MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers took action on six bills, including two bills to advance the state’s nuclear energy innovation by requiring a study of nuclear energy opportunities and potential nuclear power and fusion sites in Wisconsin and creating a Nuclear Power Summit Board designed to help advance nuclear power and fusion technology and development and showcase Wisconsin’s leadership in the nuclear industry.
Additionally, the governor today also signed an additional four bills, including establishing systems to allow youth experiencing mental health crises to receive treatment closer to home and to their community support networks, supporting the development of a statewide portal to facilitate the sharing of safety plans for minors, providing resources to support the work of child advocacy centers statewide, and improving workplace safety for state and local police and fire departments.
Two of the bills signed by Gov. Evers today advancing nuclear energy innovation in Wisconsin will also help meet our state’s growing need for carbon-free energy…