On October 11, 2023, the PFAS Act co-authors, Sens. Wimberger and Cowles, and Assembly Co-authors Reps. Mursau and Swearingen held a news conference prior to the executive session for Senate Bill 312 in the Senate Natural Resources Committee. They discussed their work on the most recent amendment and took questions.
On October 3, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation will hold an executive session followed by a public hearing. Executive Session: Assembly Bill 97: authorizing email for notice of public inland lake protection and rehabilitation district board business Assembly Bill 238: software, communications equipment, and maps for nonprofit organizations that promote […]
On September 29, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Impeachment Latest Anti-Abortion Groups Make Plead to DA’s Paul Ryan’s 2024 Predictions Gender-Transition Treatment Bill DNR Appointees Denied Brewers Stadium Bill
On September 29, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Impeachment Latest Anti-Abortion Groups Make Plead to DA’s Paul Ryan’s 2024 Predictions Gender-Transition Treatment Bill DNR Appointees Denied Brewers Stadium Bill
On September 28, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hosted a virtual news conference on chronic wasting disease (CWD). Topics covered included general CWD updates, current baiting and feeding bans and safe deer carcass disposal practices. Speakers: Erin Larson – DNR Deer Herd Health Specialist Jasmine Batten – DNR Wildlife Health Section Supervisor
On September 22, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hosted a PFAS External Advisory Group meeting. Agenda: 11 – 11:10 a.m. Welcome and Introductions 11:10 – 11:30 a.m. DNR Updates 11:30 – 11:45 a.m. Legislative Updates 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Workgroup Development 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. Open Forum – EAG Members 12:45 – 12:50 […]
On September 21, 2023, the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage held a public hearing on the following: Naas, Sandra Dee Of Ashland, as a Northern Area Representative on the Natural Resources Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2027 VandenBrook, Jim Of Mount Horeb, as a Southern Area Representative on […]
On September 19, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 97: authorizing email for notice of public inland lake protection and rehabilitation district board business Assembly Bill 238: software, communications equipment, and maps for nonprofit organizations that promote the operation of all-terrain and […]
On September 19, 2023, the Wisconsin Counties Association hosted their 2023 Annual Conference in Sauk County. This segment features a session on “Nontraditional Partners Working for Clean Water and Resilient Farms.” Since 2019, agricultural and conservation groups have been partnering on the “Clean Water Initiative” to articulate a vision for agriculture and water quality in […]
On September 19, 2023, the Wisconsin Counties Association hosted their 2023 Annual Conference in Sauk County. PFAS have the potential to be one of the greatest threats to our drinking water. The science is complex and the legal landscape is rugged. Learn about the legal paths available to counties and what community leaders can do […]
On September 12, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held a public hearing seeking comment on proposed permanent wolf rules relating to gray wolf harvest regulations (WM-03-21).
