Tuesday - August 25, 2026

News Tipoffs - Wisconsin Editors

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6 UK researchers selected for historic DOE 'Genesis Mission'
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 22 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 6 UK researchers selected for historic DOE 'Genesis Mission' * As the United States pushes to accelerate innovation, researchers from the University of Kentucky will play a leading role in the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission. Principal investigators: * Sean Bailey, Ph.D., ( Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering ), "A Physically Informed Neural Network for Power-Grid Resilien  more
AG Brown co-leads challenge to federal rule weakening regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 21 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown co-leads challenge to federal rule weakening regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unlawfully adopted a rule weakening regulations designed to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in commercial equipment, which will increase greenhouse gas emissions and harm Washington's efforts to address climate change, and a mul  more
AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation Of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation Of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general and New York City in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed t  more
AG Campbell Wins Court Order Requiring EPA to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standards
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Court Order Requiring EPA to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standards * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell alongside a coalition of 11 states, the District of Columbia, and two local governments secured a court order requiring the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement its lifesaving 2024 Clean Air Act rule that st  more
American Museum of Natural History Plans NAGPRA Repatriation of 55 Funerary Objects
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The American Museum of Natural History is repatriating 55 associated funerary objects to Native American groups under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), following the completion of an inventory that found a cultural affiliation with three federally recognized Tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. According to the notice, the museum determined the objects are connected  more
Americans for Tax Reform: No Conservative Support for Bernie Moreno's Giant Tax Increase
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * No Conservative Support for Bernie Moreno's Giant Tax Increase Three weeks after its unveiling with Elizabeth Warren, no elected or unelected conservative has endorsed Bernie Moreno's $3 trillion tax increase which would impose a 56% all-in rate on Ohio small businesses and kill 1.8 million jobs nationwide. In fact the conservative opposition to the tax hike is broad and deep. Let's review who does support  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Opposes EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 23 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Opposes EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water This week, Attorney General Mayes filed comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rollback on limits to four PFAS "forever" chemicals in drinking water. The rollback means that public drinking water systems won't be required by federal law to test for these chemicals, rep  more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Letter Opposing EPA's Proposal to Weaken Forever Chemical Regulation
SACRAMENTO, California, July 21 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Letter Opposing EPA's Proposal to Weaken Forever Chemical Regulation * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to rescind regulation of certain per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," in dr  more
Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit to Fight Greenhouse Gas Emissions
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 21 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit to Fight Greenhouse Gas Emissions * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging a rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in commercial equipment. HFCs are chemical  more
Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 21 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas * Carson City, NV -Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)  more
Attorney General James Sues to Stop EPA Rollback of Climate Protections
ALBANY, New York, July 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Stop EPA Rollback of Climate Protections * July 21, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the City of New York in suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a rule that weakens federal limits on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a uniquely dangerous class of greenhous  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE THAT WEAKENS REGULATION OF HIGHLY POTENT GREENHOUSE GAS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE THAT WEAKENS REGULATION OF HIGHLY POTENT GREENHOUSE GAS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES EPA'S ROLLBACK OF PFAS LIMITS IN DRINKING WATER
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES EPA'S ROLLBACK OF PFAS LIMITS IN DRINKING WATER * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, today filed comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rollback on drinking water regulations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of widely used toxic chemicals that do not natu  more
Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Delaying Potent Greenhouse Gas Phase-Out
SALEM, Oregon, July 21 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Delaying Potent Greenhouse Gas Phase-Out * In the 18 months since Donald Trump took office, his administration has attempted to pull back or cancel critically important environmental protections, putting all of our communities at risk. Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the City of N  more
Baldwin Pushes Bipartisan Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles, Protect American Workers Through Senate Committee
