News Tipoffs - Wisconsin Editors
A.G. Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis
24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling over unlawful tariffs
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Attorney General Jay Jones joined 23 other Attorneys General today to defend a major court victory on behalf of Virginians. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down Presid
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Mayes today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The Tr
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Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid
ALBANY, New York, June 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid
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June 9, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) for fraudulently overbilling Medicaid for insulin prescriptions. From 2010
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Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, June 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs
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24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully imp
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes NO on Blank Check to ICE and CBP, Continues Call for Reforms
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes NO on Blank Check to ICE and CBP, Continues Call for Reforms
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"The Administration claimed they would go after 'the worst of the worst,' but they are targeting every immigrant and even U.S. citizens, including hardworking individuals who enrich their communities. Wisconsinites have faced cruel treatment in ICE custody and so have many others across the country.
ICE ha
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DNC: Local Small Businesses Continue to Suffer Under Trump and His Cost-Spiking Republicans, Forcing Them to Raise Prices on Families and Cut Jobs for Workers
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Local Small Businesses Continue to Suffer Under Trump and His Cost-Spiking Republicans, Forcing Them to Raise Prices on Families and Cut Jobs for Workers
According to new data released today by The National Federation of Independent Business, small businesses throughout America continue to suffer under Donald Trump and his cost-spiking Republicans. With everything -- from food and
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Dr. Ian Martin Selected as Next Provost, Dean and CEO of SIU Medicine
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 10 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Dr. Ian Martin selected as next provost, dean and CEO of SIU Medicine
Southern Illinois University has selected Ian B.K. Martin, M.D., M.B.A., FACEP, FAAEM, to serve as the next provost and dean of SIU School of Medicine. Martin will also serve as CEO of SIU Medicine, the school's faculty practice.
Martin was selected following a highly competitive national search because of his
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ESPN delivers most-watched NCAA DI Women's College World Series on record
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN delivers most-watched NCAA DI Women's College World Series on record
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* Championship Series Game 2 scored most-watched college softball game on record with 2.5 million viewers, peaked with 3.0 million viewers
* Second most-watched NCAA WCWS Finals on record with 2.2 million viewers
* Overall, the WCWS was up 20% from 2025 season (previous high)
* NCAA So
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FFRF Action Fund Opposes Trump Attorney for Appeals Court
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 10 -- 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:
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FFRF Action Fund opposes Trump attorney for appeals court
The FFRF Action Fund is opposing the confirmation of Matthew Schwartz, a personal lawyer of President Trump, to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The Action Fund h
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FFRF Castigates Second House Judiciary Hearing Targeting SPLC
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 10 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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FFRF castigates second House Judiciary hearing targeting SPLC
Tuesday's House Judiciary Committee hearing targeting the Southern Poverty Law Center is the latest step in a coordinated effort to intimidate organizations challenging Christian nationalism and other forms of extremism.
Testifying before the committee, Southern Poverty Law Center Interim President and CEO Bryan Fair defend
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Gerdau Saves $30,000 in Development Costs and Reduces Manual Work with Plex Process Flows
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, June 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and information company, issued the following news release:
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Gerdau Saves $30,000 in Development Costs and Reduces Manual Work with Plex Process Flows
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MILWAUKEE -June 9, 2026 - Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced that Gerdau, a Brazil-based leading global steel prod
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High marks on national scale for UW-Eau Claire's 4K-9 teacher preparation
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, June 9 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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High marks on national scale for UW-Eau Claire's 4K-9 teacher preparation
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The June 9 report from NCTQ spotlights UW-Eau Claire for excellence in meeting the standards set by literacy experts for coverage of the most effective methods of reading instruction. Programs were rated for preparation of aspiring teachers in all five components of scientifically based reading instruction,
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ICYMI: Van Orden Joins President Trump for Historic Coal Announcement, $19 MILLION to Modernize Wisconsin Coal
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Van Orden Joins President Trump for Historic Coal Announcement, $19 MILLION to Modernize Wisconsin Coal
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last Thursday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden joined President Donald Trump in the Oval Office as the President announced (link is external) a $700M investment for America's coal industry and America's energy future.
