WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Chairman Steil Delivers Opening Remarks at Full Committee Member Day Hearing WASHINGTON - Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) opened today's Full Committee Hearing titled, "Member Day: Committee on House Administration." Chairman Steil's full opening statement as prepared for delivery: Today the Committee on House Administration continues   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Steil Requests Documents in New Georgia Project Ethics Investigation WASHINGTON - Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) sent a letter to the Georgia State Ethics Commission requesting a copy of the investigative file in the New Georgia Project investigation. The New Georgia Project, which is a non-profit organiz  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- Midwest Hydro, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking a subsequent license to continue operating the Beloit Hydroelectric Project No. 2348. Located on the Rock River near the City of Beloit in Rock County, Wisconsin, the 0.48-megawatt facility has been under federal jurisdiction and requires regulatory approval to maintain its operations. As part of the relicensing process, FERC has announced its intention to co  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- Midwest Hydro, LLC has applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a subsequent license to continue operating the Janesville Hydroelectric Project No. 2347. The 0.50-megawatt facility, located on the Rock River near Janesville in Rock County, Wisconsin, is undergoing a regulatory review process to determine its environmental impact. In December 2024, FERC issued a notice stating that the project was ready for environmental analysis. After re  more

TAMPA, Florida, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Middle District Of Florida U.S. Attorney's Office Collects More Than $47 Million In Civil And Criminal Actions In Fiscal Year 2024 Tampa, FL - Acting U.S. Attorney Sara C. Sweeney announced today that the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) collected $47,486,214 related to local criminal and civil matters in the fiscal year ending September 30,   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 4 -- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection issued the following news release: * * * Nomination Period Open for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors Election MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for eight seats on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors. Nominations will be accepted from February 28 through March 28, 2025. The f  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Cruz in Introducing Legislation to Dismantle China's State-Sponsored Organ Harvesting Industry and Human Rights Abuses WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing the Falun Gong Protection Act. This bill would require sanctions on those responsible for or complicit in the involuntary harvesting of organs and also requi  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Andy Harris in Urging Leadership to Reject Democrats' Obstruction of DOGE in Funding Talks WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson, urging them to oppose any Democrat   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Top Takeaways from Full Committee Member Day Hearing WASHINGTON - The Committee on House Administration held a Full Committee Hearing today titled, "Member Day: Committee on House Administration." Witnesses: - Rep. Maxwell Frost (FL-10) - Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06) - Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) - Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) -   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump is Putting American Workers First -- And Bringing Back American Manufacturing President Donald J. Trump is standing up for American workers, strengthening American industries, and making clear to the world that America will no longer be ripped off -- a push that has already delivered historic results. President Trump is leveling the playing field for American workers. * President Trump restored a 25% ta  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 5 -- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Gov. Evers Appoints Member to DATCP Board MADISON, Wis. - Today, Gov. Tony Evers announced the appointment of Gary Besaw to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, effective February 24, 2025. Gary will service as a Consumer Representative to serve a term expiring on May 1, 2029. Gary Besa  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 4 -- The Wisconsin Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Officer Involved Death Investigation in Dane County, Wis. DANE COUNTY, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved death investigation in the Town of Blue Mounds, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Sunday, March 2, 2025. At approximately 6:21 p.m., a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper attempted to initiate a   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 4 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release: * * * State superintendent calls for additional investment in education workforce as new report reveals urgent need Data shows nearly half of new teachers leave Wisconsin or profession after seventh year MADISON -- A new report released today by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction highlights ongoing challenges in the state's ability to retain and fairly compensate teach  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 5 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * State superintendent responds to U.S. Department of Education secretary's call for federal education overhaul Dr. Jill Underly warns of potential impact on Wisconsin students, families, communities MADISON -- State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today regarding U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon's public le  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 28 -- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection issued the following news release: * * * Wisconsin Engages in National Agriculture Winter Policy Conference MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski was in Washington D.C. February 24 - 27, 2025 as part of the 2025 Winter Policy Conference. This annual National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) ev  more