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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Friday April 24, 2026 ( 25 items )  

ActBlue CEO Invited to Testify in Public Hearing
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * ActBlue CEO Invited to Testify in Public Hearing Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) sent a letter to ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones requesting her testimony in a public hearing over fraud concerns on the Democrat fundraising platform. Earlier this week, the Committee on House Administration, the  more

American Association Introduces New Partnership With Rhodes Bake-N-Serv
DURHAM, North Carolina, April 24 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * American Association Introduces New Partnership with Rhodes Bake-N-Serv The American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB) today announced a multi year partnership with Rhodes International, Inc naming the company the Official Rolls and Bread Partner of the American Association of Professional Baseball. Under the agreement, Rhodes  more

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: It's Official - Minnesota is Now a Below-average Per Capita Income State
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, April 21 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by economist John Phelan: * * * It's official: Minnesota is now a below-average per capita income state A year ago, I wrote: "It's official: Minnesota is now a below-average GDP per capita state." Then the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) went and revised their data -- which is standard practice -- and w  more

Come for gymnastics, stay for career-building research: Goldwater Scholar Cadence Cordova
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 22 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Come for gymnastics, stay for career-building research: Goldwater Scholar Cadence Cordova * "I was immediately interested in the collaborations with Mayo Clinic and the opportunities to work with faculty on research as a first-year student. All the things I was reading were the kinds of experiences I knew could get me where I want to go with my life," says Cordova, an aspiring ph  more

Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath Issues Commentary: Supreme Court Decides Enbridge Energy, LP V. Nessel
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 23 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 22, 2026, by counsel Alex Harrell and partner Jeffrey P. Justman: * * * Supreme Court Decides Enbridge Energy, LP v. Nessel On April 22, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States decided Enbridge Energy, LP v. Nessel, No. 24-783, holding that the statutory 30-day deadline to remove a state-court lawsuit to federal court cannot be extended by equitable tolling principles  more

Ferris Coffee & Nut Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat and Soy in Frederik's By Meijer Vanilla Bourbon Trail Mix
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat and Soy in Frederik's By Meijer Vanilla Bourbon Trail Mix Summary Company Announcement Date: April 23, 2026 FDA Publish Date: April 23, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Wheat & Soy Company Name: Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. Brand Name: F  more

FFRF Action Fund Explains Dangers of Tennessee's 'Charlie Kirk' Law
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 24 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on April 23, 2026: * * * FFRF Action Fund explains dangers of Tennessee's 'Charlie Kirk' law Tennessee's recently enacted "Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act," named after the slain conservative activist, is harmful legislation promoti  more

FFRF Action Fund Honors Secular Champion Ishmael Jaffree
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 24 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on April 23, 2026: * * * FFRF Action Fund honors secular champion Ishmael Jaffree FFRF Action Fund honors Ishmael Jaffree, a freethinking champion, as its "Secularist of the Week." Jaffree died at age 80 on July 30, 2024; his death was  more

FFRF Action Fund: 'Theocratic' Homeland Security Christian Postings Violate the Constitution
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 24 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on April 23, 2026: * * * 'Theocratic' Homeland Security Christian postings violate the Constitution FFRF Action Fund names the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as its "Theocrat of the Week" for its over-the-top social media postsd  more

First Lady Melania Trump Leads Call for Shared Commitment to Transform Lives Nationwide
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The White House issued the following news on April 23, 2026: * * * First Lady Melania Trump Leads Call for Shared Commitment to Transform Lives Nationwide "I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as First Lady but understand that my persistence alone is not enough. Together, we can change people's lives for the better." First Lady Melania Trump inspired Congressional Club Members at its 113th First Lady's Luncheon. Mrs. Trump used the occasion to promote her longst  more

Ga. A.G. Carr Indicts Three for Targeting Training Center Contractor in Cobb County
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 24 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Carr Indicts Three for Targeting Training Center Contractor in Cobb County COBB COUNTY, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his office has obtained a new indictment charging three individuals who are alleged to have traveled to Brasfield & Gorrie on May 12, 2022, in Cobb County, where they threw incendiary devices at the building - damaging pro  more

Husker entrepreneurs earn donor-funded awards in New Venture Competition
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 23 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Husker entrepreneurs earn donor-funded awards in New Venture Competition * Twenty years ago, three University of Nebraska-Lincoln students pitched the winning idea at the New Venture Competition that became the global sports technology company Hudl. This year, a record 84 teams applied to compete for more than $80,000 in donor-funded prizes, with 64 student teams representing 46 majors pitching their v  more

Jeffrey Rosen to discuss 250 years of the declaration of independence at UW-Eau Claire Forum event
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Jeffrey Rosen to discuss 250 years of the declaration of independence at UW-Eau Claire Forum event * The 90-minute program, sponsored by the Menard Center for Constitutional Studies, will be held at 7 p.m. in the Ojibwe Ballroom of Davies Center. Tickets for the event are free but required. "This event will be an excellent opportunity for people to learn more about the Constitu  more

