MADISON, Wis. – The Supreme Court of the United States announced its decision on the West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) case Thursday, severely limiting the EPA’s authority to regulate climate pollution from power plants. Despite the fact that the Biden administration has yet to propose rules regulating greenhouse

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia v. EPA: “For more than 50 years, the Clean Air Act has reduced pollution and improved air quality for families across Wisconsin. After decades of Congressional Republicans and the big

GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today announced that six counties in Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District received grants to offset costs from responding to illegal immigration in Northeast Wisconsin. “The crisis on our southern border isn’t just a problem for southern border states,” said Rep. Gallagher. “Here in Northeast Wisconsin, the

As part of Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s MetroForward >> initiative, the City of Madison has teamed up  for the second year with the Madison Metropolitan School District to distribute a summer Metro Transit  pass to ALL middle and high school students, providing a safe and easily accessible way to navigate our

(Madison, Wis.) — American Society of Civil Engineers Wisconsin Section spokesperson, Ken Mika, PE M.ASCE, issued the following statement today regarding the announcement of the state’s Public Service Commission broadband grants in Wisconsin totaling $125 million dollars, which he said will help address the state’s infrastructure challenges: “The broadband grants announced by the Wisconsin

MADISON – Yesterday, the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released its biennial management audit of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) as report 22-8. SWIB invests assets for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), the State Investment Fund (SIF), and four other funds. As of December 2021, assets managed by SWIB totaled $165.7

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to curb the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to combat climate change: “Once again, the Supreme Court has issued a ruling that goes against what most Americans want. Last week they dragged Wisconsin women’s health care

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as the newest member of the Supreme Court of the United States, making her the first ever Black woman to sit as a justice on the nation’s highest court, and setting a precedent on equality and representation that has been

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to keep safety top of mind before casting off this Fourth of July holiday weekend, one of the busiest times of year for Wisconsin waterways. The public will see more DNR conservation wardens and local law enforcement on high

MADISON – On Thursday, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in West Virginia v. EPA that Congress has not given the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to cap carbon dioxide at levels the Obama-era Clean Power Plan aimed to do. In the decision, the Court said, “it is not plausible

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced a settlement with Emerald Sky Dairy, LLC (Emerald Sky Dairy) requiring it to pay $65,000 to resolve violations in November 2019 related to a manure discharge into a creek near Emerald, Wis. The settlement was approved by the Saint

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), alongside the entire Wisconsin delegation, introduced two pieces of legislation to pay homage to the legacy, patriotism, and sacrifice of three local veterans by renaming the United States Post Offices in New Richmond and Neillsville in their honor. Ahead of the July 4th

Milwaukee – Today, the Alex Lasry Campaign for U.S. Senate released the results of a new poll that shows Democratic Primary voters believe Alex Lasry is the best candidate to beat Ron Johnson in November. According to the polling memo: “Democratic primary voters continue to believe that Alex Lasry is the Democrat who

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Y18/Y49 Transmission Line Rebuild project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put

MADISON, Wis. — Today, on the heels of Roe v. Wade being overturned, a new report detailed Ron Johnson’s long history of demeaning women and working against their best interests throughout his career. The Hive: “Women are fed up”: Democrats See Ron Johnson’s Abortion Record As Their Path to Victory  Key Points:

Madison, Wisconsin, June 30 – Today the United States Supreme Court announced a major blow to climate action, severely limiting the US Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act with its ruling on West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency. In response to this

Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a non-partisan, non-profit advocacy and service organization with  members and affiliates in 29 states applauds President Biden on the termination of the Migrant  Protection Protocols (MPP) better known as “Remain In Mexico Policy” put in place by the prior  administration and on today’s victory in

MADISON, Wis. – With the Fourth of July holiday weekend fast approaching, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that fireworks are prohibited on DNR-managed lands. Restricted areas include state parks, forests and state-owned public hunting and fishing areas. Fireworks are regulated in Wisconsin, and a permit may be

NEENAH, Wis. – With the arrival of Independence Day, families and friends throughout Wisconsin are planning outdoor activities and gatherings to enjoy summer to its fullest. Keeping those celebrations fun means thinking ahead about a few ways to ensure everyone stays safe, said Dr. Kelly Mathes, Family Medicine Physician at