Announcement of new solar installation on Capitol draws huge audience MADISON — Setting the stage for increased renewable energy and energy efficiency throughout Wisconsin today, Governor Jim Doyle announced a solar panel installation on the roof of the State Capitol. “We have no natural gas, coal or oil of our own and send nearly $17
Legislators work to reduce toxic mercury threat as anglers prepare for fishing opener MADISON — As anglers across the state gather their rods, reels, and tackle boxes for the much-anticipated fishing opener this weekend, legislators in the capitol gather support for a bill intended to address an invisible but persistent threat lurking in Wisconsin waters
Measure would put Wisconsinites to work producing safe, reliable wind energy MADISON — Representatives from the business, farm, labor and environmental communities stood behind State Senator Jeff Plale (D-South Milwaukee), Representative Jim Solestki (D-Green Bay) and Representative Phil Montgomery (R-Ashwaubenon) in the Capitol today as they introduced a bipartisan bill designed to create jobs by
Legislation would prohibit the sale of non-essential products containing toxic mercury MADISON — The fish caught in Wisconsin waters might soon be much healthier to eat after Senator Jauch and Representative Danou began circulating a bill today that would protect the health of Wisconsin residents as well as preserve the state’s strong fishing tradition by
Five money-saving tips that protect the environment MADISON — Doing your part to protect Wisconsin’s environment this Earth Day need not be a costly endeavor; in fact, there are many actions you can take that can help restore the environment as well as your bank account balance. “Doing the right thing for the environment doesn’t
Bill would result in cleaner environment and provide relief in tough economic times MADISON — Wisconsin residents struggling in these tough economic times may soon find relief in the form of jobs building area wind farms after State Senator Jeff Plale (D-South Milwaukee) and Representative Jim Solestki (D-Green Bay) began circulating a bill yesterday that
Legislation essential to protect lakes, rivers and streams as well as restore Great Lakes WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Russ Feingold introduced the Clean Water Restoration Act in the U.S. Senate today, a bill intended to restore historic safeguards to wetlands, lakes and streams in Wisconsin and across the nation. Passage of the legislation is not only
State Senate approves bill that restricts phosphorus-filled fertilizers MADISON — After receiving unanimous approval in the Assembly in February, today the state Senate also unanimously approved a bill that restricts residential use of lawn fertilizers containing phosphorus. The bill will now be sent to Governor Jim Doyle to be signed into law. This bill is
A major victory for water quality, clean energy in Dane County MADISON — Today Governor Jim Doyle announced financial support for the construction of two anaerobic manure digesters to be located in northern Dane County, including Waunakee and Middleton. This is a major victory for water quality and clean energy in Dane County. Doyle was
Funding would create Wisconsin jobs as unemployment rises WASHINGTON, D.C. — A budget proposal released Thursday by President Obama provides $475 million in funding for a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative that could create thousands of Wisconsin jobs just as new figures show the state’s unemployment rate jumped 1.8 percent in January alone. “The Great Lakes
