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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Economic development groups aim to launch a new multi-region alliance early next year, timed to coincide with the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay. Barb LaMue, president and CEO of the New North, discussed the plan yesterday during the Wisconsin
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
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.
I could not have been happier with how each of the four events played out. Conversations were constructive and geared toward finding common ground. Disagreements were acknowledged but respected. Many people wanted more.
Trump inherits an economy which, by most measures, is a very healthy one.
As Evers appointees rewarded utility execs, Kamala Harris backed off taxing corporations.
To prepare, Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth will need to overhaul the bureaucracy and cut waste.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Crossroads at Big Creek has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing 15 acres of land in the city
Without being a seasoned lawmaker with defense policy experience, or a serious-minded person with a deep hands-on background that blends with the job, we are only left to conclude Pete Hegseth is nothing more than the juvenile version of Oliver North.
We may differ on how much control we cede to any level of government, but must remember that government has no power aside from those granted by consent of the governed. With those principles in mind, it can be “morning in America” once again.
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 Perm… Please log
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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
Economic development groups aim to launch a new multi-region alliance early next year, timed to coincide with the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay. Barb LaMue, president and CEO of the New North, discussed the plan yesterday during the Wisconsin Technology Council’s Early Stage Symposium in Madison. The group she
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,
I could not have been happier with how each of the four events played out. Conversations were constructive and geared toward finding common ground. Disagreements were acknowledged but respected. Many people wanted more.
Trump inherits an economy which, by most measures, is a very healthy one.
As Evers appointees rewarded utility execs, Kamala Harris backed off taxing corporations.
To prepare, Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth will need to overhaul the bureaucracy and cut waste.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Crossroads at Big Creek has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing 15 acres of land in the city of Sturgeon Bay in Door County. Crossroads plans to acquire
Without being a seasoned lawmaker with defense policy experience, or a serious-minded person with a deep hands-on background that blends with the job, we are only left to conclude Pete Hegseth is nothing more than the juvenile version of Oliver North.
We may differ on how much control we cede to any level of government, but must remember that government has no power aside from those granted by consent of the governed. With those principles in mind, it can be “morning in America” once again.