News Tipoffs - Wisconsin Editors
'Double the damage': Warming climate reduces milk quality and quantity
ITHACA, New York, June 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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'Double the damage': Warming climate reduces milk quality and quantity
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Heat stress on dairy cows impacts more than just the quantity of milk produced - warming temperatures also reduce the fat and protein content of the milk, new research finds.
The study, accepted and published online May 29 in Environmental Research Letters, identifies a new impact of climate change on milk production, with researchers fin
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2026 ABCA NCAA Div. III Region All-Defensive Teams Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 19 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2026 ABCA NCAA Div. III Region All-Defensive Teams Announced
The 2026 ABCA NCAA Div. III Region All-Defensive teams have been announced in all 10 regions. The teams are voted on by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association and the process is led by the ABCA NCAA Div. III All-America & Coach of the Year Committee.
Paul Hesse of the University of Mount Union serves as Ch
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AARP and United Way Worldwide Expand 211 Caregiver Program to 10 New States - Increasing Support for Millions More Family Caregivers
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- AARP issued the following news release on June 17, 2026 with United Way Worldwide:
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AARP and United Way Worldwide Expand 211 Caregiver Program to 10 New States - Increasing Support for Millions More Family Caregivers
Expansion into additional 211 call centers brings the program to 32 states and Puerto Rico, reaching 50% of the total U.S. population, and accessible to an estimated 36 million family caregivers
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Millions more family caregivers across the country no
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ABA 2026 Pro Bono Publico Honorees Recognized for Extraordinary Service in the Field
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 19 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news:
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ABA 2026 Pro Bono Publico honorees recognized for extraordinary service in the field
A Chicago litigator, a New York trial lawyer and a Midwestern law school's pro bono initiatives are recipients of the American Bar Association 2026 Pro Bono Publico Award, which annually recognizes individuals and groups for their commitment to volunteer legal services for low-income and disadvantaged persons.
The aw
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Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Trump from Using Military or Federal Law Enforcement to Interfere with Elections
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Trump from Using Military or Federal Law Enforcement to Interfere with Elections
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are introducing a new bill to protect Americans' constitutional right to vote and prevent federal interference by armed military or federal law enforcement. The Protect Our Polls Act defends our free a
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Baldwin, Duckworth Lead Bill to Protect and Expand the Rights of Airplane Passengers with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin, Duckworth Lead Bill to Protect and Expand the Rights of Airplane Passengers with Disabilities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) are introducing the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act, a bill to protect and expand the rights of airplane passengers with disabilities and improve air travel safety. Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV-01) an
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Court Order Requiring Release of Salah Sarsour from ICE Detention
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Court Order Requiring Release of Salah Sarsour from ICE Detention
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore today welcomed a federal judge's ruling ordering the release of Salah Sarsour from ICE detention, calling the decision a victory for due process and human dignity.
"Over the course of two visits, I observed troubling signs of declining health and raised serious concerns ab
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Iran "Deal" to End Republican War of Choice
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Iran "Deal" to End Republican War of Choice
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"The war with Iran has killed Americans, Iranians, and others in the region, wasted billions, depleted military capacity, and made life more expensive for working people.
Trump didn't do this alone: The Republican-led Congress allowed this costly war to continue and reach this vague, uncertain phase. There has neve
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FFRF Action Fund: 'Secularist' Activist Asserts That 'In God We Trust' is Un-American
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 -- 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 June 18, 2026:
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'Secularist' activist asserts that 'In God We Trust' is un-American
FFRF Action Fund salutes secular activist David Williamson as its "Secularist of the Week" for his recent stellar op-ed detailing how "In God W
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FFRF Action Fund: 'Theocrat' Sen. Ted Cruz Emboldens Christian Lawmakers
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 -- 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 June 18, 2026:
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'Theocrat' Sen. Ted Cruz emboldens Christian lawmakers
The FFRF Action Fund names Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, as its "Theocrat of the Week" for resoundingly joining the National Association of Christian Lawmakers as
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FFRF Questions Auburn University Coach-led Prayers and 'Jesus' Uniforms
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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FFRF questions Auburn University coach-led prayers and 'Jesus' uniforms
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is demanding that Auburn University stop suffusing its men's baseball program with religion.
A concerned Auburn University family member has informed the state/church watchdog that the Auburn men's baseball team has Latin crosses on the backs of their new uniforms and "Jesus W
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Global Route to Dental Practice in the U.S. Goes Through UNLV
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 18 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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A Global Route to Dental Practice in the U.S. Goes Through UNLV
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Every year, experienced dentists from around the world leave behind established practices, professional reputations, and familiar cultures for an opportunity that exists in only a handful of places in the United States. One of those places is the UNLV School of Dental Medicine.
From Mongolia and Mexico to India and China,
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Hispanic Federation Convenes Latino Leaders From Eight States to Confront Federal Attacks at Encuentro Midwest
NEW YORK, June 19 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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Hispanic Federation Convenes Latino Leaders from Eight States to Confront Federal Attacks at Encuentro Midwest
Wisconsin Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez joins for a fireside chat to discuss issues affecting Latinos in the Midwest
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House Administration Chairman Steil Introduces the Stop Lawmakers From Predicting Act
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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Chairman Steil Introduces the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act
Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act. This legislation prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from wagering on public policy issues and political outcomes.
