Also Announces $445,000 Industry Partnership Grant for Milwaukee Workforce Training

Gov. Jim Doyle

Milwaukee, WI – Governor Jim Doyle today announced $4.55 million in federal Workforce Investment Act funding for programs that will prepare Wisconsin workers and employers to compete in the future economy. The Department of Workforce Development will work with workforce development boards, employers, unions, and technical colleges across the state to train workers to meet the changing needs of the state’s industries and workforce.

“The $4.55 million in federal funding will build on our strengths and help us take Wisconsin’s incredible workforce to the next level,” Governor Doyle said.  Read More→

Gov. Jim Doyle

Madison, WI – Governor Jim Doyle today announced that four Wisconsin cities are receiving a total of $2,014,698.33 through the state’s Lift Bridge Aids program. The funding will help cover costs incurred in 2009 for maintaining and operating nine lift bridges on Wisconsin’s connecting highways. Read More→

Funding Will Help Increase Physical Activity Among Wisconsin Students

Gov. Jim Doyle

Madison, WI  – Governor Jim Doyle announced today that 19 school districts will receive grants totaling $417,652 for Wisconsin’s Active Schools Project to increase physical activity among students in 26 elementary, middle and high schools. The competitive award to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is part of $119.5 million going to just 13 states as part of the “Communities Putting Prevention to Work” initiative funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Read More→

Modern, Wisconsin Made, Trains Will Stop at Monona Terrace in Downtown Madison

Gov. Jim Doyle

Madison, WI  – Governor Jim Doyle announced today that Madison’s high speed rail station will be located downtown at the Monona Terrace. Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk and state Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Frank Busalacchi joined Governor Doyle for the announcement. Read More→