staff also benefit, but say it's not enough
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


November 27, 2007
Nonunion State Workers May Get 5 Percent Raise
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


November 27, 2007
State Voter System Software Can't Do Required Checks
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


November 27, 2007
Tracking Those Who Feed At The Public Trough
Mike Ivey, The Capital Times
Link to source


November 27, 2007
Editorial: In the wrong direction -
As Wisconsin slides deeper into debt, future budgets will be that much harder to craft. The time for a sensible discussion about spending and priorities is now.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


November 26, 2007
State Workers Could Get A 5% Pay Raise
Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


November 25, 2007
State debt has ballooned -
Through 10 years and three governors, Wisconsin's IOUs are 87% higher
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Graphic


November 24, 2007
Double Dips Should End -
Lawmakers Charged Taxpayers For Expenses While Tapping Campaign Funds To Pay The Same Costs.
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Link to source


November 23, 2007
State To Increase Checks Of Prison Computer Project
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


November 22, 2007
Savings missed in state analysis -
Less-costly staff not always used; even so, contract costs drop
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


November 22, 2007
Editorial: No double-dipping -
Wisconsin legislators should not be charging the state for campaign-related expenses. This is a perversion of per diem's intent.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


November 21, 2007
Contracting For State Down $70 Million Last Year
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


November 20, 2007
Independence For The DNR
The Capital Times :: Editorial
Link to source


November 19, 2007
State board may review lawmaker per diem practice -
New accountability panel would consider expenses
Stacy Forster & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source
Legislative campaign spending


November 17, 2007
Dipping doubly on the state dime -
Some claim per diem when campaign pays
Stacy Forster, Steven Walters & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


November 15, 2007
$359,000 sought by state worker -
Expenses are related to overturned conviction
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


November 15, 2007
Pay Lawyer Bills For Thompson
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Link to source


November 14, 2007
Thompson: Pay Me For Legal Fees -
Wrongly Convicted State Worker Asks To Be Reimbursed
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


November 14, 2007
Do Donors Still Pay To Play?
The Capital Times :: Editorial
Link to source


November 14, 2007
Senate Panel Oks Reining In Gov's Veto
David Callendar, The Capital Times
Link to source


November 12, 2007
Computer System Delayed -
4th Deadline Missed For Upgrade For State Prisons
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal 
Link to source


November 10, 2007
Another View: Is outsourcing the real problem in engineering? 
Vivek Wadhwa, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


November 10, 2007
Editorial: Engineering innovation -
There's a national debate on whether the shortage is real. But there is no debate locally for an economy that still depends heavily on manufacturing.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


November 9, 2007
Editorial: Technically, still wrong -
A culture of corruption isn't much of a defense. The fact remains that folks campaigned on state time and dollars.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


November 9, 2007
Doyle picks commerce secretary -
Fischer a developer, architect, UWM grad
John Schmid & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


November 4, 2007
Proposal could shield open record requests -
Critics say bill would overly limit access
Derrick Nunnally, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


November 2, 2007
Budget Balances On Gamble -
$72M Hole If State Loses Ho-chunk Suit
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source

October 27, 2007
Budget 'pork' is tough to pin down -
Favors abound, and often no supporter is found
Steven Walters, Stacy Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


October 26, 2007
Governor gets last word(s) -
Expansive veto authority enables Doyle to raise limit on local property tax levies
Steven Walters, Stacy Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


October 25, 2007
800 state layoffs were close -
Budget deal came just days before governor planned to order job cuts
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


October 25, 2007
Robson Out, Decker In As Senate Majority Head -
Secret Ballot Vote Changes Democratic Leadership After Lengthy Budget Battle.
Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


October 25, 2007
Senate Dems Go For 'muscle' -
Caucus, Feeling Bruises, Picks Russ Decker To Lead Them
David Callender, The Capital Times
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October 25, 2007
Budget Has Pet Projects -
Doyle May Veto Some Items
State Journal staff, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


October 24, 2007
State Democrats oust Robson, pick Decker as Senate majority leader 
Steven Walters & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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October 24, 2007
Editorial: On to the tweaking 
The Legislature was right in passing this budget but now must get on with correcting its flaws.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


October 24, 2007
State Budget Approved -
UW-Madison To Get Millions More; City Will Get Windfall
Mark Pitsch and Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
Budget Highlights


October 23, 2007
Budget Has Shortfall Of $892 Million -
Budget Watch: 113 Days Past Due, But A Deal Is In Place,
Lawmakers Are Expected To Agree On Spending Plan
Jason Stein & Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


October 23, 2007
Wisconsin has a budget -
Long-overdue fiscal plan has higher fees, taxes, and free booze
Steven Walters, Stacy Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


October 22, 2007
Budget full of surprises -
Fees, pork projects abound in lengthy state plan, due for a vote today
Steven Walters, Stacy Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


October 21, 2007
Computer Oversight Unit Hasn't Rebooted In Years
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


October 20, 2007
From standoff to a deal -
Week's events pushed Doyle, Legislature to a compromise on state budget
Steven Walters & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal SentinelR
Link to source


October 19, 2007
State budget deal brings compromises -
Democrats tout health reforms; GOP gets some taxes tossed
Steven Walters, Stacy Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


