News Clips
Politics
Why it will be harder for Trump to win Wisconsin again
Politico, September 18, 2019
Scott Fitzgerald announces run for Congress
Wisconsin State Journal, September 18, 2019
Tony Evers has been less polarizing and more popular than Scott Walker. Here’s how that could change
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 17, 2019
Scott Fitzgerald may be nearing run for Congress
Wisconsin State Journal, September 17, 2019
Wisconsin Senate leader Scott Fitzgerald edges closer to bid for Congress
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 16, 2019
Health
Walmart’s first healthcare services ‘supercenter’ opens
Forbes, September 13, 2019
Wisconsin health officials probing vaping-related illnesses
Kenosha News, September 12, 2019
County officials: Possible opioid settlement funds must be spent on epidemic’s fallout
Wisconsin Public Radio, September 12, 2019
Feds approve $16.2M for lead abatement
The Daily Reporter, September 12, 2019
Flavored e-cigarettes to be banned under new Trump administration plan
Madison.com, September 11, 2019
Utilities & Energy
Increase in wind turbine shipments fueled by push for renewable standards, tax credit
KBJR 6, September 12, 2019
Michigan PURPA settlement set to more than triple state’s solar capacity
Green Tech Media, September 12, 2019
Wisconsin Dells School Board considers new solar panel proposal
Wisconsin Dells Events, September 11, 2019
Controversial pipeline has leaked 1.13 million gallons of oil
APG Media, September 11, 2019
Solar initiatives considered by Wood County
WSAU, September 11, 2019
Environment
State business, environmental groups react to Trump administration’s repeal of Obama-era water rule
Wisconsin Public Radio, September 13, 2019
Trump administration rolls back clean water protections
The New York Times, September 12, 2019
Concerns rise over tainted sewage sludge spread on croplands
U.S. News, September 12, 2019
National Wildlife Federation releases recommendations to address PFAS contamination
Wisconsin Public Radio, September 10, 2019
Bill backs pilot project for flood reduction efforts
Wisconsin State Journal, September 10, 2019
Legal
Senate committee plans hearing on latest body camera bill
Wisconsin Law Journal, September 13, 2019
Proposed bill to help families of fallen officers in Wisconsin
WKOW, September 12, 2019
Wisconsin not part of tentative settlement agreement with OxyContin manufacturer
Wisconsin State Journal, September 12, 2019
Kaul declines to join Purdue Pharma lawsuit settlement
Associated Press, September 11, 2019
Wisconsin not part of tentative settlement agreement with OxyContin manufacturer
Wisconsin State Journal, September 11, 2019
Economic Development
Wisconsin Department of Tourism names new marketing agencies of record
Milwaukee Business Journal, September 12, 2019
Committee gives nod to Tony Evers’ workforce development, tourism appointees
Wisconsin State Journal, September 11, 2019
Recession already grips corners of U.S., menacing Trump’s 2020 bid
Bloomberg, September 9, 2019
New study warns Wisconsin facing workforce housing shortage
WKOW, September 8, 2019
State lawmakers urge Trump to reinstate federal PLA ban
The Daily Reporter, September 6, 2019
Transportation
Short trips favor e-scooters and e-bikes over cars
Governing, September 12, 2019
Senate eyes EV fees to pay for highway bill
E & E Publishing, September 12, 2019
‘Dramatic’ rise in driver fees threatens EV adoption – study
E & E Publishing, September 12, 2019
$75M in state money will fund multi-modal transportation projects
Wisconsin Public Radio, September 11, 2019
States hit electric vehicle owners with high fees, Consumer Reports says
CNBC, September 11, 2019
Education
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to kick off 2019 back to school tour in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 13, 2019
Teachers association believes funding could be behind slight drop in test scores
WKOW, September 12, 2019
Robin Vos questions how K-12 funding was spent given test score decline
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 12, 2019
Student proficiency in math and English slips in latest round of Wisconsin exam results
Wisconsin State Journal, September 12, 2019
Administration within UW System grew while faculty numbers declined
Wisconsin Public Radio, September 11, 2019
