WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, has announced its intent to repatriate the remains of a Native American individual discovered on federal land near historic Fort Wayne in Detroit, Michigan. This action is being carried out in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) to ensure the remains are returned to the appropriate tribal descendants. The remains were found on property managed by the U.S. Army Co  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on March 5, 2025: Here are excerpts: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Ninth District was steady since the previous report. Employment grew slightly, but hiring and labor demand softened. Price increases and wage growth were moderate. Consumer spending was flat with slight improvements in travel and tourism. Residential construction grew modestly, and nonresident  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following abstract of an article on January 7, 2025, entitled "Exploring management and environment effects on edge-of-field phosphorus losses with linear mixed models." Here are excerpts: * * * Evaluating how weather, farm management, and soil conditions impact phosphorus (P) loss from agricultural sites is essential for improving our waterways in agricultural watersheds. In this study, rainfall  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following abstract of an article on January 22, 2025, entitled "Using hydrogeologic context and water budgets to evaluate the potential for groundwater contributions to contaminants in Lake Superior." Here are excerpts: * * * This study presents a synthesis of the hydrogeology in the U.S. Lake Superior watershed and the contribution of groundwater to the water budget of the U.S. Lake Superior bas  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Baldwin Continues "Hands Off Medicaid Tour" in Eau Claire EAU CLAIRE, WI - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) continued her "Hands Off Medicaid Tour" in Eau Claire, calling out President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans' plan to slash Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. In Eau Claire, Senator Baldwin was joined by Wisconsinites who shared their stories abo  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Baldwin Kicks Off "Hands Off Medicaid Tour" in La Crosse LA CROSSE, WI - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) kicked off her "Hands Off Medicaid Tour" in La Crosse to call out President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans' plan to slash Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. In La Crosse, Senator Baldwin was joined by Wisconsinites who shared their stories about   more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on March 18, 2025: * * * Steil Introduces Bills to Support Veterans and Families Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced the introduction of two pieces of legislation aimed at providing support and fairness to veterans and their families: the No Veteran Falls Through the Cracks Act and the Survivor Benefits Fairness Act. "Our men and women who have worn the uniform deserve the b  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on March 18, 2025: * * * Tiffany Statement on Henry Repeating Arms Shifting Remaining Operations to Wisconsin WAUSAU, WI--Today, Henry Repeating Arms announced that it will be closing its New Jersey plant and shifting its remaining manufacturing operations to its Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and Rusk County, Wisconsin, locations in the Seventh District. "Since 1996, Henry Repeating Arms has fought for American  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump Is Delivering Needed Economic Relief Americans are continuing to see the benefits as the economic agenda of President Donald J. Trump and his administration comes into focus. After years of soaring prices and economic pain, the Trump Administration's focus on cutting regulations and unleashing American energy is leading to stability for Americans' bottom lines. EGGS: The average wholesale price of eggs   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 19 -- The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families issued the following news release on March 18, 2025: * * * Local Child Welfare Agencies Uplift Wisconsin Communities DCF applauds Gov. Evers' budget proposal, investment in children and families during Social Work Month and Year of the Kid MADISON - Each day, child welfare professionals' partner with countless families in their communities to help them navigate life's challenges. From helping families find and   more