LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Opposes Proposal by Trump Administration Targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter (PDF) opposing a proposal by the General Services Administration (GSA) that imposes new certification requirements upon receipt of federal funding, which could r  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Allina Health, a nonprofit integrated health system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on ensuring safety through domestic security with Made in America personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicine procurement by Medicare participating hospitals. The letter addresses CMS's intention to reduce depen  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, April 1 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Issues Joint Statement with 24 Attorneys General on Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments * Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in issuing the following statement regarding oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara before the U.S. Supreme Court: "The President's executive order redefining birthright citi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES U.S. SUPREME COURT BRIEF DEFENDING STATES' RIGHT TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH * Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate coalition of 18 attorneys general on Wednesday in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, a case that could have sweeping implications for states' ability to provide access to justice for thos  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUCCESSFULLY PROTECTS STATE ENERGY PROGRAMS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) rescinded its unlawful policy capping reimbursement for state energy programs, preserving a multistate coalition's victory in federal court and bringing the case to a close. In August 2025, Attorney General Raoul and a coalitio  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS APPEALS COURT RULING AGAINST HUD OVER HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS * Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a federal appeals court rejected the federal government's request to impose harmful restrictions on grant funding that will limit access to long-term housing and other services for tens of thousands of Americans experiencing homelessness or housing ins  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Demands Trump Administration Stop 134 Wisconsin Households from Becoming Homeless, Transfer Newcap Grants * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) demanded that the Trump Administration stop 134 Wisconsin households from potentially becoming homeless and approve the transfer of Wisconsin nonprofit, Newcap, grants to other capable, qualified and willing organizations.   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 3 -- TruStage, formerly the CUNA Mutual Group, issued the following news release: * * * Blending digital tools with expert support drives greater retirement preparedness TruStage(R) survey shows confidence rises when participants use digital planning tools and personalized guidance, emphasizing an industry shift toward multi-format education * New research from TruStage Retirement Solutions reveal that personalized and digital retirement planning support can drive  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Chairmen Steil, Jordan, and Comer Issue Statement Following New York Times Reporting that ActBlue May Have Misled Congress Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (OH-04), and Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (KY-01) issued th  more

NEW YORK, April 2 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Advocates and Voters File to Protect Washington Voters' Privacy Lawsuit challenges DOJ's demand for voter roll data * Common Cause, Washington Conservation Action Education Fund, and a Washington voter have filed a motion to intervene in United States v. Hobbs. The organizations and voters seek to prevent the Department of Justice from obtaining Washingtonians' sensitive personal data. Th  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Calls for Immediate Release of Milwaukee Community Leader Salah Sarsour * Milwaukee, WI -Congresswoman Gwen Moore is calling on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to immediately release Salah Sarsour, President of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, following his recent detention. "This is completely unacceptable. Salah Sarsour is a respected leader in the Milwau  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Law Enforcement Arrests Jordanian National with Previous Conviction for Throwing a Molotov Cocktail at the Homes of Israeli Forces * This 'Palestinian community leader' is a convicted criminal who LIED on his immigration forms WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in conjunction with the U.S.  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAA Proposes $56,000 Fine Against Spring City Jet for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations * WASHINGTON -The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $56,000 civil penalty against Spring City Jet, Inc. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing regulations. The FAA alleges that Spring City Jet failed to ensure th  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 3 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * FFRF blasts Florida's unconstitutional school 'prayer hotline' The Freedom From Religion Foundation is warning that a newly announced Florida Department of Education complaint system threatens to undermine constitutional protections. In a letter sent to Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas, FFRF outlined serious concerns about the department's new repor  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 2 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 1, 2026, by associate Lillian Hall and partner Frank F. Martinez: * * * Predictive Scheduling Laws Are a Growing Challenge for Retailers: Answers to Your Top 5 Questions Adaptability and flexibility are critical to success in the retail industry. But for retailers and other business owners operating in multiple locations, that flexibility is increasingly affected by the growing number of predict  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Electrical Administrative Board; Michigan Board of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery; Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy; Board of Interpreters for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing; Michigan State  more

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, April 3 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * IRFA Urges EPA to Include Biodiesel in Clean School Bus Program Humboldt, Iowa, pilot project submitted to EPA as evidence of biodiesel benefits * Today, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) submitted comments in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) request for information on the Clean School Bus (CSB) Program. The EPA sought feedback on  more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 2 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * John and Carolyn Sonnentag to receive honorary doctorate degrees from UW-Eau Claire * UW-Eau Claire is pleased to announce John and Carolyn Sonnentag will receive honorary doctorate of science degrees at the May 16 commencement ceremony in a building that bears their name, the Sonnentag Center. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents approved the conferral of the honorary d  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, April 2 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following joint statement with 23 attorneys general on the Trump vs. Barbara oral argument: * "The President's executive order redefining birthright citizenship violates our Constitution, federal statutes, and the rule that has governed our Nation for more than 150 years. We were proud to lead the fight against this unlawful order, and grateful for the injunctions we obtained that prevented this action from ever   more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- LifeSource, the federally-designated not-for-profit organ procurement organization (OPO) serving Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and parts of Wisconsin, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed revisions to the Conditions for Coverage for OPOs. LifeSource, which partners with approximately 280 hospitals and nine transplant centers to facilitate organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation,   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 2 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 1, 2026, by research attorneys Joe St. James and Hannah T. Stilley: * * * No Joke: Recent Employment Laws and Legislative Proposals Legal obligations for employers typically concern topics like paid sick leave, antidiscrimination protection, and pay equity, but each year legislation also addresses niche or emerging areas or peculiar state-specific issues. The following are bills introduced or e  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The National Football League Players Association issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * NFLPA Announces Winners of the Second Annual Data Analytics Case Competition The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) is happy to announce the winners of the second annual NFLPA Data Analytics Case Competition. As data analytics continue to play a critical role in supporting athletes, this competition reinforces the NFLPA's data-driven approach to p  more

