News Clips
Politics
Ringhand, Spreitzer propose constitutional amendment limiting lame duck sessions
Janesville Gazette, February 15, 2019
Republican aide connected to tweet about Colin Kapernick has retired
Wisconsin State Journal, February 15, 2019
Gov. Evers calls special election for Barca’s seat
Racine Journal Times, February 14, 2019
Senate GOP approves tax bill, rejects effort to honor Colin Kapernick
Wisconsin State Journal, February 14, 2019
Audit: State investment board skirted hiring rules, brought in co-workers of former exec
Wisconsin State Journal, February 14, 2019
Health
State worker health benefits program has large reserves, audit finds
Wisconsin State Journal, February 15, 2019
Local dental clinics weigh in on Governor Evers’ proposed plan to expand dental care
Fox 11, February 14, 2019
Advocacy group: Wisconsin’s birth-cost recovery program ‘a move in the wrong direction’
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 13, 2019
Sen. Tammy Baldwin leads push for Medicare buy-in with ’50 and over’ bill
Madison365, February 13, 2019
Lawmakers want to ban minors from buying e-cigarettes
U.S. News, February 13, 2019
Utilities & Energy
Environmental groups protest Dairyland natural gas project in Superior
La Crosse Tribune, February 15, 2019
With petition, environmental groups continuing to fight proposed natural gas plant
Superior Telegram, February 14, 2019
DNR not imposing coal-ash rule on Columbia power plant; Alliant says change coming anyway
Wisconsin State Journal, February 14, 2019
Wisconsin shows increase in solar jobs in 2018, study finds – a sign of ‘natural’ growth
The Daily Reporter, February 13, 2019
WEC Energy Group utilities in Wisconsin to seek rate increase
Milwaukee Business News, February 13, 2019
Environment
Foxconn flood impact, water quality study set for public release
Illinois Patch, February 15, 2019
Sports groups back plan for keeping carp out of Great Lakes
The Daily Reporter, February 15, 2019
DNR considering We Energies proposal to increase mercury limits released into Lake Michigan
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 14, 2019
EPA outlines plan for dealing with toxic chemicals in water
Associated Press, February 14, 2019
Tony Evers taps more clean water proposals, including closer look at southwest Wisconsin wells
Wisconsin State Journal, February 14, 2019
Legal
Council takes up records request, no other proposed changes to Act 235 expected
Wisconsin Law Journal, February 15, 2019
Former Wisconsin solicitor general lands at national firm
Wisconsin Law Journal, February 15, 2019
Josh Kaul says state likely to remain in ACA lawsuit
Wisconsin State Journal, February 15, 2019
Should federal internet law protect gun site Armslist from liability in the Azana Spa mass shooting?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 14, 2019
Jail overcrowding costing taxpayers
WAOW, February 14, 2019
Economic Development
Illinois Democrats ask Evers to review Foxconn project
The Daily Reporter, February 15, 2019
Foxconn recognized for work with minority businesses
Racine Journal Times, February 14, 2019
With Amazon out of New York, some lawmakers seek multistate ban on corporate tax breaks
Governing, February 14, 2019
Rep. Kind introduce craft beverage bill
WQOW, February 13, 2019
WEDC awards $500,000 to entrepreneurship assistance programs
Milwaukee Business News, February 13, 2019
Transportation
Record snowstorms plow through highway budgets
APG Media, February 15, 2019
General Motors starts taking orders for its first e-bike
The Verge, February 14, 2019
Superior Days delegation works toward transportation fix
Superior Telegram, February 14, 2019
Lower gasoline prices restrain U.S. consumer inflation
Reuters, February 13, 2019
DOT: 2 miles of interstate down to one lane due to potholes, ‘extreme road failure’
Channel 3000, February 13, 2019
Education
Wisconsin trails nation in offering school breakfasts
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 14, 2019
Report: Special ed funding gap grows to $1B
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 13, 2019
Evers: Budget will ‘fully fund’ tuition freeze
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 12, 2019
Wisconsin graduation rate highest in 5 years, but gaps remain for poor, minorities
Wisconsin State Journal, February 12, 2019
