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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:


Phil Anderson on Environment
Libertarian candidate for governor o: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Phil Anderson on other issues.
  • Fight EPA regulatory over-reach. (May 2018)
  • EPA should not pick winners & losers. (Jul 2016)
Tony Evers on Environment
Democratic candidate for governor of Wisconsin: Click here for Tony Evers on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Harlow on Environment
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Harlow on other issues.
  • Annual tests for heavy metals in all drinking water. (Mar 2017)
Kelda Helen Roys on Environment
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kelda Helen Roys on other issues.
  • Support EPA regulatory work. (May 2018)
Kathleen Vinehout on Environment
Democratic candidate for Wisconsin Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathleen Vinehout on other issues.
  • Preserve natural resources for future generations. (Feb 2018)
Scott Walker on Environment
Republican Wisconsin Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Scott Walker on other issues.
  • Keep ethanol mandate until oil companies allow free market. (Mar 2015)
  • Freeze stewardship program for state lands. (Mar 2015)
  • Streamline process for safe and environmentally sound mining. (Jan 2013)
  • Don't ignore sportsmen in DNR decisions. (Nov 2010)
  • Delist wolf & implement land use policy that benefit people. (Aug 2010)

Senate:

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Phil Anderson on Environment
Libertarian for Senate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Phil Anderson on other issues.
  • Fight EPA regulatory over-reach. (May 2018)
  • EPA should not pick winners & losers. (Jul 2016)
Tammy Baldwin on Environment
Democratic Representative (WI-2): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Tammy Baldwin on other issues.
  • Restore full EPA funding & oppose new cuts. (Oct 2018)
  • Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 88% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Sponsored bill funding international crane conservation. (Jan 2009)
Russell Feingold on Environment
Democratic Jr Senator (WI): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Russell Feingold on other issues.
  • Clean Water Restoration Act to protect streams and wetlands. (May 2015)
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
  • Voted NO on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
  • Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
  • Voted YES on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
  • Voted YES on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
  • Voted NO on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
  • End commercial whaling and illegal trade in whale meat. (Jun 2001)
  • Support UNCED Rio Declaration at 2002 conference. (Jul 2002)
  • Rated 89% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
  • Establish commission to examine Katrina response. (Sep 2005)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Sponsored bill funding international crane conservation. (Jan 2009)
Robert Lorge on Environment
Republican challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Robert Lorge on other issues.
  • Supports good stewardship, not radical environmentalism. (Aug 2006)
  • Opposes desert protection; let local habitats evolve. (Aug 2006)
  • More road-building in the National Forests. (Aug 2006)
  • Share costs between EPA & businesses for Fox River cleanup. (Aug 2006)
Kathleen Vinehout on Environment
Democratic Candidate for governor of Wisconsin: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathleen Vinehout on other issues.
  • Preserve natural resources for future generations. (Feb 2018)
Leah Vukmir on Environment
Republican candidate for Wisconsin U.S. Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Leah Vukmir on other issues.
  • Many EPA actions are over-regulation. (Oct 2018)
  • Allow the sale of raw unpasteurized dairy products. (Apr 2010)
  • Rated 21% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Nov 2014)

House:


Sean Duffy on Environment
Republican (District 7): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Sean Duffy on other issues.
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (Jun 2013)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Mike Gallagher on Environment
Republican (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Gallagher on other issues.
  • Protect natural resources without EPA destroying our economy. (Nov 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Glenn Grothman on Environment
Republican House Member (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Glenn Grothman on other issues.
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Ron Kind on Environment
Democratic Representative (WI-3): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Ron Kind on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Rated 38% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
Gwen Moore on Environment
Democratic Representative (WI-4): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Gwen Moore on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Health impact assessments for environmental health. (Apr 2006)
  • Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
  • Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
  • Rated 100% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Tom Petri on Environment
Republican Representative (WI-6): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Tom Petri on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
  • Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
  • Rated 50% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
  • Focus on results, not regulation. (Sep 1998)
Mark Pocan on Environment
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mark Pocan on other issues.
  • Sponsored tightening restrictions on hydrogen sulfide emissions. (Mar 2013)
  • Extend to 2023 Superfund hazardous waste cleanup. (Mar 2017)
  • Require reporting lead in drinking water to the public. (Feb 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
Reid Ribble on Environment
Republican (District 8): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Reid Ribble on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Sponsored no permits for legal pesticide runoff into lakes & streams. (Mar 2013)
  • No EPA permits required for forest road runoff. (May 2013)
  • Limit EPA oversight to allow mining over fishing. (Jun 2014)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Create database on algal blooms in the Great Lakes. (Jan 2015)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Paul Ryan on Environment
Republican nominee for Vice President; U.S. Rep. (WI-1): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Paul Ryan on other issues.
  • Deficit from "green pork": cronyism on windmills. (Oct 2012)
  • End farm subsidies to corporate agribusiness & millionaires. (Aug 2012)
  • Strong conservation programs important for avid sportsmen. (Aug 2012)
  • No policies that might benefit environment but harm economy. (Aug 2012)
  • Prevent pollution and invasive species in the Great Lakes. (Aug 2012)
  • Sell millions of acres of federal land & federal assets. (Apr 2012)
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Rated 13% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
James Sensenbrenner on Environment
Republican Representative (WI-5): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for James Sensenbrenner on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 30% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Stop considering manure as pollutant or hazardous. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 25% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Bryan Steil on Environment
Republican (District 1): Click here for Bryan Steil on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Former candidates & officeholders:


