June 11, 2021 Contact: DNR Office of Communications DNRPress@wisconsin.gov UPDATE: DNR Assisting With Cleanup Of Manure Spill Near The Town Of Merrill, Investigation Ongoing   MERRILL, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is assisting with the investigation of a manure spill that occurred at a dairy farm in southern Lincoln County. On June 9, 2021, the DNR was notified of an unknown amount of liquid manure running off of a field into Devil Creek, resulting in an observable fish kill at multiple locations within the creek and the Wisconsin River. The manure release was reported to have originated off of

6-11-2021 Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov Rep. Ron Kind Introduces the CURD Act to Protect Cheese Quality La Crosse, WI— Today Rep. Ron Kind introduced the bipartisan Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act. This legislation would create a formal definition of “natural cheese” to ensure consumers are fully informed when purchasing cheese. “Here in America’s Dairyland, we’re proud of the international award-winning, high quality cheese made in the state,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “We need to ensure customers have the information they need to keep purchasing the quality Wisconsin cheese families have enjoyed for generations. Especially during June Dairy Month, I’m glad to

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June 11, 2021 Contact: Samara Sheff 202-495-8879 Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congressman Frank Lucas Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Minority-Serving Institution’s STEM Research Capabilities   Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Member Rep. Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Ranking Member Rep. Frank Lucas (OK-03) introduced the Strengthening MSI Competitiveness in Research and Innovation Act to diversify STEM education and workforce. The Act would allow historically black colleges and universities (HBCU’s), tribal colleges and universities, and other universities designated as minority serving institutions (MSI) such as Alverno college increased access federal resources  to expand research programs  in order to help create a more diverse STEM workforce. 

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June 11, 2021 Contact: WisDems Communications (press@wisdems.org) ICYMI: Evers, Biden Partner to Expand Broadband in Wisconsin Madison, Wis. –– In January, Governor Tony Evers declared that 2021 was the year of broadband. In partnership with President Joe Biden, Democrats in Wisconsin are working to make that a reality. Earlier this year, Governor Evers directed $100 million from the American Rescue Plan to expand broadband across Wisconsin—and to build on that success, Democrats in Congress are working to pass the American Jobs Plan, which will invest another $100 billion to bring universal broadband coverage to American families.   Governor Evers knows