Rhinelander, WI – Wisconsin’s Green Fire thanks Governor Tony Evers for vetoing legislation that would allow private development on the beds of lakes and rivers without proper consideration of the public’s ownership and rights in Wisconsin’s waters.  Wisconsin’s Public Trust Doctrine, which is embodied in our State Constitution, holds those lakebeds and riverbeds in trust for all citizens. Senate Bill 900 would have allowed commercial and residential developers to claim and privatize lakebeds and riverbeds that are now held in trust for citizens under the longstanding constitutional provision known as the Public Trust Doctrine.  While Wisconsin’s Green Fire understands legitimate concerns

MADISON, Wis. – Governor Evers understands that good policy on clean water, public transportation infrastructure, and clean energy are critical for the future of Wisconsin’s economy.  This week, Gov. Evers released a clean energy plan that will create an estimated 40,000 new jobs for Wisconsinites and provide the training needed for workers to transition into this field. It’s unfortunate that Republicans don’t see the opportunity to be good stewards of Wisconsin’s natural resources. Rebecca Kleefisch said that it’s “funny” that Gov. Evers listed the environment as a top issue in his campaign. It’s not clear why she thinks that ensuring clean water, addressing extreme weather

MADISON – For a planet increasingly ravaged by the effects of climate change, removing carbon from the atmosphere could be part of a desperately needed turn in the right direction. Innovators worldwide participating in the XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition are racing to develop technologies that can harvest that carbon dioxide efficiently and lock it away. Now, from an initial field of more than 500 entries, competition judges have chosen a University of Wisconsin–Madison team’s solution among the most promising. The team, Earth RepAIR, was among the top 60 groups, and one of only 21 teams focusing on direct air capture,

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, UpNorthNews wrote a scathing story blasting Ron Johnson for praising a GOP agenda that would raise taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites, sunset Social Security and Medicare, and hike health insurance costs. Read the full article here: UpNorthNews: Ron Johnson Thinks a GOP Plan for Tax Increases and the Potential End of Medicare and Social Security Is a ‘Positive Thing’ Republicans push for a “fair share” of taxes from low-income workers while defending a tax break that paid off handsomely for billionaire donors. Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson continues to face blowback for recent statements expressing support for a Republican plan that

GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement on Earth Day: “Sustainable natural resources policy isn’t a catch phrase – it’s a focus of some common-sense, bipartisan policies year-round in the Wisconsin State Senate. As Co-Chair of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy, I’ve had the pleasure to lead a number of these efforts, including bills that were signed into law in the 2021-22 Legislative Session which will: Expand the Commercial-Property Assessed Clean Energy Program; Create new voluntary agricultural programs to tackle nitrate leaching; Ease the permitting burdens for beneficial hydrologic restoration projects; Provide over

MADISON — Changing dietary patterns in the U.S. are leading to lower emissions of food-related, climate-warming gases, according to a new research study, and half of the reduction can be attributed to eating less beef. Every choice we make as consumers has a climate impact, which is often measured in terms of its “carbon footprint” — that is, the amount of greenhouse gases emitted in the process of producing a good or providing a service. “The greenhouse gases of our food system are one of the largest portions of our footprint as a nation,” says Clare Bassi, who led the

MADISON, WI — Alexia Sabor, an environmental science professional, project manager, and community leader, who currently serves as Chair of the Democratic Party of Dane County, announced today her campaign for Wisconsin Secretary of State. “My parents taught me early on that when you’re faced with a problem, you roll up your sleeves and get to work fixing it,” said Sabor. “I’ve always known the right to cast your ballot in a fair election was a cornerstone of our democracy, and I’m running to make sure our democracy survives.” For the last fifteen years, Alexia has been a project manager

BELOIT, WISCONSIN — Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) stopped by Casey’s Gas Station on Cranston Road in Beloit to talk with voters about high gas prices and gather support for his reelection. Congressman Steil heard from voters who were filling up their vehicles. Voters shared their concerns about the negative impacts of higher gas prices on them and their families. Under the new Congressional district maps, the City of Beloit will now be in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District.   Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) issued the following statement: “Families and workers are getting clobbered by higher costs. Failed energy policies have resulted

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone hitting the water this weekend to wear a life jacket. Winds and summer-like temperatures are in the forecast for Saturday, making the water more inviting than ever after weeks of winter. While Saturday’s temperatures may flirt with summer, the water is cold and rough, and life jackets are a must before you shove from the shore for the year’s first paddle. “Safety is an important part of water fun. Most drowning victims on Wisconsin waterbodies were not wearing life jackets,” said DNR Lt. Darren Kuhn, DNR Boating Law Administrator. “Putting

MADISON, Wis. – Tim Michels has not yet officially announced that he is running for governor in the Republican primary, but it seems his campaign has already begun. Not only did Tommy Thompson steal Tim Michels’ thunder yesterday by announcing that Michels is running, Michels is fundraising for Senator Ron Johnson, has met with Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago, and is placing TV ads. The only thing missing? Confirmation from Tim Michels himself. Whatever happens with Michels’ announcement, one thing is for sure — he is embracing the most fringe ends of the party. He has significant ties to Rebecca Kleefisch’s extreme policies as a member of

Badger Band superfans come in all ages and sizes — including the toddler variety. Thursday evening, 2½-year-old Ila Hellgren from Madison got a sneak peek of this weekend’s UW Varsity Band Spring Concert during a rehearsal at the Kohl Center. The special moment was made possible by Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, which learned of Ila’s enthusiasm for the UW Marching Band and reached out to director Corey Pompey, who eagerly made it happen. Ila is a liver transplant recipient who loves to “play marching band,” according to her parents, Jadon Scullion and Dana Hellgren. During Ila’s medical treatments, her father would take

Girls on the Run of South Central Wisconsin’s spring season is officially underway with 75 teams off and running across their 8 county territory. Girls on the Run is a positive youth development program designed to teach critical life skills and inspire 3-8th grade girls to find joy, health, and confidence through running. During the eight-week program, girls participate in lessons that foster confidence, build peer connections, and encourage community service while they prepare for an end-of-season celebratory 5K run. This spring,1,075 girls are being mentored and supported by over 300 volunteer coaches and site liaisons on small teams of 10-20 girls. In

[Madison, WI] – Happy Earth Day to everyone in Wisconsin except Lt. Governor and Democrat Senate candidate Mandela Barnes, who claims to be an expert on environmental issues because he chairs a task force on climate change. However, when asked if any of his “55 concrete strategies” for addressing climate change in Wisconsin had been successfully implemented, Barnes could not name one: Republicans have shown that protecting our environment doesn’t have to come at the expense of our economy, but the far-left climate change proposals that Barnes and his opponents support would raise taxes, hurt the U.S. economy, and kill blue collar jobs.