As Gov. Jim Doyle sees it, Wisconsin stands on the verge of a golden age in which legions of well-educated, tech-savvy workers will find high-paying jobs in the emerging fields of health care, high-tech manufacturing, biotechnology and alternative energy.
Doyle says his mission – as he begins his second term as governor today – is to steer the state in that direction, preserving what he describes as a vibrant heritage of hard work and respect for longstanding values while keeping an eye toward future growth.