On July 1, 2025, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 207 Relating to: creating a hazard mitigation revolving loan program, creating a Great Lakes erosion control revolving loan program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an […]
On June 27, 2025, the Joint Committee on Finance convened on the following: Section 13.10 meeting: I. Department of Public Instruction – Tom McCarthy, Deputy State Superintendent The Department of Public Instruction requests a supplement of $49,672,600 GPR in fiscal year 2024-25 from the committee’s appropriation under s. 20.865(4)(a) to the department’s office of literacy, […]
The Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) in Wisconsin is a state revolving loan program that provides financial assistance to municipalities for wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) develops an annual Intended Use Plan (IUP) to outline how the program’s funds will be used to support the goals of the federal Clean Water […]
On June 24, 2025, the La Follette School of Public Affairs hosted an event highlighting Wisconsin Waterworks Excellence Project and how it is bringing greater transparency and accountability to Wisconsin’s drinking water systems through a comprehensive new utility grading system. Hear from Dr. Manuel P. Teodoro as he presents the Wisconsin Waterworks Excellence Project, a new […]
On May 28, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 59 Relating to: the use of federal capitalization grant funds for lead service line replacement.
On May 6, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks, and Outdoor Recreation met on the following: Public Hearing: Assembly Bill 181 Relating to: county forest administration grant eligibility. Assembly Bill 18 Relating to: fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to pupils with Every Kid Outdoors passes. Informational Hearing: Wisconsin Policy Forum report, […]
On April 22, 2025, Gov. Evers, together with members of the Evers Administration, celebrated Earth Day hosted a day of service at Governor Nelson State Park in Waunakee. The administration will also be celebrating that since joining the global Trillion Trees Pledge in 2021, Wisconsin has already achieved more than 40 percent of its tree-planting […]
On April 18, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources PFAS External Advisory Group held a meeting on the following agenda: Welcome and Introductions Guest Presenter: ITRC PFAS Team Kristi Herzer and Jeff Wenzel Updates and Anticipated Actions EAG Members – Working Group Updates EAG Member Open Forum Wrap-up and next steps Public Comment
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.
On March 18, 2025, the Marquette Law School hosted an event to bring together thought leaders and practical insights to explore solutions for the coexistence of agriculture and water quality in the Dairy State. Coverage includes: Welcome and Introduction David Strifling, Associate Professor of Law and Director, Water Law and Policy Initiative, Marquette University The […]
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 […]