President Trump's announcements will support a
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John Walz Named Inaugural Dean of Elon University's School of Engineering and Computing
ELON, North Carolina, June 9 -- Elon University issued the following news release:
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John Walz named inaugural dean of Elon University's School of Engineering and Computing
The president emeritus of Milwaukee School of Engineering in Wisconsin brings to North Carolina his decades of leadership experience in engineering education, innovation, fundraising and student success.
A former president of the Milwaukee School of Engineering and longtime leader in engineering and technology educat
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Grand Marquis Waterpark Hotel & Suites in Wisconsin Dells
ENCINO, California, June 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Grand Marquis Waterpark Hotel & Suites in Wisconsin Dells
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. - 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 Grand Marquis Waterpark Hotel & Suites, a 93-room hotel with an expansive indoor and
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News you can use: Protein popularity -- Why we're all obsessed with the macronutrient
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, June 8 -- Marquette University issued the following news release:
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News you can use: Protein popularity -- Why we're all obsessed with the macronutrient
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In our newly protein-obsessed society, how much protein is too much? There are protein shakes, protein powder, protein bars, protein infused yogurt, cereal with added protein -the list goes on. And what kinds of protein are best for our bodies? There's whey protein, pea protein, animal protein, plant protein, etc
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Outstanding engineering, computer science undergraduates honored with Awards of Excellence
LA JOLLA, California, June 9 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Outstanding engineering, computer science undergraduates honored with Awards of Excellence
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The Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California San Diego is honoring the undergraduate students in the class of 2026 at its annual Ring Ceremony on Thursday, June 11. At Ring Ceremony, graduating engineering and computer science students receive their class ring, and recite
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Pay increase for UW employees to become effective June 28
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 9 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news:
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Pay increase for UW employees to become effective June 28
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Eligible UW-Madison employees will receive a 2 percent wage increase under the 2025-2027 pay plan.
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The Universities of Wisconsin will be implementing general wage increases for employees, including eligible employees of UW-M
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Sage Continues UNCG's Passion for Poetry
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 9 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news:
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Sage Continues UNCG's Passion for Poetry
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This is a story of two Spartan MFA poets, born six decades apart. Sage Short '26 MFA, a Myrtle Beach native with roots in West Virginia, grew up in post-9/11 America. After graduating from Coastal Carolina University, she got a master's at Clemson, where she was assistant editor of the South Carolina Review. There, she was awarde
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TruStage 'What Matters Now' study
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] (TNSrep) -- TruStage, formerly the CUNA Mutual Group, posted the following news release:
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TruStage 'What Matters Now' study
The TruStage 2026 What Matters Now study, a survey of more than 8,800 American consumers conducted in partnership with Ipsos, reveals an American Dream that has fractured along lines of generation, race, and identity. This shift is further compounded by growing concerns around keeping up with the cost of
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Wave of Support: Pro-Life Allies Across America Rally Behind ACLJ for Pregnancy Resource Centers
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by senior associate counsel Nathan Moelker:
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A Wave of Support: Pro-Life Allies Across America Rally Behind ACLJ for Pregnancy Resource Centers
When the government decides to use its power to silence those who defend life, it doesn't just threaten one ministry - it threatens every American's right to speak, to believe, and to serve according to their conscience. That's exactly what's at stake in
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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Survey - Property Tax Hikes Drive Push for State Tax Reform
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 10 (TNSrpt) -- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce issued the following news release:
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SURVEY: Property Tax Hikes Drive Push for State Tax Reform
Employers report higher property taxes--and back eliminating Wisconsin's income tax
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A majority of Wisconsin employers say the state's business climate is headed in the wrong direction, with their responses underscoring growing concerns about taxes and the state's workforce, according to the latest Wisconsin Employe
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Words of encouragement: Blugold grad students help individuals with aphasia
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, June 9 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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Words of encouragement: Blugold grad students help individuals with aphasia
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For years, students and faculty in UW-Eau Claire's Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences have researched various forms of aphasia in an effort to help these individuals communicate more effectively.
This summer, a two-week intensive aphasia therapy program paired four people with aphasia
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Xcel Energy crews prepared for severe storms, high heat in Minnesota and Wisconsin
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy crews prepared for severe storms, high heat in Minnesota and Wisconsin
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MINNEAPOLIS (June 9, 2026) -Xcel Energy is monitoring the potential for severe storms and high heat Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon across swaths of western, southern and central Minnesota, as well as western Wisconsin. Crews will be ready across the region to safely restore power if outages occ
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