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*Wisconsin Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Wednesday April 23, 2025 ( 10 items )  

As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) are demanding answers on the Administration's decision to cancel funding for ten National Institute of Standards and Technology Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers across the country, including in  more

Baldwin Demands Trump Administration Reverse Abrupt Cancellation of Funding for Rural School Districts
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Demands Trump Administration Reverse Abrupt Cancellation of Funding for Rural School Districts WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to terminate funding promised to Wisconsin school districts for their projects to keep communities safe. Specifically, Baldwin called for already-allocated resources from the Federal E  more

DEA Releases Public Communication From UW Health CEO Kaplan
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025, from Alan Kaplan, CEO at UW Health: * * * To: The Honorable Derek S. Maltz U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration 800 K Street NW Suite 500 Washington, D.C. 20001 Re: Docket No. DEA-407: Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registrations * * * Dear Administrator Maltz: On behalf of UW Health, thank you  more

FDA Releases Public Communication From International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated April 3, 2025, from the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology, Madison, Wisconsin: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Subject: Comments on Draft Guidance - Considerations for the Use of Artificial Intelligence to Support Regulatory Decision  more

Fish & Wildlife Service Releases Public Communication From Wis. Agriculture Dept. Trade & Consumer Protection Secretary Romanski
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has released the following public communication dated Jan. 23, 2025, from Randy Romanski, secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection: * * * To: Public Comments Processing Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-IA-2024-0033 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service MS: PRB (JAO/3W) 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 * * * To whom it may concern, This letter provides comment on  more

Grothman's Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Grothman's Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis: "I am saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, the first Pope from the Americas," said Grothman. "It is heartwarming to see such grieving over an important Christian leader. Our prayers are with the Cardinals as they choose a new leader of the l  more

ICYMI: Congresswoman Gwen Moore Holds Press Conference to Tell Administration and DOGE to Keep Their Hands off Social Security
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congresswoman Gwen Moore Holds Press Conference to Tell Administration and DOGE to Keep Their Hands off Social Security Today, Congresswoman Moore was joined by her constituents who depend on Social Security along Jessica Lapointe, President of AFGE SSA Council 220 to highlight the attacks on Social Security and its workers. Below are some of the words they shared at the press conference. F  more

NEW: Wisconsin Minority Business Development Agency Office Closing, Baldwin Demands Answers from Trump Admin
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * NEW: Wisconsin Minority Business Development Agency Office Closing, Baldwin Demands Answers from Trump Admin WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Trump Administration's closure of Wisconsin's newly established Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center that provides small business owners technical assistance, assisti  more

Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis OCONOMOWOC, WI - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement upon the passing of Pope Francis. "I join Catholics in Wisconsin and around the world in offering my prayers following the passing of Pope Francis. His papacy left a lasting impact on the faith community and shaped a significant era for the Catholic Ch  more

Wis. Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in LeMieux Vs. Evers
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 18 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in LeMieux v. Evers Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds governor's veto ensuring ongoing funding for Wisconsin's kids and schools for the foreseeable future MADISON -- Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision in LeMieux v. Evers, upholding the governor's partial line-ite  more