News Tipoffs - Wisconsin Editors
A Better Wisconsin Together: America 250 - Tom Tiffany Needs to Leave Our Freedoms Alone
MONONA, Wisconsin, July 3 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following statement on July 2, 2026:
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America 250: Tom Tiffany Needs to Leave Our Freedoms Alone
The fabric of our freedoms feels fragile this year, and you can thank GOP Congressman Tom Tiffany for that
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As Wisconsin honors America's 250th birthday it's hard not to notice that the fabric of our freedoms feels fragile this year, and you can thank GOP Con
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A legacy shared with loved ones
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 2 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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A legacy shared with loved ones
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For Central Michigan University alumnus Dan Eversole, '78, returning to campus for the 19 th annual Grandparents U with his grandson Brennan wasn't just a summer getaway-it was an event nearly 50 years in the making.
The visit gave Dan the chance to revisit the residence hall where he and his wife, Jan, '79, began building their family during their time as stud
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A Subtle Difference Offers Insight Into Bacteria Survival Strategies
LA JOLLA, California, July 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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A Subtle Difference Offers Insight Into Bacteria Survival Strategies
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Escherichia coli (E. coli) are mostly harmless bacteria that live in the intestines of animals and humans. They are the most well-studied bacteria and, often, when scientists discover something about E. coli, they extrapolate that discovery across all bacteria. So when scientists learned that E. coli allocates it
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AG Campbell Prevents U.S. Department Of Education From Imposing New Restrictions On Public Service Loan Forgiveness
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Prevents U.S. Department Of Education From Imposing New Restrictions On Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that she and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general secured a victory in their lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for unlawfully restricting eligibility for the P
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Baldwin Slams Trump for Cutting Off Support for Paralyzed Americans
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin Slams Trump for Cutting Off Support for Paralyzed Americans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, slammed the Trump Administration for cutting off funding for the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) that provides services and support for the more than
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Breaking the Gridlock: How the State-by-State Term Limits on Congress Movement is Tackling DC's 10% Approval Rating
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release:
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Breaking the Gridlock: How the State-by-State Term Limits on Congress Movement is Tackling DC's 10% Approval Rating
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The Growing Map of "Passed States"
The first half of 2026 has brought monumental victories. We have successfully passed our Term Limits Convention resolution through both legislative chambers in Arizona and Kansas.
These two critical wins add these states to our rapidly
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Breaking Tradition: Meyer Products Unveils Limited-Edition Blackout Plows
CHILTON, Wisconsin, July 2 -- Aebi Schmidt Group posted the following news:
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Breaking Tradition: Meyer Products Unveils Limited-Edition Blackout Plows
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As Meyer enters its next century, the brand is doing something unexpected: breaking tradition. The Limited-Edition Blackout Plows combine the legendary performance Meyer is known for with a sleek design and exclusive production run of just 100 units.
This goes beyond a cosmetic shift. It reflects a clear understanding of where the ind
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CAIR-NY Offers Condolences to Family of Harbe Nagi, Condemns Anti-Muslim Comments Following Child's Death
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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CAIR-NY Offers Condolences to Family of Harbe Nagi, Condemns Anti-Muslim Comments Following Child's Death
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed profound disappointment and disgust after an anti-Muslim social media post was made from the acc
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Violent, Reckless ICE Arrests in Milwaukee
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Violent, Reckless ICE Arrests in Milwaukee
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"I am fully aware of ICE's escalating presence in our community. ICE agents are showing up masked, dressed in police tactical gear, and using excessive force, including shattering car windows to carry out arrests. Their reckless tactics are terrorizing families and inflicting real harm on our residents, especially acro
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Cutting-edge Aviation Technology to Be Featured at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 on July 21
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, July 3 -- The Experimental Aircraft Association issued the following news release:
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Cutting-edge aviation technology to be featured at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 on July 21
Includes Boeing Plaza displays and air show demonstrations
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The future of aviation technology will be highlighted on July 21 as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh continues its annual tradition of featuring the latest innovations as part of displays on Boeing Plaza and demonstrations during the Tuesday air
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Del. A.G. Jennings Announces Two Major Victories Striking Down Executive Orders on Elections
DOVER, Delaware, July 3 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Jennings announces two major victories striking down executive orders on elections
Attorney General Jennings today announced two major victories as U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts grants summary judgment and permanent injunctions against two Trump Administration Executive Orders, EO 14248 and EO 14399.