October 18, 2007
Lawmakers Rack Up Expenses
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


October 17, 2007
Computer Project Is Costly -
Report: State Agencies Will Be Paying For Project For 20 Years
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


October 17, 2007
Doyle: Partial Shutdown Possible -
Governor Says Lack Of Budget May Keep Uw System From Opening Campuses For 2nd Semester
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
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October 16, 2007
Governor threatens 'partial shutdown' -
Without new state budget, services could be cut
Steven Walters & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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October 16, 2007
Budget Plan Stalls Again -
Assembly Rejects Compromise; Neither Side Has A New Offer
Jason Stein & Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin State Journal
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October 15, 2007
Senate passes budget, but Assembly rejects it -
Legislators forced to resume talks
Steven Walters, Stacy Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


October 14, 2007
Anatomy Of A Late Budget
Wisconsin State Journal
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October 13, 2007
Doyle sweetens 2nd state budget -
Proposal includes projects that would please GOP lawmakers
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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October 11, 2007
Doyle budget headed to vote -
Assembly's surprise move means new spending plan unlikely to pass
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


October 10, 2007
Doyle revisits budget -
He drops efforts to boost local government aid, tuition tax incentives
Patrick Marley & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


October 9, 2007
Privatization Is Hidden Agenda In State Capitol
The Capital Times :: Editorial
Ed Garvey
Link to source


October 9, 2007
Governor to revise budget -
Doyle to call special session next week if legislators still at impasse
Patrick Marley, Stacey Forster & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


October 8, 2007
Bill Would Give DNR Decision To Board -
The Governor Would No Longer Choose The Agency's Secretary
Ron Seely, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


October 7, 2007
State Officials Piled Up Soon-to-end Benefit
Wisconsin State Journal :: Local
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October 7, 2007
GOP Accused Of Blocking Budget -
Doyle's Spokesman Says Republicans And Their Supporters Are Working Together To Delay Passage.
Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin State Journal
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October 7, 2007
An Outsource of Terror
Editorial cartoon, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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October 6, 2007
Furloughs, Reduced Services Are Scary
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Helen L. McDermid, Madison
Link to source


October 6, 2007
2nd latest budget and counting -
Signs of a deal replaced by more partisan sniping
Patrick Marley & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


October 6, 2007
$2 million and counting -
Sick leave benefit mounts for elected officials while ban stalls in state Senate
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


October 2, 2007
Doyle: State Workers Could Get Furlough -
Assembly Speaker Huebsch Doubts A Budget Agreement Will Emerge In The Next Two Weeks.
Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


October 2, 2007
Aging Boomers Help Create Property Tax Dilemma
Mike Ivey, The Capital Times
Link to source


October 1, 2007
Gov Tells Aides To Be Ready For No Budget
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source

September 29, 2007
Another Budget Deadline Missed -
Governor Says New Delay Could Mean Higher Taxes
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


September 28, 2007
Leaders yield on budget items -
But overall state deal elusive; schools might have to boost levies
Patrick Marley & Stacey Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 28, 2007
Budget Progress Praised -
GOP Agrees To Cigarette Hike, Dems Drop Other Taxes
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source


September 27, 2007
Refund Delay Costs $1M -
State Pays Interest To Tax Filers When Checks Are Late
Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to The Capital Times
Link to Wisconsin State Journal


September 26, 2007
Taxpayers get $900,000 in refund interest -
State scanner trouble caused delays
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 25, 2007
Budget Deal May Come By Week's End -
Both Sides Need To Keep Compromising To Seal Deal, Doyle Says
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


September 24, 2007
Doyle, Pols Get To Work -
Gov Warns Of Budget 'disaster'
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source


September 24, 2007
An Unhealthy Budget Process
The Capital Times :: Editorial
Link to source


September 24, 2007
Medicaid project further delayed -
Computer system overhaul also to cost $4 million more
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 21, 2007
Democrats offer to drop health plan -
GOP rejects state budget proposal, but sees concession as major progress
Steven Walters & Stacey Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 20, 2007
No End In Sight To Budget Debacle
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


September 20, 2007
State fines heavyweight retail scale inspector $50,260 -
NCR Corp.'s work didn't measure up, officials say
Ellen Gabler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 18, 2007
Assembly breaks up budget -
Lawmakers approve funds for local governments, schools; stalemate goes on as senators seek full deal
Patrick Marley & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 18, 2007
Doyle: Budget Could Be Done Over Five Days -
But Senate Minority Leader Scott Fitzgerald Dubbed Even An 11-day Timeline "crazy."
Scott Bauer, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


September 17, 2007
State Budget Deal Close? -
Doyle Calls For Compromises
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source


September 14, 2007
Legislators Say They Are Trying To Reach A Deal -
Republicans And Democrats Remain Far Apart But Believe They Are Making Progress.
Scott Bauer, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


September 13, 2007
Move To End Budget Impasse
The Capital Times :: Editorial
Link to source


September 13, 2007
Ex-associate Of Troha Pleads Guilty -
He Is Accused Of Illegally Giving Money To Politicians
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


