News Clips
Politics
Evers formally announces new public health emergency for Wisconsin
WBAY, January 19, 2021
Republicans take no action on unemployment upgrade bill, say Evers has money to move forward on his own
Channel 3000, January 19, 2021
Gov. Evers officially issues new mask mandate
WAOW, January 19, 2021
Sen. Nass tries to end mask mandate extension with joint resolution
APG Media, January 15, 2021
Health
Grocery store, public transit workers added to proposed COVID-19 vaccine priority list for Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Journal, January 21, 2021
Teachers emphasized in COVID-19 vaccine plan sent to state
Wisconsin State Journal, January 21, 2021
Despite shortage, state opens vaccines to 700,000 seniors
The Capital Times, January 19, 2021
COVID-19 cases continue to decline in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Public Radio, January 19, 2021
Wisconsin health secretary Andrea Palm leaving to join Biden administration
Wisconsin State Journal, January 19, 2021
Utilities & Energy
New Wisconsin license plate honors utility workers for keeping lights on
News 8000, January 18, 2021
Tuesday Christiana meeting will focus on state review of solar project, allow public input
HNG News, January 18, 2021
Biden may cancel Keystone pipeline permit on first day
Bloomberg, January 18, 2021
Regulators approve Wood County solar farm; PSC has now approved over 1 gigawatt of solar
Kenosha News, January 8, 2021
Wisconsin city, as well as its school district, set targets for 100% use of renewable power by 2040
Express Keeper, January 9, 2021
Environment
PFAS found in all Madison Lakes; DNR testing fish before issuing consumption warning
Wisconsin State Journal, January 21, 2021
La Crosse Common Council begins looking at next steps to address PFAS contamination
La Crosse Tribune, January 17, 2021
New smelt consumption advisory for Lake Superior
Wausau Pilot & Review, January 15, 2021
Wildlife and environmental groups sue to restore protections for gray wolves
Wisconsin Public Radio, January 15, 2021
Tests reveal “PFAS” contamination in 40 Town of Campbell private wells
WKBT, January 11, 2021
Legal
Lawsuit against Dane County COVID restrictions, rejected by state Supreme Court, re-filed in circuit court
Wisconsin State Journal, January 21, 2021
Wisconsin Supreme Court casts doubts on Republican-backed redistricting rules
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 14, 2021
Wisconsin Supreme Court focuses on redistricting
Associated Press, January 13, 2021
Wisconsin Supreme Court says lawmakers can intervene in 2 cases involving DNR's authority
Wisconsin Public Radio, January 11, 2021
Economic Development
Wisconsinites' income dropped 14.5 percent between July and September
Wisconsin Public Radio, January 18, 2021
WEDC optimistic of deal with Foxconn
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 12, 2021
Paycheck Protection Program reopens for businesses served by small community lenders
Wisconsin Public Radio, January 12, 2021
Report: Wisconsin’s tax burden drops below national average
Channel 3000, January 12, 2021
More than $240M awarded to Wisconsin businesses through WEDC grant program
Channel 3000, January 8, 2021
Transportation
Wisconsin DOT allocates $131.4 million for local governments
Transport Topics, January 13, 2021
Madison Beltline improvements to ease congestion, enhance safety
Watertown Daily Times, January 7, 2021
Public input sought on 2028 Blatnik Bridge project
Duluth News Tribune, January 5, 2021
Funds target Wisconsin senior, disability transportation
Transportation Today, December 29, 2020
Education
La Crosse educators ready to return to classrooms, district begins phased return Wednesday
News 8000, January 19, 2021
Green Bay Area Public Schools' board passes plan to bring students back to in-person learning
NBC 26, January 19, 2021
School Buildings now open in Racine, parents, district prepare
TMJ 4, January 17, 2021
UW-Madison to receive $29 million in stimulus; at least $9 million must be direct aid
The Capital Times, January 14, 2021
Madison families split on whether to return to school; third of teachers won't return amid COVID-19 pandemic
Wisconsin State Journal, January 12, 2021
Employer Issues
Biden readies wave of temporary DOL political hires
Bloomberg, January 18, 2021
Unknown when new unemployment benefits will be set up for PUA, PEUC
Wisconsin Public Radio, January 11, 2021
EEOC releases updated guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations and employment laws
Insurance Journal, December 16, 2020
