In the last gubernatorial election, campaign finance reform was a highly controversial issue after candidate Mark Green transferred almost $500,000 in campaign funds.

As a result, creating campaign finance reform became one of Gov. Jim Doyle’s platforms during his campaign. Campaign finance reform remains has remained an important issue since Doyles re-election in 2007.

Yet during the State of the State Address Jan. 23, Doyle failed to mention anything regarding campaign finance. This action was irresponsible of Doyle because this issue has been so important to him throughout his second term.

Not only did Doyle fail to address the issue in the State of the State Address, he has yet to return money to Dennis Troha—a donor convicted of money laundering.

After the failure of the special session last month for campaign finance reform, Doyle should be held accountable for the last half-hearted attempt and push for action.

Doyle should not only support a bill to relaunch the special session, but he should also take action to ensure other legislators will also support an ethics bill.