On July 13, 2022, the Wisconsin Technology Council hosted a webinar covering the latest updates on electric vehicles and electric vehicle infrastructure. The recently passed Federal Infrastructure Law contained important energy funding opportunities for grid upgrades and EV charging infrastructure. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is in the planning process to qualify the state for […]
On June 16, 2022, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde, Senator Chris Larson, and community partners from Citizen Action of Wisconsin will hold a news conference on their Wisconsin’s Climate and Jobs Package, a bill package aimed at climate change in Wisconsin. This package follows the lead set by Governor Evers with the introduction of his […]
On May 3, 2022, the Customers First! Coalition hosted a Power Dialogue event on to discuss state policy questions surrounding electric vehicles and transportation issues. Opening Remarks: Sen. Julian Bradley, Chairman, Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology, and Telecommunications Panelists: Craig Thompson, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Transportation Josh Fisher, Director, State Affairs, Alliance for Automotive Innovation […]
On April 27, 2022, the annual UW-Madison Day at the Capitol highlighted faculty, students, alumni and athletics at UW-Madison. Several events sponsored by the UW-Madison Department of State Relations are held on this day, including the Graduate Research Showcase and Flash Talks with Faculty. Agenda: 1:30 pm | Jennifer Van Os, Animal & Dairy Sciences […]
On April 22, 2022, Gov. Tony Evers hosted a news conference at the Indian Community School in Franklin Wisconsin to sign Executive Order 161 Creating the Office of Environmental Justice. Speakers: Governor Tony Evers Secretary Preston Cole – WI DNR Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes Pam Ritger – Clean Wisconsin Huda Alkaff – Wisconsin Green Muslims […]
On April 21, 2022, the UW–Madison Law School and Laurie Carlson Progressive Ideas Forum hosted the 50th anniversary of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) between the United States and Canada. Explore the history of the agreement, and hear from a panel that includes U.S., Canadian, and Indigenous perspectives during this session. The panel provided recommendations for […]
On March 29, 2022, The Wisconsin Technology Council hosted an Innovation Network Luncheon on the electric vehicle industry and its related infrastructure which has been elevated due to the war in Ukraine, rising oil prices and renewed environmental warnings. Panelists Sean Baxter, president of Kayser Automotive Group Art Harrington, a shareholder in Godfrey & Kahn’s environmental and […]
On January 27, 2022, RENEW Wisconsin hosted a renewable energy summit. This segment features a panel discussion on “Policy Opportunities for Clean Energy Expansion.” Speakers: Jim Boullion RENEW Wisconsin, Director of Government Affairs Representative Greta Neubauer Senator Rob Cowles Senator Duey Stroebel Representative Rachel Cabral-Guevara Representative Supreme Moore-Omokunde
On January 27, 2022, RENEW Wisconsin hosted a renewable energy summit. This segment features a panel discussion on “All Roads Lead to Clean Energy.” Speakers: Michael Vickerman RENEW Wisconsin, Policy Director Bill Bailey Cheq Bay Renewables, President Elise Couillard Legacy Solar Co-op; CSF, Switch-to-Solar Coordinator Josh Arnold University of Wisconsin- Madison Office of Sustainability, Campus […]
On November 23, 2021, the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Laxenburg, Austria and the Energy Analysis and Policy program (EAP) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison hosted a webinar to discuss the outcomes of COP26 and implications for climate action around the world. Speakers: Dr. Joeri Rogelj, Senior Research Scholar, Integrated Assessment and Climate Change Research Group – Energy, […]
On August 6, 2012, 350 Madison hosted a 2nd Congressional District forum on climate change and the environment at the Arboretum Cohousing in Madison. Candidates Rep. Mark Pocan (D), Rep. Kelda Helen Roys (D) and Matt Silverman (D) participated in the forum.