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Legislators Call for Legislative Investigation into Walker, DNR Sewergate Corruption Scandal
Twelve Legislators called for a legislative investigation to explore the potential legal and ethical violations involving Walker’s chief environmental appointees allowing a political donor to dump human waste near drinking water wells.
Rep. Molepske and Colleagues Call for DOJ investigation of DNR
Rep. Molepske and ten of his Democratic colleagues called on Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen to conduct a complete investigation relating to reports of political interference with science-based law enforcement.
Rep. Molepske Receives 2012 Gaylord Nelson Human Services Award
Said Rep. Molepske: "The fight against poverty is ongoing, but I am proud of the progress we have made thus far and I look forward to continuing to work on these important issues.”
Rep. Molepske: Will Not Seek Re-election to the State Assembly
After a decade of service in the Wisconsin State Assembly, Rep. Louis J. Molepske Jr. announced today that he will not seek re-election for the 71st Assembly District in the upcoming fall elections
Rep. Molepske Recognized by WATVA for Legislative Leadership
Rep. Molepske was awarded the WATVA “President’s Key Legislator Recognition Award” in recognition of his leadership and advocacy in working toward the passage of legislation to clean up WI’s recreational vehicle OWI laws.

Dem lawmakers seek probe of DNR in waste hauler case
Democratic legislators Wednesday called for the state Legislature's natural resource committees to investigate the actions of the state DNR in its handling of an enforcement case against an Oconomowoc waste hauler.
DNR eyes campaign contribution disclosure policy
Rep. Louis Molepske Jr. charged the DNR seemed to exhibit more concern for the violator in this case than the people affected by the excessive spreading of waste for which Herr Environmental Inc. was cited.
Louis Molepske column: Everyone deserves equal protection at work
I voted against repealing the Equal Pay Enforcement Act and I will continue to work toward full equality for women in the workplace. Everyone deserves – and everyone should receive – equal protection in and out of the workplace.
Molepske named legislator of year by state wildlife group
State Rep. Louis Molepske was recently named the Conservation Legislator of the Year by the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation.
State Recycling Funding Conservation Congress Issue
Of those who participated in the Wisconsin Conservation Congress, 67 percent of the votes cast were in favor of restoring $12 million for the state's Recycling Fund that goes to create jobs, promote recycling and reduce the needs for new landfills.

5/9/2012Dem lawmakers seek probe of DNR in waste hauler case
Democratic legislators Wednesday called for the state Legislature's natural resource committees to investigate the actions of the state DNR in its handling of an enforcement case against an Oconomowoc waste hauler.
5/8/2012DNR eyes campaign contribution disclosure policy
Rep. Louis Molepske Jr. charged the DNR seemed to exhibit more concern for the violator in this case than the people affected by the excessive spreading of waste for which Herr Environmental Inc. was cited.
4/22/2012Louis Molepske column: Everyone deserves equal protection at work
I voted against repealing the Equal Pay Enforcement Act and I will continue to work toward full equality for women in the workplace. Everyone deserves – and everyone should receive – equal protection in and out of the workplace.
4/19/2012Molepske named legislator of year by state wildlife group
State Rep. Louis Molepske was recently named the Conservation Legislator of the Year by the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation.
4/16/2012State Recycling Funding Conservation Congress Issue
Of those who participated in the Wisconsin Conservation Congress, 67 percent of the votes cast were in favor of restoring $12 million for the state's Recycling Fund that goes to create jobs, promote recycling and reduce the needs for new landfills.
3/31/2012Lawmakers seek to aid unemployed vets
The state Legislature recently passed a set of bills designed to help veterans find work and receive training for those jobs. One bill, sponsored Rep. Louis Molepske Jr. and others, will give employers a tax credit for hiring disabled veterans.
3/6/2012Local boy named hometown hero
Rep. Molepske presented 12-year-old Noah Lamaide of Stevens Point with a Hometown Hero Award on behalf of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
2/27/2012Tough penalties stall for drunken boaters, snowmobilers, ATVers
It seems hypocritical to me that we support tougher drunken driving "penalties as long as it's not for recreation vehicles..." said Rep. Molepske.
