Lawmakers weigh slate of election-related constitutional amendments

Lawmakers weigh slate of election-related constitutional amendments

MADISON, Wis. (Civic Media) – A joint meeting of lawmakers in both the state Senate and Assembly held a public hearing on three constitutional amendments covering voting today. Two of those amendments are on their second consideration, and the other is on its...
Evers awards $402 million to communities to improve water quality

Evers awards $402 million to communities to improve water quality

MADISON, Wis. (Civic Media) – Governor Tony Evers announced today he is allocating $402 million to over 100 communities across the state to improve drinking water quality. The funding comes from the state’s Safe Drinking Water Loan Program, which is managed by...
Wisconsin cleanup shifts toxic PFAS burden to Alabama Black Belt

Wisconsin cleanup shifts toxic PFAS burden to Alabama Black Belt

Story highlights Wisconsin is trucking more than 38,500 gallons of toxic, PFAS-containing firefighting foam to Emelle, Ala., home to one of the country’s largest hazardous waste landfills. The landfill, which regulators have repeatedly cited for violations, sparked...
Fact-checking Wisconsin’s legislative hearings on transgender issues

Fact-checking Wisconsin’s legislative hearings on transgender issues

Story highlights A proposed ban on gender-affirming care for youth was based on model legislation from the right-wing, Christian Family Policy Alliance. Gender-affirming care for youth begins with counseling and assessments. Puberty blockers and hormone therapy are...