Citing Budget, State To Cut Renewable Energy Fund
Spokeswoman Says Some Federal Funds Will Help Promote Renewable Energy
Updated: 9:21 am CDT June 5, 2009
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READ: Visit Channel 3000's Politics SectionREAD: Channel 3000's "Reality Check" SeriesINTERACTIVE: Write Your Rep.VISIT: Follow Money In PoliticsMADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Jim Doyle and lawmakers plan to eliminate funding for a grant program that helps Wisconsin companies discover new sources of energy.The Legislature's budget committee last week cut all $30 million the governor had proposed for the Wisconsin Energy Independence Fund that gives grants and loans to businesses researching and developing clean energy.Environmental groups and companies who received the first batch of funding from the program last year say they are upset with the move.Doyle spokeswoman Carla Vigue said the governor and lawmakers had to cut the funding to balance the budget. She said some of the federal stimulus money coming to Wisconsin will also help promote renewable energy businesses.
Previous Stories:
- June 4, 2009: Citing Budget, State To Cut Renewable Energy Fund
- June 3, 2009: Republicans Question Earmarks In Budget
- June 2, 2009: State Justice Department Braces For Budget Cuts
- June 1, 2009: State Lawmakers Find Funds For Pet Projects
- May 29, 2009: State Cuts Force School Districts To Trim More In Budgets
- May 29, 2009: State Panel Works To Finalize Budget Plan
- May 29, 2009: State Budget Plan Passes Committee
- May 27, 2009: Budget Woes Prompt Some School Districts To Consider Consolidation
- May 27, 2009: Busy Weekend For Joint Finance Committee
- May 27, 2009: State Supreme Court Says Judges Will Give Up Raises
- May 23, 2009: State Budget Writers Meet In Saturday Session
- May 23, 2009: Local Municipalities Considering Affects Of Budget Cuts
- May 22, 2009: Critics Say Governor's Budget Plan Lacks Details
- May 22, 2009: Doyle Proposal Includes More State Layoffs, Funding Cuts
- May 8, 2009: Doyle Says Up To 1,100 State Jobs Could Be Cut
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