News Tipoffs - Wisconsin Editors
'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+
BURBANK, California, July 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+
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* "American Idol," the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns for a monumental 25th
* The search for a superstar begins when "American Idol" premieres next year on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Once liv
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A Better Wisconsin: Campaign Finance Records Reveal GOP Sen. Howard Marklein is Bankrolled by Billionaires
MONONA, Wisconsin, July 30 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release:
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Campaign Finance Records Reveal GOP Sen. Howard Marklein is Bankrolled by Billionaires
At a time when the state and country are in the midst of a huge affordability crisis, Marklein is getting 84% of his campaign cash from the ultra-rich and well-connected
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MADISON, Wis. -- Republican State Senator Howard Marklein would like Wis
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A comprehensive approach to dementia
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 29 -- The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health posted the following news:
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A comprehensive approach to dementia
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They are also helping people affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, including family members and caregivers, live healthier, happier lives.
UW is a national leader in this realm. The Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) within the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, led by Dr. Sanjay Asthana, profes
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AFP-WI: Democrats Double Down on Policies Too Radical for Wisconsin in Primary Debate
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-WI: Democrats Double Down on Policies Too Radical for Wisconsin in Primary Debate
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Madison, WI -Tonight's Democrat debate made the choice for Wisconsin clear: Democrats offer chaos through radical progressive experiments, while Tom Tiffany offers the principled, steady leadership the state desperately needs.
Democrat candidates doubled down on out-of-touch proposa
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AG Brown-led coalition blocks federal cuts to school mental health grants
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 28 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown-led coalition blocks federal cuts to school mental health grants
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A U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order on Monday that blocks the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants.
The order in the case led by Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 14 state attorne
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AG Nessel Secures Temporary Restraining Order Preventing Cuts to Federal Mental Health Grants
LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures Temporary Restraining Order Preventing Cuts to Federal Mental Health Grants
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a temporary restraining order (PDF) blocking the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved mental health grants. Attorney General Nessel and a multistate coalition filed a lawsuit against the
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American Association of Professional Baseball Announces Three Year Contract Extension for Commissioner Joshua Schaub
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 30 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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American Association of Professional Baseball Announces Three Year Contract Extension for Commissioner Joshua Schaub
MLB Partner League Has Experienced Wide-Ranging Business Growth Under Schaub's Seven Year Tenure
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The American Association of Professional Baseball today announced a three-year extension of the contract of Commissioner J
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Ascension Wisconsin and Outreach Community Health Centers Launch Mobile Health Clinic to Serve Medically Underserved in Milwaukee
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension Wisconsin and Outreach Community Health Centers Launch Mobile Health Clinic to Serve Medically Underserved in Milwaukee
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Ascension Wisconsin and Outreach Community Health Centers have launched an essential community health initiative through the Outreach Community Health Centers Mobile Health Clinic, in collaboration with Ascension Wisconsin. Th
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to strengthen "Know Your Customer" rules in effort to combat illegal robocalls
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 28 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to strengthen "Know Your Customer" rules in effort to combat illegal robocalls
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from usin
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Combat Illegal Robocalls
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 28 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general today urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make illegal robocalls. KYC rules require ph
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Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
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July 29, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from making illegal ro
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 28 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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RALEIGH-Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers fro
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes for Stronger Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SALEM, Oregon, July 28 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes for Stronger Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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#Last year, Americans received more than 29.6 billion scam robocalls and texts and lost nearly $2 billion to these scams
At best, robocalls are a growing and persistent nuisance. At worst, they're the source of scams that steal millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims. Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfie
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Attorney General Tong Blocks Federal Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Blocks Federal Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
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Attorney General William Tong announced today that a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants.
The order in the case joined by Attorney General To
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Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong and a bipartisan coalition 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from
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Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Counter Trump's Attacks on American Elections
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Counter Trump's Attacks on American Elections
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - As President Donald Trump escalates his efforts to interfere in the administration of American elections ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterms, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced legislation to protect voters and combat unlawful election interference attempts. The St
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Beyond the Resume: Summer Impact Interns Reflect on Lessons That Last
BOULDER, Colorado, July 28 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news:
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Beyond the Resume: Summer Impact Interns Reflect on Lessons That Last
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Through the Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility's Impact Internship program, Leeds students spend their summers applying business skills with mission-driven organizations. This year's six Impact Interns reflected on the experiences that broadened their perspectives and shaped the way they thi
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Blood tests for Alzheimer's disease work in people with Down syndrome, study finds
LOS ANGELES, California, July 29 -- The University of Southern California School of Medicine (Keck) posted the following news release:
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Blood tests for Alzheimer's disease work in people with Down syndrome, study finds
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New blood tests that detect early changes associated with Alzheimer's disease are making diagnosis easier and accessible to more patients, since they are less invasive than the brain scans or spinal taps typically used for a definitive diagnosis. Identifying the conditi
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Duluth May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Duluth May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 29, 2026
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Workers in the Duluth, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.60 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher payin
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 29, 2026
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Workers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $35.86 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regiona
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Blue Top - Navy to Decommission Littoral Combat Ship Fort Worth
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release:
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Blue Top - Navy to Decommission Littoral Combat Ship Fort Worth
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As an operational unit and test platform, Fort Worth and its crew played an important role in the defense of our nation and maritime freedom. Fort Worth and its Sailors were key to determining the operational configuration and deployment capabilities of today's LCS platform.