2/8/2012Bill aims to attract jobs by securing money for training
A bill proposed by state Rep. Louis Molepske Jr., D-Stevens Point, would use state funds to offer worker training programs as an incentive to attract businesses to Wisconsin, or encourage current companies to expand.
2/2/2012Bill would set wolf hunting season
AB 502 received a public hearing in the Assembly Natural Resources Committee yesterday. Here is some news coverage of the bill and the hearing.
1/31/2012Newsmakers: New Wetlands Rules with Senator Kedzie, Reps. Mursau and Molepske
The first reworking of Wisconsin wetlands development rules in more than 10 years will be debated soon in the state Senate, Republican Sen. Neal Kedzie predicted in a WisconsinEye Newsmakers intereview on Jan. 31.
1/31/2012Patrols address drunken recreational driving in Wisconsin
A permanent nighttime speed limit of 55 mph for snowmobiles went into effect last season after several years of a temporary limit. Now officials are trying to beef up drunken driving laws.
1/25/2012Committee Vote Advances Mining Bill to Assembly
An Assembly committee advanced a controversial mining bill Tuesday, as critics passionately tried to stop it. But dozens of people in northern Wisconsin have been speaking out against the project, according to Louis Molepske of Stevens Point.
1/24/2012Wis. panel OKs mining bill, sends it to Assembly
Republicans on the state Assembly's jobs committee approved a bill Tuesday that would streamline Wisconsin's iron mining permit process, brushing aside Democrats' claims that the measure is a license to pollute.
1/11/2012WRN: Wetland bill gets Capitol hearing
‘We all expect efficiency from the department,” state Rep. Louis Molepske tells the bill’s author, Representative Jeff Mursau. “If 93 percent of permits are being approved in 22 days, how more efficient do you want the department to be?”
1/7/2012New York Times: States Pay to Train Workers to Companies' Benefit
In Wisconsin, Representative Louis Molepske Jr. is proposing legislation to allocate state funds for customized training programs.
12/29/2011Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Democratic lawmakers seek delay in sale of railroad
Rep. Molepske and four Democratic colleagues asked that a federal agency delay approval of the sale of Wisconsin & Southern Railroad Co. to a Kansas firm.
12/7/2011Ashland Current: Mining Legislation May Be Introduced Today
Wisconsin Republicans are slated to hold a press conference this morning in Madison to introduce mining legislation and to discuss the state Assembly's next steps for potential changes to Wisconsin's mining laws.
11/22/2011Fox6 Investigators: Lawmaker calls for hearing after farmland tax loophole exposed
Rep. Louis Molepske sent a letter to 28 of his colleagues, calling for the public hearing. Molepske writes that "such flagrant violation of the intent of the law threatens the entire Use Value Assessment Program."
11/17/2011Rep. Molepske Column: We must attract, train next farmers
The Wisconsin Agriculture Corps proposal can be proactive to pair young people with the skills and experiences they need to fill on- and off-farm related jobs.
11/16/2011Wisconsin Bioscience Fund Makes Good Business Sense
The Wisconsin Next Generation Jobs Act, introduced by Sen. Van Wangaard, Rep. Howard Marklein, Rep. Louis Molepske Jr. and Sen. Lena Taylor, is an innovative take on successful capital investment initiatives enacted in other states.
11/11/2011Stevens Point Journal: Committee vote leaves Skyward in limbo
Rep. Louis Molepske Jr. said he was "less than pleased" with the decision and said he planned to introduce a bill requiring a multivendor system. "I think it's playing Russian Roulette, and doing it with one of the best home-grown companies in the state."
11/4/2011Letter to the Editor: Call for state Senate vote on AB 211
Reps. Louis Molepske, D-Stevens Point, and Mary Williams, R-Medford, jointly sponsored legislation that passed the Assembly with an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 92 to 5. But it can't work if it doesn't get scheduled for a vote by the Senate.
