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Announcement of new solar installation on Capitol draws huge audience MADISON — Setting the stage for increased renewable energy and energy efficiency throughout Wisconsin today, Governor Jim Doyle announced a solar panel installation on the roof of the State Capitol.

Legislators work to reduce toxic mercury threat as anglers prepare for fishing opener MADISON — As anglers across the state gather their rods, reels, and tackle boxes for the much-anticipated fishing opener this weekend, legislators in the capitol gather support for a bill intended to address an invisible but persistent threat lurking in Wisconsin waters

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