The honorable Gordon England, former Secretary of the Navy, will deliver th
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Complete the List for Less: Back-to-School Finds Under $25 at Kohl's
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin, July 29 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Kohl's, a department store retail company, issued the following news release:
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Complete the List for Less: Back-to-School Finds Under $25 at Kohl's
As families continue checking off items on their back-to-school shopping lists, Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) is making it easier to find everything they need without stretching their budgets. With great options for first-day outfits, backpacks, and dorm must-haves, customers can s
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Del. A.G. Jennings Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
DOVER, Delaware, July 30 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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AG Jennings files lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that she has joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds--to coerce states into complyi
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Dr. James Fisher appointed interim president of PennWest University
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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Dr. James Fisher appointed interim president of PennWest University
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Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors today appointed Dr. James "JD" Fisher to serve as interim president of PennWest University, effective Aug. 9.
A native of western Pennsylvania, Fisher currently serves as interim vice chancellor and chief academic officer in the PASSHE Chancellor's Office. He has deep t
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Ernst Confronts Fauci Face-to-Face About His COVID-19 Cover-Ups and Shutdowns
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Confronts Fauci Face-to-Face About His COVID-19 Cover-Ups and Shutdowns
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WASHINGTON - Today, during a Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) questioned Dr. Anthony Fauci about how and if he was involved in the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. She criticized his societal shutdown strategy and highlighted how the National Institute of Allergy
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Fredrikson Receives 2026 Community Impact Award for Pro Bono Work
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Fredrikson Receives 2026 Community Impact Award for Pro Bono Work
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Fredrikson was honored with a 2026 Community Impact Award for Pro Bono Work from Twin Cities Business. The firm was recognized for its contributions to Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid's (MMLA) work supporting immigration detainees held in facilities throughout Minnesota and the country.
The Community Impact
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HHS IG: Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation Made Incorrect Medicare Payments to Providers for Outpatient Services
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Health and Human Services Inspector General issued the following report (No. A-07-24-04138) entitled "Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation Made Incorrect Medicare Payments to Providers for Outpatient Services" filed under the CMS:
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Why OIG Did This Audit
* A series of previous OIG audits of Medicare Part B services examined whether payments for outpatient services that Medicare administrative contractors made to provi
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Husch Blackwell Practices and Attorneys Recognized by The Legal 500 in Inaugural U.S. Elite Rankings
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Practices and Attorneys Recognized by The Legal 500 in Inaugural U.S. Elite Rankings
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Global legal directory The Legal 500 has recognized Husch Blackwell with 14 attorney rankings in the inaugural U.S. Elite rankings. The firm also earned recognition for Corporate and M&A in Missouri and Minneapolis and for Intellectual Property in Wisconsin. This
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IP Crop Network: July 28 report
MANKATO, Minnesota, July 30 [Category: Agriculture] (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Identity Preserved Alliance posted the following news release:
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IP Crop Network: July 28 report
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The crop conditions in the Upper Midwest are still good, but with the extended hot and dry weather, crop conditions are expected to likely deteriorate. Most soybeans are flowering and setting pods, so it is imperative that growers start getting moisture in a timely manner over the next 4-6 weeks.
In Wisconsin, many a
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Kohl's Announces Board Chair Transition, New Director
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin, July 29 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Kohl's, a department store retail company, issued the following news release:
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Kohl's Announces Board Chair Transition, New Director
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* Kohl's thanks Chair John Schlifske for his 15 years of Board service
* Wendy Arlin named as next Chair of the Board
* In addition, Niren Chaudhary, former Panera Brands CEO and Chair, joins Kohl's Board, bringing more than 30 years of consumer brands leadership experience
MEN
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Meet Kohl's New AI Shopping Assistant For Styling, Inspiration, and Support
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin, July 30 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Kohl's, a department store retail company, issued the following news release:
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Meet Kohl's New AI Shopping Assistant For Styling, Inspiration, and Support
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At Kohl's, we are driven by people and strengthened by technology. We believe technology is at its best when it makes life a little easier. That's why we're using AI to make shopping on Kohls.com and the Kohl's App simpler, fun, and more intuitive from start to
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 30 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general, is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scam
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National Consumers League, Consumer Groups Urge Senate to Vote No on CPSC Nominees
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release:
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National Consumers League, Consumer Groups Urge Senate to Vote No on CPSC Nominees
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Washington, DC - The National Consumers League, Consumer Federation of America, and 29 other stakeholders sent a letter to Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urging Senators to oppose the confirmation of Brien Lorenze and Karen Sessions to serve as commissioner
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Ninety Teachers Participate in National Education Initiative at Library of Congress
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news:
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Ninety Teachers Participate in National Education Initiative at Library of Congress
Selected Teachers Represent 21 States
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Ninety educators from across the United States participated in the 2026 Library of Congress Summer Teacher Institute, part of the Teaching with Primary Sources program. The educators were chosen from a pool of nearly 200 applicants.