September 12, 2007
Troha associate to plead guilty to illegal donations 
John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 12, 2007
Questions on Thompson case won't quit 
Daniel Bice, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 8, 2007
Late Budget May Stall Road Work -
Delay Affects Contracts For Next Summer's Road Projects.
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


September 7, 2007
DOT alarmed by budget impasse -
Busalacchi says costs, consequences increase as stalemate continues
Patrick Marley & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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September 7, 2007
Unions help raise everyone's wages 
Steve Paske, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 7, 2007
Doyle Hangs On To Fugitive's Gift
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


September 5, 2007
Troha Associate Indicted In Fraud
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source


September 5, 2007
State budget talks almost break down -
No new funding compromises offered
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 4, 2007
Troha associate charged -
Kenoshan suspected of illegal donations, including to Ryan
John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 3, 2007
Labor Day Cookout
Editorial Cartoon
Stuart Carlson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 2, 2007
Creating a better America for workers
John J. Sweeney, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 1, 2007
Budget fight risks tax boost, Doyle says -
Local levies may be forced up, he warns
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


September 1, 2007
Why the budget impasse was totally predictable
Tim Cullen
wisopinion.com
Link to source

August 31, 2007
GOP: Fugitive Gave To Doyle
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


August 31, 2007
Lawmakers Can't Compromise On State Budget
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


August 31, 2007
Singing Labor Day's blues
Gregory Stanford, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


August 31, 2007
If Regular Employees Operated Like The State Legislature
Editorial cartoon
Stuart Carlson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


August 29, 2007
Settling Lawsuits Costs $1.4 Million -
The Amount Covers State Payments Since 2005 To Employees And Their Lawyers.
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


August 28, 2007
Task Force: State Needs An IT Head -
Committee Says Official Needs To Have Power, Be Accountable
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal 
Link to source


August 28, 2007
Opposition to budget proposals affecting State staffing
Letter to Sen. Scott Fitzgerald
Sen. Carol Roessler
Link to source PDF


August 27, 2007
Banning political fundraising could speed state budget
Leader-Telegram
Link to source


August 25, 2007
Elections Board Has Been Transparent, Responsive On Voter Registration System
Editorial
Barbara A. Hansen, SVRS project director, The Capital Times
Link to source


August 24, 2007
Failure To Pass Budget Makes State A 'National Joke' -
So Says The Head Of A Watchdog Group; Wisconsin's Budget Is Now 54 Days Late As The Bickering Continues.
State Journal staff, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


August 23, 2007
Lawmakers still at odds on overdue budget 
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


August 22, 2007
State budget talks plod on -
Wisconsin last state without spending plan for July 1 year
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


August 21, 2007
Force Accenture To Finish Job
The Capital Times :: Editorial
Link to source


August 20, 2007
Voter Registration System Contractor, State In Dispute Over Work, Pay
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


August 19, 2007
Don't Leave Car Overnight, La Follette Told
Patricia Simms, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


August 18, 2007
Voter system contractor says state owes it millions -
State officials say company hasn't finished full system
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


August 18, 2007
Medicare to reject costs of mistakes -
Hospitals can't bill for errors they cause
Robert Pear, New York Times
Link to source


August 17, 2007
State Engineer Says Bridges Ok
Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


August 15, 2007
Real Estate Agent Indicted -
State Office Sale Bribery Alleged
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


August 14, 2007
Take Car, Not State, For A Ride -
Wisconsin's Secretary Of State Should Stop Using A State Garage As His Personal And Almost Permanent Storage Unit For His Fancy Sports Car.
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Link to source


August 12, 2007
Can We Solve This? -
Infrastructure System Needs Reform, Not Just Money
Katherine Reynolds Lewis, Newhouse News Service, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


August 11, 2007
Privatizing Bridge Design Is Just Asking For Trouble
Editorial
Tom Mugan, The Capital Times
Link to source


August 10, 2007
GOP Ought To Appreciate Efforts Of State Workers
The Capital Times :: Editorial
Dennis Schumacher, Madison
Link to source


August 9, 2007
Something bought and never received
Patrick McIlheran, Milwaukee Journal sentinel
Link to source


August 9, 2007
No End To Budget Battle In Sight
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


August 8, 2007
City Council Oks DOT Property Plan -
Twenty Acres Will Make Way For Homes, Offices And Stores, While The Fate Of The Community Gardens Is Still Unknown.
Chris Rickert, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


August 7, 2007
Malign Neglect
Stephen Flynn
NASHTU website
Link to source


August 3, 2007
Budget Debate Degenerates Into Bickering -
Legislators Remain Far Apart On Health-care Spending And Revenue.
Colin Fly, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


August 2, 2007
State Worker Benefits On The Line
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source


August 2, 2007
State budget conflicts still unresolved
Stacey Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


August 2, 2007
Agreement Reached On Some Budget Items
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source

July 31, 2007
Gifts to Doyle didn't sway deal, inquiry finds -
Power plant sale proper, Van Hollen says
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 31, 2007
Doyle Cleared In Kewaunee Nuke Plant Sale -
No Campaign Gift Link
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source


