KAUKAUNA, WI – On Thursday, Americans for Prosperity—Wisconsin (AFP-WI) hosted a permitting reform roundtable highlighting the urgent need for Congress to modernize and streamline the federal permitting process and the impact of federal regulations on Wisconsin’s energy sector. The event featured Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Tony Wied (WI-08) alongside industry and community leaders.
The roundtable, moderated by AFP-WI Grassroots Director of Operations Paul Schecklman, focused on how outdated federal red tape threatens local industries, raises costs for families, and undermines access to affordable, reliable energy.
Watch Rep. Tom Tiffany’s recap on energy reform from the roundtable HERE.
Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement:
“Permitting reform is common sense. Wisconsin needs clear timelines, predictable rules, and accountability so we can build the energy infrastructure that keeps costs down for families and powers new investments like data centers and manufacturing. I will keep working in Congress to streamline federal reviews, protect our environment, and get shovels in the ground faster.”
Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) released the following statement:
“Northeast Wisconsin builds world-class products. When projects sit in limbo under layers of federal red tape, we lose jobs, we lose investment, and families pay more for electricity and fuel. We can respect local voices and environmental standards, and still move at the speed of the economy. I support reforms that set firm timelines, cut duplication across agencies, and get workers back on the job.”
AFP-WI Director of Grassroots Operations Paul Schecklman released the following statement:
“Federal permitting restrictions are holding back the reliable energy Wisconsin families and businesses need. Projects and new investments like data centers face delays and higher costs because of Washington red tape. Congress should enact commonsense reforms now so we can meet rising demand, support jobs, and ensure every community has affordable, dependable power.”
This event is part of AFP’s “Road to Prosperity” National Permitting Reform Tour, spotlighting the urgent need to modernize and streamline the permitting process. President Trump’s recent executive orders have taken important steps to cut red tape, speed up energy projects, and reassert America’s energy leadership. But executive action alone is not enough — Congress must act to make these reforms permanent.
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