Each year, the Library of Congress provides the opportuni
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President Trump Issues Statement on Birthday of French Magistrate De Tocqueville
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- President Trump issued the following statement on July 29, 2026, on the birthday of French magistrate Alexis de Tocqueville:
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Today, our Nation honors the life, legacy, and enduring wisdom of Alexis de Tocqueville--a great witness to the promise of our young Republic and one of the most brilliant political minds in the history of the world.
In May of 1831, French magistrate Alexis de Tocqueville arrived on American soil for the first time, beginning 9 months of tra
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RISE Modular Strengthens Executive Leadership Team With Two Experienced Leaders to Support National Expansion
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 30 -- The Modular Building Institute issued the following news release:
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RISE Modular Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with Two Experienced Leaders to Support National Expansion
RISE Modular has reached an important milestone in its growth, expanding its executive leadership team to support increasing demand for volumetric modular construction nationwide. As the company continues to grow its portfolio of multifamily and hospitality projects across mul
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Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Sets Aug. 5 Business Meeting
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following information for a business meeting at 10 a.m. on Aug. 5, 2026, at 342 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
AGENDA
Legislation
1. S. Res. ____, an original resolution regarding Contempt of Congress;
2. S. 2732, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025;
3. S. 2733, Duplication Scoring Act of 2025;
4. S. 252/H.R. 1515, Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act;
5. S. 164/H.R. 77, Midnight Rules Relie
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Six Beagles Rescued From Laboratory Nightmare Find Loving Homes
NORFOLK, Virginia, July 30 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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Six Beagles Rescued From Laboratory Nightmare Find Loving Homes
Fort Collins, Colo. - A new PETA video released today captures the remarkable journey of six beagles rescued from perpetual imprisonment at Red Beast Enterprises, a chaotic animal testing laboratory in Fort Collins, to life as beloved family members, free from pain and fear.
The video follows Poppy, Ivy, Leo, Galile
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These salamanders may hold the key to human tissue and limb regeneration
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, July 28 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news:
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These salamanders may hold the key to human tissue and limb regeneration
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While a treatment that regrows lost limbs in humans remains many years away, the research of Wake Forest University's Josh Currie has brought the goal one step closer.
Currie, an assistant professor of biology, studies how and why Mexican axolotls so readily regenerate tissue. These salamanders with the frilly gills can
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UW-Eau Claire educator camp brings materials science to secondary classrooms
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, July 29 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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UW-Eau Claire educator camp brings materials science to secondary classrooms
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And on just day three, the participants are already excited about the ways they plan to bring their new knowledge and understanding of materials to young students.
"I teach high school math," says Marcia Weishaar of Arkansas City, Kansas. "I wanted to attend this camp so I can better demonstrate to my
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Van Orden Secures CMS Approval Protecting Wisconsin Hospitals and Medicaid Funding
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Van Orden Secures CMS Approval Protecting Wisconsin Hospitals and Medicaid Funding
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the approval of Van Orden's request to grandfather the state's six percent hospital provider tax, preserving enhanced federal Medicaid funding for hospitals across Wisconsin.
Prior to the passage of the One Big Beautiful B
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VFW Elects Cory Geisler as National Commander
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 30 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release:
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VFW Elects Cory Geisler as National Commander
Wisconsin Iraq War veteran becomes the 118th commander-in-chief of the nation's largest and most established major war veterans organization
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RENO, Nev. - Cory L. Geisler of Hartland, Wisconsin, was elected today as commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) during the organization's
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When a class of strangers becomes a community
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 29 -- Calvin University posted the following news:
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When a class of strangers becomes a community
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"People sometimes think cool stuff only happens in upper-division or specialized courses. But at Calvin, it begins in core classes," said Jennifer Holberg, professor of English. "We don't think of core as 'jumping through hoops,' but rather building really important skills and habits that are at the heart of the liberal arts."
At Calvin, English 101 is one of
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White House: Crime Plummets to Another Historic Low Under President Trump
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSrep) -- The White House issued the following news:
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Crime Plummets to Another Historic Low Under President Trump
Under President Donald J. Trump, violent crime is collapsing at a pace unmatched in modern American history. A new mid-year report confirms that homicides are again on track to reach the lowest level in more than a century -- building on last year's extraordinary progress and delivering on one of President Trump's core promises to restore law and order
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Xcel Energy elects Peter Carter to board of directors
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy elects Peter Carter to board of directors
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MINNEAPOLIS (July 29, 2026) -Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) announced that Peter Carter has been elected to its board of directors, effective today.
Carter serves as the president of Delta Air Lines, where he drives the company's enterprise strategy, global policy matters and global market position. He plays a central role in shapin
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