Governor Jim Doyle today announced that he will visit communities along Lake Michigan on August 2nd and 3rd to promote environmental initiatives, encourage tourism, and meet with local citizens and local government and business leaders to make sure their views are heard in Madison.

Over the two days, the Governor will make his way from Washington Island to Kenosha, stopping at harbors, parks, tourist sites, local businesses and community events along the way. Governor Doyle will discuss his efforts to support Lake Michigan communities over the past seven and a half years, and will discuss new initiatives to protect critical Great Lake habitats.

“The people and communities along Lake Michigan are part of what makes Wisconsin so great,” Governor Doyle said.  “These communities have so much to offer – from great tourist attractions to thriving businesses – and I look forward to visiting them.  I believe that government works best when leaders have a chance to get to know people one on one, and hear directly from the people we serve.  Over the next couple days I will have the opportunity to see what makes this region unique, meet with the hardworking families and community leaders, and take their ideas and concerns back to Madison.”

Governor Doyle will be joined by Natural Resources Secretary Matt Frank and Tourism Secretary Kelli Trumble.  The following schedule is subject to change.  Scheduled events in Sheboygan for Tuesday, August 3, 2010 include:

9:00 a.m.  Sheboygan Great Lakes Event - King Park - 1615 S. 7th Street
9:45 a.m.  John Michael Kohler Arts Center - 608 New York Avenue
10:30 a.m.  Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sanderling Nature Center, 1020 Beach Park Lane

Sen. Russ Feingold is walking in the 57th Annual Brat Days Parade on Saturday, August 7th and we want you to join him.  Everyone is invited so please share this with friends and family.

We will meet at the Campaign Headquarters (812 Erie Ave) at 8:15am and from there head out to cover the parade route distributing Packer schedules and lapel stickers before the parade begins at 9am.  Then, we will walk in the parade alongside Russ to share our enthusiasm for Russ’s efforts on behalf of the people of Wisconsin!

In addition, we continue to need YOUR HELP on a daily basis to canvass, phone bank and complete office tasks for Russ. If you want to make a difference in this election please contact Nick to sign up to help Russ WIN in November at niles@russfeingold.org or (920)208-4553.

The August Executive Board meeting will take place on 8/23 at 5:30pm and will be held at the Campaign Headquarters, 812 Erie Ave, Sheboygan.