Joint Economic Committee: Updated Data - Inflation, Gasoline Costs Continue to Soar Under President Trump
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * UPDATED DATA: Inflation, Gasoline Costs Continue to Soar Under President Trump New reports show that families have spent $2,300 more each on daily expenses since Trump took office; Americans have paid $16 billion more on gas since start of Iran War * Today, the Joint Economic Committee - Minority released two updat  more

Lawsuit Filed to Protect Rare Great Lakes, Appalachian Mussel
WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Filed to Protect Rare Great Lakes, Appalachian Mussel * WASHINGTON-The Center for Biological Diversity today sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to follow through on plans to protect salamander mussels under the Endangered Species Act. The Service also failed to finalize protections for more than 2,000 miles of critical habitat for the mussels. Sa  more

Manhattan University: Susan Solie Patterson Named Undergraduate Commencement Speaker
RIVERDALE, New York, April 24 -- Manhattan University issued the following news: * * * Susan Solie Patterson Named Undergraduate Commencement Speaker Photographer, Philanthropist, Former Advertising Executive, and Author with her husband, James Patterson, of the Little Geniuses series of children's books * Frederick Bonato, Ph.D., President of the 173-year-old Manhattan University, today announced that Susan Solie Patterson, author, photographer, former advertising executive, and philanthro  more

Polaris Announces Spring 2026 TRAILS GRANTS as Program Marks 20 Years
MEDINA, Minnesota, April 24 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Polaris Announces Spring 2026 TRAILS GRANTS as Program Marks 20 Years More than $125,000 awarded to 14 off-road and snowmobile riding clubs across the U.S. and Canada as Polaris surpasses $4 million in total giving since the program's inception * Today, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII), the global lead  more

POLL: 72% of Americans Support Key Provision of Baldwin's For the Fans Act
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * POLL: 72% of Americans Support Key Provision of Baldwin's For the Fans Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, new polling from Data for Progress shows that overwhelming majorities of Americans support Senator Tammy Baldwin's For the Fans Act to stop professional sports leagues from blacking out games for fans, end the complicated web of streaming services, and cut costs for viewers across the country.   more

Professor Jeff Barton and Student Grover Patteson Hernandez F24 Use Math to Fight Partisan Gerrymandering
AMHERST, Massachusetts, April 23 -- Hampshire College posted the following news: * * * Professor Jeff Barton and Student Grover Patteson Hernandez F24 Use Math to Fight Partisan Gerrymandering * "When I came to Hampshire I planned to study computer science," said Div II student Grover Patteson Hernandez F24. "But I found a love for math and data analysis during my first two semesters. I have since focused on the use of data in understanding the relationship between people and the environment  more

Reimer to share how AI is transforming health care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Reimer to share how AI is transforming health care * Reimer will speak during a panel discussion, Looking Ahead - What Will the Enterprise AI Ecosystem Look Like? The panel discussion will examine how enterprise AI operating models are evolving, which emerging technologies will be critical to long-term success and how leaders can make future-proof investments while navigatin  more

Scientists map how Down syndrome reshapes brain development before birth
LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Scientists map how Down syndrome reshapes brain development before birth * Key takeaways * UCLA researchers created a single-cell map of the developing human neocortex in Down syndrome during a critical window of prenatal brain development, finding that the condition alters the developmental tempo of neurogenesis. * By measuring both gene activity and chromatin accessibility in ea  more

Sen. Husted Op-ed: Senate Republicans Want to Make It Easy to Vote and Hard to Cheat in America
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Husted op-ed: Senate Republicans want to make it easy to vote and hard to cheat in America Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) penned this op-ed in the Washington Reporter to outline how photo ID provisions would help make it easy to vote and hard to cheat in America. Key excepts include: "Before joining the U.S. Senate, Ohioans trusted me to serve as their chief elections officer, electing me t  more

UCLA Health: Scientists Map How Down Syndrome Reshapes Brain Development Before Birth
LOS ANGELES, California, April 24 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Scientists map how Down syndrome reshapes brain development before birth Molecular atlas uncovers unexpected shifts in prenatal neuron development * Scientists at UCLA have created one of the first cellular-resolution molecular maps detailing how Down syndrome alters human brain development before birth -- a resource that resolves longstanding contradictions in the field and could lay the   more

USD Voice Students Compete in North Central Regional Auditions
VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 23 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD Voice Students Compete in North Central Regional Auditions * Students from North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin submitted performance videos that were evaluated by a panel of judges. Following their success in the regional competition, USD students will compete next in a national preliminary online round, followed by live semifinals and finals in San Antonio, Texas, in Jul  more

UW-Parkside Supporters Drive Largest Giving Total in Parkside Day History
KENOSHA, Wisconsin, April 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Parkside Supporters Drive Largest Giving Total in Parkside Day History * KENOSHA, Wis. - Parkside Day 2026 has officially become the largest day of giving in University history. The eighth annual celebration at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside saw 842 donors contribute a record $333,814 to support students and the university mission. Across the country, 1,022 individuals partic  more