Wednesday - August 26, 2026

News Tipoffs - Wisconsin Editors

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4 App State alumni honored for exemplary leadership, service and achievements
BOONE, North Carolina, July 14 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * 4 App State alumni honored for exemplary leadership, service and achievements * BOONE, N.C. -Appalachian State University's Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineers at the 2026 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 11 in the Grandview Ballroom of Kidd Brewer Stadium's north end zone facility. Nine alumni from the university's academic colleges, as well as the Honors College, Williams School of Grad  more
A Better Wisconsin Together: Meet Ron Johnson, the Fiscally Irresponsible Wisconsin Republican Poised to Overtake U.S. Senate Budget Committee
MONONA, Wisconsin, July 16 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * Meet Ron Johnson, the Fiscally Irresponsible Wisconsin Republican Poised to Overtake U.S. Senate Budget Committee While Johnson brags about doubling his own wealth since taking office, he's actively making life harder to afford for his constituents - MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson is reportedly next in   more
AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 15 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories, today announced a $29.6 million multistate settlement with generic drug manufacturer Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc., USA to resolve allegation  more
AG Nessel Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23AndMe over Genetic Data Breach
LANSING, Michigan, July 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23AndMe over Genetic Data Breach * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe (PDF), resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers  more
AG Rayfield Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: ** * AG Rayfield Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 41 other attorneys general today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement  more
Alliance for the Great Lakes: Wisconsin Primary Election is Almost Here
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following statement on July 14, 2026: * * * The Wisconsin primary election is almost here Vote by August 4 for the Great Lakes - Lake Michigan and Lake Superior need your vote! The Wisconsin primary election is almost here. Races up and down the ballot will affect the Great Lakes, our drinking water, our health, and our wildlife. Make sure your voice is heard in the Wisconsin primary. Register and vote by August 11!   more
Association of American Medical Colleges Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors, Including Baskin from Virginia Commonwealth University
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * AAMC Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors The AAMC has announced its 2026-27 Board of Directors. The incoming board's term begins Nov. 10, 2026, and will end at the conclusion of Learn Serve Lead: The AAMC Annual Meeting in November 2027. Nita Ahuja, MD, MBA, FACS, dean of the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health and the vice chancellor fo  more
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 14 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach * DES MOINES- Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers   more
Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Genetic Data Breach Settlement In 23andMe Bankruptcy
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Genetic Data Breach Settlement In 23andMe Bankruptcy * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. Under the settle  more
Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 15 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilgers joined a coalition of 48 states and territories today announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to art  more
Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * July 15, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing more than $29 million from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (Glenmark) for their role in a long running, coordinated schem  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Protections
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 14 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Protections * Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH -There is no data more personal or identifiable to a single person than our DNA. 23andMe had access to millions of people's genetic data and didn't do nearly enough to protect it - resulting in a massive da  more
Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Multistate Settlement over 23andMe Genetic Data Breach
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Multistate Settlement over 23andMe Genetic Data Breach * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a coalition of 43 attorneys general in securing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving states' claims stemming from the company's 2023 data breach that exposed the sensitive genetic and personal informa  more
Attorney General Murrill announces multi- state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 15 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Murrill announces multi- state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach * Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. 23  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OF BANKRUPTCY CLAIMS AGAINST 23ANDME OVER GENETIC DATA BREACH
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OF BANKRUPTCY CLAIMS AGAINST 23ANDME OVER GENETIC DATA BREACH * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a bipartisan, multistate settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement in  more
Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement
SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement Glenmark and other pharmaceutical companies conspired to drive up prescription drug prices at patients' expense - At a time when Oregon families are reeling from higher costs on everything, including health care and prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a bipartisan coalition of other st  more
Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 15 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 48 states and   more
Baldwin Presses Trump Health Nominees on Vaccine Conspiracy Theories and Putting Politics Ahead of Americans' Health
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Presses Trump Health Nominees on Vaccine Conspiracy Theories and Putting Politics Ahead of Americans' Health * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pressed two of President Donald Trump's top health nominees on vaccine skepticism and promotion of conspiracy theories and the ongoing politicization of public health and research threatening the health of Americans. Dur  more
Baldwin, Ernst Lead Bill to Cut Red Tape, Expand Internet Access in Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Ernst Lead Bill to Cut Red Tape, Expand Internet Access in Rural Communities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to broadband in rural areas and ease the burden of regulatory costs for smaller broadband providers that rural communities rely on. "Wisconsinites in every corner of our state  more
