WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support American Businesses' Research and Development and Outcompete China WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in reintroducing the American Innovation and Jobs Act, bipartisan legislation that will expand and strengthen American small businesses' research and development (R&D) investments and help America outcom  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Ernst Lead Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Coverage for Children Born with Congenital Anomalies or Birth Defects WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in re-introducing legislation to ensure health insurance covers needed treatment and procedures for individuals born with congenital anomalies or birth defects.  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Appleton - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Appleton, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.54 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Juli  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Eau Claire - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Eau Claire, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.17 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Fond du Lac - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Fond du Lac, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.83 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissione  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Green Bay - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Green Bay, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.90 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Ju  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Janesville-Beloit - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Janesville-Beloit, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.02 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Kenosha - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Kenosha, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.95 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in La Crosse-Onalaska - May 2024": * * * Workers in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.47 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Reg  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Madison - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Madison, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $32.55 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Milwaukee-Waukesha - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.18 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Region  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Oshkosh-Neenah - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.93 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Racine-Mount Pleasant - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.79 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Sheboygan - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Sheboygan, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.98 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Ju  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Wausau - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Wausau, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.30 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie Wi  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published a notice in the Federal Register, proposing the deletion of several products and services from the Procurement List. These items, which were previously provided by nonprofit agencies employing people with severe disabilities, are being considered for removal. The affected products and services include various styles of wooden crates, rain suits for the Army, microfiche of FAA directiv  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dunn Moves to Expand Health Coverage for Birth Defects WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) introduced the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA), a bill that would require all group and individual health insurance plans to cover medically necessary services for anomalous birth defects that impact the appearance or function of the eyes, ears, teeth, mouth, or jaw. This legisl  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Mom and Pop Tax Relief Act Congresswoman Moore, a member of the Ways and Means Committee, introduced legislation, H.R. 3249, to provide key reforms to the 199A Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction to ensure that small businesses can truly benefit from this tax relief and reign in massive giveaways to wealthy shareholders. "Small businesses are the backbone of   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 8, 2025 NAVY Aptim Federal Services LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (N62473-25-D-2211); ECC Expeditionary Constructors LLC,* Burlingame, California (N62473-25-D-2212); Energy Solutions Federal Support LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah (N62473-25-D-2213); Insight Tidewater LLC,* Brea, California (N62473-25-D-2214); ITP America LLC, Brea, California (N62473-25-D-2215); and Perma-Fix ERRG Services,* Oak   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on May 8, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Maril Brand Scented Candles Hazard: The candle's glass container can crack or break while the candle is burning, posing a laceration and fire hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: May 08, 2025 Units: About 3,000 Consumer Contact: DEMDACO toll-free at 888-336-3226 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email customercare@demdaco.com, or online at www.d  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * FBI Director Shows Up to Budget Hearing With "No" Timeline for Budget, Walks Back His Criticism of Trump's Plan for Big Cuts at FBI Asked about FBI budget, Patel tells Senate Appropriations Committee: "I'm not asking you for anything at this time." WATCH : Senator Murray's remarks and questioning Washington, D.C. -- Today, at a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee he  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * FBI Director Shows Up to Budget Hearing With "No" Timeline for Budget, Walks Back His Criticism of Trump's Plan for Big Cuts at FBI Washington, D.C. -- Today, at a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee hearing on the FY26 budget for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA)  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Grothman Reintroduces Bipartisan Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI) is joined by Representative Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Mary Miller (R-IL), and Danny K. Davis (D-IL) to reintroduce the Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act. This legislation will eliminate a government-imposed punishment for marriage and ease the burden of student loan debt by am  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes, House Agriculture Democrats Speak Out Against Republican Plan To Cut SNAP Benefits WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, Jahana Hayes (CT-05) joined by Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), Vice Ranking Member Shontel Brown (OH-11), other House Democrats, as well as farmers, veterans and parents to speak out against the Republican pla  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 9 -- The History Colorado issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Historic Berger Cabin Added to National Register of Historic Places Cabin is one of two remaining residential designs of master architect Fritz Benedict DENVER -- May 8, 2025 -- History Colorado is proud to announce that the Historic Berger Cabin in Aspen, Colorado, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Located at the westernmost point of Aspen's Main Street, the Berg  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The National Endowment for the Humanities issued the following news release: * * * NEH Announces $9.55 Million for 68 Humanities Projects Grant awards support expanded access to historical collections, exhibitions, curriculum development, and scholarly research in the humanities. Washington, DC (May 8, 2025) - The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) today announced $9.55 million in grants for 68 humanities projects across the country. The grants will underwrite  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on the Election of Pope Leo XIV WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement on the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope: "The election of Pope Leo XIV marks a historic and joyful moment for Catholics in the United States and around the world. As the first American pope, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost's elevation to  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, issued the following floor remarks on May 7, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, we are on the final couple of weeks, the home stretch, with regard to our big, beautiful bill. There are going to be a lot of debates as to what we should do. Some people actually want to expand programs which, in our current crisis, is unbelievable for  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * St. Cloud Area Family YMCA to Pay $140,000 in EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Settles Federal Suit Charging Fitness Center Subjected Employees, Including Teenagers, to Hostile Work Environment, Causing an Employee to Quit MINNEAPOLIS - The St. Cloud Area Family YMCA will pay $140,000 and provide other relief to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportu  more