News Clips
Politics
Evers taking different approach to transition than Walker
The Daily Reporter, November 16, 2018
Gov.-elect Evers launches transition website
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 15, 2018
Wisconsin’s Walker open to limiting replacement’s power
Associated Press, November 15, 2018
Scott Walker on election loss: ‘In no way did I see it as a rejection;” says he may change 2020 presidential vote date
Wisconsin State Journal, November 15, 2018
Governor-elect Evers seeks bipartisan counsel from former Gov. Tommy Thompson
Milwaukee Business Journal, November 14, 2018
Health
Trump administration to relax Medicaid funding restrictions for inpatient mental health
Governing, November 16, 2018
Despite challenges, rural EMS providers say quality remains high
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 15, 2018
Lame-duck health initiatives look unlikely in Congress
The Washington Post, November 15, 2018
Obamacare enrollment down compared to last year
The Hill, November 14, 2018
When hospitals merge to save money, patients often pay more
The New York Times, November 14, 2018
Utilities & Energy
New buildings in Milwaukee could be required to install solar panels under new proposed legislation
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 16, 2018
In resource planning, utilities work to balance flexibility, reliability
Daily Energy Insider, November 15, 2018
Dairyland Power, Minnesota Power to seek permits for $700M power plant in Superior early next year
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 13, 2018
Group files lawsuit to stop Back Forty Mine
Fox 11, November 13, 2018
Farmland solar installations on the rise, but meeting local pushback
Axios, November 13, 2018
Environment
DNR teams up with hunters in an attempt to stop deadly disease in deer
WJFW, November 15, 2018
Senate passes bill to keep ballast water containing invasive species out of Great Lakes
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 14, 2018
Fewer deer hunters heading into the Wisconsin woods saps a revenue stream for conservation work
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 14, 2018
DNR won’t release records, says ‘humans make mistakes’
Channel 3000, November 12, 2018
Tony Evers could shift direction of Wisconsin DNR, but will face resistance from GOP lawmakers
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 12, 2018
Legal
Brad Schimel to decide on possible recount by Monday
Wisconsin State Journal, November 16, 2018
Scott Walker, lawmakers consider helping conservative justice before Tony Evers becomes governor
Wausau Daily Herald, November 15, 2018
Judicial Council to discuss Wisconsin’s “clawback” rule
Wisconsin Law Journal, November 15, 2018
Federal court allows Assembly to intervene in Wisconsin’s gerrymandering case
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune, November 13, 2018
Wisconsin rape kits generate 560 DNA matches, half from new potential suspects
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, November 13, 2018
Economic Development
Wisconsin offered Foxconn more than Virginia and New York did for Amazon
The Washington Post, November 15, 2018
What are the risks of the Amazon deal? Ask Scott Walker
Politico, November 14, 2018
State tourism hopes families are in giving spirit
WXOW, November 14, 2018
Kimberly-Clark says it would invest $500 million in Wisconsin with incentive package, but bill still lacks votes
The Capital Times, November 14, 2018
Wisconsin’s economic growth among nation’s slowest in Q2
Milwaukee Business News, November 14, 2018
Transportation
‘The system is broken’: County officials urge WisDOT to improve oversite
Racine Journal Times, November 16, 2018
Ford teaming up with Walmart and Postmates on robot deliveries
The Verge, November 14, 2018
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson urges bipartisan support to raise gas tax
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 14, 2018
Evers praises trade careers, offers little clarity on roads
The Daily Reporter, November 14, 2018
With election over, transportation advocates eye 2019 battles
Governing, November 13, 2018
Education
Gov.-elect “confident” to increase education budget by 10% despite GOP doubts
WKOW, November 14, 2018
Governor-elect Evers meets with students to discuss careers in construction
WSAW, November 14, 2018
School report cards show more districts meeting expectations, but absenteeism rising
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 13, 2018
Milwaukee again an outlier in Wisconsin where vast majority of schools meet or exceed academic benchmarks
Marshfield News-Herald, November 13, 2018
Tony Evers to stay as superintendent until swearing in as governor
WMTV, November 12, 2018
