MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 12 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Court issues 2nd injunction to block 10 Commandments displays in Ark. district * A federal court has issued a second preliminary injunction blocking Arkansas's Act 573, the law requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks extends protections to families in the Conway School District,   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 13 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on Sept. 12, 2025: * * * 'Secularist' Sen. Tim Kaine opposes rights ordained from 'our Creator' FFRF Action Fund's "Secularist of the Week" is Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., for challenging the notion that God-given rights serve as the foundat  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 13 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on Sept. 12, 2025: * * * 'Theocrat' Marco Rubio promotes Christian nationalism in State Department X posts FFRF Action Fund's "Theocrat of the Week" is Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a series of Christian nationalist posts on the S  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * President Approves Steil Request for FEMA Assistance * WASHINGTON, DC (September 11) - Today, President Donald J. Trump announced that he approved $29.8 million to support recovery efforts in Wisconsin following historic flooding. Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) previously led the Wisconsin congressional delegation to request that President Trump issue a Major Disaster Declaration and unlock feder  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Tony Wied, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Wied Blasts Governor Evers Administration for Proposed Fee Increase on Wisconsin Farmers * WASHINGTON -- Rep. Tony Wied (WI-08) released the following statement after the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) proposed a whopping 1,700% fee increase (link is external) on hardworking farmers, livestock dealers, truckers and auction house owners. "The idea th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Baldwin Releases Statement After Gov. Evers' Request for Flood Damage Aid Was Approved * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced Friday that Wisconsin had been awarded nearly $29.8 million in federal relief funding to address flood damage. Senator Baldwin has pushed the White House and the Federal Emerge  more

DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 13 -- The University of Dayton issued the following UD in the News wrap up for Sept. 6-12, 2025: * * * UD in the News Sept. 6-12 Local media covered the University's remembrance of 9/11 and blessing of first responders. Faculty experts provided insight to Public News Service, WWL-AM in New Orleans, knewz, WYSO-FM, the Dayton Daily News and Dayton 24/7 Now. * * * Remembering 9/11 at the University of Dayton WHIO-TV, WDTN-TV/Dayton CW and Dayton 24/7 Now Stuart Schramm,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) addressing the need for technical assistance related to the Indian Child Welfare Act. In its letter, the department emphasizes the significance of reducing the administrative burdens associated with meeting the requirements of title IV-B of the Social Security Act, as mandated by re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Wisconsin Psychological Association (WPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for policies aimed at improving access to mental health services across the state. The letter highlights the critical need for equitable access to mental and behavioral health treatment, particularly through telehealth services, which have proven essential, especially in rural area  more