Reaction mixed to Doyle’s budget; criticisms include proposed fee increases, hospital tax (Appleton Post-Crescent)

MADISON â?? State sales and income taxes would not increase under a budget Gov. Jim Doyle unveiled Tuesday.

But those who drive, own a car or smoke would be hit by new taxes and fees.

Doyle called the two-year plan to spend $58 billion in public dollars an “opportunity budget” that provides tax relief for residents and protects the state’s priorities.