"The Constitution is crysta
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DNC: In the States - From the Grill to the Gas Pump, Everything is Costing More This Fourth of July Weekend
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: From the Grill to the Gas Pump, Everything is Costing More This Fourth of July Weekend
As American families prepare to hit the road and fire up the grill this Fourth of July weekend, they are finding the holiday to be more expensive than ever thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans' cost-hiking agenda. From the grocery store to the gas pump, families are having to for
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FFRF Action Fund: 'Secularist' Congressional Freethought Caucus Leads Timely State/church Resolution
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 3 -- 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 July 2, 2026:
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'Secularist' Congressional Freethought Caucus leads timely state/church resolution
The FFRF Action Fund salutes the Congressional Freethought Caucus (CFC) its "Secularists of the Week" for leading a resolution rea
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FFRF Action Fund: 'Theocratic' Dan Patrick Claims State/church Wall Doesn't Exist
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 3 -- 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 July 2, 2026:
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'Theocratic' Dan Patrick claims state/church wall doesn't exist
The FFRF Action Fund names Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as its "Theocrat of the Week" for presenting the Religious Liberty Commission's draft report att
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FFRF Action Fund: As America Turns 250, Huffman and Raskin Resolution Answers Trump's Attack on the Wall Between State and Church
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 2 -- 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 July 1, 2026:
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As America turns 250, Huffman and Raskin resolution answers Trump's attack on the wall between state and church
The FFRF Action Fund today applauded a new House resolution from Congressional Freethought Caucus co-c
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HAWAII MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT RECOVERS MORE THAN $617,000 IN CVS FALSE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 3 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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HAWAII MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT RECOVERS MORE THAN $617,000 IN CVS FALSE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT
Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced that Hawaii has joined the United States, District of Columbia, and 35 other states in a coordinated settlement with CVS Pharmacy, Inc., resolving allegations that the company knowingly submitted or caused to be submitted false claims t
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Investigation Discovery Sets July Return For New Season of A KILLER AMONG FRIENDS, From Executive Producer Jennifer Love Hewitt
NEW YORK, July 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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Investigation Discovery Sets July Return For New Season of A KILLER AMONG FRIENDS, From Executive Producer Jennifer Love Hewitt
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Watch the A KILLER AMONG FRIENDS Trailer Here, New Episodes Begin Monday, July 20 at 9PM ET/PT
Additional Premieres in July include New Seasons of BODY CAM and 911 DID THE KILLER CALL?
(New York, NY) - Today Investigation
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter today opposing the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) attempt to aid the president's efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in
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Minnesota Power Launches Program to Match Customers' Payments on Past-Due Bills
DULUTH, Minnesota, July 3 -- Minnesota Power, a division of Allete, issued the following news release:
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Minnesota Power launches program to match customers' payments on past-due bills
Minnesota Power is rolling out a new program to help residential customers reduce pastdue balances and get back on track with their electric bills.
Called On Track, the new bill assistance option is designed to help eligible residential customers with pastdue balances through monthly bill support and matc
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NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release:
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NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention
The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the associatio
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National Park Service Seeks Public Comment on National Register Nominations
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The National Park Service is seeking electronic public comments on properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places before May 30, 2026, according to a notice published in the Federal Register.
Comments are due by July 16, 2026, and will help inform the agency's evaluation of nominations under National Register criteria. The notice covers properties submitted by State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers across Cal
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ONE YEAR LATER: Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil's Big, Ugly Bill Remains Deeply Unpopular As Wisconsinites Suffer
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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ONE YEAR LATER: Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil's Big, Ugly Bill Remains Deeply Unpopular As Wisconsinites Suffer
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This week marks one year since Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted for the Big, Ugly Bill that enacted the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in history, all to fund massive tax breaks for billionaires.
The DCCC made clear that a vote for this Tax Sca
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Subcommittee Chairman Tiffany: Promoting Outdoor Recreation Economy Through Permitting Reform, Creating Georgia's First National Park
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, issued the following statement on July 1, 2026:
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Promoting the Outdoor Recreation Economy through Permitting Reform and Creating Georgia's First National Park
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on seven bills to streamline permitting for recreation projects, create a new national park in Georgia and promote recreation opportunities t
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: Warhawk Chase Keller Named State's Top Collegiate Journalist
WHITEWATER, Wisconsin, July 3 -- The University of Wisconsin Whitewater campus issued the following news:
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Warhawk Chase Keller named state's top collegiate journalist
Written by Abigail Dotzler
Aspiring journalists at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater take advantage of multiple opportunities to tell stories and cover newsworthy events as they hone their craft and prepare for their profession.
Chase Keller, editor-in-chief of the Royal Purple, a student-run, independent newspaper
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Wiley and Big Ten Academic Alliance Sign Agreement to Advance Open Scholarship Across Leading U.S. Institutions
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 3 -- Wiley posted the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Wiley and Big Ten Academic Alliance Sign Agreement to Advance Open Scholarship Across Leading U.S. Institutions
The agreement includes full read access and unlimited publishing for hybrid journals and expands access across 16 flagship universities and 19 affiliate campuses
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Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific disc
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WKU named top performing institution in Boren Awards
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, July 2 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU named top performing institution in Boren Awards
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For the third year in a row, WKU is among the nation's top performing institutions in the Boren Awards program. All seven of WKU's applicants were offered awards this spring, dramatically outpacing the average selection rate of 32% nationwide and tying WKU's previous record set in 2024.
The Boren Awards program is sponsored by the National S
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