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*Wisconsin Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Tuesday November 11, 2025 ( 6 items )  

Baldwin Opposes Government Funding Bill that Fails to Address Skyrocketing Health Care Costs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Opposes Government Funding Bill that Fails to Address Skyrocketing Health Care Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the government funding deal that fails to stop health care costs from skyrocketing for more than 275,000 Wisconsinites: "My goal is always results for Wisconsin families. And what I hear from Wisconsinites i  more

Congressman Wied Introduces BARNS Act to Protect Farmers in the Event of a Future Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Tony Wied, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Wied Introduces BARNS Act to Protect Farmers in the Event of a Future Government Shutdown * On day 41 of the government shutdown, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) introduced legislation to ensure that the Farm Services Agency (FSA) is considered essential and remains open regardless of a lapse in federal funding.  "The Farm Service Agency provides critical support to our great farmers here   more

DATCP and DHS Urge Wisconsin Retailers to Continue to Accept FoodShare
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 11 -- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * DATCP and DHS Urge Wisconsin Retailers to Continue to Accept FoodShare Businesses should not refuse service, DATCP is prepared to enforce against price gouging * Retailers and grocery stores play an important role in ensuring FoodShare members can access healthy, nutritious food to feed their families. Today, the Wisconsin Department  more

Epic Tells OSTP Current Regulations Hinder AI That Could Improve Patient Outcomes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Epic, Verona, Wisconsin, has issued a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy urging significant regulatory reform concerning artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The letter highlights the potential of AI to alleviate administrative burdens in the healthcare system and improve patient outcomes but points out that existing regulations hinder development and implementation. Epic, which provides integrated software solutions to healthcare   more

Grants From The Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Will Improve Wildlife Habitat In Dane, Dodge, Fond Du Lac, Ozaukee And Wood Counties
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 11 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * Grants From The Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Will Improve Wildlife Habitat In Dane, Dodge, Fond Du Lac, Ozaukee And Wood Counties Hunters Can Donate While Purchasing Licenses * The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) are pleased to announce that over $100,000 from the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoo  more

Wis. DNR Seeking Public Comment On Draft 2026 Program Guidance For Federal Recreational Trail Program
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 11 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * DNR Seeking Public Comment On Draft 2026 Program Guidance For Federal Recreational Trail Program Public Comment Period Open Through Dec. 1 * The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the Draft Program Guidance for the Federal Recreational Trail Program (RTP) Grant Program. The RTP Grant Program guidance will no longer   more