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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Saturday April 06, 2024 ( 5 items )  

B-29 Reunion Added to Warbird Highlights at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, April 6 -- The Experimental Aircraft Association issued the following news release: The world's only two flying examples of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress will make a rare joint appearance this summer during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024, supporting the "Turning the Tide" salute to 1944 and the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The 71st edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association's fly-in convention is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. It is believed to be only   more

CUES Strengthens Industry Commitment With Strategic New Hires
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 5 -- The Credit Union Executives Society issued the following news release: CUES is pleased to announce two new leadership positions that will play a critical role as the organization expands products and services to equip its members with the skills, tools, knowledge, and relationships needed to thrive. Chad Helminak has joined CUES as VP of Talent Development Programming. Helminak brings two decades of leadership experience supporting purpose-driven organizations an  more

Freedom From Religion Foundation: Ky. County Religious Social Media Messaging is in the Crosshairs
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 6 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: A state/church watchdog's complaint over a county clerk website post that crosses the constitutional line is heating up in Rowan County, Ky. The Freedom From Religion Foundation contacted the Rowan County Clerk's Office in Kentucky to complain about its inappropriate use of a graphic depicting the crucifixion of Jesus on a social media message posted on Good Friday (see abov  more

The Small City of Superior Stands Up to Utility Corporations and Says No to a Large Gas Plant Near the Nemadji River and Lake Superior
SUPERIOR, Wisconsin, April 5 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: After months of robust public input from city residents, Tribal leaders, health professionals, and utility representatives, the Superior City Council voted yesterday against another public hearing and will move ahead with the recommendation of its Plan Commission to deny Minnesota Power's requests to vacate city streets, rezone land, and amend Superior's 2040 Comprehensive Plan to allow for the build-out of a 625  more

WMC Disappointed in Superior City Council Vote Opposing Affordable & Reliable Energy Project
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 5 -- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce issued the following statement on April 4, 2024, by Scott Manley, executive vice president of government relations: * * * The Superior City Council denied local approvals on Wednesday for the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC), which would play a critical role in providing affordable and reliable energy to the region. Ahead of the vote, WMC co-hosted an event in Superior last week supporting the NTEC project and highlighting i  more