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State Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Thursday June 20, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Attorney General Kaul and Coalition Reach $700 Million Agreement Against Johnson and Johnson
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following news release: Attorney General Josh Kaul and 42 other attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide agreement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. "Wisconsin DOJ is dedicated to protecting consumers against deceptive marketing, particularly when people's safety may be impacted," said Attorney General Josh Kaul  more

Attorney General Kaul Visits Law Enforcement Agencies Awarded Grants From State Opioid Settlement Funds
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Today Attorney General Josh Kaul kicked off a series of visits to law enforcement agencies around the state that received grants from state opioid settlement funds that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) helped secure. Twelve Tribal nations, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies received grants for projects to prevent and reduce the dangers of opioid use. This   more

Marquette Law School Poll to Release New Wisconsin Survey, June 26
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, June 20 (TNSres) -- Marquette University issued the following news release: Marquette University Law School will release the results of a new statewide survey with an in-person event featuring Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, and Derek Mosley, director of the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, on Wednesday, June 26, at 12:15 p.m., at Marquette Law School's Eckstein Hall. A complete news release and poll data, including  more

SSM Health $40,000 Gift to Marian University to Transform Lives of Local Families
FOND DU LAC, Wisconsin, June 20 -- Marian University issued the following news: A gift of $40,000 from SSM Health to Marian University will help single parents earn their college degree, transforming the lives and economic futures of their children. The gift is for Marian's Working Families Grant, which provides financial assistance and support services to low-income, single parents earning their bachelor's degree. On June 18, Tami Schattschneider, SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital Patient Care Se  more

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Athletics Offers Summer Camps for Young Athletes
KENOSHA, Wisconsin, June 20 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus issued the following news: The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Athletics Department is proud to offer a variety of youth camps throughout the summer. The camps include soccer, basketball, and volleyball and provide a fun and safe environment for kids to develop their skills under the instruction of UW-Parkside's experienced coaches and accomplished athletes. Nike Soccer Camp at UW-Parkside The Nike Soccer Camp at UW-P  more

Wis. Health Services Dept. Issues Summer Fair Season Health Reminders
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued the following news release: The 2024 fair season in Wisconsin begins this week and with it comes an opportunity for Wisconsinites of all ages to visit animals up close. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is reminding Wisconsinites that animals can carry diseases that may make people sick, but simple steps can help ensure a safe and enjoyable time. "Fairs and petting zoos are very popular and if you  more

Wis. Natural Resources Dept. Wins International Awards for Videography
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the agency received two awards from the international Viddy Awards, judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), for outstanding achievement in video and digital production. The DNR's Dispose Of Your Batteries Properly With E-Cycle Wisconsin video won platinum a  more

Wis. Republican Party: Two-Faced Tammy Returns - Helping the Rich Avoid Their Taxes
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: Tammy Baldwin does not practice what she preaches. For all of her faux concern about working families and lofty promises to tax the rich, Baldwin and her partner seem perfectly content helping the wealthiest taxpayers exploit the system. From Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner: "Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has long criticized the U.S. tax code, claiming loopholes allow the wealthiest 1% of taxpayers to do  more