Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin
A.G. Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis
24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling over unlawful tariffs
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Attorney General Jay Jones joined 23 other Attorneys General today to defend a major court victory on behalf of Virginians. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down Presid
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Allina Health Raises Concerns Over CMS Hospice Payment Updates and Proposals for FY 2027
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Allina Health, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements proposed rule.
The comments address key proposals in the rule, including payment rate adjustments, the establishment of a service and spending variation index (SSVI), mandates on hospice election addendum statem
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America's Credit Unions Supports Treasury's Stablecoin Regulatory Framework Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- America's Credit Unions, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding its notice of proposed rulemaking implementing Section 4(c) of the GENIUS Act. The letter addressed Treasury's establishment of principles to determine when a state-level regulatory regime is substantially similar to the federal regulatory framework governing permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs).
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Mayes today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The Tr
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Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid
ALBANY, New York, June 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid
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June 9, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) for fraudulently overbilling Medicaid for insulin prescriptions. From 2010
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Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, June 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs
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24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully imp
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes NO on Blank Check to ICE and CBP, Continues Call for Reforms
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes NO on Blank Check to ICE and CBP, Continues Call for Reforms
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"The Administration claimed they would go after 'the worst of the worst,' but they are targeting every immigrant and even U.S. citizens, including hardworking individuals who enrich their communities. Wisconsinites have faced cruel treatment in ICE custody and so have many others across the country.
ICE ha
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DNC: Local Small Businesses Continue to Suffer Under Trump and His Cost-Spiking Republicans, Forcing Them to Raise Prices on Families and Cut Jobs for Workers
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Local Small Businesses Continue to Suffer Under Trump and His Cost-Spiking Republicans, Forcing Them to Raise Prices on Families and Cut Jobs for Workers
According to new data released today by The National Federation of Independent Business, small businesses throughout America continue to suffer under Donald Trump and his cost-spiking Republicans. With everything -- from food and
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Dr. Ian Martin Selected as Next Provost, Dean and CEO of SIU Medicine
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 10 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Dr. Ian Martin selected as next provost, dean and CEO of SIU Medicine
Southern Illinois University has selected Ian B.K. Martin, M.D., M.B.A., FACEP, FAAEM, to serve as the next provost and dean of SIU School of Medicine. Martin will also serve as CEO of SIU Medicine, the school's faculty practice.
Martin was selected following a highly competitive national search because of his
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ESPN delivers most-watched NCAA DI Women's College World Series on record
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN delivers most-watched NCAA DI Women's College World Series on record
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* Championship Series Game 2 scored most-watched college softball game on record with 2.5 million viewers, peaked with 3.0 million viewers
* Second most-watched NCAA WCWS Finals on record with 2.2 million viewers
* Overall, the WCWS was up 20% from 2025 season (previous high)
* NCAA So
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Essentia Health Calls for Improved Hospice Payment Rates and Fair Evaluation Metrics in CMS Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Essentia Health, based in Duluth, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update proposed rule. The health system, which serves rural communities across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota, addressed concerns about the proposed payment update, mandatory hospice election statement, Hospice Outcomes and Patien
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FFRF Action Fund Opposes Trump Attorney for Appeals Court
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 10 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news:
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FFRF Action Fund opposes Trump attorney for appeals court
The FFRF Action Fund is opposing the confirmation of Matthew Schwartz, a personal lawyer of President Trump, to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The Action Fund h
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FFRF Castigates Second House Judiciary Hearing Targeting SPLC
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 10 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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FFRF castigates second House Judiciary hearing targeting SPLC
Tuesday's House Judiciary Committee hearing targeting the Southern Poverty Law Center is the latest step in a coordinated effort to intimidate organizations challenging Christian nationalism and other forms of extremism.
Testifying before the committee, Southern Poverty Law Center Interim President and CEO Bryan Fair defend
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Gerdau Saves $30,000 in Development Costs and Reduces Manual Work with Plex Process Flows
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, June 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and information company, issued the following news release:
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Gerdau Saves $30,000 in Development Costs and Reduces Manual Work with Plex Process Flows
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MILWAUKEE -June 9, 2026 - Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced that Gerdau, a Brazil-based leading global steel prod
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High marks on national scale for UW-Eau Claire's 4K-9 teacher preparation
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, June 9 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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High marks on national scale for UW-Eau Claire's 4K-9 teacher preparation
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The June 9 report from NCTQ spotlights UW-Eau Claire for excellence in meeting the standards set by literacy experts for coverage of the most effective methods of reading instruction. Programs were rated for preparation of aspiring teachers in all five components of scientifically based reading instruction,
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ICYMI: Van Orden Joins President Trump for Historic Coal Announcement, $19 MILLION to Modernize Wisconsin Coal
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Van Orden Joins President Trump for Historic Coal Announcement, $19 MILLION to Modernize Wisconsin Coal
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last Thursday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden joined President Donald Trump in the Oval Office as the President announced (link is external) a $700M investment for America's coal industry and America's energy future.
President Trump's announcements will support a
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John Walz Named Inaugural Dean of Elon University's School of Engineering and Computing
ELON, North Carolina, June 9 -- Elon University issued the following news release:
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John Walz named inaugural dean of Elon University's School of Engineering and Computing
The president emeritus of Milwaukee School of Engineering in Wisconsin brings to North Carolina his decades of leadership experience in engineering education, innovation, fundraising and student success.
