MONONA, Wisconsin, Jan. 16 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Maria Lazar's Bizarre Campaign Continues: Finance Report Edition Lazar's bizarre campaign for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court continues * MADISON, Wis. -- Right-wing Judge Maria Lazar's bizarre campaign for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court continues with the filing of a campaign finance report detailing who sh  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 16 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Voting Rights Groups, Arizona Voters File Motion to Protect Privacy Against DOJ Overreach Lawsuit challenges the Department of Justice's demand for sensitive voter data. * Common Cause and three Arizona voters joined the ACLU National Voting Rights Project and the ACLU of Arizona in filing a motion to intervene in United States v. Fontes. The interveners seek to prevent the U.  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports Minnesota's Fight Against USDA's Attacks on SNAP * Celebrates preliminary injunction blocking Trump Administration's latest illegal action. OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today celebrated a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota preliminarily enjoining the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) demand t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Calls on USPS to Reverse Course on Policy that Puts Mail-In Ballots, Tax Filings, and Families' Finances at Risk * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in calling on the Postmaster General to immediately reverse course on a decision to worsen service and delay postmarking items. By not postmarking an item on the day it is dropped off at the pos  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Medicaid Coverage for Genomic Sequencing in Children * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Scott Peters (D-CA), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Troy Balderson (R-OH), Kevin Mullin (D-CA), Mike Carey (R-OH), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) introduced the Genomic Answers for Children's Health   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 16 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Foundation recognizes UW-Madison's commitment to community engagement and public service Guided by the Wisconsin Idea, the university has continually earned the distinct classification for outreach since it first applied in 2018. * The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has awarded the University of Wisconsin-Madison its 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community E  more

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 16 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * CPKC: 16 collective bargaining agreements in U.S. ratified, 2 additional tentative agreements reached Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today said that 16 tentative collective bargaining agreements reached in recent weeks with various unions in the United States have all been ratified. All of the new, ratified five-year agreements provide increased wages to approximat  more

DOVER, Delaware, Jan. 16 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following statement on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Appeals court blocks Trump Administration from defunding medical and public health research Attorney General Kathy Jennings today issued the following statement after the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling permanently preventing the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institut  more

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Jan. 16 -- The Experimental Aircraft Association issued the following news release on Jan. 15. 2026: * * * EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 introduces Vertical Lift Center, offering focal point for rotorcraft and vertical lift technology Robinson Helicopter Company and Vertical Aviation International (VAI) sponsorships support education and careers in vertical lift industry * Rotorcraft and vertical lift technology will be the featured highlights at the new EAA Vertical Lift   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 16 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Over 30 Organizations Urge USDA to Limit Federal Support for Manure Digesters Hundreds of millions of dollars intended to cut energy costs have been funneled to costly manure digesters, benefitting industrial-scale livestock operations * Washington, D.C. -- Today, a coalition of 34 organizations filed a rulemaking petition urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business-Co  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Federal court orders Wisconsin-based medical care partnership to pay back wages, damages to 68 employees denied overtime * WAUSAU, WI - A federal court has ordered a Wisconsin-based multicounty medical care partnership to pay $162,486 in back wages and liquidated damages to 68 case managers after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation found the employer did not pay case managers all wages owed for   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Cap Credit Card Late Fees at $8 Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Credit Card Fairness Act, legislation that would put into statute the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's popular $8 cap on credit card late fees. Consumers currently pay $14 billion per year  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Jan. 15 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Kindness drives NMSU rugby's growth, historic win * Archived on YouTube, a video of the historic New Mexico State University women's rugby victory in April 2025 highlights the aggression, speed and brute toughness that helped these Aggies to upset the defending national champion at the Collegiate Rugby Championship National 7s tournament near Washington, D.C. NMSU players plow through op  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Love, Legacy, and the Arts: How Rick Davis and Julie Thompson are shaping the future of Mason Arts * Dean Rick Davis and Center for the Arts Executive Director Julie Thompson joke that, even among their College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) colleagues, some people don't realize that they are married. Now the proverbial cat is out of the bag. They're not only married but were college sweethearts, m  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Jan. 16 -- The Milwaukee School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Down the Rabbit Hole Lecture Series: The Myth of Dangerous Ideas Lessons from the History of Philosophy and Science * What constitutes a "dangerous" idea? Even today, some ideas are deemed as too outside the norm, beyond common decency, or too false to be discussed even in an academic environment. The history of philosophy and the history of science both give many different examples of idea  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 16 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following news on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Secretary Simon Announces New Deputy Secretary of State for Operations, General Counsel Justin Erickson named Deputy Secretary of State for Operations, Lauren Bethke to serve as General Counsel * Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon has appointed Justin Erickson as the new Deputy Secretary of State for Operations. In this role, Erickson will oversee Legal, Business   more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * NIH Grant Supports USU Professor's Goal to Change the Conversation for Autistic Teens * If you were to step onto the ground floor of the Lillywhite building at Utah State University, you would find a space filled with purpose -the lab of Camille Wynn, a researcher and new USU assistant professor. Wynn's work goes beyond science. She's uncovering the truths behind human connection, breaking down stereotypes and b  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Helps Introduce Legislation to Ensure Medicaid Coverage for Genomic Sequencing in Children * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Troy Balderson (R-OH), Kevin Mullin (D-CA), Mike Carey (R-OH), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) introduced the Genomic Answers for Children's Health Act, a bill to clarif  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Votes to Fund America First National Security Priorities and Eliminate Radical Left Regulations * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of three critical pieces of legislation this week: the FY26 Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Ap  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin Helps Introduce Legislation to Ensure Medicaid Coverage for Genomic Sequencing in Children * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Kevin Mullin (D-CA), Scott Peters (D-CA), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Troy Balderson (R-OH), Mike Carey (R-OH), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) introduced the Genomic Answers for Children's Health Act, a bill to c  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo makes Becker's 100 Great Hospital list * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Medical Center Fargo has been named to the Becker's Hospital Review Great Hospitals in America list for 2025. Sanford Fargo is the only hospital in North Dakota to be named to the list. These hospitals stand out for their exceptional clinic performance, unwavering focus on patient safety and dedica  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response, Celebrating America, and Supporting Rural America Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on five bills that standardize wildfire response times, support local acts of patriotism, and aid America's ranchers. Subcommittee Chairman  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Jan. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and information company, issued the following news release: * * * Tate & Lyle Expands Operations in Brazil with Advanced Automation Solutions from Rockwell Automation * Milwaukee, WI -January 15, 2026 -Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, partnered with Tate & Lyle, a global leader in spe  more

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Jan. 16 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news: * * * Pioneer Farm research team zeros in on soil runoff, erosion and nutrient loss in dairy project By Jamie Mara Research taking place at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is contributing to a better understanding of the effects of dairy farming practices aimed at building healthier soils, with the team recently sharing an update on the ongoing work. A team at UW-Platteville's Pione  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * USD Medical Center on Becker's 100 great hospitals list * Sanford shares the list of 100 great hospitals with health care systems of high caliber across the country, including Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Mayo Clinic. "This recognition is truly a team effort, said Andy Munce, president and CEO of Sanford Health in Sioux Falls. While we have had several archi  more

OBERKOCHEN, Germany, Jan. 16 -- ZEISS, a technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics, issued the following news release: * * * Precise care and comfort for dental treatment ZEISS visualization systems enhance accuracy, promote ergonomic working practices, and enable efficient workflows for dental practices. * At the UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC) in Dubai, ZEISS Medical Technology is presenting its advanced portfolio of m  more