News Clips
Politics
Black voters in Detroit key for Biden, but are they engaged?
Associated Press, September 22, 2020
Evers extends Wisconsin’s mask mandate until Nov. 21
U.S. News, September 22, 2020
Federal judge extends deadline for mail-in ballots in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Public Radio, September 21, 2020
In Manitowoc, Biden rips Trump over COVID-19 response as cases surge in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Public Radio, September 21, 2020
Hill leaders feud over short-term spending bill to avoid shutdown
Politico, September 21, 2020
Health
Without Ginsburg, Supreme Court could rule three ways on Obamacare
The New York Times, September 22, 2020
Verma: CMS will mull which COVID-19 flexibilities may stick around post-pandemic
Fierce Healthcare, September 21, 2020
CDC published – then withdraws – guidance on aerosol spread of coronavirus
National Public Radio, September 21, 2020
Medicare wouldn’t cover costs of administering coronavirus vaccine approved under emergency-use authorization
The Wall Street Journal, September 21, 2020
In ‘power grab’, Health Secretary Azar asserts authority over FDA
The New York Times, September 19, 2020
Utilities & Energy
Study: Conservatives wary of clean energy mandates but warm to affordability, diversification
Wisconsin State Journal, September 22, 2020
Menomonie joins Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy initiative
WEAU, September 21, 2020
Despite grim outlook, advanced energy could help lead economic recovery, experts say
Energy News Network, September 21, 2020
Solar panels shine a light on bee habitats in MN
Public News Service, September 21, 2020
Environment
Water filtration system turns manure into fertilizer, clean water
Wisconsin State Journal, September 16, 2020
Wisconsin officials warn against eating liver from deer near PFAS spill; venison deemed safe
Wisconsin State Journal, September 16, 2020
DNR:2/3 of Wisconsin fire departments storing PFAS foam; 62% lack usage policy
Wisconsin State Journal, September 11, 2020
Madison to receive $7.5M grant from VW cheating settlement for new diesel buses
Wisconsin State Journal, September 14, 2020
Trump EPA guts tough standards for toxic metals dumped into U.S. waterways by coal-fired power plants, including biggest polluter on Lake Michigan
The Chicago Tribune, September 9, 2020
Legal
Proposed legislation aims to give premises liability protection under COVID-19
WEAU, September 10, 2020
Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Kapanga on restoring confidence on our communities
WisPolitics, September 14, 2020
66 associations and local Chambers of Commerce ask legislators to protect Wisconsin businesses, schools
WJFW, September 9, 2020
Senate approves Ludwig for federal court seat in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 9, 2020
Lawyer of accused Kenosha shooter resigns from defense fund
Wisconsin Law Journal, September 7, 2020
Economic Development
Survey finds 33% of Wisconsin restaurants could close within 6 months if COVID-19 measures continue
Wisconsin State Journal, September 22, 2020
From jobs to housing, the coronavirus pandemic has transformed Wisconsin’s economy
Stevens Point Journal, September 21, 2020
Wisconsin voters see economy through political lens in polarized era
Wisconsin State Journal, September 20, 2020
Wisconsin Department of Tourism promotes outdoor recreation heading into fall season
Milwaukee Business Journal, September 19, 2020
Gov. Tony Evers asks Wisconsin DWD leader to resign over unemployment backlog
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 18, 2020
Transportation
Next-Gen transportation isn’t going anywhere without data
Governing, September 17, 2020
Wisconsin ponders self-driving vehicles
Wisconsin Public Radio, September 21, 2020
Study on toll roads P3 leasing gets varied responses
The Daily Reporter, September 11, 2020
These 3 new bike routes in Wisconsin are great for scenic fall rides
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 17, 2020
Gov. Evers, WisDOT, DOA announce $18 Million in public transit grants for Wisconsin communities
Merrill Foto News, September 16, 2020
Education
7 Kenosha schools go virtual after more than 276 teachers call in sick
Wisconsin Public Radio, September 21, 2020
Alan Borsuk: Year after year, reading proficiency is a problem for Wisconsin students. May, just maybe, progress is coming
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 19, 2020
State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor: Pandemic has ‘laid bare’ opportunity gaps
Wisconsin State Journal, September 18, 2020
The MacIver Institute’s state of K-12 education: 2020 edition
MacIver Institute, September 17, 2020
Majority of surveyed Wisconsin districts offering in-person school
Wisconsin State Journal, September 14, 2020
