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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to discuss proposed changes to the DNR’s rough fish removal program. The rough and detrimental fish removal program is intended to facilitate the removal of
Madison, WI – Representative Scott Krug (R-Rome) voted again for the COVID-19 Relief Bill, reaffirming his support of legislation that would provide Wisconsin with more tools to fight the pandemic. In order to ensure that Wisconsinites have access to necessary
Rebecca Wallace Memorial Award Honors Excellence In Environmental Work MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that Gail Good, DNR Air Management Program Director, will receive the 2020 Rebecca Wallace Memorial Award. Good received the award at
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced his House committee assignments for the 117th Congress. Tiffany will serve on the House Committee on Natural Resources and House Judiciary Committee. “As a member of the Natural Resources Committee I
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) helped introduce legislation raising the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025. The Raise the Wage Act of 2021, led by Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Patty Murray (D-WA), would increase the
Contact: Kevin Olson, DNR Community Financial Assistance Specialist Kevin.Olson@wisconsin.gov or 608-234-2238 MADISON, Wis. – The City of Kenosha is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project primarily
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to discuss proposed changes to the DNR’s rough fish removal program. The rough and detrimental fish removal program is intended to facilitate the removal of fish species that cause water clarity, water quality and habitat
Madison, WI – Representative Scott Krug (R-Rome) voted again for the COVID-19 Relief Bill, reaffirming his support of legislation that would provide Wisconsin with more tools to fight the pandemic. In order to ensure that Wisconsinites have access to necessary medication, COVID tests and vaccines, while still limiting government overreach,
Rebecca Wallace Memorial Award Honors Excellence In Environmental Work MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that Gail Good, DNR Air Management Program Director, will receive the 2020 Rebecca Wallace Memorial Award. Good received the award at the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting on Wednesday, Jan.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced his House committee assignments for the 117th Congress. Tiffany will serve on the House Committee on Natural Resources and House Judiciary Committee. “As a member of the Natural Resources Committee I look forward to defending American energy independence, improving forest management
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) helped introduce legislation raising the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025. The Raise the Wage Act of 2021, led by Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Patty Murray (D-WA), would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 in five steps over the
Contact: Kevin Olson, DNR Community Financial Assistance Specialist Kevin.Olson@wisconsin.gov or 608-234-2238 MADISON, Wis. – The City of Kenosha is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project primarily includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City