News Clips
Politics
Wisconsin governor vetoes $2 billion tax cut, calls Republican plan ‘completely unserious’
Associated Press, November 20, 2023
It's not too late for a Republican to challenge Tammy Baldwin, party leaders say
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 20, 2023
Gov. Evers tells Joint Finance Committee to release tribal grant money
Wisconsin Examiner, November 20, 2023
The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ugly politics, explained
The Capital Times, November 15, 2023
Leaders of 2 Wisconsin tribes accuse lawmakers of discrimination after excluding them from grant awards
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 15, 2023
Utilities & Energy
We Energies customers costs rising just one year after a double-digit increase in electric bills
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 20, 2023
We Energies, Alliant closing coal plants
Urban Milwaukee, November 15, 2023
Electric, gas bills will be higher but not as high as utilities wanted
The Capital Times, November 11, 2023
Gale Klappa to shift roles at WEC Energy Group
Milwaukee Business News, November 9, 2023
Public Service Commission rejects utility's proposed changes to residential solar reimbursement
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 8, 2023
Environment
Reliability v. sustainability: Inside the debate over the EPA’s proposed carbon rules
Wisconsin Examiner, November 21, 2023
Conservation groups push Tony Evers to block land swap for proposed new Kohler golf course
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 19, 2023
Climate change the focus of 20 bills pushed by Wisconsin Democrats
The Capital Times, November 16, 2023
Wisconsin Senate signs off on bill to spend tens of millions on PFAS pollution
Associated Press, November 14, 2023
Senate passes 'forever chemical' bill despite concerns over limitations to DNR
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 14, 2023
Legal
Bangstad’s insurance companies move to drop him as client
The Lakeland Times, November 21, 2023
X sues Media Matters after report about ads next to antisemitic content
Reuters, November 20, 2023
Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear arguments in case that could overturn Republican-drawn legislative maps
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 17, 2023
Democrat Evers, Republican Vos both argue against Supreme Court taking voucher lawsuit
Associated Press, November 16, 2023
Governor eases lockdowns at Wisconsin prisons amid lawsuit, seeks to improve safety
Associated Press, November 15, 2023
Employer & Consumer
Kenosha City Council defers vote on deal with Menominee Tribe for casino
Kenosha News, November 20, 2023
Are robots taking Wisconsin jobs? Not quite, new research shows
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 20, 2023
Teen work permits with 19th century roots would be eliminated under GOP bill
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 17, 2023
Plan advances to open casino in Kenosha
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 16, 2023
Wisconsin bill would make gig drivers independent contractors, not employees
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 16, 2023
Transportation & Infrastructure
Amtrak adding more service between Milwaukee and Twin Cities
Milwaukee Business Journal, November 20, 2023
Bus Rapid Transit stations starting to rise across Madison
Wisconsin State Journal, November 17, 2023
Less driving but more deaths: Spike in traffic fatalities puzzles lawmakers
Stateline, November 10, 2023
Best way to extinguish a flaming electric vehicle? Let it burn
The Wall Street Journal, November 8, 2023
Between I-794 demolition and preservation parties in public comments emerged a third option: Bury it
Milwaukee Business Journal, November 8, 2023
Health
Legislative effort to expand nurses' authority could move forward despite drama-filled hearing
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 20, 2023
Wisconsin officials crack down on fraud-ridden infant mortality program
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 10, 2023
UW Health nurses' union submitting 'risk to patient safety' forms to state health department
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 8, 2023
Could dental therapists be the answer to long waits for dentists in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin State Journal, November 6, 2023
Bipartisan bill would create regional mental health crisis centers in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 2, 2023
Education
Public school libraries will see record high investment next year from Wisconsin fund
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 20, 2023
MPS board to review contract with Gerard Randall’s nonprofit, which has received more than $1 million from the district
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 16, 2023
Wisconsin school districts are increasingly dependent on referendum dollars, report says
Wisconsin State Journal, November 14, 2023
No reading exam required for aspiring Wisconsin teachers under proposed bill
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 14, 2023
Universities of Wisconsin enrollment up for the first time at 4-year schools since 2014
Wisconsin Public Radio, November 9, 2023
