Thursday - May 22, 2025
*Wisconsin Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Saturday May 03, 2025 ( 8 items )  

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving St. Nicholas Square Christmas Tea Light Candle Holders
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on May 1, 2025: * * * Name of Product: St. Nicholas Square Christmas Tea Light Candle Holders Hazard: The tea light candle holder can catch on fire, posing a fire and burn hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: May 01, 2025 Units: About 1,960 Consumer Contact: Kohl's toll-free at 855-564-5705 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or online at www.kohls.com/faq/article/1013?icid=ft-custom  more

Gov. Evers Releases Message to Wisconsinites Regarding Apparent Trump Administration Arrest Threats
MADISON, Wisconsin, May 3 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Evers Releases Message to Wisconsinites Regarding Apparent Trump Administration Arrest Threats MADISON -- Gov. Tony Evers today released a message to Wisconsinites after one of President Donald J. Trump's hand-picked appointees apparently threatened yesterday to arrest Gov. Evers over guidance to state employees asking them to consult with an attorney if federal agents show up at state bui  more

Hirono, Colleagues Blast Trump Administration's Attacks on Head Start, Demand RFK Jr. Immediately Release Funding and Reverse Firings
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Blast Trump Administration's Attacks on Head Start, Demand RFK Jr. Immediately Release Funding and Reverse Firings ~ 42 lawmakers write to RFK Jr. demanding answers on Trump admin's actions undermining Head Start as Trump reportedly plans to eliminate the program ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), T  more

IRS Releases Public Communication From Ace Ethanol
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated April 10, 2025, from Ace Ethanol LLC, Stanley, Wisconsin: * * * Attention: IRS-2025-0002 (Notice 2025-10) To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2025-10) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: IRS-2025-0002, Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit; Request for Public Comments (Notice 2025-10) * * * Ace Ethanol  more

Ranking Member Angie Craig Marks Trump's First 100 Days With 100 Headlines
EAGAN, Minnesota, May 3 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Marks Trump's First 100 Days with 100 Headlines Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding President Trump's first 100 days in office. "Family farmers are struggling right now. They need certainty. They need access to new markets and   more

Secretary Rollins Announces New State Directors for the Farm Service Agency and Rural Development
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces New State Directors for the Farm Service Agency and Rural Development (Washington, D.C., May 2, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles. "When America's farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This  more

Senator Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Boost American Shipbuilding, Support American Workers and Boost National Security
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Boost American Shipbuilding, Support American Workers and Boost National Security WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of her colleagues introduced the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act, comprehensive legislation to revitalize the United States shipbuilding an  more

Wis. Children & Families Dept.: New Intercept Program Aims to Strengthen Milwaukee Families
MADISON, Wisconsin, May 2 -- The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * New Intercept Program Aims to Strengthen Milwaukee Families MADISON - The Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services (DMCPS) today announced the launch of Intercept, an evidence-based program that provides direct, in-home services to families involved in the child welfare system to support them in achieving timely reunification or permanency options. DMC  more