Jim Doyle on Environment
Democratic WI Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Doyle on other issues.
  • Don't allow the sale of raw unpasteurized dairy products. (May 2010)
  • Pollution standards should apply to mining companies. (Sep 2002)
Scott McCallum on Environment
Former Republican Governor (2001-2002): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Scott McCallum on other issues.
  • More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
  • Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
Ed Thompson on Environment
Libertarian Challenger 2000: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ed Thompson on other issues.
  • Pollution is a trespass; polluters pay to clean up. (Jun 2002)
Russ Darrow on Environment
2004 former Republican Challenger: Click here for Russ Darrow on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steve Gunderson on Environment
Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for Steve Gunderson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jerry Kleczka on Environment
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Kleczka on other issues.
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Scott Klug on Environment
Republican Former (1994-) (District 2): Click here for Scott Klug on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Michels on Environment
Former Republican Challenger (2006): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tim Michels on other issues.
  • Responsible recreational use of outdoor resources. (Sep 2004)
Mark Neumann on Environment
Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark Neumann on other issues.
  • Oppose UN's Agenda 21 sustainable development. (Aug 2012)
Toby Roth on Environment
Republican Former (1994-) (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Toby Roth on other issues.
  • Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
Tammy Baldwin on Environment
Democratic Representative (WI-2): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Tammy Baldwin on other issues.
  • Restore full EPA funding & oppose new cuts. (Oct 2018)
  • Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Prohibits commercial logging on Federal public lands. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 88% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Sponsored bill funding international crane conservation. (Jan 2009)
Tom Barrett on Environment
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Barrett on other issues.
  • 2012 governor campaign focused on environment & community. (Nov 2013)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
Mark Green on Environment
Republican (District 8): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mark Green on other issues.
  • Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 35% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment. (Dec 2003)
Steve Kagen on Environment
Democrat: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Steve Kagen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Give tax breaks for start-up farms for 10-year commitment. (Jan 2008)
  • Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Steve Kagen on Environment
Democrat: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Steve Kagen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Give tax breaks for start-up farms for 10-year commitment. (Jan 2008)
  • Grants for beach water pollution under Clean Water Act. (Apr 2008)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
Ron Kind on Environment
Democratic Representative (WI-3): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Ron Kind on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
  • Rated 38% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
  • Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
Mark Neumann on Environment
Republican Challenger (Lost primary): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark Neumann on other issues.
  • Oppose UN's Agenda 21 sustainable development. (Aug 2012)
David Obey on Environment
Democratic Representative (WI-7): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for David Obey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
David Redick on Environment
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for David Redick on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tommy Thompson on Environment
Republican Challenger; previously HHS Secretary: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Tommy Thompson on other issues.
  • Prevent invasive Asian Carp in Great Lakes. (Oct 2012)
  • Oppose UN's Agenda 21 sustainable development. (Aug 2012)
  • Funded $170M in “conservation easement” land purchases. (Dec 2000)
  • EPA and OSHA make "government sense", not common sense. (Sep 1996)
  • No helmet law for motorcycles. (Sep 1996)
  • 1987 first bill: more state funding for tourism. (Sep 1996)
  • Preserve state's natural resources without federal mandates. (Sep 1996)
  • 1988: $250M Stewardship Fund to preserve sensitive land. (Sep 1996)
  • Multi-state purchasing agreement for recycled paper. (Sep 1996)
  • Replace MTBE in gasoline with cleaner ethanol. (May 2000)
  • More EPA flexibility on interstate ozone. (May 1998)
Rae Vogeler on Environment
Green Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rae Vogeler on other issues.
  • We must reverse course and protect the environment. (Jan 2006)
Scott Fitzgerald on Environment
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott Fitzgerald on other issues.
  • Allow the sale of raw unpasteurized dairy products. (Apr 2010)
Ron Johnson on Environment
Republican Sr Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ron Johnson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
  • Targeted as "Dirty Dozen" for anti-environmentalism. (Aug 2010)
  • Rated 20% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
Herbert Kohl on Environment
Democratic Sr Senator (WI): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Herbert Kohl on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
  • Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
  • Voted NO on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
  • Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
  • Voted YES on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
  • Voted YES on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
  • Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
  • Rated 74% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
  • EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
  • Inter-state compact for Great Lakes water resources. (Jul 2008)
  • Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 80% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
  • Fund projects for international conservation of cranes. (Jan 2009)
Tom Nelson on Environment
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Nelson on other issues.
  • Don't allow the sale of raw unpasteurized dairy products. (Apr 2010)
John Schiess on Environment
Republican Challenger (Lost primary): Click here for John Schiess on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Tiffany on Environment
Republican (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Tiffany on other issues.
  • Badge of honor to be attacked by environmentalists. (May 2020)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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