Governor Evers Earth Day Announcement
On April 22, 2024, as part of an Earth Day event, Gov. Evers announced an important update to the state’s “Trillion Trees Pledge” goal.
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Wisconsin DNR: PFAS External Advisory Group
On April 19, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources PFAS External Advisory Group met on the following agenda: Welcome and Introductions Wisconsin Updates and Anticipated Actions Federal Updates and Anticipated Actions EAG Members – Working Group Updates Wrap-up and Next Steps Public Comment
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Governor Evers v. Senator Marklein
On April 17, 2024, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tony Evers v. Howard Marklein, Case Number 2023AP2020-OA. This Wisconsin Supreme Court accepted jurisdiction over the original action petition filed by Governor Evers, the Department of Natural Resources, the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, the Department of Safety and Professional Services […]
Wisconsin DNR: Air Management Advisory Group
On March 14, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources held an Air Management Advisory Group meeting on the following agenda: 1. Opening remarks and agenda review 2. Program Updates Fiscal update – permitting focus Proposed guidance, rules and legislative update: NR 439; NR 410 3. Member updates: 4. Ozone Season Ozone litigation update Ozone […]
Wisconsin DNR Deer Advisory Committee
On March 12, 2024, the DNR Deer Advisory Committee met to review the 2023 deer harvest statistics and post-season population estimate and hear updates from various representatives on the committee. Agenda: Welcome & Introductions Dan Storm – 2023 Harvest and Population Estimate Overview Public Comment period Travis Bartnick – GLIFWC update Brad Koele – Deer […]
Wisconsin State Senate Floor Session
On February 20, 2024, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: Senate Bill 187: local government review of commercial building plans; Senate Bill 462: crisis urgent care and observation facilities; Senate Bill 789: fees for redacting certain records of law enforcement agencies; Senate Bill 11: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion […]
Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage
On February 14, 2024, the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage held a public hearing on the following: Bolens, Barb Of Mequon, as a Public Member on the State of Wisconsin Investment Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2027; Senate Bill 965: the regulation of deer hunting in the northern […]
Joint Assembly and Senate Committees on Energy, Utilities and Technology
On February 7, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities and the Senate Committee on Utilities and Technology held a joint informational hearing on the “Evolution of Energy” in Wisconsin featuring the following speakers: Virent, Inc. President and General Counsel, David Kettner Realta Fusion, Inc. Cofounder and CEO, Kieran Furlong X-energy Vice President of […]
Wisconsin State Assembly Floor Session
On January 25, 2024, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 34: restrictions on baiting deer in counties based on chronic wasting disease or bovine tuberculosis; Senate Bill 34 / Assembly Bill 35: modifying the designation of a free fishing weekend in January; Assembly Bill 124: the definition of public […]
2024 State of the State Address
On January 23, 2024, Gov. Tony Evers delivered his 2024 State of the State Address.
Assembly Committee on Sporting Heritage
On January 17, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Sporting Heritage held an executive session and a public hearing on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 512: hunting wild animals with the aid of a dog, dog training on wild animals, and dog trialing on wild animals in the northern portion of the state Public Hearing: […]