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*Wisconsin Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Wednesday June 04, 2025 ( 11 items )  

Baldwin Demands Trump Administration Reverse Course on Milwaukee Job Corps Closure
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Demands Trump Administration Reverse Course on Milwaukee Job Corps Closure * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, demanded the Trump Administration reverse course on the decision to shutter Job Corps training sites across the country, including in Milwaukee,   more

Chairman Christie's Letter Re: Review of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Agency Actions May 19, 2025, Through May 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following letter on June 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Christie's Letter Re: Review of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Agency Actions May 19, 2025, through May 30, 2025 Mr. Charles Ezell, Acting Director, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415-0001 Re: Review of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Agency Actions May 19, 2025, through May 30, 2025 Dear Acting Di  more

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Slams Milwaukee Job Corps Closure
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Slams Milwaukee Job Corps Closure * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Slams Milwaukee Job Corps Closure "For years, Job Corps has received bipartisan support. It has helped young people who might otherwise fall through the cracks reach their potential. In addition to providing job training and counseling services, it provides housing, which is especially important for those who are   more

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Yessenia Ruano Deportation Order Being Paused
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Yessenia Ruano Deportation Order Being Paused * Following the news that Yessenia Ruano's deportation order was paused while her pending T visa application is being considered, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: "Yessenia is an upstanding member of the community who is a victim of human trafficking and applying for a T Visa. She deserves to ha  more

Democrats Use District Work Period to Conduct Oversight of ICE Detention Centers
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Democrats Use District Work Period to Conduct Oversight of ICE Detention Centers * WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Emily Randall (W  more

Democrats Use District Work Period to Conduct Oversight of ICE Detention Centers
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Use District Work Period to Conduct Oversight of ICE Detention Centers * WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representatives Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Debbie Wasserman Sc  more

Energy & Wildlife Action Coalition Urges Fish & Wildlife Service to Consider Conservation Efforts for Bumble Bee
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Energy and Wildlife Action Coalition has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, advocating for a thorough review of existing conservation efforts as the agency considers listing the Morrison bumble bee as a threatened or endangered species. The coalition emphasized the collaborative work already underway to protect pollinators, including a specific agreement covering the bumble bee. The coalition's input comes in response t  more

FDA Issues Warning Letter to Milo's Poultry
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Milo's Poultry Farms LLC: * * * To: Mr. Milo E. Borntrager, Owner, Milo's Poultry Farms, LLC, N3873 Valley Rd, Bonduel, WI 54107, United States Dear Mr. Bontrager, Owner: The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a joint inspection with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (WDATCP) of your shell egg farm  more

Pocan, Moore Statement on ICE Visit in Dodge County, WI
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Pocan, Moore Statement on ICE Visit in Dodge County, WI * MADISON, WI - Today, Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) visited Wisconsin's only ICE detention facility, Dodge County Jail, as part of their congressional oversight responsibilities of the executive branch. This visit provided a firsthand understanding of the facility's conditions and the impact of ICE policies  more

Trail Enthusiast Marks Milestone Visiting 30 National Trails, including Washington-Rochambeau
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Trail Enthusiast Marks Milestone Visiting 30 National Trails, including Washington-Rochambeau * News Release Date: June 3, 2025 Contact: Johnny Carawan, (610) 715-1101 National trails enthusiast and lifelong explorer Frank Kos has accomplished a remarkable feat: visiting 30 out of 32 of our nation's national scenic and historic trails, each documented with a photo bes  more

WATCH: Baldwin Calls Out Education Secretary for Gutting Funding for Student Mental Health in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Baldwin Calls Out Education Secretary for Gutting Funding for Student Mental Health in Wisconsin * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) questioned Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon on the Trump administration's decision to cut off funding f  more