Like the rest of the world, Wisconsin is experiencing climate change and its impacts. The past two decades have been the state’s warmest on record, and the 2010s were Wisconsin’s wettest decade. How can we put these kinds of climate changes into historical context, and what does the future hold for our state? For many […]
On March 4, 2025, lawmakers and leading social justice and environmental groups unveiled new legislation to hold the Legislature accountable for meeting international greenhouse gas reduction targets. Speakers include: Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) Sen. Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) Robert Kraig, Executive Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin Lee Shaver, Senior Energy Analyst, […]
PROGRAMMING NOTE: EXPERIENCED AUDIO DIFFICULTIES On December 7, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Agriculture held an executive session on the following: Assembly Bill 440: permits for the overweight transport of certain fluid milk products Assembly Bill 655: a transition to grass pilot program and making an appropriation Assembly Bill 419: creating an online, interactive carbon […]
On November 16, 2023, Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine), along with Legislative Democrats and partners, re-introduced the Forward on Climate Legislative Package. Speakers include Blue Green Alliance and the Wisconsin Conservation Voters.
On February 24, 2023, Rep. Samba Baldeh hosted a Black History Month panel event on climate change impacts on developing and poor communities around the world featuring the following speakers: Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) Madison Alder Nasra Wehelie Community Activist Syed Abbas UW-Madison Professor Jeremy Foltz UW-Madison Professor Josh Garoon
On December 6, 2022, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin held an in-person workshop to facilitate further information sharing and discussion on metric development for priority outcomes, informed by comments received and the input provided at previous workshops.
On November 22, 2022, UW Population Health Science hosted a seminar featuring Jason Vargo, Senior Researcher of Community Development at Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, to share lessons learned during his service as the lead scientist for climate change and health equity at the California Department of Public Health and as the department’s COVID-19 […]
On October 13, 2022, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin held the third in-person workshop to facilitate further information sharing and discussion on metric development for priority outcomes, informed by comments received and the input provided at previous workshops. Agenda: Workshop Overview and Recap of Performance-Based Regulation Concepts Review of Metric Design Principles Energy Efficiency […]
On October 11, 2022, Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) and Wisconsin leaders on climate held a news conference on the historic climate and jobs legislation. Speakers: State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski Minority Leader Rep. Greta Neubauer Rep. Francesca Hong Francisco Sayu, Director of Emerging Technology at RENEW Wisconsin
On August 17, 2022, Marquette University Law School presented the results of a new statewide survey during an in-person event featuring poll director Prof. Charles Franklin. The Marquette Law School Poll’s August survey of Wisconsin looks at post-primary preferences in the races for governor and the U.S. Senate. The poll includes the public’s views of […]
On July 19, 2022, UW-Madison Badger Talks hosted an event on “Investment Opportunities of Climate Change.” Addressing climate change will cost a fair bit of money over the next 30 years. Recently, McKinsey released a report that summarized those costs. They’ll talk about that report and the investment opportunities created when the government and the […]