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2024 Roundup- Gov. Evers Completes Annual 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

Bel Canto Chorus Will Perform First Show Under New Artistic Director

'Voices of the Earth' scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 20

Wisconsin Center Makes Deal to Save Literary Artwork

CEO Marty Brooks agrees to compromise to save installation.

Wisconsin Center Dispute Goes National

The Bulwark condemns decision to remove artwork while WTMJ defends it.

Wisconsin Center Pauses Art Removal

CEO says he thought matter was resolved with grant, only for conflict to emerge.

Wisconsin Center Accused of Censorship

Eliminating literary art installation in preparation for Republican National Convention?

Facing Deaccessioning, Woodland Pattern Book Center Preserves Wisconsin Center Installation “Portals and Writings Celebrating Wisconsin Authors”

Forthcoming book of photos, poetry, and essays features 400 years of soon-to-be-erased Wisconsin history

Wisconsin Center Won’t Reconsider Removing Literary Artwork

CEO Marty Brooks emails board members to explain why.

State Board Approves Sulfide Mining Rules

Natural Resources Board requires companies to pay more for permits, notify nearby tribes of any proposal.

State Tourism Leader Says Don’t Travel

Pandemic risk too great now, state “secretary of fun” says, but hoping for a tourism rebound.

Impacted Neighbors of We Energies’ Coal Plant Featured in Documentary and Coal History Presentation Co-sponsored by Clean Power Coalition

January 23 Event is Free and Open to the Public.

Community Members Demand that Public Service Commission Deny We Energies’ Rate Increase, We Energies Shut Down Oak Creek Plant

Ratepayers Angered Over Utility’s Continued Use of Expensive, Dirty Coal Plant

Artists exhibit two viewpoints of our local landscape

At the October 10 Opening Reception, the artists will speak briefly at 6 pm, and light refreshments will be provided.

Endangered Species Act in Danger

It has high public support. But Trump wants to gut key provisions of the act.

Clean Power Coalition Renews Call for Oak Creek Coal Plant Retirement as Testimony Filed

According to the testimony, the South Oak Creek coal plant is costing customers approximately $75 million each year.

Sierra Club Opposes Removal of Critical Protections from Gray Wolves

Sen. Johnson hearing to support “delisting” is politically-motivated, will offer no solutions

Earth Day

"It is important on Earth Day and every day to recommit to our goal of an environmentally sustainable future."

Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes Release Joint Statement Commemorating Earth Day

"Earth Day is a time to be thankful for our planet and the natural resources it provides us."

Coalition for More Responsible Transportation Members Applaud Gov. Evers’ Proposed Transportation Budget

Groups support transit, road maintenance increase and focus on fixing instead of expanding highways

Over 30 Organizations Call on DNR to Stop We Energies’ Mercury Variance

Momentum to Oppose Water Permit As Written is Growing

Hagedorn Defends Views on Gays, Abortion

State Supreme Court candidate compared homosexuality to bestiality.

DNR Moves to Renew We Energies’ Water Permit – Clean Power Coalition Raises Concerns About Coal Pollution in Lake Michigan

Toxic Mercury, Dirty Coal Ash Practices, and Contamination of Streams Emerge as Top Concerns

Local Leaders, Community Members Show Gaps in Milwaukee Region’s Transportation System

New report highlights the growing need for transit access across the state

Coalition Applauds Gov. Walker’s Suggestion to Rethink Highway Expansions

"Governor Walker is absolutely right: Spending billions on bigger, wider roads is not a smart use of taxpayer dollars."

Residents Place Air Monitors Around Oak Creek Plants

Air monitors provide an independent, real-time source of information for concerned residents

“Ride for Renewables” Participants Experience the Dangers of Coal

Participants in Community Bike Ride Near Oak Creek Coal Plants Learn How Southeast Wisconsin Is Affected by Coal Pollution