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Pushes Bipartisan Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles, Protect American Workers Through Senate Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) successfully passed a bipartisan bill to protect American workers and families from the growing threat of Chinese-made vehicles through the Senate Commerce Committee. The Baldwin-backed Connected Vehicle Security Act prevents Ameri  more
Baldwin's Bipartisan Bill to Cap Insulin Costs at $35 Per Month for Millions Advances in the Senate
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin's Bipartisan Bill to Cap Insulin Costs at $35 Per Month for Millions Advances in the Senate * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted for and helped advance legislation to cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35 per month out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. The Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin   more
Carnegie Mellon Researchers Lead Three DOE Genesis Mission Awards to Advance the Future of AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon Researchers Lead Three DOE Genesis Mission Awards to Advance the Future of AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery * Carnegie Mellon University, working with researchers, partners and collaborators at Department of Energy national laboratories and other universities, will lead three projects selected for funding () through the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Genesis Mission, positioning  more
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Opposes Partisan FY 2027 Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Opposes Partisan FY 2027 Continuing Resolution * "Republicans have refused to negotiate FY 2027 spending in a bipartisan manner, instead advancing 12 partisan funding bills through the House Appropriations Committee. Only two of those partisan bills have even passed the House with the start of FY 2027 fast approaching. Having utterly failed to do that work through which Co  more
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Republican Scheme to Disenfranchise Voters, Allow Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Republican Scheme to Disenfranchise Voters, Allow Insider Trading * "Members of Congress should never use their positions to enrich themselves, including through stock trading. These rules should apply to the White House too, especially given the President has made billions off the presidency! We need to tackle corruption, which is why I support meaningful propo  more
Corps of Engineers recognizes Hudson, Wisconsin, resident
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 22 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Corps of Engineers recognizes Hudson, Wisconsin, resident * ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, selected Hudson, Wisconsin, resident Kevin Hanson as one of its four 2025 Civil Servants of the Year. The St. Paul District presents this award annually to employees who have distinguished themselves through sustained, superior performance  more
CQE-led Bloch Quantum Tech Hub raises $55 million to build U.S. quantum supply chain
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * CQE-led Bloch Quantum Tech Hub raises $55 million to build U.S. quantum supply chain * The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub has won nearly $55 million to build the nation a quantum supply chain following a U.S. Economic Development Administration award that positions the Illinois-Wisconsin-Indiana region as the center of quantum manufacturing. The multisector project, led by the University of Chicago-based Chica  more
Democratic Governors Association: Protect Our Wisconsin Releases New Ads Slamming Tom Tiffany's Extreme Agenda of Protecting Predators and Slashing Social Security
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Protect Our Wisconsin Releases New Ads Slamming Tom Tiffany's Extreme Agenda of Protecting Predators and Slashing Social Security Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, launched two ads on TV and streaming platforms, slamming Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany's extreme agenda. From protecting predators by blocking the release of the Epstein files to voting to k  more
Democratic Governors Association: Reminder - Avid Election Deniers Running in Battleground Gov Races
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * REMINDER: Avid Election Deniers Running in Battleground Gov Races Following Trump's speech to the nation attacking democracy, a reminder that Republican election deniers are running for governor in battleground states this year, with the Washington Post recently reporting: "Political figures who took leading roles in trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election appear on track to win the Republic  more
Diego Rodriguez named Luther College's director of student activities and leadership
DECORAH, Iowa, July 21 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Diego Rodriguez named Luther College's director of student activities and leadership * Diego Rodriguez, director of student activities and leadership Luther College Dean of Students Julie Thornton announced that Diego Rodriguez has been named the college's director of student activities and leadership. "Diego brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in supporting students at a variety of higher education   more
Eckerd's 'Tiny Earthlings' uncover bacteria in the Palm Hammock that may have visited Mars
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 22 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd's 'Tiny Earthlings' uncover bacteria in the Palm Hammock that may have visited Mars * Allen Chen examines bacteria under a microscope as Colbin Campbell (left) and Steven Denison, Ph.D observe. Photos by Penh Alicandro '22. Eckerd College's campus is a bayside paradise on Florida's west coast. Mars is a giant ball of red dust millions of miles away. Yet these two contrasting locales may have somethin  more
Energy & Natural Resources Attorney Riley Conlin Rejoins Fredrikson
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Energy & Natural Resources Attorney Riley Conlin Rejoins Fredrikson * Fredrikson welcomes back attorney Riley A. Conlin as a shareholder in its Energy & Natural Resources, Energy Regulation & Permitting and Energy Transition & Decarbonization groups in the Minneapolis office. Conlin is a seasoned energy lawyer who brings a comprehensive understanding of the industr  more
