| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Friday November 14, 2025 ( 19 items ) |
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Bill to Allow Adoption of Beagles Used in Laboratories Gutted by Animal-Testing Lobby
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 14 [Category: Animals] -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Bill to Allow Adoption of Beagles Used in Laboratories Gutted by Animal-Testing Lobby
Leading animal welfare groups ask lawmakers to restore original design of the legislation and to help dogs get out of labs after they've been used in tests
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Animal Wellness Action, the Center for a Humane Economy, Dane4Dogs, and allied organizations are calling on me
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Chairmen Johnson, Grassley Call for Full Release of Jack Smith Subpoenas
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Chairmen Johnson, Grassley Call for Full Release of Jack Smith Subpoenas
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WASHINGTON - Today, Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Senate Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) demanded that Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen elaborate on the full extent of the Biden administration's Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) efforts to obtain i
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on Government Funding Bill that Ignores Republican Health Care Crisis
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on Government Funding Bill that Ignores Republican Health Care Crisis
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"I understand this shutdown has imposed hardships on federal workers and the programs our communities need. These hardships have only worsened because of the Trump administration's deliberate policy decisions, including suing to deprive 42 million Americans of food.
After allowing Affordable C
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CPKC Reaches Tentative Collective Agreement With Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen
CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 14 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release:
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CPKC reaches tentative collective agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today said it has reached a new tentative five-year collective agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET).
The tentative agreement providing increased wages and more flexible work rules covers approxima
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EAA Honor Five 2025 Halls of Fame Inductees on November 12
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Nov. 14 -- The Experimental Aircraft Association issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025:
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EAA honor five 2025 Halls of Fame inductees on November 12
Five aviation notables recognized for contributions
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Five individuals who contributed greatly to recreational aviation were honored on November 12 as they were inducted into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame during a ceremony and dinner at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh.
The 2025 inductees include:
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ELPC, MEA Urge WI DNR to Deny Permit as Written to CAFO Seeking to Double Its Livestock
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025:
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ELPC, MEA Urge WI DNR to Deny Permit as Written to CAFO Seeking to Double its Livestock
Concerns focus on water pollution and past permit non-compliance
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Madison, WI. - Today, the Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) and Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) submitted comments to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) outlining serious concerns re
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Franklin Distillery Makes International Top Ten List for Best Vegan Cream Liqueurs
FRANKLIN, Wisconsin, Nov. 14 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Franklin Distillery Makes International Top Ten List for Best Vegan Cream Liqueurs
With people starting to get into the holiday spirits, PETA is naming its picks for the ten best international "Vegan Creme de la Creme Liqueurs," and Franklin's own Bar Napkin Spirits has made the list. The distillery's Almondaire Almond-Based Creme Liqueur is a creamy blend of c
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Grothman Issues Statement on Reopening of Government Following Needless Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Grothman Issues Statement on Reopening of Government Following Needless Shutdown
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Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement after the federal government reopened following the longest shutdown in our nation's history:
"I'm glad Speaker Mike Johnson, Leader Thune, and President Trump prevailed in reopening the government," said Congressman Grothman. "It's disappointing
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Missouri Man Sentenced to 18-months for Distribution of Unprocessed Poppyseeds Used to Manufacture Controlled Substance
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin posted the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Missouri Man Sentenced to 18-months for Distribution of Unprocessed Poppyseeds Used to Manufacture Controlled Substance
Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on October 2, 2025, Chief United States District Judge Pamela Pepper sentenced Antony Graziano to 18-months imp
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MSA Honored for Exemplary Partnership With UW-Platteville by Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Nov. 14 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news:
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MSA honored for exemplary partnership with UW-Platteville by Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents
By Christine Bellport
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents presented the Regents Business Partnership Award to MSA Professional Services, Inc. at a ceremony Thursday at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. MSA is a Baraboo-based multi-discipline engineering company, ded
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Prison Sentence for Menominee Woman Convicted of Possession With Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin posted the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Prison Sentence for Menominee Woman Convicted of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on October 14, 2025, Dianna L. Chevalier (age: 41), formerly of Keshena, received a 60-month sentence for a drug related crime on
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Rep. Fitzgerald Votes to Reopen Government After Senseless Democrat Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Fitzgerald Votes to Reopen Government After Senseless Democrat Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, legislation to end the government shutdown.
"I was never in favor of this shutdown. Back in September, I voted to responsibly fund the government, including support for SNAP,
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Rep. Van Orden Statement on Government Reopening
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Van Orden Statement on Government Reopening
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the federal government reopened:
"After more than 40 days of chaos caused by the Democrats' unnecessary, harmful, and utterly foolish shutdown, the federal government is finally reopening.
From day one, House Republicans did our job. We passed
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Rockwell Automation to Advance Industrial Intelligence Through Edge-based Generative AI with Nvidia Nemotron
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and information company, issued the following news release:
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Rockwell Automation to Advance Industrial Intelligence Through Edge-based Generative AI with Nvidia Nemotron
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MILWAUKEE, Wis., November 13, 2025 Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), one of the world's largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced a breakthrough
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SBA Relief Still Available to Wisconsin Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Excessive Moisture
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release:
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SBA Relief Still Available to Wisconsin Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Excessive Moisture
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Wisconsin of the Dec. 10 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by e
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Smithfield Foods and Festival Foods Donate 34,000 Pounds of Protein to Fight Hunger in Wisconsin
SMITHFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Smithfield Foods, an American food company, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025:
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Smithfield Foods and Festival Foods Donate 34,000 Pounds of Protein to Fight Hunger in Wisconsin
Smithfield Foods partnered with Festival Foods today to donate more than 34,000 pounds of protein to Paul's Pantry in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and St. Joesph Food Program in Menasha, Wisconsin. The donation will provide support to thousands of neighbors facing food in
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Tiffany Statement on Bill to Reopen the Federal Government
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Tiffany Statement on Bill to Reopen the Federal Government
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WASHINGTON, DC \- Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. The legislation is set to be signed into law by President Trump.
"The long, nationwide nightmare of the Democrat government shutdown is finally over. More than seven weeks a
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Tom Tiffany Ducks Questions After Sending Wisconsinites' Health Care Costs Surging
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Tom Tiffany Ducks Questions After Sending Wisconsinites' Health Care Costs Surging
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As Wisconsin families see their health care costs soar thanks to congressional Republicans, GOP Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany is refusing to commit to protecting critical Affordable Care Act tax credits that allow families to pay for health insurance.
Asked repeatedly how he would vote, Tiffan
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Wied's Statement After Ending the Democrats' Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Tony Wied, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Wied's Statement After Ending the Democrats' Shutdown
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WASHINGTON Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) released the following statement after he voted to end the Democrats' shutdown after 43 days.
"Tonight, I voted to end the Democrats' shutdown and reopen the government. After 43 long days, this vote ensures our service members and federal workers finally get paid, and that we resume critical services for our f
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