Doyle's reaction
Gov. Jim Doyle made the following statement following the Legislature's passage of the budget:
"After a long process, Democrats and Republicans have come together to hold the line on taxes, streamline government, and create real opportunity for Wisconsin families and businesses. Tonight, the Legislature has done the right thing for our schools; for the safety of our neighborhoods; for the health of our kids and the health of our economy.
"Throughout this process, I fought to protect our state from deep cuts to our schools and cuts to police and firefighters in our neighborhoods. While we all had to make some difficult compromises, I believe the bill that passed tonight reflects our state's values, protects our priorities, and invests in our people.
"Tonight the Legislature moved forward in a bipartisan fashion on a budget that supports our universities, makes health care more affordable, grows our economy, and cuts taxes for middle class families in the areas they need it most."
