U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on H.R. 9

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov Steil Statement on H.R. 9 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Bryan Steil released a statement following his vote against H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act. “Global climate change is real. To reduce carbon emissions, we must hold China and India

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Rep. Gallagher: Introduces Safe Routes Act of 2019

Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-08) yesterday introduced H.R. 2453, the Safe Routes Act of 2019, alongside Reps. Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Jared Golden (ME-02) and Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05). The Safe Routes Act would allow logging

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Sierra Club Wisconsin: Clean energy groups appeal Superior, Wisconin, gas power plant approval

Contact: Aaron Klemz, aklemz@mncenter.org Jessica Tritsch, jessica.tritsch@sierraclub.org Megy Karydes, megy@karydesconsulting.com View as webpage Sierra Club, MN Center for Environmental Advocacy, and Union of Concerned Scientists File Appeal DULUTH, MN — Today, clean energy groups Sierra Club, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, and Union of Concerned

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Dane County Exec. Parisi: Dane County will award grant to Groundswell Conservancy for land purchase in Westport, will help preserve and restore Six Mile Creek and surrounding wetlands

Contact:  Ariana Vruwink (608) 267-8823 Site Could Be A Future “Suck the Muck” Location Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced that Groundswell Conservancy will receive Dane County’s Conservation Fund Grant to help purchase approximately 84 acres of property in the Town of Westport. The parcel is dominated by wetlands

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Statement on H.R. 9

Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov Steil Statement on H.R. 9 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Bryan Steil released a statement following his vote against H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act. “Global climate change is real. To reduce carbon emissions, we must hold China and India accountable. We also need a technology-based approach,” said Steil. “The Paris Agreement

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes to protect Wisconsin’s environment and stay in Paris climate agreement

Contact: Aaron White Phone: 202-225-5506 Aaron.White@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which will ensure the United States honors our commitments detailed in the Paris climate agreement, and take a bold first step to protect our planet by combatting climate change. Rep. Ron Kind voted

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Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Announces next wave of grassroots lobbying efforts

CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org AFP-WI Announces Next Wave of Grassroots Lobbying Efforts MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) on Thursday announced a new wave of grassroots investment to educate Wisconsinites and urge them to ask their lawmakers to advance the group’s legislative priorities. The group will mobilize activists throughout the state

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Rep. Gallagher: Introduces Safe Routes Act of 2019

Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-08) yesterday introduced H.R. 2453, the Safe Routes Act of 2019, alongside Reps. Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Jared Golden (ME-02) and Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05). The Safe Routes Act would allow logging trucks that meet state-determined legal requirements to travel up to

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Milwaukee Area Labor Council: Accepting federal money to expand Medicaid is common sense for all Wisconsinites

American Federation of Labor–Congress of Industrial Organizations SERVING MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES Contact: Pam Fendt, President 414-659-3803 Phone (414) 771-7070 Fax (414) 771-0509 Milwaukee, Wisconsin – This morning, a diverse group of organizations representing every-day working people in Wisconsin joined Governor Tony Evers at a press conference in support of

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Sierra Club Wisconsin: Clean energy groups appeal Superior, Wisconin, gas power plant approval

Contact: Aaron Klemz, aklemz@mncenter.org Jessica Tritsch, jessica.tritsch@sierraclub.org Megy Karydes, megy@karydesconsulting.com View as webpage Sierra Club, MN Center for Environmental Advocacy, and Union of Concerned Scientists File Appeal DULUTH, MN — Today, clean energy groups Sierra Club, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, and Union of Concerned Scientists appealed the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission’s (PUC) approval to

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Wisconsin DATCP: Comments invited on use of Sonalan® HFP on potatoes

Media Contact:  Donna Gilson, Communication Specialist (608) 224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov  MADISON – Members of the public may comment through Thursday, May 9, on a proposed special registration that will allow use of an herbicide to control hairy nightshade in potato fields.  The special registration by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Wisconsin State Legislature Republicans should stop obstructing a federal investment in our BadgerCare program

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov 202-224-6225  82,000 Wisconsinites would gain quality, affordable health care WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today responded to reports that Wisconsin State Legislature Republicans are planning to vote next week to obstruct Governor Tony Evers’ plan to accept a federal investment in the state’s BadgerCare program.  “For years,

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Society of Professional Journalists Madison monthly business meeting

SPJ Madison Monthly Business Meeting 6 pm, Monday, May 6, 2019 Next Door Brewing, 2439 Atwood Ave, Madison     Agenda Call to order Approval of April 2019 minutes Treasurer’s Report President’s Report Membership Report Discussion: Past events Speednetworking Discussion: Future events Trivia Discussion: SPJ Fund Discussion: Website changes, MailChimp training

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AG Kaul: DOJ releases new data on crimes and sex offenses for 2018

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that 2018 data on offenses, arrests, and related data reported by law enforcement agencies across the state is now available. “Additional data on crime can help us better understand the public-safety issues our communities are facing,” said Attorney General Kaul. “By

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