In late October, immediately after signing
Wisconsin 's budget, Governor Jim Doyle, addressed the state
convention of the American Federation of Teachers. It was
the first time a Governor had appeared at the organization’s
state convention, a sign that AFT Wisconsin’s political
influence continues to grow.
The Governor spoke passionately about
the importance of Wisconsin 's technical colleges which
he called the state's "doors of opportunity."
He explained that he had vetoed the Republican inspired
property tax levy freeze because it would have severely
reduced technical college funding. Governor Doyle argued
that investing in the education and training of our citizens
is the key to growing the Wisconsin ’s economy and
producing prosperity for the state’s working families.