July 28, 2007
Budget writers attract donors -
Health care interests dominate giving to legislative leaders in first half of year
Steven Walters, Stacey Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 27, 2007
Outsourcing in the Dark -
A new Congressional inquiry into outsourcing may shed some light on how well the federal government monitors the performance of its contractors.
Harold Meyerson, The American Prospect
Link to source


July 26, 2007
Budget Tardiness Will Continue -
Partisan Bickering Could Take "all Summer."
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


July 24, 2007
State IT troubles cartoon
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 21, 2007
DNR Head Quits, Corrections Chief Will Get The Job -
DNR Secretary Scott Hassett Said Politics Had Less To Do With His Decision Than The Tiring Nature Of The Job.
Ron Seely, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


July 19, 2007
Pending state budget deficit looms -
Shortfall may be $669 million to $877 million
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 19, 2007
Computer cost rises 28.8% -
Changes in laws help push overrun to $9.3 million for behind-schedule Medicaid system, officials say
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 19, 2007
Open Records Lawsuit Tossed
Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


July 18, 2007
State Computer Overhaul Delayed
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


July 16, 2007
Doyle Should Give Up Money
The Capital Times :: Opinion
Link to source


July 15, 2007
Budgets Written For 2008 -
Senate Democrats And Assembly Republicans Focus On Campaign Issues
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


July 14, 2007
Troha Pleads Guilty To Illegal Donations
Emily Fredrix, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


July 12, 2007
Engineers - Shortage has been years in the making
Steve Bojan, Fox Point
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 11, 2007
Governor sets budget deadline -
Disagreements between houses make quick resolution unlikely, chamber leaders say
Steven Walters & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 11, 2007
2 Sides Are Worlds Apart On Budget -
Assembly Guts Senate's Version
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


July 10, 2007
Budget Battle Brews -
Dems, GOP Try For A Compromise
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


July 8, 2007
GOP-led Assembly Agrees On Budget -
It Differs Significantly From The Democrat-led Senate's Effort
Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


July 8, 2007
Editorial: Appeal for openness -
State Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen should challenge a Dane County judge's ruling on bill secrecy.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 7, 2007
Innovator fears U.S. losing edge -
Generac Power founder Kern aims to revive nation's engineering education
John Schmid, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 4, 2007
Doyle's Funds Own Oil, Tobacco Stocks -
The Governor Owns Mutual Funds That Invest In Industries He Has Criticized.
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


July 3, 2007
Doyle Should Return Money
The Capital Times :: Editorial
Link to source


July 2, 2007
Doyle Raises $500,000 For Possible Third Run
Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


July 1, 2007
Budget is next hurdle for Democrats -
Health care, other issues must be addressed before party gears up for '08 state elections
Greg J. Borowski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


July 1, 2007
Donors Exceed Cap For Political Giving -
Last Year, 27 People Gave More Than The $10,000 Allowed By Law.
Todd Richmond, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source

June 30, 2007
Doyle Suggests He Might Seek Third Term -
Wisconsin Democrats Meeting In Milwaukee Were Passed Over By Presidential Candidates.
Dinesh Ramde, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


June 30, 2007
Troha not quite off the federal hot seat
Daniel Bice, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


June 29, 2007
$398,000 To Defend Suit -
That's Taxpayers' Legal Bill So Far In The Lawsuit On Bill Drafts
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


June 28, 2007
Editorial: Give the money back -
The Governor's campaign says it'll keep the money it received from Dennis Troha, who has been charged with campaign law violations in other cases. Not exactly the high road.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


June 28, 2007
Judge Tosses Records Suit -
Dane County Judge Decides Legislators May Show Bill Drafts To Lobbyists And Keep Them Secret From The Public.
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


June 27, 2007
Bill drafts can stay secret -
Special interests can see before public release, judge says
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


June 26, 2007
Universal Health-care Plan Blasted -
Business Groups Argued The New Payroll Tax Would Hamstring The State's Economy.
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


June 26, 2007
Democrats advance state budget -
Senate plan includes universal health care
Steven Walters & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


June 23, 2007
State Pension Fund Contributions Same
The Capital Times :: Business
Link to source


June 23, 2007
Troha Agrees To Deal In Campaign Case, Top Doyle Campaign Donor Will Plead Guilty To Making Illegal Donations To The Democratic Party And President Bush.
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


June 22, 2007
Troha admits campaign law violations -
Plea deal includes dismissal of Doyle donation felony charges
Steve Schultze & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


June 22, 2007
Troha Gets Donation Plea Deal -
Admits Funneling Cash To Doyle, Bush
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source


June 22, 2007
Senate Dems vow to tweak state budget -
Republicans say they will oppose most of the proposed changes
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


June 22, 2007
Editorial: Feathering nests -
The State Legislature must end a sick leave policy so unlike what their constituents have access to. Lawmakers already get paid whether they show up or not.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


June 18, 2007
Senator urges end to sick leave perk -
Committee reviewing bill that would stop costly health insurance accrual for lawmakers
Stacy Forster & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


June 16, 2007
Georgia Thompson Seeks Amends -
State Worker Served Time But Was Wrongly Accused
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


June 16, 2007
State Lawmakers Fill Wallets Outside The Job
Wisconsin State Journal :: Local
Link to source