FFRF Co-Hosts Secular Gathering on Capitol Hill
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 23 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF co-hosts secular gathering on Capitol Hill Members of Congress, national secular leaders and advocates joined together in a Capitol Hill reception room Tuesday evening for the third annual Congressional Reason Reception. The reception celebrated the Congressional Freethought Caucus, reason, constitutional democracy and the growing visibility of nonreligious Americans in public li  more
FFRF Demands That Fla. Sheriff's Office Stop Coercive Inmate Baptisms
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 23 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF demands that Fla. sheriff's office stop coercive inmate baptisms The Freedom From Religion Foundation is insisting to the Walton County Sheriff's Office that a recent event where it baptized inmates was a grave constitutional violation. A Christian Broadcasting Network article reports that the Sheriff's Office (headquartered in DeFuniak Springs, Fla.) recently partnered with Fir  more
FHLBank Chicago Announces Q2 2026 Financial Highlights
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, posted the following news: * * * FHLBank Chicago Announces Q2 2026 Financial Highlights * The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) today announced its preliminary and unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights * Net income increased to $180 million, compared to $151 million for the second quar  more
Fitzgerald Banking Reform Bills Included in House-Passed Main Street Capital Access Act
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzgerald Banking Reform Bills Included in House-Passed Main Street Capital Access Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6955, the Main Street Capital Access Act, comprehensive legislation to modernize the nation's banking regulatory framework to strengthen community banks. This legislation includes three bills introduced by Congressman Scott Fitzgerald  more
Hensley '22 Joins Ozarks as Academic Support Coordinator
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, July 21 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Hensley '22 Joins Ozarks as Academic Support Coordinator * Alumnus Truman Hensley '22 has been hired to join University of the Ozarks as an academic support coordinator in the Jones Learning Center. His first day will be August 10, 2026. Hensley graduated with honors from Ozarks in the Fall of 2022 with majors in physical education and health science. A former standout soccer player for the Eagl  more
ICYMI: Chairman Steil Joins Mornings With Maria to Discuss Congressional Stock Trading and Reconciliation 3.0.
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Steil Joins Mornings with Maria to Discuss Congressional Stock Trading and Reconciliation 3.0. This morning, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined Mornings with Maria to discuss the Stop Insider Trading Act, which is headed to the House floor for a vote next week, as well as House Republican efforts to at  more
Md. A.G. Brown Opposes the EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes the EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water Attorney General Anthony G. Brown recently filed comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rollback on limits to four PFAS "forever" chemicals in drinking water. The current standards, set under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), were an important ste  more
New donor-supported microscope raises accessibility for UW-Eau Claire science students
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, July 22 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * New donor-supported microscope raises accessibility for UW-Eau Claire science students * Katie Bublitz, director of UW-Eau Claire's Services for Students with Disabilities, says that July 26 is a "wonderful time to pause to acknowledge the work that has already been done to support Blugolds and campus visitors with disabilities, and to renew our commitment to the ongoing work yet   more
One Year Later, Digital Assets Subcommittee Highlights the Importance of the CLARITY Act
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * One Year Later, Digital Assets Subcommittee Highlights the Importance of the CLARITY Act Today, on the one-year anniversary of the House's bipartisan passage of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, a  more
Regional Health Systems Convene at Ascension Wisconsin site to Advance Value-based Care
WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Regional Health Systems Convene at Ascension Wisconsin site to Advance Value-based Care * On Thursday, July 16, Milwaukee hosted the 2026 Midwest Regional Meeting of the National Association of Accountable Care Organizations (NAACOS), welcoming representatives from more than 14 health systems across six midwest states to discuss value-based care at the Asc  more
Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Passage of Budget Resolution Kicking Off Reconciliation 3.0 to Secure Our Elections and Protect National Security
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Passage of Budget Resolution Kicking Off Reconciliation 3.0 to Secure Our Elections and Protect National Security * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the House passage of H. Con. Res. 113. "Protecting the integrity of our elections and bolstering our national security are among the most fundamental  more
Sanford Detroit Lakes to offer MRI services
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Detroit Lakes to offer MRI services * DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - Sanford Detroit Lakes is bringing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to Detroit Lakes. Beginning on Wednesday, July 22, outpatient MRI services will be available at Sanford MRI Services (formerly Community MRI Services), 1252 Washington Ave., Suite 2. "This new location expands access to specialty imaging,  more
Sanford Health to host Safe Kids Safety Day, July 29
