MADISON, WI — Today the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) issued permits that Canadian oil giant Enbridge, Inc. needs to build an oil pipeline across some of our state’s most treasured natural areas. The proposed route, which crosses 186 northern Wisconsin waterways and hundreds of acres of wetlands, is

Madison, WI – Despite overwhelming public opposition, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today approved permits for Canadian oil giant Enbridge to reroute its Line 5 pipeline around and upstream of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Reservation, where it has operated in illegal trespass for over a decade.

Madison, WI—Today, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) granted Canadian oil giant Enbridge Energy permits for its controversial plan to construct a new segment of its Line 5 oil pipeline in northern Wisconsin.   The 70-year-old pipeline currently cuts across the heart of the Bad River Reservation, where it has

MADISON, Wis. – After careful consideration of applicable state laws, all input received and the administrative record, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced its decision to issue an individual wetland and waterway permit with conditions and convey coverage under the department’s Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) General Permit for Construction

Hello, my name is Senator Mary Felzkowski. Last week, my Senate GOP colleagues elected me to the role of Senate President for the upcoming legislative session. The senators in our caucus represent 18 vastly different areas of the state, but we all share some common goals, like returning your surplus

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers invite the public to contribute ornaments for this year’s “Tribute to Our Troops” holiday tree at the Executive Residence. “The ‘Tribute to Our Troops’ tree is a tradition Kathy and I have been glad to continue these last six years

On November 5, 2024, the American people delivered a decisive message. The election of Donald J. Trump, winning both the popular vote and the electoral college, including every swing state, alongside a Senate majority and a pending House lead, was more than a victory—it was a clear rebuttal to the

Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.   This Veterans Day—and every day—we’re proud to honor the over 300,000 veterans who call our state home. Veterans have given so much in service to our country, and, as a state, I believe it’s our duty to give back. Because just as our veterans have upheld

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are putting the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on notice to preserve all records related to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s criminal investigations into President Donald Trump. In the letter sent on Tuesday

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced Wisconsin achieved a new record high for employment during October 2024, according to preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The new record for total employment, released today by DWD, breaks the record announced

SUPERIOR — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today proposed creating a new grant program that provides grant funding to Wisconsin schools for the purpose of upgrading water fountains to control for lead and other contaminants. Dr. Underly’s announcement came during a news conference at Cooper Elementary school, in which she

MADISON, Wis. – The Office of the Wisconsin State Public Defender (SPD) presented awards at its annual conference to honor staff, private attorneys, and partner organizations that have provided exceptional service and demonstrated a dedication to the mission of SPD. The Public Defender Board bestowed its highest honor, the Eisenberg Award,