News Clips
Politics
Rob Stafsholt wins 10th Senate District primary
DrydenWire, August 12, 2020
Here’s who won, lost in Tuesday’s state primaries
Wisconsin State Journal, August 12, 2020
Wisconsin Senate leader Fitzgerald wins US House primary
Associated Press, August 12, 2020
Kristina Shelton defeats Rep. Staush Gruszynski in 90th Assembly District after heated primary; Jonathon Hansen advances in 30th Senate
Green Bay Press Gazette, August 12, 2020
That’s the ticket: Joe Biden picks Sen. Kamala Harris as his 2020 vice presidential running mate
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 12, 2020
Health
Primary care doctors look at payment overhaul after pandemic disruption
Kaiser Health News, August 12, 2020
Companies test antibody drugs to treat, prevent COVID-19
Associated Press, August 12, 2020
Wisconsin’s COVID-19 death toll passes 1,000. Here’s a look at who is dying, and how the rate compares to other leading causes of death
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 12, 2020
Public health officials are quitting or getting fired in throes of pandemic
Kaiser Health News, August 11, 2020
Telemedicine shines during pandemic but will glow fade?
Modern Healthcare, August 11, 2020
Utilities & Energy
Minneapolis seeks ‘inclusive’ financing for energy efficiency improvements
Energy News Network, August 12, 2020
Madison mayor requests moratorium on utility disconnections extended to spring 2021
NBC 15, August 11, 2020
MGE expands community solar program with $9M Middleton airport project
Wisconsin State Journal, August 10, 2020
Environment
After decades of cleanup efforts, EPA delists the Lower Menominee River as ‘area of concern’
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 12, 2020
Venture Dairy Cooperative denounces unlawful Town of Peck ordinance that will charge farmers for hauling manure
Hoard's Dairyman, August 11, 2020
Madison water utility funds PFAS in every well; levels below proposed state health guidelines
Wisconsin State Journal, August 10, 2020
Wisconsin DNR sends notices regarding wastewater discharge for Johnson Controls/Tyco facility in Marinette
Upper Michigans Source, August 7, 2020
Applications being accepted for DATCP watershed protection grant program now
Wisconsin State Farmer, August 7, 2020
Legal
Venture Dairy Cooperative denounces unlawful Town of Peck ordinance that will charge farmers for hauling manure
Hoard's Dairyman, August 11, 2020
COVID-19 state mask mandates can’t be avoided using HIPAA or constitutional ‘exemptions’
NBC News, August 11, 2020
Wisconsin masks up: Governor Evers issues statewide face covering order
National Law Review, August 3, 2020
Economic Development
DWD releases Wisconsin unemployment data, over 14k initial applications filed first week of Aug
NBC 15, August 12, 2020
By the numbers: Mass layoffs in Wisconsin attributed to COVID-19
Milwaukee Business Journal, August 11, 2020
State Unemployment payments still backlogged, congress disagrees on relief package
NBC 15, August 7, 2020
Small businesses say masks, distancing are key to protecting and reviving local economies
Green Bay Press Gazette, August 7, 2020
As weekly unemployment benefits drop $600, aid agencies brace for spike in demand
Wisconsin Public Radio, August 7, 2020
Transportation
FERC: Opportunities, barriers in co-locating high voltage transmission over transportation corridor
Transportation Today, August 12, 2020
$7.7 awarded to revitalize Wisconsin’s bus infrastructure, US Department of Transportation announces
CBS 58, August 11, 2020
Highway deaths spike for third-straight month as drivers take advantage of empty roads
NBC News, August 10, 2020
New Madison bird-friendly ordinance could drive up development costs
The Daily Reporter, August 7, 2020
Representative introduces legislation prioritizing bridge repair, safety
Transportation Today, August 6, 2020
Education
UW System Administration announces layoffs, other cuts as COVID-19 losses grow
Wisconsin State Journal, August 12, 2020
Amid pandemic, UW-Green Bay jumps in to help high school students complete college credit
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, August 11, 2020
UW grad students, labor groups demand online learning, improved COVID policies
The Capital Times, August 10, 2020
Some Wisconsin universities require students, staff to sign COVID-19 pledges
Wisconsin Public Radio, August 10, 2020
University-sponsored travel restrictions extended until further notice
University of Wisconsin - Madison, August 7, 2020
