Peter Skopec, WISPIRG Director.
Content referencing Peter Skopec
Statement: Mask mandate an important step, but state leaders should create new stay-at-home order
With COVID-19 surging, state leaders should shut down, start over and do it right
Jul 30th, 2020 by WISPIRGTop health care professionals to Wisconsin leaders: time to shut down, start over and do it right
With COVID-19 spiking in Wisconsin, experts ask the state leaders to prioritize public health
Jul 23rd, 2020 by WISPIRGWisconsin leaders fail to ensure safe election during COVID-19
Voters shouldn’t have to choose between their health and democracy
Apr 7th, 2020 by WISPIRG FoundationEvers Announces $75 Million in Transportation Funding
Milwaukee County Transit System gets $1 million grant.
Mar 5th, 2020 by Erik GunnStatement: $75M WISDOT grant awards a missed opportunity
Mar 4th, 2020 by WISPIRG Foundation
Trouble in Toyland shows how to protect kids from unsafe toys still for sale
Report identifies most common dangers, calls for government action
Nov 21st, 2019 by WISPIRG FoundationU.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman leads fight to rein in payday lending
Bipartisan bill would outlaw astronomical interest rates
Nov 12th, 2019 by WISPIRG FoundationStatement: Wisconsin’s biennial budget will speed up transition to electric vehicles and improve public transit
WISPIRG commends vital investments, but also calls for more action
Jul 3rd, 2019 by WISPIRG FoundationState Missed Chance to Electrify Transportation
Report gives Wisconsin an “F” grade for how it spent VW settlement money.
May 27th, 2019 by Frank JossiLocal Leaders, Community Members Show Gaps in Milwaukee Region’s Transportation System
New report highlights the growing need for transit access across the state
Oct 23rd, 2018 by 1000 Friends of WisconsinCoalition Applauds Gov. Walker’s Suggestion to Rethink Highway Expansions
"Governor Walker is absolutely right: Spending billions on bigger, wider roads is not a smart use of taxpayer dollars."
Sep 5th, 2018 by Coalition for More Responsible TransportationConsumer Group Denounces Federal Proposal to Stall Clean Car Standards
Trump administration also seeks to take away states’ rights regarding fuel efficiency
Aug 2nd, 2018 by WISPIRG FoundationNew Report: Wisconsin Receives “A” for Government Spending Transparency Website
While Wisconsin emerged as a leading state in the report’s analysis, there is room for improvement.
May 1st, 2018 by WISPIRG FoundationAs Electric Cars Revolutionize the Vehicle Market, New Study Helps Cities Address Infrastructure and Parking Challenges
First-of-its-kind policy analysis of best practices from across U.S. and globally
Mar 8th, 2018 by WISPIRG FoundationWISPIRG, 1000 Friends of Wisconsin: Bus Rapid Transit Would Improve Transportation in the Region
Milwaukee County is studying a new Bus Rapid Transit system, or BRT, between downtown Milwaukee and Wauwatosa that has significant potential to improve transportation and spur economic development in the region.
Apr 13th, 2016 by WISPIRG FoundationCommunity Forum Urges WISDOT to Scrap I-94 Expansion
Community Members & Elected Officials Call for Smarter Transportation Investments
Mar 31st, 2016 by Coalition for More Responsible Transportation“Public Telling” Highlights Opposition, Solutions to Big Money Dominance in Elections
On 6th Anniversary of Citizens United Ruling, Wisconsin Should Move Towards Real Reform
Jan 21st, 2016 by WISPIRG FoundationBills Would Encourage Predatory Lawsuits Against WI Consumers
Would Encourage Out-of-State Debt Buyers to Sue Consumers for Debt They May Not Owe
Dec 14th, 2015 by WISPIRG FoundationWith I-94 Decision Pending, State & Local Leaders Oppose Wasteful Expansion, Call for Smarter Local Investments
Coalition Points to Ongoing Transportation Funding Crisis, Public Opposition; Demands More Cost-Effective Alternatives
Dec 9th, 2015 by Coalition for More Responsible Transportation30th Annual Survey Finds Dangerous Toys on Store Shelves
Shopping Tips Can Help Parents Shop Safely
Nov 24th, 2015 by WISPIRG FoundationTransportation Budget Brings Much-Needed Scrutiny to Questionable Highway Projects
Groups Applaud JFC Motion to Audit WisDOT Traffic Forecasts, Call for Stop to Wasteful Projects
Jul 2nd, 2015 by WISPIRG FoundationCoalition Calls on State To Scrap I-94 Expansion
As local roads are increasingly underfunded and plagued with potholes, state overspends on unneeded highways and freeway expansion, a coalition of groups argue.
Jun 16th, 2015 by Jack FennimoreStatewide Coalition, Officials Call for Responsible Transportation Budget, Oppose I-94 Expansion
Ahead of Budget Vote, Coalition Calls for Local Infrastructure Fixes, Not I-94 Boondoggle
Jun 15th, 2015 by Coalition for More Responsible TransportationWith State Budget Talks Stalling, County Board Transportation Committee Calls for More Responsible I-94 Plan
Instead of $850 Million Highway Expansion, Committee Supports Cost-Effective Repair of I-94, Better Transit
Jun 11th, 2015 by Coalition for More Responsible TransportationWisDOT Proposal for I-94 Project Could Lead to More Severe Crashes
WisDOT Should Go Back To Drawing Board, Prioritize Repair and Safety Over Expansion
Feb 19th, 2015 by WISPIRG FoundationWISDOT Disregards Community Opposition, Declining Driving, Proposes to Waste Taxpayer Money on Unneeded I-94 Expansion
WISDOT’s Preferred Option Is a ‘Billion Dollar Boondoggle’
Feb 17th, 2015 by WISPIRG Foundation