11/3/2011Dems Introduce Jobs Package To Highlight Session
Rep. Louis Molepske Jr. was the main sponsor of another one of the job package’s main bills that aimed to create the Wisconsin Agriculture Corps. This program would work to connect Wisconsin youths with agriculture and farming jobs.
11/2/2011Wisconsin Ag Connection: Molepske Introduces Wisconsin Ag Corps Legislation
This week, Rep. Louis Molepske introduced the Wisconsin Agriculture Corps bill as part of the 'Make Wisconsin Work' jobs package.
10/28/2011Superior Telegram: Wetland legislation raises concern for dems
Rep. Molepske: “Preserving our natural resources is too important to Wisconsin for us to gloss over the details of these still-unseen proposals.”
10/27/2011Wisconsin State Journal: Critics blast proposed changes to DNR permitting process at public hearing
Critics said the proposal would result in damage to the state's lakes and stream and to the public's right to comment on permit applications.
10/23/2011Wisconsin Rapids Tribune: Bioscience bill would grow jobs
A bill under consideration by the state Legislature would create a reserve fund for investing in bioscience companies, helping grow jobs in central Wisconsin and around the state.
10/22/2011Rep. Molepske column: State must do more to train workers
I will introduce a bill to reduce skill and job mismatch concerns by working directly with businesses and our technical colleges to provide onsite and case-by-case training to encourage businesses to relocate and grow in Wisconsin.
10/20/2011State seeks $3M more from UWO
"It really is a terrible, terrible mismanagement of the finances of this state and especially the affect on the management of the UW system," Louis Misspelled WordMolepske (D - Stevens Point), of the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities, said.
10/19/2011Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Legislation to fund biotech firms introduced
The Next Generation Jobs Reserve bill would divert payroll tax revenue from jobs added by bioscience companies into a fund that would provide grants, loans and direct investments to selected companies in the industry.
10/19/2011Wisconsin State Journal: Rep. Nass said he won't hold hearing on University of Wisconsin budget cuts
The Republican chairman of the Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee said he doesn't plan to hold a hearing on a $65.8 million cut to the UW System, despite a request from Democratic members of the committee.
10/9/2011Fond du Lac Reporter: Could hemp grow the Fond du Lac County economy?
State Representative Louis Molepske (D-Stevens Point) introduced the most recent hemp bill, 2009 AB 740.
10/7/2011Rep. Molepske column: Wisconsin's own Skyward too important to lose
Ironically, as Governor Walker calls for more focus on job creation and economic stability his budget may force Stevens Point-based school software maker, Skyward, to leave the state.
9/29/2011Stevens Point Journal: Walker calls special session on jobs
On Wednesday, Gov. Scott Walker called for a "Back to Work Wisconsin" session,... State Rep. Louis Molepske Jr., D-Stevens Point, has a bill -- Assembly Bill 211 -- on that agenda.
9/24/2011Wausau Daily Herald: Lawmakers concerned about possible exodus of Skyward jobs
The possibility that Skyward might be lost to the Stevens Point area has the attention of local legislators.
9/22/2011Rep. Molepske Column: Jobs must be priority in fall session
"[T]he people of Wisconsin need jobs. That message deserves our primary attention in the state capitol, so that we can rebuild our economic security and move Wisconsin forward. ..."
9/14/2011Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article covers passage of AB 211
[...] Also on Tuesday, the Assembly passed 92-5 a bill that would provide tax credits for certain community development financial institutions.
9/14/2011WUWM: Assembly Approves Tax Credits for Investment in Microlenders
Milwaukee Public Radio covers Rep. Molepske's Assembly Bill 211, which passed the Assembly on a strong bipartisan 92-5 vote.
8/5/2011WAAE: Some High School Ag Programs Being Scaled Back
Despite some nervousness earlier this year, it looks like Wisconsin's total number of agricultural programs will remain around 250. But WAEE President David Kruse says some of those schools will be cutting back this fall.
6/30/2011Rep. Molepske Pushing for Ag Ed Informational Hearing
Rep. Louis Molepske sent letters last week to the chairs of the Assembly Agriculture Committee and the Committee on Education asking them to schedule the forum.

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