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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin

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65 Agricultural Groups Request Extension of EPA Comment Period on Draft Fungicide Strategy
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- A coalition of 65 agricultural organizations has urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend the public comment period for its Draft Fungicide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from Conventional Agricultural Fungicides. The groups, which represent a broad array of stakeholders including farmers, retailers, manufacturers, and state regulators, expressed concern that the current 6  more
Association of State Floodplain Managers Criticizes FEMA Review Council Report on Disaster Program Reforms
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Association of State Floodplain Managers, Madison, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security addressing the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council's final report. This organization, representing over 21,000 practitioners involved in floodplain management and emergency response, expressed both support and grave concerns regarding the council's recommendations for reforming FEMA's disaster programs. The asso  more
Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities
SACRAMENTO, California, June 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related   more
Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings * Attorney General Clark Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING NEW YORK MEASURES ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN STATE BUILDINGS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING NEW YORK MEASURES ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN STATE BUILDINGS * Raoul Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect Our Courts Act  more
Baldwin Backs Bipartisan Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles, Protect American Workers and Boost National Security
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Backs Bipartisan Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles, Protect American Workers and Boost National Security * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is backing a bipartisan bill to protect American workers and families from the growing threat of Chinese-made vehicles and the technology embedded within them. The Connected Vehicle Security Act prevents Americans' data from being colle  more
Baldwin Sounds Alarm on Trump's Reckless Health Cuts Impact on U.S. Response to Ebola
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Sounds Alarm on Trump's Reckless Health Cuts Impact on U.S. Response to Ebola * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are sounding the alarm on the Trump administration's cuts to public health programs, defunding of research, and mass firing of health experts, warning these actions have had a crippling impact on the country's response to the growing Ebola  more
Baldwin, Khanna Lead Bill to Step Up Oversight on Foreign Investment to Protect American Workers, Prevent President's Self-Dealing
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Khanna Lead Bill to Step Up Oversight on Foreign Investment to Protect American Workers, Prevent President's Self-Dealing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) introduced new legislation to ensure foreign investments made in the United States actually benefit American workers, while preventing the President from self-dealing. The   more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Wisconsin Fourth Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Wisconsin Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Employment declined in 3 of the 7 largest counties in Wisconsin from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Racine County (-1.5 percent) had the largest over-the-year decrease in employment  more
Bridging the Homeownership Gap in Wisconsin's Northwoods
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * Bridging the Homeownership Gap in Wisconsin's Northwoods * In Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin's Northwoods region, the path to homeownership presents a unique challenge. While homes may be affordable, the local economy doesn't always provide wages to match, and much of the rental stock has been converted to vacation prope  more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Girls' Sleepshirt, Kids' Unisex Jogger Pajama Sets
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Girls' Sleepshirt and Kids' Unisex Jogger Pajama Sets Hazard: The recalled children's pajamas violate the mandatory flammability safety standard for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of serious burn injuries or death to children. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: June 11, 2026 Units: About 2,100 Consumer Contact: The Black Sheep Fam at 414-367-7700 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT M  more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Plastic Tip Restraint Kits
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Plastic Tip Restraint Kits Hazard: The recalled plastic tip restraint kits (also referred to as furniture straps) can break or degrade, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards. Should the defective plastic tip restraints break, consumers could be at risk of serious injuries or death. This is a hidden defect because consumers who purchase and install this product may be under   more
Democratic Governors Association: As Inflation Hits 3 Year Highs, Republican Candidates for Governor Still Dismissing Concerns About Rising Costs
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on June 11, 2026: * * * As Inflation Hits 3 Year Highs, Republican Candidates for Governor Still Dismissing Concerns About Rising Costs Yesterday, inflation hit a three-year high and outpaced wage growth thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans' cost-raising Iran war and expensive agenda, and Trump himself even praised rising prices, saying, "I love the inflation." However, instead of fighting to lower costs   more
FEMA Approves $1.1M to SSM Health Wisconsin for COVID-19 Response Costs
