Jim Doyle
Mike Huebsch writes: Global Warming Bill Means Higher Electric Bills and More Taxes
Once the Assembly Special Committee on Green Energy Jobs wrapped up its two public hearings on Governor Doyle’s Global Warming bill, the co-chairs conceded that some rewrites were necessary. Yet, both co-chair Jim Soletski (D-Green Bay) and the governor have said they want to preserve the requirement that 25% of the electricity used in Wisconsin must come from renewable sources by 2025. Based on Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) data, it will cost electric customers more than $15 billion to make that happen. And, according to the Governor’s Global Warming Task Force, it Read more
Governor Doyle's Legacy
Governor Doyle shifted the political spotlight back on Wisconsin this week with his announcement that he will not seek a third term in 2010. He said he is stepping aside so that a new governor can lead the state revitalizes the office.
Is Governor Doyle's $47.5 Million No-Bid Deal Good For Taxpayers?
Governor Doyle recently announced that back in May he entered into a $47.5 million deal with a Spanish company for two trains that will run on the Amtrak Chicago to Milwaukee Hiawatha line. This week, on a party-line vote, eleven Democrats on the Joint Finance Committee signed off on the no-bid contract and authorized more state borrowing to finance the purchase.
PLAIN SPEAKING: State budget hits middle class hard
I just saw this article on the Onalaska/Holmen Courier web site. Great job Mike!
Flagrant Act of Journalism in Milwaukee
Over the last few weeks, I’ve written about proposals that are completely unrelated to state finances, but nonetheless buried in Governor Doyle’s 1700-plus page state budget proposal. Specifically, I’ve shared my opposition to changes to insurance laws and liability laws that are designed to benefit personal injury lawyers.