June 15, 2007
Plea deal likely in Troha case -
U.S. attorney changes strategy on prosecution of businessman
John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


June 15, 2007
State worker files claim -
Thompson, whose conviction was overturned, seeks $360,000
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


June 13, 2007
GOP could block state budget -
Tax-increase dispute might bring impasse, Assembly leader says
Stacy Forster, Patrick Marley & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


June 12, 2007
State is No. 1 in health care -
Federal agency ranks Wisconsin at top, based on various gauges
Guy Boulton, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


June 8, 2007
Proposal To Cut Income Tax -
Plan Would Provide 1 Percent Decrease In Income Tax Rates For All State Taxpayers
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


June 8, 2007
State Budget Advances -
$58 billion spending plan includes higher car registration, cigarette tax
Stacy Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


June 5, 2007
Senate Leader Wants Action On Computers
Wisconsin State Journal :: Local
Link to source


June 2, 2007
Lawmakers Looking At Computer Spending
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


June 1, 2007
Editorial: One for the roads -
Gov. Jim Doyle's budget, including the oil tax, will help to meet Wisconsin's urgent needs.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


June 1, 2007
Contract Awarded For Tracking Road Traffic
Wisconsin State Journal :: Capital Region Business Journal
Link to source

May 31, 2007
More IT monitoring urged -
State panel backs tighter control of computer projects
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


May 31, 2007
Finance Committee Oks Rules For State IT Projects
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


May 2007
Highway Robbery II
NASHTU - National Association of State Highway & and Transportation Unions
Link to source PDF


May 25, 2007
Doyle Vows To Protect Tobacco Cash -
He Says He Fears GOP Lawmakers Will Try To Raid A Fund Established For Health Care To Pay For Road Work.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


May 24, 2007
Group Assails Cost Of Oil Tax -
A Business Group Estimates Doyle's Plan Would Add 7 Cents To The Cost Of A Gallon Of Gas.
Wisconsin State Journal, Associated Press
Link to source


May 21, 2007
Federal Highway Fund May Run Short Of Cash -
The Federal Tax On Gasoline Is A Flat Tax That Hasn't Risen Since 1993.
Jim Abrams, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


May 18, 2007
Driver's License Fee Hike Ok'd
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


May 18, 2007
Doyle Rips Deal In Travel Case -
Leniency Offered For Testimony
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to The Capital Times
Link to Wisconsin State Journal


May 16, 2007
Senator: Audit Savings Initiative
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


May 15, 2007
State tech contract had no outside review -
Project might not save money in the long run, audit says
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


May 15, 2007
Doyle's Efficiency Initiative Under Fire -
Purchasing Program Beset By Problems, Allegations
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


May 15, 2007
DOA Broker Denies Wrongdoing, Lawyer Says -
He Says His Client Sought A Legal Split Of The Commission From The Sale Of The State Building.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


May 12, 2007
Background check rules urged for state jobs -
Union leaders voice concerns about potential universal policy
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


May 12, 2007
State Property Sales At Risk After Firing
Ryan J. Foley, AP, The Capital Times
Link to source


May 11, 2007
State won't sell Madison building -
Plans are changed after broker charged in kickback scheme
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


May 10, 2007
Real estate agent accused of seeking kickback -
He disclosed bids in state office building sale, complaint says
Patrick Marley & John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


May 2007
Engineer Shortfall -
A lack of available talent has become an industrywide dilemma
Bentley Systems BE Magazine
Link to source PDF  (756 KB)


May 7, 2007
State Should Sue IT Companies
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
John R. Merrill, Madison
Link to source


May 6, 2007
State's Infrastructure Needs Keep Growing
John Goetter, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


May 6, 2007
Building Sale Is Posing Problem -
Moving State Data Center Could Cost $2 Million
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


May 6, 2007
Web site to track state's contracts -
Unique effort aims for 'transparency in government'
Ben Jones, Appleton Post-Crescent
Link to source
Green Bay Press-Gazette
Link to source


May 3, 2007
Veterans Officials Viewed Political Web Sites -
While Employees Were Banned From A Political Blog, Agency Leaders Still View Political Content On Their Computers.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


May 2, 2007
Oversight of state IT projects weighed
Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source

April 29, 2007
DOT Staffers Cleared In Bid Probe -
But YWCA Calls Probe Incomplete
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


April 28, 2007
Georgia Thompson Ruling Not Appealed
State Journal staff, wires, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


April 27, 2007
Dems, GOP Spar Over Doyle's Fee Increases
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


April 26, 2007
Wait For License Plates Can Be Twice As Long -
Audit Shows New Computer System That Should Have Sped Up The Process Slowed It Down.
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


April 24, 2007
Wait for plates still tops 7 weeks -
DMV turnaround twice as slow as it was before computer upgrade
Larry Sandler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


April 21, 2007
Court Tells Why It Freed Thompson -
And In Its Written Opinion It Points To Ambiguities In The Law.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin state Journal
Link to The Capital Times


April 21, 2007
Agreement Removes Items From Doyle Budget Proposal
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to The Capital Times
Link to Wisconsin State Journal


