Governor-elect Scott Walker told Gov. Jim Doyle to stop pushing for Democratic policies, including the use of a bio-fuel boiler in the Charter Street Power Plant and healthcare reform in a letter sent Wednesday.
Walker said Wisconsin could save as much as $100 million by placing a natural gas boiler in the Charter Street Power Plant instead of the planned bio-fuel boiler. Construction on the facility began in October.
Walker also said one of the first things he wants do as governor is encourage the Wisconsin attorney general to sue the federal government for healthcare legislation passed earlier this year.
""Even as the lawsuit is considered by our judicial system, it is clear that the federal law will affect Wisconsin's management of out Medical Assistance programs,"" Walker said in the letter.
Daniel Schooff, secretary of the Department of Administration, said Walker has not been briefed on the issues he commented on.
""We will continue to work with you and your team in an orderly and responsible manner,"" Schooff said.
Doyle's administration has been cooperative with his transition office, Walker said.
""I am confident we can find common ground on my five requests and continue to work towards an orderly transition,"" Walker said.
—Beth Pickhard
