Leadership Germantown, Germantown High School Environmental Club: Announce online plant sale & fundraiser to support high school courtyard greenspace project

Germantown, WI – Beginning April 15th, the community can purchase locally grown plants including trees, shrubs, conifers, perennials and grasses online and support a Courtyard Improvement Project at Germantown High School.  The community-led project is being spearheaded by Leadership Germantown after

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Rep. Vos: Statement: Rep. Sanfelippo’s departure

Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the announcement that Representative Joe Sanfelippo (R- New Berlin) will not seek re-election to the State Assembly. “Rep. Sanfelippo has served in the Wisconsin State Assembly since 2012 and has been a

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Worzalla: Initiates community discussion to address local childcare shortage crisis

Stevens Point, Wisconsin (April 13, 2022) — Worzalla, an employee-owned book printer specializing in printing high-quality children’s books, cookbooks, and hard-cover best sellers, is researching ways to address local childcare shortages in Central Wisconsin. Recently, Worzalla hosted a virtual event with over 40 participants representing more than 30 local organizations to

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Leadership Germantown, Germantown High School Environmental Club: Announce online plant sale & fundraiser to support high school courtyard greenspace project

Germantown, WI – Beginning April 15th, the community can purchase locally grown plants including trees, shrubs, conifers, perennials and grasses online and support a Courtyard Improvement Project at Germantown High School.  The community-led project is being spearheaded by Leadership Germantown after Environmental Science Teacher and Environmental Club Liasion, Mark McCellan, took

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comments on Draft CAFO permit modification for Gordondale Farms in Portage County

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on a proposal to modify the current Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) permit for Gordondale Farms. Gordondale Farms is an existing CAFO located in Portage County, approximately 1 mile northeast of the Village of Nelsonville. The current permit

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Rep. Vos: Statement: Rep. Sanfelippo’s departure

Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the announcement that Representative Joe Sanfelippo (R- New Berlin) will not seek re-election to the State Assembly. “Rep. Sanfelippo has served in the Wisconsin State Assembly since 2012 and has been a valuable member of our caucus. As Chair of the Committee

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Rep. Neubauer: Celebrates affirmation of RUSD referendum passage

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court handed down their decision to uphold  Racine’s 2020 school referendum as passed by Racine voters. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in response: “After engaging in this effort from the beginning, I am thrilled the Wisconsin Supreme

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Midwest Environmental Advocates: Decision in WMC lawsuit undermines state’s ability to address toxic PFAS contamination and endangers public health

Madison, WI— In a decision issued today, a Waukesha County Circuit Court judge ruled that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources lacks the authority to regulate toxic PFAS chemicals and other emerging contaminants as hazardous substances under Wisconsin’s Spills Law. Environmental and public health advocates say the decision, if allowed

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Gov. Evers: DNR announce Potawatomi State Park observation tower request for Architectural and Engineering Services following public comment

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Preston D. Cole, today announced the administration has moved forward with a Request for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Potawatomi Observation Tower at Potawatomi State Park in Door County. The announcement follows a DNR-led public input opportunity and accompanied

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WisDems: 3 questions for Wisconsin Republicans as they head home for recess

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s GOP representatives, Reps. Steil (WI-01), Fitzgerald (WI–05), Grothman (WI-06), Tiffany (WI-07), and Gallagher (WI-08), are heading back to Wisconsin for recess. As they’re returning home they owe their constituents some answers, as they’ve spent the last few weeks in D.C. putting their own partisan interests and wealthy

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