April 20, 2007
Freed official back on state job -
Thompson's action no crime, judges write
John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


April 19, 2007
Three years and counting -
Texas firm way behind schedule to fix property tax record system
Scott Williams, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


April 19, 2007
No More Excuses For Tech Fiascoes -
State Agencies Have Fouled Up More Than $100 Million In Computer Projects. Lawmakers Should Adopt Reforms To Improve Planning, Leadership And Oversight.
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Link to source


April 19, 2007
Health Insurance Plan Advances In Assembly
Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


April 18, 2007
State IT jobs bust budgets -
Lax oversight costs millions, audit finds
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


April 18, 2007
'Stunning' Waste Reported In State Computer Audit
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
Audit Findings:
Link to source


April 17, 2007
Audit Criticizes State IT Projects
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


April 17, 2007
Senate avoids vote on sick leave -
Democratic legislators quickly vote to adjourn
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


April 12, 2007
Tax chief wants own collectors -
Using private firms more costly, he says
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


April 12, 2007
Study: State Business Taxes Low -
State Businesses Pay A Smaller Share Of Taxes Than Those In 40 Other States
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital times


April 11, 2007
Dean Takes Charge Of Navitus -
The Health-care Provider Buys Its Partners' Share In The Madison Company.
Judy Newman, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


April 11, 2007
'Hub' Idea For UW Work Has Civil Servants Skeptical
Anita Weier, The Capital Times
Link to source


April 10, 2007
Dean Buys Drug Cost Manager (Navitus)
Jeff Richgels, The Capital Times
Link to source


April 10, 2007
State budget process should be in the open
Editorial: Joseph Geck
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


April 9, 2007
Ex-official likely to return to state job -
Thompson to receive $68,000 in back pay, possibly legal fees
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


April 7, 2007
Acquittal Pleases Co-workers
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to The Capital Times
Link to Wisconsin State Journal


April 7, 2007
Was Probe Done To Tarnish Doyle? -
Some Democrats Question The Motives Behind The Prosecution Of Georgia Thompson.
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


April 6, 2007
Conviction may cost Thompson $300,000 -
Former state employee in seclusion after release
Steven Walters & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


April 6, 2007
Georgia Thompson Acquitted, Set Free -
Her Conviction In Travel Agency Case Is Overturned
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


April 5, 2007
Ex-state official freed -
Judge calls evidence she steered travel contract 'beyond thin'
Steven Walters & John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source

March 30, 2007
State Vets Official Worked From Calif. -
Arrangement Called Special Treatment
Ryan J. Foley, The Capital Times
Link to source


March 29, 2007
State Computer Debacles Draw More Scrutiny
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


March 29, 2007
Strand Civil Engineering Firm Is Growing In And Out Of Madison -
Company Plans Addition To Its South Side Headquarters.
Marv Balousek, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


March 28, 2007
Inaugural Bucks Go To Kids
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to The Capital Times
Link to Wisconsin State Journal


March 27, 2007
Trohas gave $50,000 for inaugural -
Indicted donor, wife, among top backers; leftover funds go to state Boys & Girls Clubs
Stacy Forster & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 25, 2007
The State's Expensive IT Mess -
More That $170 Million Has Been Spent On Computer Projects, With Little To Show For It
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


March 25, 2007
$170 Million Worth Of Trouble
Wisconsin State Journal :: Front
Link to source


March 25, 2007
It Looks Like Costs Took A Quantum Leap -
The Server Project
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


March 22, 2007
UW System makes case for partner benefits -
Cost put at $1.3M a year; effort would aid recruiting, lawmakers told
Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 22, 2007
Lost Calendar Entries Of DOT Head Found
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


March 21, 2007
DOT Chief's schedule found -
Calendar shows no meetings with Troha
Patrick Marley & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 21, 2007
Record Of Busalacchi's Troha Meetings Erased
The Capital Times :: Metro
Link to source


March 20, 2007
DOT chief's calendar erased -
Entries for '03-'04 were destroyed by accident, state says
Patrick Marley & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 20, 2007
How Much Is Enough? -
Boomers On Brink Of Retirement Wonder If They Can Afford It
Rob Zaleski, The Capital Times
Link to source


March 19, 2007
Doyle says Troha a supporter, not an adviser
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 18, 2007
Column: Doyle administration riddled with conflicts
State Sen. Michael Ellis
Appleton Post Crescent
Link to source


March 18, 2007
Column: Transportation means new jobs
Gov. Jim Doyle
Appleton Post Crescent
Link to source


March 16, 2007
Doyle Attended Troha's Parties -
The Governor Went To Two Holiday Parties At The Indicted Kenosha Businessman's Home.
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


March 16, 2007
Government Access Called Solid In Wis. -
Still Room For Improvement
Bill Novak, The Capital Times
Link to source


March 14, 2007
Public Records Not Too Public At State Offices
Ben Jones (Appleton Post-Crescent), The Capital Times
Link to source


March 14, 2007
Connect Dots In Doyle-Troha Scandal -
Editorial
Dave Zweifel, The Capital Times
Link to source


March 14, 2007
Besieged DOT Head's Second Term Gets Ok -
David Callender The Capital Times
Link to The Capital Times
Link to Wisconsin State Journal


