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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Thursday May 14, 2026 ( 21 items )  

52 Affiliates Receive Grants From MOAA Charities
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: * * * 52 Affiliates Receive Grants From MOAA Charities By: Blair Drake * MOAA Charities is awarding 74 Community Outreach Grants totaling more than $190,000 to 52 MOAA affiliates -- a program record in grants and funds awarded. The grants support MOAA councils and chapters providing services to local military and veteran families -- either directly or through partnerships with other community orga  more

America's Public Television Stations Mourn the Passing of Jon Miskowski, PBS Wisconsin's Emeritus Director of Television
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 13 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * America's Public Television Stations Mourn the Passing of Jon Miskowski, PBS Wisconsin's Emeritus Director of Television * Kate Riley, President and Chief Executive Officer of America's Public Television Stations (APTS), issued the following statement today on the passing of Jon Miskowski, PBS Wisconsin's Emeritus Director of Television.  "America's Public Televisi  more

Blugold eager to enhance patient care and save lives through humanities-infused healthcare
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, May 13 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Blugold eager to enhance patient care and save lives through humanities-infused healthcare * After four years of hard work and unwavering determination, Oldenburg will graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire this month with bachelor's degrees in nursing and Spanish. In addition to her degrees, she will also take with her meaningful experiences and knowledge in critical  more

Campaign for Accountability Calls for Senate Investigation into Ethics Lapses Involving Senior Interior Department Official Budd-Falen
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Campaign for Accountability issued the following letter from Executive Director Michelle Kuppersmith to Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, and Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, both members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 9, 2026 The Honorable Ron Johnson The Honorable Richard Blumenthal United States Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Committe  more

Chairman Aguilar: Republicans are ready to spend, spend, spend, just not on anything that will make life more affordable for you.
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: Republicans are ready to spend, spend, spend, just not on anything that will make life more affordable for you. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference calling out Trump and Republicans for spending billions of taxpayer dollars on the costly Iran war, an out-of-control ICE and Trump's ballroom while working Amer  more

CODEPINK Milwaukee Disrupts Data Center Panel at American Economic Interest Summit
LOS ANGELES, California, May 14 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release: * * * CODEPINK Milwaukee Disrupts Data Center Panel at American Economic Interest Summit BROOKFIELD, Wis.--CODEPINK Milwaukee activists disrupted the "How Data Centers Shape America's Security and Tech Future" panel at the American Economic Interest Summit, hosted by Wisconsin Manufactu  more

David Lodge, ecologist and Cornell Atkinson director, to retire
ITHACA, New York, May 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * David Lodge, ecologist and Cornell Atkinson director, to retire * David Lodge, an ecologist whose storied career has included protecting the Great Lakes, pioneering eDNA use in aquatic environments, and leading the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, is retiring as director of Cornell Atkinson May 22. Lodge will retain his appointment as a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at  more

FACT CHECK: Derrick Van Orden Caught Lying About Gutting Medicaid
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * FACT CHECK: Derrick Van Orden Caught Lying About Gutting Medicaid * Derrick Van Orden got caught lying through his teeth, falsely claiming there have been no cuts to Medicaid. FACT CHECK: Van Orden voted for the largest Medicaid cut in history. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Van Orden's vote for the Big, Ugly Bill included " a nearly $1 trillion cut to Medicaid." Ke  more

Farm Bill Primer - Horticulture Title Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13225) by agricultural policy analyst Zachary T. Neuhofer and legislative attorney Jason O. Heflin: * * * Farm Bill Primer: Horticulture Title Congress has included a horticulture title in the farm bill since the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-234). The horticulture title of a farm bill generally contains reauthorizations, amendments, and new programs that   more

First Mid Wealth Management Welcomes Financial Advisor Kyle Wagenbach
MATTOON, Illinois, May 11 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release: * * * First Mid Wealth Management Welcomes Financial Advisor Kyle Wagenbach Burlington, IA - First Mid Wealth Management, a division of First Mid Bancshares, Inc. and a branch office of Raymond James, announces that Financial Advisor Kyle Wagenbach has joined its team. Wagenbach brings a unique and analytical perspective to financial planning, drawing on a diverse background in engineering, economics, entrep  more

