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Phenomenal gift to Wisconsin’s future

Governor Jim Doyle has high praise for the generosity of John and Tashia Morgridge: $175 million to support a Fund for Wisconsin Scholars, and provide need-based financial aid for thousands of students. Still, Doyle wants to make sure the Legislature doesn’t get the wrong idea. Doyle says the generous gift doesn’t let the state off the hook for providing financial aid.