News Tipoffs - Wisconsin Editors
2026 ABCA/Rawlings NJCAA Div. I, II & III All-America Teams Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 11 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2026 ABCA/Rawlings NJCAA Div. I, II & III All-America Teams Announced
The 2026 NJCAA Division I, II and III All-America Teams have been released by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sporting Goods in conjunction with the NJCAA national office.
In all divisions, the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Teams will be announced on Wednesday, June 17. ABCA/Rawlings National
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AG Brown joins challenge to federal administration's culture war on contractors
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown joins challenge to federal administration's culture war on contractors
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Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition with 19 other attorneys general in suing the federal administration over the addition of new contract terms that-in the name of purging any "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) initiatives-impose unclear and confusing requirements on state
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AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates On Federal Contractors
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates On Federal Contractors
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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting -
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AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027
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CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today introduced the 21 members of its Board of Trustees for the coming year following elections held during the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, a New York urologic surgeon, was sworn in as the 181st president of the America
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful, Confusing New Requirements for Federal Contractors
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful, Confusing New Requirements for Federal Contractors
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that -in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) -impose uncle
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Attorney General Clark Brings a Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 10 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Brings a Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
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Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Join Multistate Effort
Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, eq
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging unlawful Trump mandates on federal contractors
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging unlawful Trump mandates on federal contractors
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June 10, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" from federal contracting - imp
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Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans
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June 10, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MANDATES ON FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MANDATES ON FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity and inclusion" from federal contracting -
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Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
SALEM, Oregon, June 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general today sued the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear an
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Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities
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HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income American
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Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
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Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impo
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Baldwin, Cramer Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Housing Costs for Volunteer First Responders
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin, Cramer Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Housing Costs for Volunteer First Responders
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced the Volunteer First Responder Housing Act, bipartisan legislation to lower the cost of housing for volunteer firefighters and first responders. The effort would help recruit and retain more volunteer fir
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin May 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region
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Area prices were up 1.1 percent over the past month, up 3.7 percent from a year ago
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area advanced 1.1 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operatio
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington May 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region
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Area prices were up 2.3 percent over the past two months, up 4.7 percent from a year ago
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area advanced 2.3 percent for the two months ending in May 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region May 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region
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Regional prices rose 1.1 percent in May, up 5.0 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region advanced 1.1 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index increased 10.0 percent, led by higher prices for gasol
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Busch Light, America's #2 Fastest-Growing Beer Brand, Brings Back Fan-Favorite Busch Light Lime
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 10 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release:
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Busch Light, America's #2 Fastest-Growing Beer Brand, Brings Back Fan-Favorite Busch Light Lime
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Following record-breaking demand for Busch Light Apple, Busch Light Lime returns to make this summer the most refreshing yet
St. Louis, MO - June 10, 2026 - This summer just got a whole lot more refreshing as Busch Light keeps its wildly successful flavor mom
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Crabtree named to list of influential clinical executives
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Crabtree named to list of influential clinical executives
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June 10, 2026
Contact:
Paul Heinert
Sanford Health Media Relations
605-366-2432 / Paul.Heinert@sanfordhealth.org
"This recognition is shared with the incredibly talented team of clinicians across Sanford Health who serve our patients and communities with high-quality, compassionate care every day," sai
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Cynthia Moyer and Ann Dunn Wessberg Recognized in World Trademark Review Global Leaders 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 11 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Cynthia Moyer and Ann Dunn Wessberg Recognized in World Trademark Review Global Leaders 2026
Fredrikson shareholders Cynthia A. Moyer and Ann Dunn Wessberg have been included in the eighth edition of World Trademark Review (WTR) Global Leaders 2026 (subscription required). Both attorneys are recognized in the Private Practice category in Minnesota, reflecting their strong trademark practices
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Dr. Xiaoguang Ma Named Recipient of EMS Excellence in Teaching Award
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, June 11 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news:
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Dr. Xiaoguang Ma Named Recipient of EMS Excellence in Teaching Award
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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science proudly announces that Dr. Xiaoguang Ma, associate professor, of electrical and computer engineering, has been selected as the 2025-2026 recipient of the EMS Excellence in Teaching Award. This distinguished honor recognizes Dr. M
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FFRF Action Fund Issues Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 11 (TNSletter) -- 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, issued the following letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, and Ranking Member Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 9, 2026
Senator Charles Grassley
Chair, Senate Judiciary Co
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FFRF Challenges Indiana Sheriff's Jailhouse Baptism Event
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 11 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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FFRF challenges Indiana sheriff's jailhouse baptism event
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is demanding that the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, based in Bloomington, immediately stop sponsoring Christian devotional events at the correctional facility, including pressuring inmates to undergo baptisms.
FFRF received a report that the sheriff's office and Monroe County Correctional
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Government Accountability Project Issues Letter to Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, House Agriculture Committees
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSletter) -- The Government Accountability Project issued the following letter to the committees of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry and House Agriculture:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 4, 2026
Chair and Ranking Member
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
Washington D.C. 20510
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Chair and Ranking Member
U.S. House Committee on Agriculture
Washington D.C. 20515
Re: Protected Whistleblower Disclosure To Whom It May
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Keeping energy bills in check during hot summer days
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Keeping energy bills in check during hot summer days
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AMARILLO, Texas (June 10, 2026) -With temperatures already climbing across Texas and New Mexico and more hot days ahead, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is encouraging customers to take simple steps now to stay comfortable and keep energy bills manageable.
