WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- American Drone LLC, Marshfield, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking for normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems beyond visual line of sight operations. The company, which specializes in aerial agricultural applications, has highlighted the need for regulatory revisions that would both enhance safety and broaden operational capabilities within this burgeoning sector. Wi  more

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * Florida, Wisconsin Squadrons Produce Air Force Academy Cadet Duos Squadrons in Florida and Wisconsin can each claim two cadets in the U.S. Air Force Academy's Class of 2029. Cadet 1st Lt. Neil Klein, who joined Civil Air Patrol in December 2019, served in the Florida Wing's Ormond Beach Composite Squadron as cadet commander. A certified private pilot, Klein also part  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Joins Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Israel and Condemning Hamas' Heinous Attack Two Years Ago * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and all Senate Republicans in a bipartisan resolution condemning Iran-backed Hamas terrorists and supporting an outcome to the war that ensures Israel's security. The senators   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Van Orden Praises President Trump Protecting WIC Amid Schumer Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump took action to ensure the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program remains funded during the ongoing government shutdown: "When I was serving overseas as an active-duty Navy SEAL, my wife  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Vintage Aircraft Association (VAA), Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressing serious concerns about a proposed rule regarding unmanned aircraft operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The VAA, representing over 6,000 members, argues that the changes could jeopardize safety for vintage aircraft operators and their planes, which were built prior to 1970. The association emphasizes that grant  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren on Day 7 of Republicans' Shutdown: "Democrats Are Fighting to Lower Costs for Every Single American. Where Are Their Republican Senators?" * "While Senate Republicans keep taking orders from their wannabe-king and drag out their government shutdown, Senate Democrats will not stop fighting to save health care and to lower costs for families." Video of Floor Speech (YouTube) Washin  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 9 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * DNR Seeking Public Comments On North Central Forest Draft Regional Master Plan Public Meetings Scheduled For Nov. 3 And 4; Public Comment Period Open Through Dec. 7 * MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the North Central Forest Draft Regional Master Plan and Environmental Analysis, which outlines propo  more