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House Administration Chairman Steil Introduces the Voter ID Act
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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Chairman Steil Introduces the Voter ID Act
Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the Voter ID Act. This commonsense legislation requires voters to show a photo ID when casting a ballot in an election for federal office. The bill also creates a new fund administered by the Election Assistance C
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Illinois Institute of Technology: Andrew Carnegie Foundation Awards $1.5 Million to Chicago-Kent College of Law to Expand Civic Mission Schools Network Across Three States
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 19 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Andrew Carnegie Foundation Awards $1.5 Million to Chicago-Kent College of Law to Expand Civic Mission Schools Network Across Three States
Grant marks Carnegie's first investment in Illinois Tech and will bring the proven Illinois Democracy Schools model to Indiana and Wisconsin, while expanding into middle schools for the first time
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The Andrew Carnegie Foundation, formerly known as
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Inland Label & Marketing Services, LLC - Neenah Joins Wis. DNR's Green Tier Program
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Inland Label & Marketing Services, LLC - Neenah Joins DNR's Green Tier Program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Inland Label & Marketing Services, LCC - Neenah, WI (Inland) was accepted into the Green Tier program. The facility, located at 2442 Progress Court, Neenah, WI has joined as a Tier 1 participant and becomes a member of a select grou
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Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Trump from Using Military or Federal Law Enforcement to Interfere with Elections
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Trump from Using Military or Federal Law Enforcement to Interfere with Elections
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This week, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) introduced the Protect Our Polls Act to protect the integrity of American elections
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Lakeshore College Receives $10,000 Grant From Dollar General Literacy Foundation
CLEVELAND, Wisconsin, June 18 -- Lakeshore College issued the following news release:
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Lakeshore College receives $10,000 grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Lakeshore College has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to expand adult education and English Language Learner (ELL) programming across its service area.
The award is part of a record-setting day of giving by the Foundation, which distributed nearly $16 million to support adult, fami
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Lynn Linne Receives MSBA Distinguished Service Award
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 19 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news on June 17, 2026:
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Lynn Linne Receives MSBA Distinguished Service Award; Jennifer Pusch and Dylan Saul Elected to Tax Section Leadership
Fredrikson shareholder Lynn S. Linne was honored by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) Tax Law Section at the Annual Judges Conference on June 10, 2026, in St. Paul. Linne, a member of the Section Council since 2017, was presented with the 2026 Jack Ca
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NFL Network: Jets Agree to Terms With OL Joe Tippmann on Four-year, $66.4 Million Extension
CANTON, Ohio, June 15 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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NFL Network: Jets agree to terms with OL Joe Tippmann on four-year, $66.4 million extension
Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer
The New York Jets have locked up another core player.
Gang Green agreed to terms with starting guard Joe Tippmann on a four-year, $66.4 million extension, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday, per sources informed of the deal. Tippmann's deal includes $34.9 million guaran
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Padilla, Slotkin Lead Bill to Block Trump from Deploying Federal Law Enforcement at Polling Places
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Slotkin Lead Bill to Block Trump from Deploying Federal Law Enforcement at Polling Places
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee and California's former Secretary of State, joined U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Amy Klobu
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress To Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 12 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress To Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 Attorneys General in urging Congressional leaders to continue funding Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for
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Survey: Surging Healthcare Costs Spur Price Transparency
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 (TNSrpt) -- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce issued the following news release:
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SURVEY: Surging Healthcare Costs Spur Price Transparency
High medical costs fuel employer support for transparency reforms
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An overwhelming number of Wisconsin employers reported increased health care costs, highlighting widespread concern about affordability across the state, according to the latest Wisconsin Employer Survey. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) - the
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U.S. Forest Service Associate Chief French Testifies Before House Natural Resources Committee
HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas, June 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee released the following testimony by Chris French, associate chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, from a June 12, 2026, field hearing on a discussion draft of the Great American Outdoors Act 250:
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Chairman Westerman, Ranking Member Huffman, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to present the views of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding implementation of the
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University of Wisconsin School of Medicine: Knoll Receives Grant for Biomedical Workforce Training Initiative
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 -- The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health issued the following news:
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Knoll receives grant for biomedical workforce training initiative
Laura Knoll, PhD, associate dean for basic research training and professor, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), has received a strategic start-up education grant from the Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) for
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USS Cleveland (LCS 31) Arrives to Mayport
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story:
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USS Cleveland (LCS 31) Arrives to Mayport
After three port visits, and over 2,500 nautical miles traveled, USS Cleveland (LCS 31) and her mighty crew at last arrived in her homeport, Naval Station Mayport, Florida.
The road to making it to her homeport included months of preparation from the crew. In less than three months after moving onboard in February, the crew certified in several mission areas required to saf
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