News Clips
Politics
Gov. Tony Evers signs bill to move toward unemployment system upgrades
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 25, 2021
Republican lawmakers introduce absentee voting changes
Wisconsin State Journal, February 24, 2021
Republican lawmakers seek to overhaul voting in Wisconsin, including new rules for absentee ballots
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 22, 2021
Evers proposes $2.4 billion in Wisconsin building projects
Associated Press, February 22, 2021
Finance committee to tackle Evers’ budget in person; public hearings around state in question
The Capital Times, February 19, 2021
Health
Dane Co. health officials say teacher vaccinations delayed by at least two weeks
Channel 3000, February 25, 2021
4 new community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics to open in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 23, 2021
Wisconsin reports no COVID-19 deaths for the second day in a row
TMJ 4, February 22, 2021
600K more Wisconsinites could become eligible for a vaccine next week
Channel 3000, February 22, 2021
DHS: 403 new reports of COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 14 percent of state population has gotten first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 21, 2021
Utilities & Energy
Gov. Evers announces $322M in rental, utility assistance for Wisconsinites
Channel 3000, February 25, 2021
Report finds that 430,000 Wisconsin residents lack high-speed internet in rural areas
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 21, 2021
Wisconsin regulators taking comments on vexing solar leasing question
Wisconsin State Journal, February 22, 2021
Village panel recommends hiring a lawyer as it questions solar farm project
HNG News, February 19, 2021
Utilities propose $400 million solar-battery park in Kenosha County
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 16, 2021
Environment
Town of Campbell asks City of La Crosse to expand contaminated well testing area again
News 8000, February 26, 2021
WMC sues DNR in effort to block cleanup requirements for PFAS, other contaminants
Wisconsin State Journal, February 24, 2021
Gov. Tony Evers seeks funds for PFAS testing, cleanup measures in budget
The Capital Times, February 23, 2021
PFAS panel to hold first meeting
Fox 11, February 19, 2021
DNR launches PFAS external advisory group
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, February 19, 2021
Legal
Supreme Court rejects Donald Trump election challenge cases
Associated Press, February 23, 2021
Evers proposing sweeping changes to juvenile justice system
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 17, 2021
Wisconsin Republicans hire redistricting lawyers that could cost $1 million or more
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 16, 2021
Fabick asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to enjoin Gov. Evers' public health emergency
WisPolitics, February 9, 2021
Employer Issues
Businesses, Schools Get Needed Liability Protection
Wisconsin Civil Justice Council, February 25, 2021
WMC Thanks Lawmakers for Protecting Wisconsin Businesses from Predatory COVID-19 Lawsuits
WMC, February 25, 2021
Legislature approves unemployment system upgrades, COVID legal immunity for businesses
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 23, 2021
Legislature poised to approve unemployment system upgrades, COVID legal immunity for businesses
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 23, 2021
Gov. Tony Evers signs business tax cut bill
The Capital Times, February 18, 2021
Economic Development
Foxconn expects to move into data center in March, project manager tells Mount Pleasant Village Board
Wisconsin State Journal, February 24, 2021
SOFTEC Education, MREA win Wisconsin Fast Forward grants
The Daily Reporter, February 23, 2021
Jackson County village receives development grant
News 8000, February 18, 2021
Evers proposes $329 million in economic development as part of next state budget
Wisconsin Public Radio, February 14, 2021
Foxconn appears on the verge of a new contract with the state
WISN 12, February 11, 2021
Transportation
DOT submits deficit plan, plan for additional federal aid to JFC
WisPolitics, February 25, 2021
GOP bill would redirect some of state sales tax revenue toward state transportation fund
Wisconsin State Journal, February 26, 2021
Milwaukee wins $1 million state grant for railroad spur to new Komatsu Mining plant
Milwaukee Business Journal, February 23, 2021
Wisconsin DOT announces extended license renewal for those 60 and over
We Are Green Bay, February 23, 2021
Tony Evers' budget relies on borrowing for road projects, but new solutions may soon be needed
Wisconsin State Journal, February 18, 2021
Education
Appleton Area School District increasing in-person learning
NBC 26, February 23, 2021
Study: Only 7 of nearly 5,000 Wood Co. students caught COVID-19 in school
WMTV, February 22, 2021
Majority of Racine students plan to return to in-person learning on March 1
WISN 12, February 22, 2021
Just 36% have submitted FAFSA; Wisconsin ranks 34th in the nation
Fox 6, February 22, 2021
Thompson wants 75% of UW classes in-person this fall
Associated Press, February 18, 2021