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health to host Safe Kids Safety Day, July 29 * BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Health and Safe Kids Bismarck-Mandan are teaming up with local agencies to host a Safety Day July 29 from 1-5 p.m. outside the North Dakota State Capitol grounds. Families are invited to have fun and learn about weather safety, bicycle safety, medication safety, safe sleep and more. A bounce hou  more
Sen. Johnson Named Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Named Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) was named chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget by the Republican Conference. Today, the senator released the following statement: "I'm stepping into this role following the tragic death of my friend and colleague, Senator Lindsey Graham. He was a true A  more
Steil: The CLARITY Act Will Unlock the Next 250 Years of Innovation Here in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Steil: The CLARITY Act Will Unlock the Next 250 Years of Innovation Here in the United States Today, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence, led by Subcommittee Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01), is holding a fie  more
Student research gives voice to how students are really thinking about AI
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 22 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * Student research gives voice to how students are really thinking about AI * When conversations about artificial intelligence happen on college campuses, they often center on what technology companies, researchers, or faculty think. But what are students saying? That question became the focus of a summer research project by Calvin University senior David Lafe, a digital communication major, working alongsi  more
U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Grills SBA on How Trump's New 50% Tariffs on Canada Will Affect Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Grills SBA on How Trump's New 50% Tariffs on Canada Will Affect Small Businesses * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after President Trump announced a new 50% tariff on Canadian imports, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03), a member of the House Small Business Committee, confronted Small Business Administration (SBA) Associate Administrator Paul Fitzpatrick on how these new  more
Utah A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition 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 - Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 millio  more
UW-Green Bay First in Universities of Wisconsin to Offer Reduced Credit Bachelor's Degree
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, July 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: * * * UW-Green Bay First in Universities of Wisconsin to Offer Reduced Credit Bachelor's Degree Reduced time to degree equals faster entry into workforce - The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is the first public university in the state to offer students the choice of a reduced credit bachelor's degree. Beginning this Fall, students interested in the bachelor's degree in Compute  more
Wis. Natural Resources Dept. Providing $150,000 In Grants For Recycling Electronics In Underserved Areas
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 23 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * DNR Providing $150,000 In Grants For Recycling Electronics In Underserved Areas Now Accepting Applications Through Aug. 31 - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for E-Cycle Wisconsin Electronics Collection Grants. The grants provide project funding to establish an electronics collection site or to host an event between October 2026 a  more
With Launch Kenosha, Carthage provides free support for community startups
KENOSHA, Wisconsin, July 21 [Category: Education] -- Carthage College issued the following news: * * * With Launch Kenosha, Carthage provides free support for community startups * Carthage College is accepting applications for a free community entrepreneurship program called Launch Kenosha that will follow a well-established blueprint for startup success. Professor Joseph Tenuta brought the regional BizStarts Institute to Kenosha last year. After a successful debut, Carthage is branching o  more
With Voting Rights Under Attack by Trump, Pressley, Welch Reintroduce Bill to Expand Right to Vote and End Felony Disenfranchisement
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * With Voting Rights Under Attack by Trump, Pressley, Welch Reintroduce Bill to Expand Right to Vote and End Felony Disenfranchisement Approximately 4 Million Citizens are Denied Voting Rights in Federal Elections due to Criminal Convictions -  Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) reintroduced the Inclusive Democracy Act, legislation that would end felony dise  more
Worldwide Foundation Calls Global Credit Union Movement to "Tune In" to Belonging, Possibility and Legacy
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 22 [Category: Financial Services] -- The World Council of Credit Unions posted the following news release: * * * Worldwide Foundation Calls Global Credit Union Movement to "Tune In" to Belonging, Possibility and Legacy * SYDNEY, Australia-Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) President Mike Reuter challenged the global credit union movement to build a future rooted in belonging, possibility and legacy during his keynote address Tuesday at the 2026 World Credi  more
Xcel Energy Completes Sherco Solar Phase 3
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy Completes Sherco Solar Phase 3 * CLEAR LAKE, Minn., (July 21, 2026) -Xcel Energy announced the completion of Sherco Solar Phase 3, marking another major milestone in the company's transformation of a retiring coal plant into a major renewable energy hub. Located near the existing Sherco plant in Becker, Sherco Solar is the largest solar facility in Minnesota and one of   more
Yankton County Sheriff's Deputies Vote Unanimously for Teamsters Representation
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Yankton County Sheriff's Deputies Vote Unanimously for Teamsters Representation * Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org (YANKTON, S.D.) - Sheriff's deputies in Yankton County, South Dakota, have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 120. "Those who protect and serve our communities deserve the protection of a strong union,"  more