Home cooling is typically the biggest driver of summer electric bills, often m
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KU Law students make 2026 honor roll for pro bono service
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU Law students make 2026 honor roll for pro bono service
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LAWRENCE - Sixty-two University of Kansas School of Law students provided more than 2,300 hours of free legal services during the 2025-2026 academic year.
The students' services included preparing tax returns for low-income residents, representing parties in the KU Court of Parking Appeals and volunteering for the courts, the Douglas County Lega
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Marshfield Clinic names behavioral health grant recipients
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Marshfield Clinic names behavioral health grant recipients
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MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Clinic has awarded 60 total grants to school districts and other organizations to initiate youth mental health programs across the Marshfield Clinic service area.
Marshfield Clinic issued 33 grants for b.e.s.t.(r) Universal Screening, an innovative online screening tool designed to as
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Md. A.G. Brown Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from feder
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors
Federal Demands Complicate State Contracting Requirements in Latest Ideological Fight Against Diversity
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contra
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National heritage, statewide research, local impact
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 10 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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National heritage, statewide research, local impact
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The South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station's long history of supporting the state's producers and its future outlook
Today, American agriculture is a global powerhouse, exporting food to the rest of the world and consistently leading innovations that improve farm productivity and efficiency. Agriculture provides the U.S. economy with
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Pocan Statement on His Appointment to House Foreign Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Pocan Statement on His Appointment to House Foreign Affairs Committee
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) was appointed by Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee to the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
"Thank you to Leader Jeffries and Ranking Member Meeks for your trust in appointing me to the Foreign Affairs Committee. President Trump has
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R.I. Gov. McKee: In-water Construction Begins on New Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 11 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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In-water Construction Begins on New Washington Bridge
Major milestone marks transition from early-stage work to visible construction
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Governor Dan McKee today joined Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Interim Director Robert Rocchio, Walsh Construction Vice President Chuck Parish, and East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva to mark the start of in-wa
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Rep. Fitzgerald Chairs Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Sports Broadcasting Act as Rising Streaming Costs Are Hurting Consumers
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Fitzgerald Chairs Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Sports Broadcasting Act as Rising Streaming Costs Are Hurting Consumers
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), who serves as Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, held a hearing entitled, "Examining the Sports Broadcasting Act." Rep. Fitzgerald
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Rep. Fitzgerald Votes to Pass the Secure America Act to Fully Fund ICE and CBP
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Fitzgerald Votes to Pass the Secure America Act to Fully Fund ICE and CBP
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass S. 2, the Secure America Act.
"Today, I was proud to vote to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security, including ICE and CBP, through the reconciliation 2.0 process," said Congressman Fitzgerald. "Repub
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Sanford adding new medical building to Sioux Falls campus
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford adding new medical building to Sioux Falls campus
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Medical Building 4 (MB4) will be located on the northeast corner of 21 st Street and Grange Avenue, directly east of Medical Building 1 (MB1). Work will begin on the new 52,000 square foot facility in June 2026 and will be completed at the end of 2027.
"I'm excited to grow our specialty services and continue invest
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Unlocking manure's potential
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 10 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Unlocking manure's potential
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SDSU leads multistate study on the power of swine manure in growing better crops
Farmers feed their animals the crops they grow. The animals produce manure that is applied on crop fields to promote plant growth. Farmers harvest those crops and feed them back to their animals, and the cycle repeats over and over again.
Producers have been applying manure on the
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Van Orden Joins President Trump for Signing of Secure America Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Van Orden Joins President Trump for Signing of Secure America Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden joined Donald Trump for the signing of the Secure America Act (link is external). The Secure America Act provides full funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection through the remainder of President Trump's term.
Yesterday
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Vice President for Student Affairs Selected for National Leadership Program
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, June 10 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news:
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Vice President for Student Affairs Selected for National Leadership Program
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Dannie Moore, vice president for Student Affairs at Sam Houston State University, was selected by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) to join 30 fellow higher education leaders for the 2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) cohort, a premier professional development program for senior-lev
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WMC Welcomes New Director of Finance & Human Resources
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 11 -- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce issued the following news release:
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WMC Welcomes New Director of Finance & Human Resources
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) -- the combined state chamber and manufacturers' association -- announced that Steve Mason has joined the organization as its new director of finance & human resources. Mason is a seasoned trade association professional and brings years of strategic operations, personnel, & finance experienc
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Xcel Energy working to restore power to customers after severe storms hit Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy working to restore power to customers after severe storms hit Minnesota
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MINNEAPOLIS (June 10, 2026) -Xcel Energy crews are working to assess damage and safely restore power to customers as quickly as possible after a line of storms swept across Minnesota early this morning.
Heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds caused damage to power lines and poles, resulting in elec
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