March 13, 2007
Public Reports Withheld -
Governments Deny A Third Of Legitimate Requests In Nationwide Test Of Open Records Laws
Ron Seely, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


March 13, 2007
A Guide To Requesting Records
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


March 13, 2007
DOT Head: No Pressure In Tax Disputes -
"All We Were Trying To Do Here Was Help A State Employer," Said Secretary Frank Busalacchi.
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


March 13, 2007
2nd term for DOT chief wins approval -
Action comes amid GOP complaints
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 12, 2007
Tax help to Troha downplayed -
DOT chief denies sending lawyer out of state to settle Doyle donor's dispute
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 10, 2007
DOT official defends agency -
Attorney also faces questions about his connections to Troha
Stacy Forster & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 10, 2007
DOT Says It Wasn't Asked To Help Troha
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


March 10, 2007
Troha/Governor's Mansion cartoon
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 9, 2007
Doyle's higher taxes and fees: $1.74 billion
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 9, 2007
DOT official defends agency -
Attorney also faces questions about his connections to Troha
Stacy Forster & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 9, 2007
DOT Defends Role In Troha Case -
GOP Demands Delay On Secretary's Reconfirmation
David Callender, The Capital Times
Link to source


March 9, 2007
Republicans Want To Stop Approval Of DOT Secretary
Todd Richmond Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


March 9, 2007
Cancel Vote On Busalacchi
The Capital Times :: Editorial
Link to source


March 9, 2007
Short-term Benefit A Long-term Mistake
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Brian Schellinger
Link to source


March 8, 2007
DOT chief ordered Troha tax aid -
Busalacchi sent staff attorney on Illinois trip, records show
Cary Spivak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 8, 2007
DOT Head Aided Truck Companies
Jason Stein & Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


March 8, 2007
Doyle: No Sway With Donations -
Mum On Whether FBI Contacted Him On Troha
Scott Bauer Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


March 8, 2007
Regents were in dark on failing IT project -
Better supervision vowed after audit finds 5-year lapse in updates
Megan Twohey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 7, 2007
Busalacchi vote still planned in Senate -
FBI questions bring hesitation, then motion on DOT secretary
Patrick Marley & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 7, 2007
FBI Probes Meetings On Doyle Donor -
State Staff Worked On Troha Tax Issue
Scott Bauer Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


March 6, 2007
Troha tax bills got special attention from state -
Transportation office put 2 workers on case of indicted donor's $1 million in charges
Cary Sivak & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 6, 2007
Editorial: Off-base solution -
Designers of the state's new voting database must improve this system before the 2008 presidential election.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 6, 2007
Ex-state Travel Staffer Appealing Conviction
David Callender & Judith Davidoff, The Capital Times
Link to source


March 6, 2007
State Pours Millions Into Computer Project
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


March 4, 2007
Voting system tallies trouble -
Election officials say new database not trustworthy
Annysa Jonson & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


March 2, 2007
Assembly Oks Ending Sick Leave For State Elected Officials
Todd Richmond Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to The Capital Times
Link to Wisconsin State Journal


March 1, 2007
Sick leave bill gets an OK -
Measure backed in Assembly, but fate uncertain in Senate
Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source

February 28, 2007
State Worker Names Not Private -
A Judge Rules For Two Newspapers Seeking The Names Of Employees Of Two State Agencies.
Ed Treleven, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


February 27, 2007
Analyst Told To Question DOT
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


February 27, 2007
Sorely Needed Labor Law Would Give Unions Boost
Editorial
Harley Shaiken, The Capital Times
Link to source


February 26, 2007
Cabinet Secretaries Get Raises -
Pay Increases By Governor Seen As Necessary To Retain Qualified People
Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


February 26, 2007
Judge rules to disclose state workers' names 
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


February 25, 2007
Records spur questions in report's delay -
Documents suggest complicity by Doyle administration
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


February 25, 2007
Editorial: What's the problem with organized workers? 
Michael King, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


February 23, 2007
Pay Ranges Could Be Increased For Honchos -
Several State Executives Could Have Their Levels Boosted
Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


February 23, 2007
Third Costly Computer Project Scrapped
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


February 23, 2007
Next Tech Upgrade Better Be Right -
The State Should Learn From An Upcoming Analysis Of Its Costly Computer Technology Fiascoes
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Link to source


February 21, 2007
State abandons project -
$28.2 million sales-tax tracker scrapped ahead of legislative audit's release
Patrick Marley & Don Walker, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


February 21, 2007
Travel Probe Active -
Criminal Investigation Under Way, Official Says
Ryan J. Foley Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


February 21, 2007
Editorial: A sickening copout -
The refusal of Wisconsin's Democratic lawmakers to abolish the sick leave perk for elected officials shows they are out of touch with the public.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


February 21, 2007
Sale Of State Office Building Imprudent
Opinion
Sen. Fred Risser, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


February 20, 2007
State Set To Pay High Rate For Sale -
Company Will Get About Twice The Usual Commission If It Sells Downtown Building.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


February 20, 2007
Sick leave is staying -
Bill to stop lawmakers from building health insurance benefit likely DOA
Steven Walters & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


