Rep. Moore Omokunde: “The Data Center Pause to Protect Act truly meets our moment”

MADISON— Today, Legislative Democrats introduced the Data Center Pause to Protect Act. State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) shared the following: “It’s past time to rip open the curtains on data center development and institute common-sense guardrails to protect everyday Wisconsinites and our environment. This legislation establishes a temporary pause

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Midwest Environmental Advocates: Files appeal in legal dispute over public’s right to access Great Lakes shoreline

Appeal follows municipal court ruling upholding trespassing ticket issued to Shorewood resident walking along Lake Michigan Milwaukee, WI—Today, Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) filed an appeal on behalf of Shorewood resident Paul Florsheim in a case that could have significant implications for the public’s right to access and enjoy the Great Lakes.  Mr.

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WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsin residents are paying higher insurance premiums without ACA subsidies

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting came out detailing how Wisconsinites are paying higher insurance premiums, thanks in part to WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van Orden, who refused to continue funding ACA subsidies before they expired. Van Orden still calls for the complete repeal of the ACA on his campaign website.  Wisconsin Independent: Wisconsin residents are payi…

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Rep. Madison: Proposes “Pause to Protect” on data centers in Wisconsin

Bill would only allow data centers that meet strict environmental, labor and local control standards MADISON, Wis. – This morning, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) announced legislation that only allows for hyperscale data centers to operate in Wisconsin once they meet strict environmental, labor, and local control standards. In practice, this

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Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors: Supervisor Vincent calls for audit of county total rewards contracts

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Kathleen Vincent has introduced a resolution requesting a thorough audit of recent employee benefits contracts negotiated by the Department of Human Resources’ Total Rewards Division, citing concerns about oversight, compliance, and financial risk to taxpayers.  The resolution, cosponsored by Supervisors Jack Eckblad, … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

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Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association: Milwaukee labor unions demand Rogers Behavioral Health stop union busting

Wisconsin mental health provider fires three caregivers days after they informed management in person that they and their coworkers were forming a union  Ingrid Walker-Henry, President of the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA), representing more than 5,600 public education workers in the Milwaukee Public Schools, and Pam Fendt, President of

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Universities of Wisconsin: UW-Stevens Point chancellor finalists named

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced three finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, which enrolls more than 8,500 students across three campus locations and offers more than 130 program options. A Special Regent Committee selected the finalists from a list of

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald’s: Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act passes House

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after his bill, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, passed the House of Representatives 233-185. “Less-than-lethal weapons give law enforcement critical options to de-escalate dangerous situations safely and protect lives,” said Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. “The Law-Enforcement In… Please log in to access subscriber

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National Union of Healthcare Workers: Wisconsin mental health workers seeking improved patient care and more reasonable workloads for caregivers illegally fired  

Major Wisconsin mental health provider, Rogers Behavioral Health,  retaliates against three West Allis caregivers who informed management that they and their co-workers were forming union  National Union of Healthcare Workers files charges with the National Labor Relations Board, calls for the dismissed workers to be reinstated “Rogers is the poster

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