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Rhinelander, WI – Wisconsin’s Green Fire thanks Governor Tony Evers for vetoing legislation that would allow private development on the beds of lakes and rivers without proper consideration of the public’s ownership and rights in Wisconsin’s waters.  Wisconsin’s Public Trust Doctrine,

MADISON, Wis. – Governor Evers understands that good policy on clean water, public transportation infrastructure, and clean energy are critical for the future of Wisconsin’s economy.  This week, Gov. Evers released a clean energy plan that will create an estimated 40,000 new jobs

MADISON – For a planet increasingly ravaged by the effects of climate change, removing carbon from the atmosphere could be part of a desperately needed turn in the right direction. Innovators worldwide participating in the XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition are

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, UpNorthNews wrote a scathing story blasting Ron Johnson for praising a GOP agenda that would raise taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites, sunset Social Security and Medicare, and hike health insurance costs. Read the full article here: UpNorthNews: Ron Johnson Thinks

GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement on Earth Day: “Sustainable natural resources policy isn’t a catch phrase – it’s a focus of some common-sense, bipartisan policies year-round in the Wisconsin State Senate. As Co-Chair of

MADISON — Changing dietary patterns in the U.S. are leading to lower emissions of food-related, climate-warming gases, according to a new research study, and half of the reduction can be attributed to eating less beef. Every choice we make as

MADISON, WI — Alexia Sabor, an environmental science professional, project manager, and community leader, who currently serves as Chair of the Democratic Party of Dane County, announced today her campaign for Wisconsin Secretary of State. “My parents taught me early

BELOIT, WISCONSIN — Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) stopped by Casey’s Gas Station on Cranston Road in Beloit to talk with voters about high gas prices and gather support for his reelection. Congressman Steil heard from voters who were filling up

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone hitting the water this weekend to wear a life jacket. Winds and summer-like temperatures are in the forecast for Saturday, making the water more inviting than ever after weeks of

MADISON, Wis. – Tim Michels has not yet officially announced that he is running for governor in the Republican primary, but it seems his campaign has already begun. Not only did Tommy Thompson steal Tim Michels’ thunder yesterday by announcing that Michels

Badger Band superfans come in all ages and sizes — including the toddler variety. Thursday evening, 2½-year-old Ila Hellgren from Madison got a sneak peek of this weekend’s UW Varsity Band Spring Concert during a rehearsal at the Kohl Center.

Girls on the Run of South Central Wisconsin’s spring season is officially underway with 75 teams off and running across their 8 county territory. Girls on the Run is a positive youth development program designed to teach critical life skills

[Madison, WI] – Happy Earth Day to everyone in Wisconsin except Lt. Governor and Democrat Senate candidate Mandela Barnes, who claims to be an expert on environmental issues because he chairs a task force on climate change. However, when asked

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers announced the creation of the Office of Environmental Justice to facilitate collaboration across state agencies to provide strategies to promote environmentally just policies. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in support:

MADISON — The U.S. Department of Education today announced that five Wisconsin schools are among those named 2022 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. The honor recognizes schools, districts, and institutions of

CUSTER – It takes a well-trained workforce to keep communities green and growing. Midwest Renewable Energy Association is taking the lead with a solar workforce training grant funded by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Fast Forward program. “A skilled

MADISON – Today, Gov. Tony Evers announced the creation of the Office of Environmental Justice at the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), a state office that will work with and support communities that have been historically disenfranchised in the fight

On Earth Day, Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes released an op-ed calling for bipartisan action on the state and federal level to protect the environment and address PFAS. Key Points:  The global celebration of Earth Day has its roots

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FRANKLIN — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated Earth Day at the Indian Community School in Franklin by signing Executive Order #161 to create the Office of Environmental Justice at the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA). The Office of Environmental Justice will work in