On April 16, 2025, Senator Spreitzer, Representative Madison, and Senator Habush Sinykin announced legislation that would add a Green Amendment to Wisconsin’s State Constitution, explicitly recognizing the rights of all people to a clean, safe, and healthy natural environment.
DISCLAIMER: BRIEF AUDIO ISSUES AT BEGINNING OF THE PROGRAM On April 9, 2025, Assembly Committee on Regulatory Licensing Reform will hold a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 45 Relating to: ratification of the Dietitian Licensure Compact Clearinghouse Rule 24-078 Relating to: professional development for professional geologists Clearinghouse Rule 24-079 Relating to: professional development […]
On April 9, 2025, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) met in-person for the April meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. Agenda includes: 1. Organizational Matters A. Calling the Roll B. Secretary’s Remarks C. Approval of agenda for April 9, 2025 2. Consent A. Approval of brief of action from Feb. 26, […]
On April 7, 2025, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s Green Ribbon Commission on Clean Energy and Environmental Innovation met on the following agenda: 1. Welcome 2. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) Update 3. Solar for All (SFA) Update 4. FY 2025-2027 Budget 5. Discussion 6. Adjourn
On March 19, 2025, Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules held a public hearing and an executive session on the following: EmR 2413 [Extension Request] Related to: Bilingual-bicultural supplemental licenses (DPI) EmR 2414 [Extension Request] Related to: Innovation grant programs pursuant to 2023 Wisconsin Act 12 (DOR) EmR 2415 [Extension Request] Related to: Lake […]
On March 4, 2025, the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage held a public hearing on the following: Clearinghouse Rule 24-045 Relating to elk management Clearinghouse Rule 23-047 Relating to gray wolf harvest regulations
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, […]
On March 4, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held a public hearing to share information on proposed rules related to chapter NR 809 PFAS rule revisions, CCR revisions and some technical edits. The scope statements were recently approved. Details will be provided on the economic impact analysis, requirements and additional technical edits […]
On February 26, 2025, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) met for the February meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. 1. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS A. Calling the roll B. Secretary’s Remarks C. Approval of agenda for Feb. 26, 2025 2. CONSENT A. Approval of brief of action of Jan. 22, 2024 B. Acknowledgement […]
On February 21, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources PFAS External Advisory Group met on the following agenda: 11-11:05 a.m. Welcome and Introductions 11:05-11:50 a.m. Considerations and Challenges in Setting Fish Consumption Advisories for PFAS Dr. Jonathan Petali, Battelle Guest Presenter 11:50 a.m.-12 p.m. Updates and Anticipated Actions 12-1 p.m. EAG Members – Working […]
On February 6, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Drinking Water and Groundwater Study Group met on the following agenda: 9:30 a.m. Welcome 10:35 a.m. Imagining the Next 50 Years of Safe Drinking Water in Wisconsin – Steve Elmore, DNR DG Program Director, Kyle Burton, DNR DG Field Operations Director 10:05 a.m. Member […]
