MADISON, Wisconsin, April 30 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * 2026 Chancellor's Undergraduate Awards Ceremony recognizes 179 outstanding students * Provost John Zumbrunnen praised the winners for expanding what we know and understand about our world. By Charles Monroe-Kane The 2026 Chancellor's Undergraduate Awards Ceremony on April 28 honored 179 students for their academic excellence, public service and undergraduate research at the University of Wisconsin-  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * 32 new clinicians to begin practicing at Sanford Black Hills * April 30, 2026 RAPID CITY, S.D. -The Sanford Black Hills region is welcoming 32 new clinicians from a multitude of disciplines to its expanding team serving western South Dakota. Clinicians specializing in gastroenterology, OB/GYN, dermatology, optometry, ophthalmology, family medicine, pediatrics, ENT, audiol  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * 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: Wideman Pools (Festus  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Wisconsin Blanket of Love Community Baby Shower Provides Expectant Families a Wealth of Resources * Every child deserves a strong, healthy start, and every parent deserves the support to make that possible. On Saturday, April 25, Ascension Wisconsin brought that mission to life through its Blanket of Love Community Baby Shower, a welcoming, re  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 30 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets * April 30, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to the states. "The protection of consumers from irrespon  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect * Oregon to receive almost $66 Million, funds to be distributed over 15 years Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorn  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Introduces Bill to Combat Wildlife Disease Outbreaks * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation to prevent transmission of wildlife diseases like avian flu and chronic wasting disease between wildlife, livestock, and humans. The Wildlife Health Coordination and Zoonotic Disease Prevention Act increases interagency coordination, facilitates inform  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - California Attorney General Rob Bonta, and 27 co-signers. To: Kim Wilford, General Counsel, GoFundMe, 8605 Santa Monica Blvd. #17221, West Hollywood, CA 90069-4109 - March 3, 2026 The undersigned state Attorneys General and charitable regulators (collectively, the "States") are issuing this public letter to express our grave concerns about GoFundMe's creation of donation web pages for more than 1.4 million charities without their prior kno  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * 61 days later, no plan: Trump's Iran war drives national gas prices to a four-year high, sending prices soaring across the economy What you need to know: Gas prices just hit their highest point nationally since 2022. Over two months ago, Donald Trump launched a war with no plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for 20 percent of the world's oil supply. Sin  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 1 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by economist Martha Njolomole * * * Why Walz's tax credit won't address high child care costs Governor Walz gave his final State of the State address on Tuesday. Lamenting affordability challenges plaguing Minnesotans, he touted his proposal to expand the Dependent Care Tax Credit to lower c  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Deal Inked to Transfer 1,500 Beagles from Ridglan Farms to Animal Protection Groups This mass movement of dogs is an indicator of larger trend to wind down the use of beagles and other animals in archaic, painful experiments * The Center for a Humane Economy and Big Dog Ranch Rescue today announced an agreement with Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin-based breeder of dogs for laboratory   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Oppose Trump Admin Proposal to Deny Homeowners Thousands of Dollars in Interest Earnings * WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to save consumers thousands of dollars and prevent the Trump Administration from providing a giveaway to big banks at homeowners' expense, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today led a letter to the head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) urging the wi  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 1 -- 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 30, 2026: * * * 'Secularist' Wajahat Ali confronts extremist Pastor Doug Wilson The FFRF Action Fund bestows its "Secularist of the Week" award to writer Wajahat Ali for his recent confrontation with extremist pastor Doug Wilson   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 1 -- 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 30, 2026: * * * Acting Navy Secretary is 'Theocrat' for outlandish claims about witchcraft FFRF Action Fund names new Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao as its "Theocrat of the Week" for his outlandish claims in the past about witchc  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Grothman's Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act Advances Through Committee * Congressman Glenn Grothman's (R-WI) Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act, legislation to strengthen oversight and combat fraud across federal programs, advanced through the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, marking a key step toward protecting taxpayer dollars. "We should remem  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Tony Wied, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Farm Bill with Rep. Wied's Amendments Included * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Earlier today, Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) voted to pass the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, better known as the Farm Bill. "For years, our farmers have asked Congress to pass a new Farm Bill, and I was proud to join my colleagues in the House to do just that," said Congressman Wied. "This bill is the   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Whitehouse Launches Weekly Series Asking Senate to Agree to "Simple Truths" about Climate Change Senate Republicans blocked Whitehouse unanimous consent request last night urging the Senate to recognize that climate-driven sea level rise is real * In case you missed it, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and nine co-signers. To: Patrick Fuchs, Chairman, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20423; Karen Hedlund, Member, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20423 and Michelle Schultz, Vice Chair, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20423 - Jan. 20, 2026 As representatives serving, promoting and protecting agriculture,  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Legal Action of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's interim final rule which seeks to revoke the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. The nonprofit legal services provider detailed the profound consequences the revocation would have on low-income tenants relying on federal housing assistance across Wisconsin. The 30-day notice ru  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, April 29 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * McGill researchers engineer faster, more effective blood clots * Researchers at McGill University have developed a rapid way to engineer blood clots that stop severe bleeding and support tissue healing more effectively. Their technique, called "click clotting," links red blood cell surface proteins through a chemical reaction, resulting in a biocompatible clot that is 13 times more resistant to fracturin  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey construction company sues state over unconstitutional hiring mandates * Trenton, New Jersey; April 30, 2026: A New Jersey construction company filed a lawsuit today challenging state