Wisconsin-Report

proposed Clean Power Plan that drastically reduces U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. This federal regulation forces Wisconsin to
cut emissions by 34% — and as recent studies show, it may be the most costly and environmentally meaningless regulation
ever conceived. […] Considering the all-pain-and-no-gain nature of this regulation, Walker is right to sue the federal
government. He’s protecting Wisconsinites from Washington. He’s also got the law on his side.” [David Fladeboe –
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2/28/15]
• Fladeboe On Walker’s Clean Power Plan Lawsuit: “The Arguments Our Lawsuit Employs — That The
Regulation Is Unconstitutional And Illegal Under Federal Law — Have Broad Bipartisan Support.”
According to an opinion by Americans for Prosperity Wisconsin state director David Fladeboe for the Milwaukee
Journal Sentinel, “Gov. Scott Walker promised in his ‘state of the state’ address that he would combat Environmental
Protection Agency regulations that jeopardize our state’s well-being — and this week he did exactly that. Walker and
Attorney General Brad Schimel are joining 12 other states in suing the EPA over its proposed Clean Power Plan that
drastically reduces U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. […] The arguments our lawsuit employs — that the regulation is
unconstitutional and illegal under federal law — have broad bipartisan support.” [David Fladeboe – Milwaukee
Journal Sentinel, 2/28/15]
Americans For Prosperity Director Of Federal Affairs And Strategic Initiatives Christine Harbin: States Should
“Follow Wisconsin’s Lead In Standing Up Against Washington” And Protect Themselves From The “Costly
Dramatic Changes” Of The Carbon Rule Until The Supreme Court Issues A Decision On Them. According to
Americans for Prosperity Federal Affairs and Strategic Initiatives director Christine Harbin, “Americans for Prosperity
Director of Federal Affairs and Strategic Initiatives Christine Harbin also had the following to say: ‘States should follow
Wisconsin’s lead in standing up against Washington’s attempt to take over the national electricity market. Significant legal
questions surround President Obama’s carbon rule, and states should protect themselves from these costly, dramatic changes
until the Supreme Court issues a decision on them. State leaders can promote access to affordable and reliable electricity in
their states by opposing efforts to comply in the meantime.’” [Christine Harbin - Americans for Prosperity, 2/16/16]
The MacIver Institute Said The Clean Power Plan Would Be Devastating For Wisconsin And Advocated For The Next President
To Appoint A Supreme Court Justice To Best Ensure Its Demise
MacIver Institute: “The EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plan… Would Have Devastating Effects On The U.S.
Economy, But Would Be Even More Detrimental To Wisconsin’s Families And Businesses.” According to the
MacIver Institute, “New electricity regulations being proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would have
devastating effects on the U.S. economy, but would be even more detrimental to Wisconsin’s families and businesses.
According to this joint study published by The Beacon Hill Institute at Suffolk University and The John K. MacIver Institute
for Public Policy, the EPA’s proposed Clean Power Plan would cost Wisconsin $920 million in 2030, increase electricity prices
significantly and lower disposable income in the state by nearly $2 billion.” [MacIver Institute, 2/25/16]
MacIver Institute Regular Contributor James Wigderson: The Possibility Of An Obama Supreme Court Nomination
Approving The EPA’s Clean Power Plan Would Be “Bad” For Wisconsin. According to MacIver Institute regular
contributor James Wigderson, “The case is currently before the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals which is scheduled to hear oral
arguments in June. Regardless of what decision the appeals court makes, it’s widely expected the decision will be appealed to
the Supreme Court. It’s not hard to imagine that any Supreme Court appointment by Obama will vote the other way, giving
the EPA a 5-4 victory, when the Clean Power Plan comes before the court again. This would be bad news for our state.
Wisconsin, led by Attorney General Brad Schimel, is one of the states suing the EPA. The reason Schimel joined the suit
against the EPA is because the executive branch of the United States is overstepping its authority. It requires state agencies to
become accomplices in this federal policy of controlling carbon emissions, regardless of the state’s policies and needs.” [James
Wigderson - MacIver Institute, 2/16/16]
• Wigderson: “It Is Important For Wisconsin That Any Appointment To The Court Be Made By The Next
President” To Try To Best Avoid Having A Justice “Vote To Impose The Clean Power Plan.” According to
MacIver Institute regular contributor James Wigderson, “Given what liberals believe to be the stakes of the next
Supreme Court appointment, it is important for Wisconsin that any appointment to the court be made by the next
president. While we have no way knowing for sure that an Obama appointment will vote to impose the Clean Power
Plan, it’s pretty clear that the supporters of the Clean Power Plan believe that is what will happen. There is a greater
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