News Clips
Politics
Wisconsin Assembly Republicans attempt to make budget ‘line-item-veto-proof’ with amendment
The Capital Times, June 25, 2019
Budget tweaks to protect quarry rules, set aside more money for town roads
The Daily Reporter, June 25, 2019
Wisconsin lawmakers are set to vote on the state’s next budget despite opposition
Fox 11, June 24, 2019
State budget battle, Wisconsin Assembly to vote Tuesday
WDJT, June 23, 2019
Trump campaign manager predicts swing-state wins, ‘electoral landslide’ in 2020
Politico, June 21, 2019
Health
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoes four abortion bills passed by GOP legislators
Wisconsin State Journal, June 21, 2019
Utilities & Energy
Cardinal-Hickory Creek: Public hearings start Tuesday on controversial power line
Wisconsin State Journal, June 24, 2019
Wisconsin frac sand mines sit dormant as competition grows
WMTV, June 24, 2019
Deal to close Minnesota coal plants includes ‘historic’ efficiency push
Midwest Energy News, June 24, 2019
Regulators approve slate of community solar programs for Wisconsin utilities
Wisconsin State Journal, June 20, 2019
Environment
New groundwater standards won’t immediately impact practices in Madison
The Capital Times, June 25, 2019
There are bigger problems than PFAS, group for clean water says as Senate attempts regulation
Legal Newsline, June 24, 2019
Walker administration project to battle manure pollution has been hit by delays
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 24, 2019
High-stakes legal fight looms over Trump pollution rule
The Hill, June 23, 2019
Wisconsin grapples with ‘green’ waste plants that spread hazardous PFAS
Wisconsin State Journal, June 23, 2019
Legal
Republicans call for higher pay for prosecutors as part of budget tweaks
Wisconsin Law Journal, June 25, 2019
Wisconsin Supreme Court: State schools superintendent policy subject to governor’s approval
The Capital Times, June 25, 2019
State of Wayfair: A pivotal ruling in Wisconsin
Bloomberg, June 24, 2019
Proposed legislation offers insurance for families of fallen officers
Racine Journal Times, June 24, 2019
Economic Development
Nearly two-thirds of manufacturers prepping for recession, survey says
Milwaukee Business News, June 25, 2019
As Trump calls for immigrant crack downs, dairy industry worries about declining workforce
Wisconsin Public Radio, June 24, 2019
Gov. Tony Evers signs bill ending tax break for businesses moving out of state
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 24, 2019
Transportation
State transportation funding boosts can’t replace federal dollars, road builders say
Governing, June 25, 2019
Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson: Gas tax fairest way to pay for roads
Wisconsin Public Radio, June 24, 2019
Transportation secretary-designee looks at ongoing budget process
Wisconsin Public Radio, June 24, 2019
Road to compromise: Despite differences, Evers, GOP agree on many road priorities
The Daily Reporter, June 21, 2019
Education
In schools, safety grants used to install various ‘fortifications’
The Daily Reporter, June 24, 2019
More Wisconsin colleges dropping ACT/SAT requirement. What about UW campuses?
Wisconsin State Journal, June 24, 2019
Faculty: State not funding UW tuition freeze means universities would have to make other cuts
Channel 3000, June 19, 2019
Group aims to create interest-free student loan fund for Wisconsin college students
Wisconsin State Journal, June 19, 2019
New regents president to focus on internships, counseling
KBJR 6, June 19, 2019