BOONE, North Carolina, April 2 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * Off the map in Mongolia: App State geology students explore origins of ancient mass extinction Their work is part of DAGGER research group expeditions led by Dr. Sarah Carmichael Mountaineer Discovery: This story is part of a series highlighting student research, creativity and innovation at App State. Join the Office of Student Research for the 29th annual Celebration of Student Research and Crea  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * One Month Into Iran War, Americans Have Paid $8.4 Billion More for Gas, Now Costs $145 to Fill Pickup Truck New Data Also Includes State-by-State Breakdown of Increased Spending on Gas Since Trump's War Began * One month since President Trump unilaterally started his war against Iran, a new Joint Economic Committee - Minority   more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * One Year of Reckless Tariffs: Everything is More Expensive Because of Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil * On the anniversary of the "Liberation Day" tariffs, Wisconsinites continue to suffer under the weight of rising prices on everything from groceries to medicine. In the year since the sweeping tariffs were announced, American families have paid more than $1,700 in higher costs  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 [Category: Health Care] -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Physicians Committee Is Offering Grants to Farmers Who Are Growing Health-Promoting Fruits and Veggies While Phasing Out Animal Agriculture * The Physicians Committee, a nonprofit public health advocacy organization with 17,000 doctor members, is offering grants to assist farmers who would like to grow health-promoting foods like leafy greens, beans, and berri  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on President Trump's National Address on Operation Epic Fury * OCONOMOWOC, WI -Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after President Trump addressed the nation on the status of Operation Epic Fury in Iran. "President Trump made clear that Operation Epic Fury is achieving its goals in decimating the Iranian regime's military capabilities  more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 2 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Two UW-Eau Claire faculty members named Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars participants * In addition to discussing effective evidence-based teaching and learning approaches, WTFS participants are guided through systematic research focused on improving student learning through a scholarship of teaching and learning project. The program will culminate with a research presentatio  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- UnityPoint Health submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the proposed revisions to the Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) Conditions for Coverage. The letter expresses support for CMS's goals of improving organ donation and transplantation outcomes but raises concerns about the agency's reliance on unadjusted outcome measures that fail to account for critical differences across OPO service regions. Represen  more

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, April 3 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news: * * * University of Wisconsin-Platteville Releases New Economic Impact Numbers Written by Melanie Platt-Gibson The University of Wisconsin-Platteville has announced groundbreaking results from its comprehensive 2025 Economic Impact Study, revealing that for every dollar invested by the state in UW-Platteville, Wisconsin gains an impressive annual $2.19 in tax revenue, representing a remarkab  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) expressing support for the agency's proposed rule to remove Section 741.10 from its regulations. This section currently requires federally insured state-chartered credit unions (FISCUs) that accept nonmember shares or deposits to report such accounts and notify nonmember account holders in writing that their accounts are not insured by the National Cre  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration in support of a proposed rule change regarding public unit and nonmember shares. The proposal seeks to remove paragraph (b)(2) from Section 701.32 of NCUA's regulations, which currently requires federally insured credit unions to develop written plans for the use of these shares when combined with borrowings exceed 70% of paid-in unimpaired capital and surplu  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule on the notice of termination of excess share insurance coverage. The League expressed its support for the NCUA's plan to eliminate the existing 30-day advance notice mandate for federally insured credit unions that choose to end supplemental share insurance coverage beyond that provided by the National Credit Union Share Insur  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) expressing support for the agency's proposal to eliminate Section 741.2 from its regulations. This provision currently imposes a maximum borrowing limit as a condition for obtaining and maintaining federal share insurance via the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. In its proposal, the NCUA Board clarified that Section 741.2 is redundant for feder  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Wisconsin Early Childhood Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing opposition to the agency's proposed changes to certification requirements for System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registrations affecting recipients of federal financial assistance. WECA, an organization providing Early Head Start (EHS) services to 144 children in Milwaukee through nine local child care programs, warned that the GSA  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy proposal protects customers from higher bills as data center demand grows * DENVER (April 2, 2026) - Xcel Energy submitted a proposal to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission today to address the growth in customers with large electricity needs, such as data centers, with a focus on ensuring existing customers do not subsidize large new customers. The proposed Large Lo  more