Articles by Scott Bauer

Car Insurance Mandate Begins in Wisconsin

All Wisconsin drivers must carry auto liability insurance starting June 1, but it’s unclear how many will follow the law. Only about 15 percent of the state’s drivers are currently uninsured, which is roughly the same percentage as the national …

Blame Shifting Begins Over Costlier Auto Premiums in Wisconsin

As insurance companies begin mailing notices to Wisconsin customers telling them that their premiums are likely to increase soon, state politicians are scrambling to avoid the blame. The first changes expected to affect premiums started Nov. 1 with more coming …

Blame Shifting Begins Over Costlier Auto Insurance in Wisconsin

As insurance companies begin mailing notices to Wisconsin customers telling them that their premiums are likely to increase soon, state politicians are scrambling to avoid the blame. The first changes expected to affect premiums start Nov. 1 with more coming …

Wisconsin Democrats Promise Crackdown on Drunken-Drivers

Democrats who control the Wisconsin Legislature promise to focus on cracking down on drunken driving this fall, among other priorities. The state Senate began its fall session Tuesday and the Assembly starts Wednesday. The session is scheduled to last into …

Dozens of Groups Oppose Change to Wisconsin Liability Laws

More than 50 businesses and organizations have joined together to oppose Gov. Jim Doyle’s bid to change Wisconsin’s liability laws. The Democratic governor’s proposal known as “joint and several liability” would increase the number of victims who could receive full …