WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * *** VIDEO RELEASE *** Sen. Johnson Calls for Bipartisan Action to End Government Shutdowns * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke on the Senate floor to discuss his Eliminate Shutdowns Act to end the drama and uncertainty of Congress's budgetary dysfunction. The bill ends government shutdowns by establishing two-week rolling continuing resolutions to fund the government if   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service is issuing a final rule to amend Marketing Order No. 930, which governs the handling of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. This action modifies several administrative aspects of the Cherry Industry Administrative Board to improve its operation and clarify existing regulations. The amendments focus on how the board is structured and adminis  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 8 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * CICD 10th Anniversary and Data Summit * On October 8-9, 2025, leaders from across Indian Country, the Federal Reserve System, and beyond will gather to mark the Center for Indian Country Development's (CICD's) tenth anniversary and first decade of economic research and data work. This special two-day event will feature thought leader reflections on what we've learned from the past d  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted subsequent renewed facility operating licenses to NextEra Energy Point Beach LLC, Juno Beach, Florida, for the Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2, located near Two Rivers, Wisconsin. The licenses were issued on Sept. 29, 2025, following a comprehensive review process. The NRC prepared a record of decision to support the choice to issue the subsequent renewed licenses. The licenses permit NextEra to operate both pr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * Over $6.4 Million in SBA Relief Approved to Assist Wisconsin Rebuild Affected by Adverse Weather * Senate Democrats voted to block a clean federal funding bill (H.R. 5371), leading to a government shutdown that is preventing the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) from serving America's 36 million small businesses. Every day that Senate Democrats continue   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Democrats Forcing a Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after Democrats rejected a clean short-term funding bill and forced a government shutdown. "House Republicans passed a clean, straightforward funding bill to keep the government open through November 21, 2025. Our bill was simple, responsi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative (RWHC), Sauk City, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing significant concerns regarding the proposed rule for the 2026 physician fee schedule and other related policies. Established in 1979, RWHC represents 40 rural hospitals, advocating for policies that support the health of rural communities. In its letter, RWHC welcomed the proposed increase to the physi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Baldwin Releases Statement as Republicans Put Government on Collision Course for Shutdown * # WATCH : SENATOR BALDWIN TALKS TO WISCONSINITES ABOUT KEEPING THE GOVERNMENT OPEN AND REPUBLICANS' LOOMING HEALTH CARE PRICE HIKES WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after President Donald Trump and Republicans put Congress on the path to a gov  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen, Colleagues Hold Spotlight Forum Warning of 'Catastrophic' Consequences of ACA Tax Credit Expiration * **Senator Shaheen leads the bicameral legislation to permanently extend the soon-expiring Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits that have made health care more affordable for tens of millions of Americans** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), author   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey announces the availability of the record of decision (ROD) concerning the proposal to develop an updated facility for the National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC), Madison, Wisconsin. This decision selects the preferred alternative, which is the construction of a building for the NWHC on the existing Federal property in Madison. The USGS conducted a thorough environmental review process under the National Environ  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Van Orden Statement on Democrats' Government Shutdown * | October 01, 2025 Contact : Grace Kim (link sends email) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement regarding the Democrats' government shutdown: "House Republicans did our part by passing a clean continuing resolution to keep the government open, but Chuck Schumer and the Demo  more