February 19, 2007
State Halts Updates To Computers
Wisconsin State Journal, Associated Press
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


February 17, 2007
State scraps computer project -
Millions spent on faulty effort to track unemployment claims
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


February 17, 2007
Budget has many ways to pay more -
Doyle offers $1.7 billion in new state taxes, fees
Steven Walters & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


February 15, 2007
Budget Plan Brings State To Square One -
Number Of State Government Jobs Would Be About The Same After 6 Years
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


February 15, 2007
Outsource Lab Backlog, Study Says -
Short-term Fix For DNA Evidence
Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


February 14, 2007
Budget Winners, Losers -
Good For UW, Bad For Drivers - Governor's Budget Proposal
David Callender and Judith Davidoff The Capital Times
Link to source


February 14, 2007
Highway retailers see road to future
Sean Lengell, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Link to source


February 13, 2007
Doyle seeks tax, fee boosts -
He wants to spend more on health care, transportation
Steven Walters, Stacy Forster & Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


February 13, 2007
WI official blasts road privatization
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune, Gannett News Service
Link to source


February 13, 2007
Outsourcing Succeeds Only In Defying Logic
The Capital Times :: Editorial
Ed Garvey
Link to source


February 13, 2007
SWIB Account Hikes Set For State Workers
The Capital Times :: Business
Link to source


February 11, 2007
Heading DNR Not A Dull Job -
So Says Scott Hassett, The Incumbent In That Post, Who Thrives On The Challenges And The Fun Aspects Of The Job.
Todd Richmond, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


February 10, 2007
State Pulls Plug On $24M Computer Project
Judith Davidoff, The Capital Times
Link to source


February 10, 2007
Property tax levies could rise under Doyle plan -
Limit is double the previous figure; typical tax-bill boost would be 2.7%
Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


February 9, 2007
Engineers Give 'C' For State's Facilities
Wisconsin State Journal, Associated Press
Link to source


February 8, 2007
State Voting System Is Further Delayed -
The System To Register Voters Won't Be Fully Functional For The April Election.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source
Link to source


February 8, 2007
Attack Shortfall Before It's Too Late -
An Accounting Change Will Reveal More About Taxpayers' Liability For Public Employee Retirement Benefits.
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Link to source


February 7, 2007
Assembly Committee Backs Changes To Sick Leave -
Paper Found Lawmakers Not Using Sick Leave
Channel3000 WISC-TV
Link to source


February 7, 2007
The facts about state employee sick leave
Mark Evenson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to Wisconsin State Journal


February 6, 2007
Commentary: State employee sick leave is necessary recruiting tool to offset salary inequity
Mark Evenson, Oshkosh Northwestern
Link to source


February 2, 2007
DOT chief defends lawyer's job switch -
Transportation secretary testifies that downgrading was unrelated to release of politically sensitive study
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


February 2, 2007
State Was Urged To Be Mum On Error
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


February 1, 2007
Did Doyle appointees stall report? -
DOT attorney says they sought to delay politically sensitive study
Patrick Marley & Steven Walters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


February 1, 2007
Governor Softer On State Employee Downsizing
27 WKOW News
Link to source

January 31, 2007
Surplus, Then Shortfall Loom For State Budget
Scott Bauer, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


January 31, 2007
Doyle Offers Agenda For Health Care, UW -
Democrats, Republicans See The Plan As Ambitious
Jason Stein & Mark Pits, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


January 30, 2007
Here's The Speech We'd Like To Hear -
Gov. Jim Doyle Should Focus On The Economy, Education, Clean Government And Fiscal Responsibility.
Wisconsin State Journal :: Opinion
Link to source


January 30, 2007
Health care for all, Doyle says -
Governor also pledges to help Milwaukee, promises $225 million for UW System
Steven Walters & Stacy Forster, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


January 30, 2007
Pension Money Running Short
The Capital Times :: Front
Link to source


January 30, 2007
Doyle Proposes New State Agency
John Hartzell, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


January 27, 2007
State To Put DOA On Market -
The State Plans To Sell The Downtown Department Of Administration Building.
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


January 26, 2007
Revenue Chief Apologizes -
Vendor Blamed For Leak Of Data
Todd Richmond, Associated Press, The Capital Times
Link to source


January 25, 2007
DOT Will Pay $500 In Open Records Case
Wisconsin State Journal
Link to Wisconsin State Journal
Link to The Capital Times


January 24, 2007
DOT admits open records law violation -
Agency agrees to pay $500 for delay in releasing study
Steven Walter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


January 24, 2007
City YWCA Questions DOT Contract
Jason Stein, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


January 22, 2007
State trooper drops software lawsuit -
But he could take ownership dispute to federal court
Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Link to source


January 21, 2007
State Makes Money By Selling You -
Lists Of Drivers, Hunters, Voters Swell Wisconsin Coffers
Mark Pitsch, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


January 19, 2007
No Charges Planned In Bidding Probe
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


January 19, 2007
Threats To Economy Detailed -
Senate Urged To Act On Social Security, Medicare As Baby Boomers Retire
Associated Press, Wisconsin State Journal
Link to source


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