Wisconsin 7: Hold rally, press conference celebrating completing 22 days of fasting

KENOSHA — On Friday, March 26th, the Wisconsin 7 will hold a rally and press conference celebrating their last day of their 22-day fast for climate justice in the state budget.  The rally will take place at Grace Lutheran Church (2006 60th St., Kenosha WI 53140) at 10am. The Wisconsin 7 are Tory Lowe, Vaun Mayes, Justin Blake, Jill Ferguson, Joe Cardinali, County Supervisor Andy Berg, and Rev. Jonathan Barker. The Wisconsin 7 demand that the state legislature pass Governor Evers’ climate justice initiatives in the 2021’-2023’ state budget.  The proposed state budget includes funding for renewable energy and jobs,

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DNR: Seeking public comment for environmental review of the city of Fond Du Lac safe drinking water loan program project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Fond Du Lac is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The projects primarily include the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Fond Du Lac. Activities related to this project are minor actions under Chapter NR 150, Wis. Admin. Code, for which no environmental analysis is required; however, following the SDWLP federal requirement 40 C.F.R. §35.3580, an environmental review must be conducted before funding this project. The SDWLP has

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Kerr campaign: Announces DPI policy reforms to combat child sex trafficking, abuse, and exploitation

WAUSAU, WI – Parents, community leaders, and media are invited to hear State Superintendent Candidate Deb Kerr’s policy plans to combat child sex trafficking, abuse, and exploitation. She will speak in Wausau, Wisconsin on Friday, March 26 at 10 am. Deb will also discuss plans to ensure an immediately available option for all children to receive in-person instruction. Deb will meet with media and community members at the 400 block park located at 401 N 3rd Street, Wausau, WI 54403. Kerr said, “Child abuse and exploitation are severely underreported in Wisconsin. It’s deplorable and I see an opportunity to train counselors

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