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MADISON – This week, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) joined Democratic colleagues in circulating CLEAR Act legislation for legislative co-sponsorship. The CLEAR Act (LRB-2927) would protect Wisconsin’s water resources from dangerous PFAS chemicals by allowing the Department of Natural Resources to
Common Sense has arrived. Declaring that Wisconsinites deserve a limited government that works, Common Sense Wisconsin formally unveiled the outline for its 3E Agenda for the current session of the Wisconsin legislature. “We support efficient, effective government policies that encourage,
Audio file of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on Earth Day and his Badger Bounceback agenda to increase access to clean water, invest in farmer-led innovation, clean energy, and workforce development, and
MADISON, Wis. – As climate change and social concerns have grown in recent years, many investors are becoming more conscious of whether a company in which they are investing has considered environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. The Wisconsin Department of
MADISON, Wis. — In marking Earth Day each year, there are any number of issues to focus on, from the traditional, like climate change and pollution, to those that demand more attention like racial justice. This year, we are celebrating
STEVENS POINT, Wis., April 22, 2021 – Today, in honor of Earth Day 2021, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wisconsin Rural Development Acting State Director Michelle Wallace announced that USDA is investing $487 million in critical infrastructure that will help communities in
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, Van Orden for Congress is proud to announce endorsements from Leader Kevin McCarthy, Rep. Steve Scalise and the Wisconsin Republican Congressional Delegation Delegation. After receiving these endorsements, Derrick Van Orden released the following statement:
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded U.S. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) as she reintroduced the DAIRY PRIDE Act, requiring products made from nuts, seeds, plants, and algae to no longer be mislabeled with dairy terms such as milk,
Madison, WI — Today, President Biden is gathering global leaders from the world’s major economies to galvanize efforts to tackle the climate crisis and significantly reduce air pollution during this decade in order to limit warming to 1.5 degree Celsius.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the site where a former gas station that later served as a small engine repair shop in the Village of Clinton is on its way to being cleaned up
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Audio file of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on Earth Day and his Badger Bounceback agenda to increase access to clean water, invest in farmer-led innovation, clean energy, and workforce development,
MADISON, Wis. – As the weather warms up, the familiar sound of lawn mowers can be heard in neighborhoods across Wisconsin. While this can be a welcome sign of spring and summer, UW Health experts want to remind the community this
RACINE, Wis. — State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and the City of Racine announce the approval of $5.5 million in financing from the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) for the redevelopment of the historic Zahn’s department store site into
Contact: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, 608-266-3387 Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, 608-266-2056 Joint Finance Co-Chair Mark Born, 608-266-2540 Joint Finance Co-Chair Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703 “Our 11-bill plan for federal dollars reflects the priorities of the People of Wisconsin.” Madison – Today,
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) joined his Republican Study Committee colleagues and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at a press conference to unveil the Maximum Pressure Act, legislation that would reimpose a series of Trump Administration proposals and
MADISON – This week, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) joined Democratic colleagues in circulating CLEAR Act legislation for legislative co-sponsorship. The CLEAR Act (LRB-2927) would protect Wisconsin’s water resources from dangerous PFAS chemicals by allowing the Department of Natural Resources to determine stringent PFAS standards. The bill would also create remediation
Common Sense has arrived. Declaring that Wisconsinites deserve a limited government that works, Common Sense Wisconsin formally unveiled the outline for its 3E Agenda for the current session of the Wisconsin legislature. “We support efficient, effective government policies that encourage, cultivate, and promote a healthy economy and society,” said CS
Audio file of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on Earth Day and his Badger Bounceback agenda to increase access to clean water, invest in farmer-led innovation, clean energy, and workforce development, and reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program. Hello, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers
MADISON, Wis. – As climate change and social concerns have grown in recent years, many investors are becoming more conscious of whether a company in which they are investing has considered environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today issued an investor awareness advisory providing information
MADISON, Wis. — In marking Earth Day each year, there are any number of issues to focus on, from the traditional, like climate change and pollution, to those that demand more attention like racial justice. This year, we are celebrating having leaders who recognize the importance of our environment to
STEVENS POINT, Wis., April 22, 2021 – Today, in honor of Earth Day 2021, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wisconsin Rural Development Acting State Director Michelle Wallace announced that USDA is investing $487 million in critical infrastructure that will help communities in 45 states build back better and stronger while prioritizing climate-smart solutions
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, Van Orden for Congress is proud to announce endorsements from Leader Kevin McCarthy, Rep. Steve Scalise and the Wisconsin Republican Congressional Delegation Delegation. After receiving these endorsements, Derrick Van Orden released the following statement: “It is humbling to be recognized by these leaders for
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded U.S. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) as she reintroduced the DAIRY PRIDE Act, requiring products made from nuts, seeds, plants, and algae to no longer be mislabeled with dairy terms such as milk, cheese or yogurt. Current Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards
Madison, WI — Today, President Biden is gathering global leaders from the world’s major economies to galvanize efforts to tackle the climate crisis and significantly reduce air pollution during this decade in order to limit warming to 1.5 degree Celsius. Wisconsin environmental, faith and environmental justice groups say the Summit
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the site where a former gas station that later served as a small engine repair shop in the Village of Clinton is on its way to being cleaned up with help from a grant from the department. The financial
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Audio file of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on Earth Day and his Badger Bounceback agenda to increase access to clean water, invest in farmer-led innovation, clean energy, and workforce development, and reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program. Hello, Wisconsin. Governor Tony
MADISON, Wis. – As the weather warms up, the familiar sound of lawn mowers can be heard in neighborhoods across Wisconsin. While this can be a welcome sign of spring and summer, UW Health experts want to remind the community this can bring the risk of serious lawn mower accidents, especially
RACINE, Wis. — State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and the City of Racine announce the approval of $5.5 million in financing from the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) for the redevelopment of the historic Zahn’s department store site into a new boutique hotel in the City’s historic downtown. The
Contact: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, 608-266-3387 Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, 608-266-2056 Joint Finance Co-Chair Mark Born, 608-266-2540 Joint Finance Co-Chair Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703 “Our 11-bill plan for federal dollars reflects the priorities of the People of Wisconsin.” Madison – Today, Legislative leaders Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) Senate Majority Leader Devin
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) joined his Republican Study Committee colleagues and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at a press conference to unveil the Maximum Pressure Act, legislation that would reimpose a series of Trump Administration proposals and sanctions to counter escalating threats from Iran. Congressman Fitzgerald made