Ball State University Plans NAGPRA Repatriation of Potawatomi Bandolier Bag
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, plans to repatriate a cultural item under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), identifying its affiliation with Potawatomi Tribal Nations, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The notice covers one object of cultural patrimony, a Potawatomi bandolier bag identified as catalog number 2018.051.006. According to the notice, the cultural  more
Beating the Summer Heat: How to Protect Yourself and Loved Ones from Heat-Related Illness
WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Beating the Summer Heat: How to Protect Yourself and Loved Ones from Heat-Related Illness * Summer typically brings the hottest days we'll see all year in Wisconsin. When temperatures spike, the sudden change can quickly lead to emergency room visits or hospitalizations, especially for individuals who are not yet acclimated to the seasonal heat. Understand  more
Built for the Work That Matters Most: How Towmaster Truck Equipment Powers Municipal Fleets
CHILTON, Wisconsin, July 15 -- Aebi Schmidt Group posted the following news: * * * Built for the Work That Matters Most: How Towmaster Truck Equipment Powers Municipal Fleets * A Municipal-First Approach Towmaster has taken a different path than most upfitters. Instead of spreading across commercial and municipal markets, the company is intentionally focused on government fleets. That focus shapes everything from how trucks are specified to how they are built and supported. "Our intense  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Deployment of California Firefighters to Support Wildfire Efforts in Oregon
SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces deployment of California firefighters to support wildfire efforts in Oregon What you need to know: California is deploying 10 CAL FIRE firefighters in critical leadership positions to help Oregon fight the over 2,656-acre East Evans Creek Fire. - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California is deploying 10 firefighters to support fi  more
CFTC Stays KalshiEX Rule Change and Exercises Emergency Authority to Order Fulfillment of Pending Trades
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Stays KalshiEX Rule Change and Exercises Emergency Authority to Order Fulfillment of Pending Trades * WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today exercised its authority to stay an emergency rule change proposed by KalshiEX, LLC in response to a Michigan state court order directing the company to cancel certain previously executed trades involving Michigan residents. T  more
Committee on House Administration Launches 2026 Election Observer Program
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Committee on House Administration Launches 2026 Election Observer Program Today, the Committee on House Administration released the 2026 Election Observer Program training. This program deploys Congressional staff to election sites across the country to observe and report first-hand, factual information in Congressional elections. "S  more
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Massie Amendment
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Massie Amendment * "Today, I voted in favor of the Massie Amendment to the FY 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, which would impose a one-year moratorium on funding to Israel. This vote represents a continuation of my commitment to the pursuit of peace between the Israeli and Palestinian people. It is my belief   more
Dr. Ian Martin Selected as Next Provost, Dean and CEO of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * 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  more
Environmental Justice Groups to EPA: No Loose Protections Against Deadly Diesel Truck Pollution
NEW YORK, July 14 [Category: Sociological] -- We Act for Environmental Justice posted the following news release: * * * Environmental Justice Groups to EPA: No Loose Protections Against Deadly Diesel Truck Pollution WASHINGTON - Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule to weaken tailpipe standards for model years 2027 and later heavy-duty engines and vehicles. The emissions standards were strengthened in 2022 for the first time in 20 years. These were a meanin  more
FFRF Calls First Liberty's "Religious Liberty" Index a Christian Nationalism Scorecard
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 16 (TNSrep) -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF calls First Liberty's "Religious Liberty" index a Christian nationalism scorecard The Freedom From Religion Foundation is criticizing First Liberty Institute's newly released Religious Liberty in the States 2026 report (https://religiouslibertyinthestates.com/), arguing that it rewards states for expanding religious exemptions rather than protecting genuine religious free  more
FFRF Stops Coach From Assigning Christian Journaling, Punishing Students Who Refused
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 16 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF stops coach from assigning Christian journaling, punishing students who refused The Freedom From Religion Foundation has persuaded a California school district to end a practice in which a high school basketball coach required players to complete Christian journal assignments or face extra conditioning during practice. A concerned parent reported that the Enterprise High School b  more
Franklin Pierce University to Repatriate Pottery Pipe Fragment to Stockbridge Munsee Community Under NAGPRA
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- Franklin Pierce University, Rindge, New Hampshire, will repatriate one funerary cultural item under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) to Stockbridge Munsee Community, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. Franklin Pierce University will repatriate one unassociated funerary object under NAGPRA after determining it is culturally affiliated with the Stockbridge Munsee Community,  more
Fredrikson Attorneys Named 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fredrikson Attorneys Named 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Super Lawyers(r) recognized 22 Fredrikson attorneys as 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers and 13 attorneys as Minnesota Rising Stars. Clinton E. Cutler, Joseph T. Dixon, III and Terrance J. Fleming were named in the list of Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers. 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers * William J. B  more
Fredrikson Pro Bono Mobilization Team Named Unsung Legal Heroes
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fredrikson Pro Bono Mobilization Team Named Unsung Legal Heroes * A group of Fredrikson legal support professionals have been named Unsung Legal Heroes by Minnesota Lawyer. Senior Electronic Records Analyst Tracy Backer, Director of Pro Bono & Community Service Katy Drahos, Senior Paralegal Elizabeth Prisby, Pro Bono & Community Service Assistant Beverly Skulratana a  more
