| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Saturday April 25, 2026 ( 22 items ) |
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Adler University: Rolling the Dice - How Gaming Can Be a Powerful Tool in Therapy
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 25 -- Adler University issued the following news:
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Rolling the dice: How gaming can be a powerful tool in therapy
At this year's Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a panel of mental health professionals is inviting attendees to take a closer look at what happens when gaming moves beyond entertainment and into clinical practice. The discussion brings together practitioners who are actively integrating video games and tabletop role-playing games into t
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AG Campbell Moves To Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Moves To Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general, along with the Governor of Pennsylvania, in filing a motion for summary judgment in their ongoing challenge to President Trump's Execu
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Lifesaving Soot Standard
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Lifesaving Soot Standard
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 11 states, the District of Columbia and two local governments in filing a lawsuit against the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its failure to implement a lifesaving 20
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AG Rayfield Sues EPA Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Clean Air Standard
SALEM, Oregon, April 24 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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AG Rayfield Sues EPA Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Clean Air Standard
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 13 other states and local governments sued the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its failure to implement a life-saving 2024 Clean Air Act rule strengthening national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5
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Americans for Tax Reform: Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch:
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Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4 provides full business expensing for American businesses.
In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill:
Liberty Landscape Sup
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Attorney General Bonta Moves to Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Control over Elections
SACRAMENTO, California, April 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Moves to Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Control over Elections
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Coalition seeks final ruling after filing lawsuit earlier this month to challenge unlawful executive order
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general, along with the Governor of P
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standard
SACRAMENTO, California, April 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standard
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OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside the California Air Resources Board, today led a multistate coalition in suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its failure to implement a lifesaving 2024 Clean Air Act rule strengthening National Ambi
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standard
MONTPELIER, Vermont, April 24 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standard
Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 14 states and local governments in suing the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its failure to implement a lifesaving 2024 Clean Air Act rule strengthening national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS)
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Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending States' Gambling Laws Against Prediction Markets
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending States' Gambling Laws Against Prediction Markets
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Massachusetts' lawsuit against the prediction market platform Kalshi for illegally offering sports betting in violation
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Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Control over Elections
SALEM, Oregon, April 24 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Control over Elections
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AG Rayfield: "President Trump wants to turn letter carriers into election gatekeepers."
Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general, along with the Governor of Pennsylvania have asked a federal court to permanen
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standard
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standard
Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general and local governments in suing the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its failure to implement a lifesaving 2024 Clean Air Act rule strengthening national ambient air quality standards
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Auburn University Has One Of The Nation's Most Outstanding Student Construction Chapters, According To National Association
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release:
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Auburn University Has One Of The Nation's Most Outstanding Student Construction Chapters, According To National Association
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Associated General Contractors of America Also Names Chapters at the University of Kentucky, Oklahoma State University & Boise State University Winners of its Annual Contest Recognizing the Most Successful AGC Student Chapters
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Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends First Judicial District Candidates to Minn. Gov. Walz
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 25 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on April 24, 2026:
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Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends First Judicial District Candidates to Governor Walz
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill the vacancy in Minnesota's First Judicial District. The vacancy occurred upon the retirement of the Honorable Caroline H. Lennon. This seat will be chambered in
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Critical Habitat Protected for Four Mussel Species Across 17 Eastern, Midwestern States
WASHINGTON, April 24 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Critical Habitat Protected for Four Mussel Species Across 17 Eastern, Midwestern States
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WASHINGTON-Following litigation by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today protected 3,814 river miles in states from Minnesota to New York and Alabama to Virginia for four mussel species.
"I'm thrilled that these mussels and the rivers they nee
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Designating Critical Habitat Across 17 States for Four Mussel Species
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release:
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Designating Critical Habitat Across 17 States for Four Mussel Species
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is designating approximately 3,814 river miles (6,138 kilometers) of occupied critical habitat for four freshwater mussels -rayed bean, sheepnose, snuffbox, and spectaclecase. This designation spans 17 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky
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Global Credit Union Leaders Convene in Mombasa to Advance Advocacy and Strengthen SACCO Systems
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 20 -- The World Council of Credit Unions issued the following news release:
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Global Credit Union Leaders Convene in Mombasa to Advance Advocacy and Strengthen SACCO Systems
WOCCU and ACCOSCA bring together regional leaders to drive collaboration, governance and financial inclusion across Africa
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MOMBASA, KENYA -- Global and regional credit union leaders recently gathered in Mombasa for the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations
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Md. A.G. Brown Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Limits on Fine Particulate Matter Pollution
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 25 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 24, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration Over Failure to Implement Life-Saving Limits on Fine Particulate Matter Pollution
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 14 states and local governments in suing the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The lawsuit challenges the EPA's failure to implement a lifesaving 2024 Clean
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National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Chief Conservation Officer Bamford Testifies Before Senate Environment & Public Works Committee
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following written testimony by Holly Bamford, chief conservation officer of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Restoration Efforts in the Great Lakes Region":
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Chair Capito, Ranking Member Whitehouse, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify before this Committee on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiat
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NFDA Members Showed Up for the Funeral Service Profession and Stood Up for Those They Serve
BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin, April 24 -- The National Funeral Directors Association issued the following news release on April 23, 2026:
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NFDA Members Showed Up for the Funeral Service Profession and Stood Up for Those They Serve.
Funeral professionals advocate for families, honor the deceased and advance funeral service at NFDA's 2026 Advocacy Summit.
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The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) once again demonstrated why it is the leading voice of funeral service in the United Stat
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Now a Truman Scholar, UW junior Miranda Garcia-Dove's dedication to public service is driven by curiosity and kindness
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 24 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news:
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Now a Truman Scholar, UW junior Miranda Garcia-Dove's dedication to public service is driven by curiosity and kindness
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One of the top academic awards for undergraduate students, Truman Scholarships support the next generation of leaders
By Charles Monroe-Kane
What did Miranda Garcia-Dove do after first learning she had been selected for one of the most prestigious undergraduate honors in the coun
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Rep. Fitzgerald Votes to Support American Energy Dominance and Lower Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Fitzgerald Votes to Support American Energy Dominance and Lower Energy Costs
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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 Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources ( HEATS) Act, the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, and the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional
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Wisconsin Partnership Program Announces Community Impact Grant Funding Opportunity
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 25 -- The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health issued the following news:
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Wisconsin Partnership Program announces Community Impact Grant funding opportunity
Level Two: Accelerate grants now open
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Eligible Wisconsin-based nonprofits, public 4K-12 schools, school districts, and tribal, state or local government entities are invited to apply for a Wisconsin Partnership Program 2026 Community Impact Grant Program Level Two: Accelerate gra
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