DNR: Volunteers Discover New Populations Of Rare Orchids And Milkweeds

Contact: Kevin Doyle, DNR Rare Plant Monitoring Program Coordinator KevinF.Doyle@wisconsin.gov or 608-416-3377 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that new populations of some of Wisconsin’s rarest plants, including orchids and milkweeds, are among the discoveries made by

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Joins former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, republican study committee members to introduce the maximum pressure act

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Republican Study Committee (RSC) members to introduce the Maximum Pressure Act. This bill enforces and strengthens sanctions on the Iranian Regime. Two of Steil’s bills, the Stop Evasion of Iran Sanctions Act and the No Sanctions Relief

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OCI: Afable Announces New Leadership Role in National Effort toward Climate Resiliency

Madison, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable announced that he has taken on a new leadership role within the National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s (NAIC) Climate Risk and Resilience Task Force. Commissioner Afable will be chairing the Pre-Disaster Mitigation workstream. This workstream is focused on advancing educational efforts on insurance

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DNR: Volunteers Discover New Populations Of Rare Orchids And Milkweeds

Contact: Kevin Doyle, DNR Rare Plant Monitoring Program Coordinator KevinF.Doyle@wisconsin.gov or 608-416-3377 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that new populations of some of Wisconsin’s rarest plants, including orchids and milkweeds, are among the discoveries made by trained volunteers for the department’s Rare Plant Monitoring Program. Their

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State Treasurer Godlewski: Joins 16 state treasurers to call on Congress to pass Paid Family Leave

CONTACT: Julie.benkoske2@wisconsin.gov or (608) 577-8991     State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and 16 State Treasurers from Maine to California say federal paid family & medical leave is critical to rebuilding the economy post-COVID, responding to a “chronic care crisis that has been simmering for generations.”  MADISON, Wis. —Today, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and 16

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U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Rubio: Introduce Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation to Make Sure it is Built to Last

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Extreme weather costs the federal government billions of dollars each year and poses a significant risk to infrastructure, including transportation systems, water and wastewater systems, government buildings and power lines that provide essential services to families and communities. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the estimated

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DNR: Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The Village Of Oakfield Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Contact: Kevin Olson, DNR Community Financial Assistance Specialist Kevin.Olson@wisconsin.gov  or 608-234-2238 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Oakfield 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

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WED News Summary: Foxconn eligible for $80M in new deal; Voters say no to white deer hunt

**************************************** TOMORROW: WisPolitics.com / Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Lunch Hour virtual event with Chancellors Mone and Blank Join WisPolitics.com and the Milwaukee Press Club for a Newsmaker Lunch Hour virtual event with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone and University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank. The chancellors will discuss t…

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