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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Friday June 27, 2025 ( 6 items )  

FFRF expresses solidarity with Wis. library's Pride display against religious attacks
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 26 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * FFRF expresses solidarity with Wis. library's Pride display against religious attacks * The Freedom From Religion Foundation is urging the Waupun Public Library Board to resist religious pushback against its Pride Month display honoring the LGBTQ-plus community. In a letter sent today, FFRF expresses strong support for the library's decision to highlight Pride Mo  more

FFRF protests Supreme Court decision against Planned Parenthood and Medicaid rights
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 26 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * FFRF protests Supreme Court decision against Planned Parenthood and Medicaid rights * The Freedom From Religion Foundation slams today's Supreme Court decision that dismisses Planned Parenthood's lawsuit against South Carolina for removing its clinics from the list of approved Medicaid providers.  The Supreme Court decided 6-3 in Medina v. Planned Parenthood of  more

Newborn Genomic Testing Expands With Support From Wisconsin Medical Schools
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 26 -- The University of Wisconsin's School of Medicine and Public Health issued the following news: * * * Newborn genomic testing expands with support from Wisconsin medical schools Through an effort led by Wisconsin's two medical schools, newborn genomic testing capacity will expand to more hospitals throughout the state, allowing rapid diagnosis of rare genetic conditions and improved medical management for critically ill newborns. In Wisconsin, about 2,000 infants  more

Rep. Fitzgerald Introduces the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Introduces the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act, which would allow the National Credit Union Administration Board to increase the federal credit union loan maturity cap to 20 years, or longer if the Board allows by regulation. It also allows loan maturities for   more

Rockwell Automation Increases Network Performance With Simple-to-Use Industrial Ethernet Switch
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, June 27 -- Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and information company, issued the following news release: * * * Rockwell Automation Increases Network Performance with Simple-to-Use Industrial Ethernet Switch The Allen Bradley Stratix 2100 Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch provides a compact solution for network reliability, stability, and security. * The Allen Bradley Stratix 2100 Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch reduces the complexity of network depl  more

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: New Report Shows Strength of Wisconsin Manufacturing
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 27 (TNSrpt) -- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * New Report Shows Strength of Wisconsin Manufacturing Ties to International Markets and Supply Chains Continue to Grow * MADISON - Wisconsin manufacturers are increasingly participating in international trade and engaging with foreign investors and employers, according to the Wisconsin Manufacturing Trade and Foreign Investment Report commissioned by Wisconsi  more