Bill aims to ban local ‘rights of nature’ ordinances

Legislation being circulated by Republican authors would prevent local municipalities from enacting “rights of nature” ordinances that provide certain legal rights to natural resources.  That includes the right to exist, to be protected against pollution or to maintain a healthy

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Lawmakers plan to reintroduce No Patient Left Alone Act

Republican lawmakers are circulating legislation from last session that would allow patients in Wisconsin health care facilities to receive visitors during public health emergencies, with various restrictions in place.  Sen. André Jacque, R-New Franken, and Rep. Chuck Wichgers, R-Muskego, recently

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Bill aims to ban local ‘rights of nature’ ordinances

Legislation being circulated by Republican authors would prevent local municipalities from enacting “rights of nature” ordinances that provide certain legal rights to natural resources.  That includes the right to exist, to be protected against pollution or to maintain a healthy ecosystem, according to analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau. Sen.

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Sentry Equipment plans to lean more on AI to support future growth

Sentry Equipment plans to lean more on AI to support further growth, as the technology is expected to help address the company’s skilled labor concerns.  That’s according to Marcease Warren, vice president of manufacturing for the Oconomowoc-based industrial machinery company. It makes equipment for portable filtration, sample automation, coolant recycling

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Lawmakers plan to reintroduce No Patient Left Alone Act

Republican lawmakers are circulating legislation from last session that would allow patients in Wisconsin health care facilities to receive visitors during public health emergencies, with various restrictions in place.  Sen. André Jacque, R-New Franken, and Rep. Chuck Wichgers, R-Muskego, recently sent out a cosponsorship memo for LRB 4368/1 and 0049/1,

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