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*Wisconsin Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Wednesday February 19, 2025 ( 5 items )  

Baldwin Calls on Trump Administration to Contain Avian Flu, Protect Farmers and Consumers From Price Hikes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Calls on Trump Administration to Contain Avian Flu, Protect Farmers and Consumers From Price Hikes WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on President Trump to quickly develop a plan to contain the avian flu outbreak that is devastating the nation's poultry flocks and dairy herds and driving egg costs to reach record highs. Baldwin's letter follows the U.S. Depa  more

Chairman Steil Issues Statement on WI Supreme Court Ruling Allowing The Use of Zuckerbucks-Funded Mobile Voting Vans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Steil Issues Statement on WI Supreme Court Ruling Allowing The Use of Zuckerbucks-Funded Mobile Voting Vans WASHINGTON - Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following The Wisconsin Supreme Court overturning the Racine County, WI Circuit decision that state law would prevent the use of the Zuckerb  more

Contracts for Feb. 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 18, 2025 ARMY Schutt Industries of Clintonville Wi Inc., Clintonville, Wisconsin, was awarded a $230,154,899 fixed-price with economic price adjustment contract for M870A4 semitrailer, lowbed, construction equipment transporters. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of May  more

Fitzgerald to Hold Office Hours
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzgerald to Hold Office Hours WASHINGTON, DC - The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting Mobile Office Hours on Thursday, February 20th. Congressman Fitzgerald and his staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems with a federal agency. Constituents are asked to bring copies of documentation related to their issues. Loc  more

Gov. Evers' Biennial State Budget Prioritizes Clean Water, Clean Energy, and Public Lands for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 19 -- Wisconsin Conservation Voters issued the following news: * * * Gov. Evers' biennial state budget prioritizes clean water, clean energy, and public lands for Wisconsin Wisconsin Conservation Voters applauds Gov. Tony Evers for making historic investments in clean water in his 2025-27 biennial budget. The Governor's commitment to addressing PFAS contamination, replacing lead service lines, and protecting private well owners from dangerous contaminants like nitrate  more