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Measure would put Wisconsinites to work producing safe, reliable wind energy MADISON — Representatives from the business, farm, labor and environmental communities stood behind State Senator Jeff Plale (D-South Milwaukee), Representative Jim Solestki (D-Green Bay) and Representative Phil Montgomery (R-Ashwaubenon) in the Capitol today as they introduced a bipartisan bill designed to create jobs by

Legislation would prohibit the sale of non-essential products containing toxic mercury MADISON — The fish caught in Wisconsin waters might soon be much healthier to eat after Senator Jauch and Representative Danou began circulating a bill today that would protect the health of Wisconsin residents as well as preserve the state’s strong fishing tradition by

Five money-saving tips that protect the environment MADISON — Doing your part to protect Wisconsin’s environment this Earth Day need not be a costly endeavor; in fact, there are many actions you can take that can help restore the environment as well as your bank account balance. “Doing the right thing for the environment doesn’t

Bill would result in cleaner environment and provide relief in tough economic times MADISON — Wisconsin residents struggling in these tough economic times may soon find relief in the form of jobs building area wind farms after State Senator Jeff Plale (D-South Milwaukee) and Representative Jim Solestki (D-Green Bay) began circulating a bill yesterday that

Legislation essential to protect lakes, rivers and streams as well as restore Great Lakes WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Russ Feingold introduced the Clean Water Restoration Act in the U.S.

State Senate approves bill that restricts phosphorus-filled fertilizers MADISON — After receiving unanimous approval in the Assembly in February, today the state Senate also unanimously approved a bill that restricts residential use of lawn fertilizers containing phosphorus.

A major victory for water quality, clean energy in Dane County MADISON — Today Governor Jim Doyle announced financial support for the construction of two anaerobic manure digesters to be located in northern Dane County, including Waunakee and Middleton.

Funding would create Wisconsin jobs as unemployment rises WASHINGTON, D.C.

MADISON — Governor Doyle introduced his 2009-2010 budget last night, laying out his plan to carefully address a $5.7 billion budget shortfall. In his budget proposal, the Governor included necessary resources to implement the Great Lakes Compact.

MADISON — Clean Wisconsin today praised the U.S. Congress and President Barack Obama for passing an economic recovery package that puts people to work by restoring the Great Lakes. The bill contains $107,864,636 to help Wisconsin modernize wastewater infrastructure to prevent sewage contamination.