Xcel Energy: Poised to launch innovative new program to support microgrids

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (May 14, 2020)- Xcel Energy received approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin on Thursday to begin offering the state’s first program to support microgrids and other resiliency projects for large business customers and governmental entities who require a higher than standard service reliability. The Resiliency as a

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Find your adventure during free fun weekend

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is hosting the 9th annual Free Fun Weekend June 5-6. Park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes will be waived for Wisconsinites to find their adventure outdoors. “We truly have something special here in Wisconsin, especially when it comes to outdoor recreation opportunities,”

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Rep. Steffen: Calls on local governments to repeal mask mandates

Madison, WI – (The following statement from Rep. David Steffen (R-Howard) is in response to the revised face mask guidance from the United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) released on May 13, 2021). “The time has come for Wisconsin communities, counties, and school districts to follow the state government’s

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for coroner of Green Lake County

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as coroner in Green Lake County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dr. John Willett, effective May 1, 2021. The new coroner will complete a term through January 1, 2023. Application

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Eau Claire County to pilot high-speed internet program

The state is helping Eau Claire County launch a pilot program to test SpaceX’s Starlink, a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites that can provide high-speed internet in rural areas. The pilot project will get high-speed internet to 50 rural homes and businesses. It is getting a $27,500 grant from

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FRI AM Update: GOP leaders ask appeals court to quickly put on hold ruling voiding legal contracts for expected redistricting lawsuit

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Environmental Defense Action Fund From WisPolitics.com … — GOP legislative leaders want a ruling by May 21 from an appeals court putting on hold a Dane County judge’s action that voided legal contracts ahead of an expected redistricting suit. In an expedited motion for a

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