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If Congress funds President Obama’s $475 million Great Lakes initiative MADISON — The people, businesses and communities of Wisconsin have much to gain if Congress funds a new $475 million Obama Administration initiative to restore the Great Lakes, conservation leaders said today.

Environmentalists, business owners, farmers and labor support wind siting reform at joint hearing MADISON — Representatives from environmental, business, farm, and labor organizations convened today in a joint legislative hearing held at the Capitol to encourage legislators to create jobs and improve outdoor air quality by passing sensible standards for permitting safe wind farms in

Broad spectrum of stakeholders outlines strong recommendations MINNEAPOLIS — Environmental groups, utilities, petroleum and manufacturing corporations working to advise the Midwestern Governors Association met today in Minneapolis and agreed on draft final recommendations for a Midwest cap and trade program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.