A former president of the Milwaukee School of Engineering and longtime leader in engineering and technology educat
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League of Women Voters Urges EPA to Strengthen Protections in Safe Drinking Water Act Candidate Contaminant List
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The League of Women Voters Upper Mississippi River Region, based in Madison, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed 2026 Candidate Contaminant List. The regional organization, representing over seventy local Leagues throughout Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin, called for expanded monitoring, research, and regulatory actions addressing emerging contaminants that threaten
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Grand Marquis Waterpark Hotel & Suites in Wisconsin Dells
ENCINO, California, June 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Grand Marquis Waterpark Hotel & Suites in Wisconsin Dells
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Grand Marquis Waterpark Hotel & Suites, a 93-room hotel with an expansive indoor and
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News you can use: Protein popularity -- Why we're all obsessed with the macronutrient
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, June 8 -- Marquette University issued the following news release:
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News you can use: Protein popularity -- Why we're all obsessed with the macronutrient
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In our newly protein-obsessed society, how much protein is too much? There are protein shakes, protein powder, protein bars, protein infused yogurt, cereal with added protein -the list goes on. And what kinds of protein are best for our bodies? There's whey protein, pea protein, animal protein, plant protein, etc
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Outstanding engineering, computer science undergraduates honored with Awards of Excellence
LA JOLLA, California, June 9 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Outstanding engineering, computer science undergraduates honored with Awards of Excellence
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The Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California San Diego is honoring the undergraduate students in the class of 2026 at its annual Ring Ceremony on Thursday, June 11. At Ring Ceremony, graduating engineering and computer science students receive their class ring, and recite
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Pay increase for UW employees to become effective June 28
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 9 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news:
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Pay increase for UW employees to become effective June 28
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Eligible UW-Madison employees will receive a 2 percent wage increase under the 2025-2027 pay plan.
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The Universities of Wisconsin will be implementing general wage increases for employees, including eligible employees of UW-M
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Sage Continues UNCG's Passion for Poetry
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 9 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news:
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Sage Continues UNCG's Passion for Poetry
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This is a story of two Spartan MFA poets, born six decades apart. Sage Short '26 MFA, a Myrtle Beach native with roots in West Virginia, grew up in post-9/11 America. After graduating from Coastal Carolina University, she got a master's at Clemson, where she was assistant editor of the South Carolina Review. There, she was awarde
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TruStage 'What Matters Now' study
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] (TNSrep) -- TruStage, formerly the CUNA Mutual Group, posted the following news release:
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TruStage 'What Matters Now' study
The TruStage 2026 What Matters Now study, a survey of more than 8,800 American consumers conducted in partnership with Ipsos, reveals an American Dream that has fractured along lines of generation, race, and identity. This shift is further compounded by growing concerns around keeping up with the cost of
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UnityPoint Health Advocates for Thoughtful Implementation of CMS Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Quality Reporting Changes
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- UnityPoint Health, headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the FY 2027 Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System Rate Update. The letter addresses CMS's proposed rule that would adjust quality reporting measures and data collection approaches for inpatient psychiatric facilities, emphasizing the impact on integrated health systems and patient care.
UnityPoint Healt
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UnityPoint Hospice Criticizes Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Proposed Rule on FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- UnityPoint Hospice, headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's FY 2027 hospice wage index and payment rate update rule. The letter addresses multiple topics in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' proposed rule, including concerns about the hospice payment update, the use of inpatient hospital wage data for hospice reimbursement, the Service and Spending V
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Wave of Support: Pro-Life Allies Across America Rally Behind ACLJ for Pregnancy Resource Centers
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by senior associate counsel Nathan Moelker:
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A Wave of Support: Pro-Life Allies Across America Rally Behind ACLJ for Pregnancy Resource Centers
When the government decides to use its power to silence those who defend life, it doesn't just threaten one ministry - it threatens every American's right to speak, to believe, and to serve according to their conscience. That's exactly what's at stake in
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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Survey - Property Tax Hikes Drive Push for State Tax Reform
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 10 (TNSrpt) -- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce issued the following news release:
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SURVEY: Property Tax Hikes Drive Push for State Tax Reform
Employers report higher property taxes--and back eliminating Wisconsin's income tax
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A majority of Wisconsin employers say the state's business climate is headed in the wrong direction, with their responses underscoring growing concerns about taxes and the state's workforce, according to the latest Wisconsin Employe
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Words of encouragement: Blugold grad students help individuals with aphasia
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, June 9 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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Words of encouragement: Blugold grad students help individuals with aphasia
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For years, students and faculty in UW-Eau Claire's Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences have researched various forms of aphasia in an effort to help these individuals communicate more effectively.
This summer, a two-week intensive aphasia therapy program paired four people with aphasia
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Xcel Energy crews prepared for severe storms, high heat in Minnesota and Wisconsin
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy crews prepared for severe storms, high heat in Minnesota and Wisconsin
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MINNEAPOLIS (June 9, 2026) -Xcel Energy is monitoring the potential for severe storms and high heat Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon across swaths of western, southern and central Minnesota, as well as western Wisconsin. Crews will be ready across the region to safely restore power if outages occ
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