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Approves $1.1M to SSM Health Wisconsin for COVID-19 Response Costs CHICAGO -- FEMA announced the approval of $1.1 million to SSM Health Wisconsin for costs to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding reimburses costs to open 18 additional temporary facilities to accommodate an influx of patients that required healthcare services during the pand  more
FFRF Action Fund Strongly Opposes Christian Nationalist Todd Blanche for AG
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 12 -- 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: * * * FFRF Action Fund strongly opposes Christian nationalist Todd Blanche for AG The FFRF Action Fund is asking the Senate to reject President Trump's nominee Christian nationalist Todd Blanche for U.S. attorney general. The Action   more
FHLBank Chicago Expands Down Payment Assistance Network During National Homeownership Month
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * FHLBank Chicago Expands Down Payment Assistance Network During National Homeownership Month * During National Homeownership Month, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) is highlighting expanded access to down payment assistance as more member institutions join its Downpayment Plus (DPP) Program, helping households overcome u  more
Fort McCoy hosts 2026 E3B event, testing Soldiers for Army's prestigious expert skill badges
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Fort McCoy hosts 2026 E3B event, testing Soldiers for Army's prestigious expert skill badges * FORT MCCOY, Wis. - Soldiers from across the Army's Total Force converged on Fort McCoy in spring 2026 to compete in one of the military's most demanding professional-development and readiness programs as the U.S. Army Reserve conducted its 2026 Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), Expert Soldier Badge  more
Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance Urges Caution in Colorado Gray Wolf Management
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance, a wildlife conservation organization based in Madison, Wisconsin, submitted a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the agency's Request for Information on the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado. GLWA cautioned against framing wolf management discussions primarily around livestock conflict and called for the consideration of ecological recovery metrics, public o  more
Haslauer Participates in Program to Improve Experiential Learning for Multilingual Students
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, June 11 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville posted the following news: * * * Haslauer Participates in Program to Improve Experiential Learning for Multilingual Students * University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Education Associate Professor Edina Haslauer recently attended Faculty College at Elkhart Lake where she participated in the 2026-27 University of Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars program. Haslauer is this year's Teaching Scholar from UW-Pla  more
ICYMI: ActBlue CEO Refuses to Answer Lawmakers' Questions Under Oath
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * ICYMI: ActBlue CEO Refuses to Answer Lawmakers' Questions Under Oath Yesterday, the Committee on House Administration held a Full Committee Hearing titled, "Preventing Fraudulent Donations: Transparency, Verification, and Accountability." Witness: * Regina Wallace-Jones, ActBlue CEO In case you missed it, Ms. Wallace-Jones repeat  more
Institute for Justice: Indiana Town's Food Truck Restrictions Are Bad Policy and Unconstitutional, Law Firm Warns
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Indiana Town's Food Truck Restrictions Are Bad Policy and Unconstitutional, Law Firm Warns Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter to local officials in Nashville, Indiana, urging the town to reconsider proposed restrictions on food trucks. As drafted, the ordinance would prohibit mobile food vendors from operating in Nashville's downtown "Village District," where  more
Just Hired: Deborah Bowale
MACOMB, Illinois, June 11 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Just Hired: Deborah Bowale * MACOMB, IL - - Meet Deborah Bowale, a new Health Administration Intern with Advocate Health after completing her Master of Public Health degree at Western Illinois University. Bowale joined Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, serving millions of patients across multiple states. As a Health Administration Int  more
KFF: Maine Homelessness Falls, But More Than 2,600 People Still Without Stable Housing
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered.   more
KFF: New Mexico Sees Growing Homelessness Challenge as Unsheltered Population Remains High
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics. According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night.  more
KFF: North Carolina Homelessness Surges as Sheltered and Unsheltered Populations Reach Record Levels
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%. The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North  more
KFF: U.S. Homelessness Data Climbs Sharply as Unsheltered Population Remains a Major Challenge
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states. The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were e  more
Marquette receives $3 million gift from the Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust to endow the Law School's Office of Public Service
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, June 11 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * Marquette receives $3 million gift from the Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust to endow the Law School's Office of Public Service * President Kimo Ah Yun announced today that a $3 million gift from the Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust will create an endowment to support Marquette Law School's Office of Public Service and the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics. Marquette Law School's Office of   more
Media Alert: Low-level helicopter flights to image geology of Lake Superior Basin
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: * * * Media Alert: Low-level helicopter flights to image geology of Lake Superior Basin * RESTON, Va. -The U.S. Geological Survey plans low-level helicopter flights over the Lake Superior Basin in western Michigan, northern Wisconsin, and northeastern Minnesota to image geology using airborne geophysical technology. The survey will begin in June and will continue into the fall  more
Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Introduce Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Introduce Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026 * Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) are introducing legislation to repeal the national federal tax credit voucher scheme included in the Republicans' so-called Big, Beautiful Bill. Voucher  more
Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Introduce Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Introduce Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026 * Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) are introducing legislation to repeal the national federal tax credit voucher scheme included in the Republicans' so-called Big, Beautiful Bill. Voucher sc  more
National Association for PET Container Resources Urges Caution on Microplastics Regulation
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The National Association for PET Container Resources, Middleton, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's Draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List. The organization, which represents the North American polyethylene terephthalate packaging industry and its supply chain, emphasized the importance of a science-based approach to evaluating microplastics in drinking water. The association highlighted that  more
Native American Ancestor, Bone Awl Linked to 20 Tribes Through Museum Review
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSFR) -- The American Museum of Natural History has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and an associated funerary object and determined that they are culturally affiliated with 20 Indian Tribes, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The inventory covers the remains of one Native American individual and a bone awl removed in 1924 from a site in Pike County, Illinois, north of Chambersburg. Museum records described the location as  more
North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board Urges Changes to Federal Financial Assistance Rules
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board Wausau, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding proposed revisions to 2 CFR Part 200, which governs federal financial assistance. The letter, authored by the NCWWDB Finance Director, warns that certain provisions in the proposed rule would undermine the organization's ability to effectively serve workers and employers across its nine-county rural service area and im  more
Sanford announces new Landmark Clinic location in Minot
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford announces new Landmark Clinic location in Minot * Former CHI St. Alexius Medical Plaza to become future Sanford Landmark Clinic MINOT, N.D. -Sanford Health has assumed operations of the former CHI St. Alexius Minot Medical Plaza, marking an important step in expanding access to care in the Minot community. The facility, located at 2111 Landmark Circle, will become t  more
Task Force Reports Progress Toward Pollution Reduction Goals for Gulf of America
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSrep) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Task Force Reports Progress Toward Pollution Reduction Goals for Gulf of America Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as co-chair of the Gulf of America Hypoxia Task Force, reported progress meeting voluntary, interim goals to reduce excess nutrients that can enter the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin and flow into the Gulf of America, impacting water quality. A key fi  more
Thomas Best, M.D., Ph.D., Earns ACSM Honor Award for Transforming Sports Injury Recovery
MIAMI, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Thomas Best, M.D., Ph.D., Earns ACSM Honor Award for Transforming Sports Injury Recovery * From an influential study that reshaped hamstring injury treatment to decades of mentorship and innovation, Dr. Thomas Best's career continues to influence sports medicine worldwide. When Thomas Best, M.D., Ph.D., reflects on receiving the American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) highest h  more
UNCP's Jess Boersma Selected for Prestigious National Leadership Program
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, June 10 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * UNCP's Jess Boersma Selected for Prestigious National Leadership Program * Dr. Jess Boersma, vice chancellor for strategy, data analytics and institutional performance and chief of staff at UNC Pembroke, has been selected to participate in the 2026-27 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI), a highly competitive national leadership development program sponsored by the American Assoc  more
Unique brain injury treatment program returns to UW-Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, June 11 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Unique brain injury treatment program returns to UW-Eau Claire * Jones is one of a dozen individuals attending the second annual Brain Injury Intensive Comprehensive Treatment Program, or Brain In-Com, at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He says he hopes to acquire knowledge and tools to continue recovering from and dealing with lingering effects of a late-treated concussio  more
Wisconsin Bankers Association Raises Concerns Over FinCEN Whistleblower Program Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Wisconsin Bankers Association, Madison, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) outlining significant concerns about the agency's proposed rulemaking on whistleblower incentives and protections. The proposal aims to establish a whistleblower program with monetary awards of up to 30 percent of collected sanctions in cases involving violations including those of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). WBA cautioned that aspects of the p  more
Wisconsin Bankers Association Urges Treasury to Revise Stablecoin Regulatory Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Wisconsin Bankers Association, Madison, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding its proposed rulemaking under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The letter addresses concerns and recommendations about the dual federal-state regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, which the Treasury is currently developing. WBA supports the GENIUS Act's objective to create a consistent and  more