Doyle cuts $2 million from biotech proposal
Alliance expects governor will help it find other funding
By KATHLEEN GALLAGHER
kgallagher@journalsentinel.com
Posted: July 25, 2005
Milwaukee area business and higher education leaders said Monday that they were disappointed but remain optimistic about future funding after Gov. Jim Doyle used a veto to slash money for a southeastern Wisconsin research alliance.
The $2.5 million proposal, which was adopted by the Legislature with bipartisan support, was cut to $500,000 by the governor, who issued 139 vetoes and put his finishing touches on the state budget.
Supporters of the Biomedical Technology Alliance said they would continue their efforts to fund collaborative projects between five area colleges and universities.
