Wisconsin Environment: Proposed EPA lead rule fails to ensure safe drinking water

MADISON – Yesterday in Green Bay, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its long-awaited proposal to update to the federal Lead and Copper Rule. Unfortunately, while the EPA’s proposed rule offers some enhanced testing and monitoring, it lacks the bold action necessary to ensure safe drinking water for all Americans as soon as possible. “As proposed, the EPA’s long-awaited update to the Lead and Copper Rule falls far short of the decisive action needed to get the lead out of our drinking water,” said Megan Severson, Wisconsin Environment State Director. “And in a few critical provisions, the proposed rule could even take us backwards.

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UW System: Math initiative focused on student success

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Math Initiative has brought mathematics faculty, data analysts, advisors, administrators, and others together for a singular purpose: to support timely completion of introductory mathematics courses (gateway math) that are relevant to students’ majors or intended fields of study. This focus on math matters because virtually every student must fulfill a math requirement. Some fulfill that requirement before they enter college. Some place directly into credit-bearing math in their first year. Some, however, are not prepared for math at that level and start in a developmental (remedial) math sequence that may delay or derail their

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Rep. Plumer: Honors first responders during Assembly floor session

Madison… Representative Jon Plumer (R-Lodi) had the honor of recognizing Amber Hahn, the Chief of the Poynette/Dekorra EMS as the 42nd District’s First Responder of the Year. On the Assembly floor, members were able to choose a first responder from their districts based on nominations from constituents. The Assembly recognized over 80 first responders including Chief Amber Hahn.   “Yesterday, the Assembly honored many worthy recipients of the First Responder of the Year Award. Chief Amber Hahn is a true leader in her community and has single handedly saved the Poynette-Dekorra EMS. Amber has worked tirelessly to acquire new tools for

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One Wisconsin Now: Board of Regents picks pandering to right-wing politicians over protecting students

MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents today advanced a proposed administrative rule restricting free speech on campuses that includes threatening students with investigation, suspension or even expulsion for violations. Appointees of former Gov. Scott Walker who remain on the Board of Regents have been pursuing the policy since 2017, and have admitted their efforts are designed to appease right-wing politicians like Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Vos and others in the state legislature have been pushing policies originating from conservative organizations, underwritten by the Bradley Foundation and the Koch brothers, to crack down on students protesting hate speech on campuses

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UW System: Regents hear about innovative, influential Literacy Link project

MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents heard a presentation from Ashland and Bayfield counties on The Literacy Link, a UW System–funded pilot project that connects children and parents in justice-involved families through literacy-rich experiences and environments. The Literacy Link pilot project is showing great promise as an approach that builds the reading, speaking, and listening abilities of young children in families throughout the criminal justice system. Through these literacy experiences, positive relationships are strengthened between the children and their caregivers. These relationships are critical because they can help children manage trauma or stress. Mary Huser

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FRI PM Update: Members of juvenile justice panel critical of group’s work, process called ‘a setup for failure’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Efforts to implement Walker-era legislation to restructure the state’s youth justice program took another hit after members of a panel charged with making recommendations regarding new youth lockups roundly criticized the panel’s work. Members of the Juvenile Justice Grant Committee, in interviews with WisPolitics.com, agreed w… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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DNR: EPA Proposes Updates to Rules Impacting Lead and Copper in Drinking Water

CONTACT: Steve Elmore, Program Director, DNR Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater, 608-264-9246, Steve.Elmore@wisconsin.gov DNR to Review Proposed Updates to Lead and Copper Rule MADISON, Wis. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week announced a proposal to address how communities across the country can reduce lead in public drinking water. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler revealed the proposal at events in Green Bay on Thursday and Milwaukee on Friday. Enacted in 1991, the federal Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) is designed to protect public health by using corrosion control to limit the amount of lead and copper allowed in public drinking water. The

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UW System: Math initiative focused on student success

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Math Initiative has brought mathematics faculty, data analysts, advisors, administrators, and others together for a singular purpose: to support timely completion of introductory mathematics courses (gateway math) that are relevant to students’ majors or intended fields of study. This focus on math matters because

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Rep. Plumer: Honors first responders during Assembly floor session

Madison… Representative Jon Plumer (R-Lodi) had the honor of recognizing Amber Hahn, the Chief of the Poynette/Dekorra EMS as the 42nd District’s First Responder of the Year. On the Assembly floor, members were able to choose a first responder from their districts based on nominations from constituents. The Assembly recognized over

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UW System: Regents hear about innovative, influential Literacy Link project

MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents heard a presentation from Ashland and Bayfield counties on The Literacy Link, a UW System–funded pilot project that connects children and parents in justice-involved families through literacy-rich experiences and environments. The Literacy Link pilot project is showing great promise

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FRI PM Update: Members of juvenile justice panel critical of group’s work, process called ‘a setup for failure’

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Efforts to implement Walker-era legislation to restructure the state’s youth justice program took another hit after members of a panel charged with making recommendations regarding new youth lockups roundly criticized the panel’s work. Members of the Juvenile Justice Grant Committee, in interviews

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DNR: EPA Proposes Updates to Rules Impacting Lead and Copper in Drinking Water

CONTACT: Steve Elmore, Program Director, DNR Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater, 608-264-9246, Steve.Elmore@wisconsin.gov DNR to Review Proposed Updates to Lead and Copper Rule MADISON, Wis. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week announced a proposal to address how communities across the country can reduce lead in public drinking water. EPA Administrator

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