laws that force contractors to hire workers by race and sex and compel them to associate with unions as a condition of working on public projects. Earle Asphalt Company alleg  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Van Orden and Secretary of Agriculture Rollins Highlight Wins for Wisconsin Farmers On Monday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins spoke with local farmers in Onalaksa to highlight their efforts to support Wisconsin farmers. "Congressman Derrick Van Orden remains a steadfast voice for Wisconsin farmers in Congress. While others talk, he c  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Racine Vietnam War Veteran Sister Linda McClenahan Awarded Veteran of the Year * RACINE, WI - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced Racine veteran Sister Linda "Sister Sarge" McClenahan as the recipient of the First Congressional District's 2025 Veteran of the Year Award.First Congressional District 2026 Veteran of the Year Award Winner: Linda McClenahan Sgt. McClenahan, nicknamed "Sister Sa  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on House Passage of FY26 Senate Budget Resolution Kicking off Reconciliation 2.0 to Fund DHS * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the House passage of the FY26 Senate Budget Resolution. "House Republicans are taking action to fully fund ICE and Border Patrol, despite Democrats holding these critical b  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on House Passage of the Farm Bill * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. "This legislation delivers the certainty Wisconsin farmers have been asking for. For too long, our producers have been expected to feed America while operating under outda  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Passage of Three-Year FISA Reauthorization * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass S. 1318, legislation reauthorizing FISA Section 702 for three years. "FISA Section 702 is a critical intelligence tool that gives our national security professionals the information they need to make real-time dec  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, April 30 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Names Vitaliano Figueroa, Ed.D., as New Vice President for Student Life * BRISTOL, R.I., April 30, 2026 - Roger Williams University (RWU) has announced the appointment of Vitaliano Figueroa, Ed.D., as the new Vice President for Student Life, following an extensive national search. He will succeed long-time Vice President John King, who is retiring after more than 22 years o  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo hosting forum on future healthcare profession * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a community breakfast on building the next generation of healthcare professionals. The forum is invite only and takes place on Wednesday, May 6, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Sanford Amber Valley Campus, 4840 23rd Ave. S., Fargo. The community breakfast will include a brie  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Johnson, Baldwin Recommend U.S. Attorney Candidates to the White House for Wisconsin's Eastern and Western Districts * WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) sent a letter to the White House to recommend two Wisconsinites for consideration to be U.S. attorney for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin. The candidates, Peter Smyczek   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Tahirih Justice Center, joined by 52 organizations supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other gender-based violence, submitted a public comment letter opposing the Department of Homeland Security's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants. The letter was addressed to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expressing concerns about the proposed rule's impact on asylum-seek  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown posted the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly Today, a federal court stated that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a Utah-led antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives   more

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, May 1 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: * * * UW-Green Bay Expands Pathways for Future Educators New statewide transfer agreement offers a seamless, affordable route from technical college to teacher licensure * Aspiring educators across Wisconsin now have a clearer, more affordable pathway to becoming licensed teachers, thanks to a new statewide articulation agreement between the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and pa  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 30 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Water Molecules Found to Actively Drive Gene Transcription Process * Key Takeaways * Water molecules play an active, essential role in gene transcription, helping RNA polymerase II carry out the chemical steps needed to read DNA and build RNA. * High-resolution imaging revealed hundreds of precisely positioned water molecules that stabilize the enzyme and help ensure accura  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Ways and Means Committee Advances Congresswoman Moore's Foster Youth Legislation * Yesterday, the House Ways and Means Committee approved the Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act. Introduced with Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL), this bipartisan legislation makes housing more accessible for foster youth by supporting better coordination between states and local services for housing vouchers, among other pr  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill * House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced that more than 500 key stakeholder groups came out in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, ahead of the bill's successful passage through the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 7567, or the Farm Bi  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League, Madison, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for the agency's proposed amendments to streamline regulations related to the purchase, sale, and pledge of eligible obligations by federal credit unions. The League represents credit unions in Wisconsin and advocates for the interests of their 3.9 million members. The proposed rule changes aim to revise Section 701.23 of the NCUA r  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League, Madison, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for a proposed amendment to Sec.701.21(c)(8) of the NCUA regulations. The proposal would revise existing restrictions on compensation related to loans and lines of credit to members of federally insured credit unions. The League represents Wisconsin's credit unions and their 3.9 million members. It supports the proposal's goal o  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor endorsing the agency's proposed rule to amend the independent contractor classification framework under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. WILL, a nonprofit legal center based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, emphasized that the proposed rule would provide clearer guidance an  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Wisconsin Senators Send Candidates to the White House for Eastern and Western District U.S. Attorney Positions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) sent the names of two candidates to President Donald Trump for consideration to serve as U.S. Attorneys for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin. The candidates, Peter J. Smyczek for the   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy gains approval for natural gas plant in southwest Minnesota * MINNEAPOLIS (April 30, 2026) -Xcel Energy will start constructing a new natural gas peaking plant this summer to support grid reliability, delivering service to customers when renewable energy in southwest Minnesota isn't available and at times of peak demand, after receiving approvals this week from the Minne  more