Going above and beyond to help students succeed
MADISON, Wisconsin, May 13 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Going above and beyond to help students succeed The 2026 Awards for Mentoring Undergraduates recognize outstanding contributions to student growth from the classroom to the lab.  By Meredith McGlone Each year the Office of the Provost recognizes outstanding mentors at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with the Awards for Mentoring Undergraduates in Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities.  So  more

House Homeland Security Chairman Garbarino Issues Letter to Instructure Holdings CEO Regarding Cybercriminals
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, has issued a letter to Instructure Holdings CEO Steve Daly regarding cybersecurity incidents involving a criminal group called ShinyHunters: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 11, 2026 Mr. Steve Daly Chief Executive Officer Instructure Holdings, Inc. 6330 South 3000 East, Suite 700 Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 Dear Mr. Daly: The Committee on Homeland Security (Committee) is   more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 64-Unit Multifamily Property in Lawrenceburg, Ind.
ENCINO, California, May 14 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 64-Unit Multifamily Property in Lawrenceburg, Ind. LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Waterview Apartments, a 64-unit multifamily property located in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. "The su  more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Trump Administration Not to Open the Door to Addictive Flavored Vapes
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Urges Trump Administration Not to Open the Door to Addictive Flavored Vapes New Jersey Asks FDA to Continue Scrutinizing Vapes That Appeal to Kids * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that she joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 attorneys general urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to abandon draft guidance that w  more

Royal Credit Union Breaks Ground for New Office in Hudson, Wisconsin
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 14 -- Royal Credit Union, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news: * * * Royal Credit Union Breaks Ground for New Office in Hudson, Wisconsin HUDSON, Wis. - Royal Credit Union (Royal) broke ground on a new location at 1670 Crest View Drive, Hudson, WI 54016, continuing its investment in St. Croix County and expanding access to financial guidance, digital convenience, and personalized service for its growing Membership in the  more

Senator Young: America Must Out-Compete China on Trade, Technology, and Shipbuilding
WASHINGTON, May 13 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release: * * * Senator Young: America Must Out-Compete China on Trade, Technology, and Shipbuilding * "Today, advancing freedom requires a unified national economic strategy." Senator Todd Young (R-IN) addressed a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society on Tuesday, delivering a wide-ranging address on trade policy, technology competition, and American industrial capacity.  On the current trade environmen  more

Sixth annual Roger Maris All-Star Week returns June 15
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sixth annual Roger Maris All-Star Week returns June 15 * FARGO, N.D. - The sixth annual Roger Maris All-Star Week returns June 15-19 at various locations throughout the Fargo-Moorhead area. 100% of funds raised during Roger Maris All-Star Week will stay local and help support Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center's vision to expand into a national destination for cancer research  more

Spring Commencement is May 16 at MSOE
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 14 -- The Milwaukee School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Spring Commencement is May 16 at MSOE Milwaukee School of Engineering will hold its Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Kern Center, 1245 N. Broadway. A total of 550 students will receive their bachelor's or master's degree during two ceremonies: at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Visit msoe.edu/commencement for ceremony details. Student Speakers Adrian Manchado will be the student sp  more

University of Wisconsin-Platteville: Dr. Leigh Monhardt Receives LAE Excellence in Teaching Award
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, May 14 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news: * * * Dr. Leigh Monhardt Receives LAE Excellence in Teaching Award Written by Michelle Erickson School of Education Professor Dr. Leigh Monhardt recently received the Excellence in Teaching Award from the College of Liberal Arts and Education. "Since joining UW-Platteville in 2007, Dr. Monhardt has made a tremendous and lasting impact on the lives of students, colleagues, and local school dis  more

Walmart to Pay $230,000 to Deaf Applicant in EEOC Disability Hiring Discrimination Suit
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Walmart to Pay $230,000 to Deaf Applicant in EEOC Disability Hiring Discrimination Suit * Global retail giant also agrees to provide sign language interpreter list at Decatur, Illinois store CHICAGO - Walmart agreed to pay $230,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability hiring discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal  more

With deep appreciation and immense gratitude, farewell
MADISON, Wisconsin, May 13 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * With deep appreciation and immense gratitude, farewell * Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin offers a parting note as the academic year and her time at UW-Madison comes to a close. A look back at the year and a glimpse ahead with Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and incoming interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots.  Dear UW-Madison community, As my time as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison comes to a cl  more