State of Wisconsin Archives: on Environment

Tom Tiffany: Badge of honor to be attacked by environmentalists

Leah Vukmir: Many EPA actions are over-regulation

Tammy Baldwin (D): No. Will continue to try to restore full EPA funding & oppose new cuts.

Leah Vukmir (R): Likely yes. Board member of ALEC, which considers many EPA actions overregulation.

Tammy Baldwin: Restore full EPA funding & oppose new cuts

Tammy Baldwin (D): No. Will continue to try to restore full EPA funding & oppose new cuts.

Leah Vukmir (R): Likely yes. Board member of ALEC, which considers many EPA actions overregulation.

Bill Lee: Cost-benefit analysis of agricultural regulations

Our government shouldn't be in the business of picking winners and losers. Unfortunately, regulations and the cost of those regulations often mean we are putting producers at a disadvantage to serve some other group.

We should make the cost-benefit analysis of regulations more transparent and reflective of who bears most of the impact. When we find--which we will in most cases--that the producer bears a disproportionate share of the impact we have a responsibility to look for alternatives or find new, creative ways to reduce the impact.

It's why I believe it is critical for us to put more agricultural experience into our state regulatory agencies, and to ensure that these agencies have a complete picture of the agriculture supply chain before taking action.

Phil Anderson: Fight EPA regulatory over-reach

A: Support.

Kelda Helen Roys: Support EPA regulatory work

A: Strongly Oppose

Kathleen Vinehout: Preserve natural resources for future generations

Bob Harlow: Annual tests for heavy metals in all drinking water

Mike Gallagher: Protect natural resources without EPA destroying our economy

We must protect our natural resources without letting bureaucrats in Washington DC destroy our economy. We need to stand firm against excessive regulations that will put Wisconsin out of business, subject our economy to the command and control of the EPA, and do little to actually help the environment. I believe that we can find a way to protect our natural resources without the EPA destroying our economy.

Here in Northeast Wisconsin, the environment is far too valuable to be subjected to partisan bickering. That's why I would also continue Rep. Ribble's Save the Bay initiative, continuing to bring local communities and stakeholders together to protect the Bay of Green Bay and improve our water quality.

Russell Feingold: Clean Water Restoration Act to protect streams and wetlands

As a Great Lakes senator, Feingold showed particular leadership of water issues. Year after year, Feingold sponsored the Clean Water Restoration Act, to preserve Clean Water Act protections for millions of miles and acres of streams and wetlands. It's the same issue that President Obama addressed with a new clean-water rule just this week, a rule that the Senate will likely try to kill soon. So far, [Feingold's opponent] Sen. Ron Johnson hasn't added his name as a cosponsor, but he's expressed concerns about the rule, and this may soon provide a stark policy contrast between the two Wisconsin politicians.

Scott Walker: Streamline process for safe and environmentally sound mining

A mine would be a lifeline to people in northwestern Wisconsin, where the unemployment rate in Iron County is the 2nd highest in the state at nearly 12 percent. But the benefits will be felt all across Wisconsin.

We have the potential for a billion and a half dollar investment here in our state that could lead to as many as 3,000 construction-related jobs and 2,800 long-term jobs. It's no wonder that I've heard from people in places like Clinton & Wausau, Green Bay & Prairie du Chien, Superior & Chippewa Falls, all who want us to pass this bill. We need to get started on this project as soon as possible.

Tommy Thompson: Prevent invasive Asian Carp in Great Lakes

Mark Neumann: Oppose UN's Agenda 21 sustainable development

Mark Neumann: Yes

Tommy Thompson: Yes

Tommy Thompson: Oppose UN's Agenda 21 sustainable development

Mark Neumann: Yes

Tommy Thompson: Yes

Jim Doyle: Don't allow the sale of raw unpasteurized dairy products

Wisconsin Radio Network analysis: State Representative Chris Danou says allowing on farm sales of raw, unpasteurized milk could provide a new source of revenue for the state's hard pressed dairy farmers. "It allows the farmer essentially to capture some more of the retail dollar," says the Trempeleau Democrat. Danou says some consumers "are willing to pay a premium" for raw milk.

Veto Message:The public health community has been nearly unanimous in their opposition to this proposal. I cannot ignore the potential harmful health effects of consuming unpasteurized milk that have been raised by many groups.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 25-8-0 on Apr/15/10; Passed Assembly 60-35-4 on Apr/22/10; Vetoed by Governor Jim Doyle on May/19/10

Leah Vukmir: Allow the sale of raw unpasteurized dairy products

Wisconsin Radio Network analysis: State Representative Chris Danou says allowing on farm sales of raw, unpasteurized milk could provide a new source of revenue for the state's hard pressed dairy farmers. "It allows the farmer essentially to capture some more of the retail dollar," says the Trempeleau Democrat. Danou says some consumers "are willing to pay a premium" for raw milk.

Veto Message:The public health community has been nearly unanimous in their opposition to this proposal. I cannot ignore the potential harmful health effects of consuming unpasteurized milk that have been raised by many groups.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 25-8-0 on Apr/15/10; Passed Assembly 60-35-4 on Apr/22/10; State Rep. Leah Vukmir voted YES; Vetoed by Governor Jim Doyle on May/19/10

Tom Nelson: Don't allow the sale of raw unpasteurized dairy products

Wisconsin Radio Network analysis: State Representative Chris Danou says allowing on farm sales of raw, unpasteurized milk could provide a new source of revenue for the state's hard pressed dairy farmers. "It allows the farmer essentially to capture some more of the retail dollar," says the Trempeleau Democrat. Danou says some consumers "are willing to pay a premium" for raw milk.

Veto Message:The public health community has been nearly unanimous in their opposition to this proposal. I cannot ignore the potential harmful health effects of consuming unpasteurized milk that have been raised by many groups.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 25-8-0 on Apr/15/10; Passed Assembly 60-35-4 on Apr/22/10; State Rep. Tom Nelson voted NO; Vetoed by Governor Jim Doyle on May/19/10

Scott Fitzgerald: Allow the sale of raw unpasteurized dairy products

Wisconsin Radio Network analysis: State Representative Chris Danou says allowing on farm sales of raw, unpasteurized milk could provide a new source of revenue for the state's hard pressed dairy farmers. "It allows the farmer essentially to capture some more of the retail dollar," says the Trempeleau Democrat. Danou says some consumers "are willing to pay a premium" for raw milk.

Veto Message:The public health community has been nearly unanimous in their opposition to this proposal. I cannot ignore the potential harmful health effects of consuming unpasteurized milk that have been raised by many groups.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 25-8-0 on Apr/15/10; State Sen. Scott Fitzgerald voted YES; Passed Assembly 60-35-4 on Apr/22/10; Vetoed by Governor Jim Doyle on May/19/10

Tommy Thompson: Funded $170M in “conservation easement” land purchases

The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program leverages an additional $170 million in federal funding to bolster Stewardship 2000 through buying land easements to protect sensitive habitats and waters throughout the state.