Even though nearly 25,000 people work in Wisconsin’s clean-energy industry, the state still has a smaller percentage of its workforce employed in that sector than any of its neighbors in the Midwest.

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United States Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, will propose legislation to increase education that would prepare workers for clean energy jobs.

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Wisconsin has lagged behind other Midwestern states when it comes to clean energy and should do more to take advantages of the resources it has: cow manure, food waste and companies developing onsite power systems, according to a new study.

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By ERICA WERNER Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Wind, solar and other clean energy technologies produce jobs and are essential for the country’s environment and economy, President Barack Obama said in promoting his administration’s efforts. The president used his ...

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A nationwide bus tour urging the U.S. Senate to take up on clean energy legislation is set to stop in Wisconsin. The BlueGreen Alliance, a partnership involving labor unions and environmental organizations, began its 17-state ...

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By Joe Yovino

web editor

The Wisconsin Legislature worked early into the morning on Wednesday. They’re tired. I get it.

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — With just one day left in the legislative session to pass bills this year, major pieces of legislation remain undone and in serious jeopardy. The state Assembly failed to take action on proposals addressing clean energy ...

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Jim Doyle says concerns over the costs of a bill setting new renewable energy mandates in Wisconsin are “not true.” Doyle said Tuesday that the bill up for a vote in the Assembly would actually ...

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker said he doesn’t support the current version of a massive clean energy bill and there’s not enough votes to pass it. Decker said Friday that Democratic leaders are still working on ...

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By Darlene Superville AP Writer Savannah, Ga. — Sounding a familiar clean-energy theme, President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced details of a proposed energy rebate program aimed at spurring demand for insulation and water heaters — and jobs for hurting ...

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