News Clips
Politics
The “WOW” counties suburbs are diverging politically, as some get redder and others grow increasingly purple
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 21, 2020
Wisconsin governor renews mask mandate despite court challenge as pandemic worsens
Reuters, November 20, 2020
President Trump is seeking a recount in two Wisconsin counties, but what he’s really doing is preparing for a lawsuit.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 20, 2020
How the Electoral College works in Wisconsin, and why it’s unlikely go against the popular vote
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 19, 2020
Trump continues alleging irregularities in Wisconsin Democratic strongholds without evidence
The Capital Times, November 19, 2020
Health
Mayo Clinic puts hospital beds in ambulance garage, lobbies as COVID-19 surges
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 23, 2020
New COVID-19 cases drop in Wisconsin, but still in the thousands
Wisconsin State Journal, November 23, 2020
Americans could see a vaccine by Mid-December, says operation Warp Speed adviser
National Public Radio, November 22, 2020
Next stop for COVID-19 vaccines: FDA review
The Wall Street Journal, November 19, 2020
A third of the state’s COVID-19 tests are coming back positive, doctors say numbers are out of control
CBS 58, November 19, 2020
Utilities & Energy
Regulators approve 1-year electricity rate freeze, 4.1% gas increase for MGE customers
Wisconsin State Journal, November 25, 2020
Forest County Potawatomi Community wants to install 848 solar panels on Milwaukee’s near west side
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 24, 2020
We Energies, Harley-Davidson announce solar project
Urban Milwaukee, November 24, 2020
State assessment of proposed Grant County solar farm scrutinized by neighbors
Telegraph Herald, November 24, 2020
Superior commission adds solar farms to zoning code
Superior Telegram, November 22, 2020
Environment
Wisconsin’s nuclear power plant operator seeks 30 more years
The Daily Reporter, November 23, 2020
Pressing Whole Foods to tackle plastic waste
WORT, November 18, 2020
Wisconsin PFAS sampling requested
The National Review, November 17, 2020
DNR asks Tyco to expand sampling of fish for PFAS
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 13, 2020
Legislative audit finds lapses with Wisconsin recycling programs
Wisconsin State Journal, November 14, 2020
Legal
Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to throw out results of Presidential Election
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 24, 2020
Group sues Dane County over its limits on indoor gatherings ahead of Thanksgiving
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 23, 2020
In new challenge, Evers and Kaul ask to throw out part of Wisconsin’s lame-duck laws
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 23, 2020
In Wisconsin recount, Trump challenges pile up, slow tally
Wisconsin State Journal, November 23, 2020
Group asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to keep Racine from closing schools
WTMJ, November 19, 2020
Economic Development
Evers administration allocates another $70M to grants for businesses impacted by Covid-19
Milwaukee Business Journal, November 20, 2020
12 million to lose jobless benefits the day after Christmas unless Congress acts
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 19, 2020
After exceeding expectations, Wisconsin’s economic recovery has stalled, say UW researcher
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 18, 2020
Dane County businesses bear brunt of COVID-19 enforcement without being infection hotspots
Wisconsin State Journal, November 17, 2020
Transportation
Public transit, battered by pandemic, triumphs at ballot box
Pew, November 23, 2020
ASCE outlines impact on American households of not investing in U.S. infrastructure
Transportation Today, November 19, 2020
Transportation groups push for stimulus funding, support from new administration
Engineering News Record, November 18, 2020
Lawmakers support DOT’s FMCSA program
Transportation Today, November 17, 2020
Smart concrete could pave the way for high-tech, cheaper roads
The Daily Reporter, November 12, 2020
Education
PBS Wisconsin Education Partners with research labs for Education Classroom
Lake Mills Leader, November 23, 2020
As Wisconsin teachers’ unions call for statewide shutdown criteria, Evers doubles down on local control
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 23, 2020
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty takes legal action to keep Racine schools open
CBS 58, November 19, 2020
Wisconsin’s largest teachers union calls for state to decide when schools should close due to COVID-19
Post Crescent, November 18, 2020
Facing COVID-19 challenges, Wisconsin education chief seeks $1.6 billion increase for schools in 2021-23
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 12, 2020
