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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Friday July 11, 2025 ( 6 items )  

ASGCT Advocates For Clear Guidance Amid HHS Deregulation Push
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy, Waukesha, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to the agency's request for information on regulatory changes aimed at promoting innovation in the healthcare sector. The letter underscores the need for clear, science-based guidance from the FDA to ensure that transformative gene and cell therapies can reach patients efficiently. "Timely, science-ba  more

Baldwin, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Our Shoreline Communities
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Our Shoreline Communities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Digital Coast Act, to help coastal communities better prepare for storms, cope with varying water levels, and plan for future development. The bill reauthorizes the National Oceanic and Atm  more

Canadian Agricultural Tractor Sales Rise Slightly in June 2025 as U.S. Sales Continue to Drop
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, July 11 (TNSrep) -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued the following news: * * * Canadian Agricultural Tractor Sales Rise Slightly in June 2025 as U.S. Sales Continue to Drop * Milwaukee (July 10, 20205) - According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Canadian sales of 4-wheel drive tractors grew 24.7% year-to-date in June 2025 compared to the year before. Total Canadian sales of agricultural tractors were up 1.6% year-to  more

Cutting Through Red Tape: Wied Introduces Small Business Relief Hotline
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Tony Wied, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * Cutting Through Red Tape: Wied Introduces Small Business Relief Hotline Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) introduced legislation today to support small businesses around the United States by giving them a direct line to voice regulatory concerns, seek relief from unnecessary bureaucratic burdens, and reduce red tape. The Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive (DUMP) Red Tape  more

FFRF opposes DoD's coercive bible study classes at Walter Reed Hospital
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 10 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * FFRF opposes DoD's coercive bible study classes at Walter Reed Hospital * The Freedom From Religion Foundation is urging the Defense Health Agency, the Department of Defense and staff at Walter Reed Hospital to end coercive religious programming and activities. A Walter Reed employee informed FFRF that during the week of March 17, an email went out to all Walter   more

Never Stop Learning With UW-Green Bay's Lifelong Learning Institute
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, July 11 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: * * * Never Stop Learning with UW-Green Bay's Lifelong Learning Institute By Kristin Bouchard Green Bay, WI - The Fall 2025 catalog for UW-Green Bay's Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) is now available. Members of LLI have the opportunity to 'never stop learning' with their choice of hundreds of classes taught by current and retired faculty and community enthusiasts. LLI has crea  more