ICYMI - Steil-Led Housing Affordability Bill Becomes Law
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI - Steil-Led Housing Affordability Bill Becomes Law * Washington, DC - On Saturday, July 11, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644) became law. This package of bills increases housing supply, reduces government regulation, cuts red tape for building and lending, and addresses high housing costs. It includes the Accelerating Home Building Act (H.R. 5907), a bill co-led by Congressman  more
ITC Seeks Public Comment on Glow Fish Tape, Safety Helmet Systems Investigation
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission requested public comments on proposed trade remedies after an administrative law judge found a Section 337 violation investigation warranted relief. The commission said the presiding chief administrative law judge issued an initial determination on June 5, 2026, addressing an alleged Section 337 violation involving glow fish tape systems, safety helmet systems and related components. The judge also issued a recommendation on reme  more
Justice Dept.: Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year Enforcement Milestone Marks Strategic Pivot from Administrative Fines to Criminal and Civil Accountability Across the Global Supply Chain - The Department of Justice announced today that the Trade Fraud Task Force (TFTF), launched in August 2025, with the Department of Homeland Secur  more
Md. A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, Could be Eligible for Compensation - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 48   more
Michigan School District Bars Missionaries, Gideons After FFRF Complaint
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 16 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Michigan school district bars missionaries, Gideons after FFRF complaint The Freedom From Religion Foundation has persuaded Michigan's Fremont Public Schools to end two unconstitutional religious practices after learning that Christian missionaries were recruiting students during lunch and that Gideons International planned to distribute bibles on campus. A concerned parent reported t  more
N.H. A.G. Formella: $29.6 Million Settlement Secured With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * $29.6 Million Settlement Secured with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 48 states and territories, has secured a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, lon  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement With Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 16 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota will receive $18,011.65 as part of a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-run  more
SBA Expands Use of Palantir Software to Accelerate Pandemic Fraud Crackdown
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * SBA Expands Use of Palantir Software to Accelerate Pandemic Fraud Crackdown Advanced Technology Will Strengthen SBA's Fraud Analysis and Enforcement Efforts on Behalf of Small Businesses and Taxpayers - Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new phase in its anti-fraud initiative in which it is deploying Palantir Technologies (Palantir) software to adva  more
Skidmore College Identifies Stockbridge Munsee Community in NAGPRA Inventory
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York, completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), identifying cultural affiliation for Native American human remains and funerary objects, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The inventory includes human remains representing at least five Native American individuals and 24 associated funerary objects recovered from  more
Tops on top again in national scholarship competition
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, July 15 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Tops on top again in national scholarship competition * WKU students and recent graduates earned recognition in the nation's most prestigious scholarship competitions during the 202 5 -202 6 academic yea r, producing results that have once again sent WKU to the top of state and national rankings in several competitions. A total of 1 53 Hilltoppers submitted 185 applications for nationally competi  more
TruStage provides update on cybersecurity incident
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TruStage, formerly the CUNA Mutual Group, posted the following news release: * * * TruStage provides update on cybersecurity incident * TruStage recently identified a cybersecurity incident affecting its environment and immediately activated its incident response and recovery protocols. The company has engaged external cybersecurity experts to support containment, remediation and recovery efforts, and that work remains ongoing.  more
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Completes NAGPRA Inventory for Native American Human Remains and Funerary Objects
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), identifying cultural affiliation for Native American human remains and associated funerary objects, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The inventory includes human remains representing at least 34 Native American individuals and 114 associated funerary objects recover  more
WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach * A coalition of 42 attorneys general, including Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of more than 220,000 custom  more
White Bear Lake Area High School Students Gain Real-World Experience Through New Royal Credit Union School Site
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 16 -- Royal Credit Union, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news on July 14, 2026: * * * White Bear Lake Area High School Students Gain Real-World Experience Through New Royal Credit Union School Site WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. - Royal Credit Union (Royal) is proud to announce a new partnership with White Bear Lake Area High School to open a student-run credit union location at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. The new s  more
White House Sends 11 Nominations to Senate on July 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The White House sent to the Senate on July 14, 2026, the nominations of 11 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Maria D'Avanzo, of New York, to be Inspector General, General Services Administration. David Slade, of Florida, to be First Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a term expiring January 20, 2029. Timothy Westlake, of Wisconsin, to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Su  more
Wis. Natural Resources Dept. Uses Restitution From Kayaker Who Faked Death To Fund Public Service Equipment
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 16 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * DNR Uses Restitution From Kayaker Who Faked Death To Fund Public Service Equipment The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the restitution received as part of a 2025 Green Lake County Circuit Court ruling against a kayaker who staged his death was used to purchase new sonar equipment for emergency response to public safety incidents  more