News Clips
Politics
Labor union starts $150M campaign to help defeat Trump
The Daily Reporter, February 27, 2020
Marquette poll shows Bernie Sanders leading Wisconsin Democratic primary
Wisconsin State Journal, February 27, 2020
The 8 key places that will explain the 2020 election
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 26, 2020
GOP legislators’ campaign bank accounts dwarf Democrats
The Daily Reporter, February 26, 2020
Tony Evers vetoes $250 million Republican tax cut legislation
Wisconsin State Journal, February 26, 2020
Health
State, local health officials in Wisconsin prepare for possible spread of COVID-19
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 26, 2020
Uncertain future for bill to expand mental health beds in the Chippewa Valley
WQOW, February 25, 2020
State Assembly passes bill that would require person to be 21 to buy tobacco, vaping products
WISN 12, February 20, 2020
Wisconsin Assembly targets prescription drug prices, PBM bill heads to state Senate
Channel 3000, February 18, 2020
Assembly passes bipartisan bill aimed at reducing prescription drug prices
Wisconsin State Journal, February 18, 2020
Utilities & Energy
Wisconsin tribes strive for independence from outside energy companies
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 27, 2020
COVID-19 coronavirus impedes construction of Wisconsin solar farms
Wisconsin State Journal, February 27, 2020
Wisconsin’s second-largest solar farm planned in Kenosha County
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 26, 2020
Report: Utilities could help connect low-income customers with solar
Midwest Energy News, February 26, 2020
Proposed settlement seeks to offset emissions from refinery explosion
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 25, 2020
Environment
Several Wisconsin counties take initiative to test wells for contamination
The Capital Times, February 27, 2020
DNR seeks to take over coal ash regulation from EPA
Wisconsin State Journal, February 27, 2020
Wisconsin conservatives slam Green New Deal supported by Democratic front-runner Bernie Sanders, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 26, 2020
Green Bay Water Utility on track to remove all lead pipes by end of 2020
We Are Green Bay, February 26, 2020
CD-7 candidates weigh in on environmental issues
WJFW, February 25, 2020
Legal
Trump names bankruptcy judge to long-empty seat on District Court in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 26, 2020
Former Wisconsin Sen. Russ Feingold to take new job as president of American Constitution Society
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 26, 2020
Kaul joins multi-state probe of vaping company marketing
Wisconsin Law Journal, February 25, 2020
Judicial Council asks Evers to veto amendment to SPD pay parity bill
Wisconsin Law Journal, February 25, 2020
Trading places: Republicans, Democrats switch spending stances when it comes to criminal justice
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 24, 2020
Economic Development
U.S. labor secretary downplays market troubles amid coronavirus threat
WISN 12, February 25, 2020
Manufacturing companies continue to loosen requirements for employment
NBC 26, February 25, 2020
Wage-theft task force OKs policy recommendations to combat misclassification
The Daily Reporter, February 25, 2020
Bill to set later bar time for Democratic convention clears Assembly with last-minute changes
The Capital Times, February 21, 2020
Wisconsin Assembly approves bill to extend bar time to 4 a.m. during DNC
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 20, 2020
Transportation
Michigan governor sets up office for self-driving cars
The Daily Reporter, February 25, 2020
Where do you want electric vehicle charging stations? The state of Wisconsin wants to know
WUWM, February 24, 2020
States and the fiscal constraints autonomous vehicles may bring
Governing, February 20, 2020
Wisconsin rural roads receive national attention, deteriorating condition blamed on lack of funding
Channel 3000, February 19, 2020
The struggle to mend America’s rural roads
The New York Times, February 18, 2020
Education
Wisconsin special education programs continue to provide care despite cost, staffing concerns
Wisconsin Dells Events, February 26, 2020
Among Wisconsin students, mixed feelings over police in schools
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 26, 2020
18 months into UW merger, small, rural campuses still struggling to find students
Wisconsin State Journal, February 24, 2020
Assembly passes bill that would mandate cursive be taught in Wisconsin schools
Fox 6, February 20, 2020
Push to rethink reading instruction gains momentum in Wisconsin
WUWM, February 20, 2020
