News Tipoffs - Wisconsin Editors
2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA
The American Baseball Coaches Association is proud to recognize the 2026 ABCA Conference Champions from eight divisions of collegiate baseball. Presented annually, the award honors NCAA, NAIA and Pacific Association Division teams that captured their conference's regular-season championship, as well as NJCAA District Cham
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Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy
(Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to ar
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dr
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Attorney General Bonta Urges SEC to Keep Climate Disclosure Regulations, Ensure Investments, Americans' Retirement Accounts Are Protected
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Urges SEC to Keep Climate Disclosure Regulations, Ensure Investments, Americans' Retirement Accounts Are Protected
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Rescinding the rules would not eliminate climate risk; it would only leave investors in the dark
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in opposing the Securities and Exchange Commi
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Baldwin Demands Military Release Its Investigation into Iranian Attack that Killed 6 Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin Demands Military Release Its Investigation into Iranian Attack that Killed 6 Servicemembers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding the U.S. military release its investigation into a March drone strike on a U.S. military post at Port Shuaiba in Kuwait that killed six servicemembers and injured dozens of others. Last month, Senator Baldwin pressed Defense
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Baldwin, Moran Roll Out Comprehensive Bill to Reform and Strengthen 340B Drug Discount Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin, Moran Roll Out Comprehensive Bill to Reform and Strengthen 340B Drug Discount Program
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) led their colleagues, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Tim Kaine (D-VA), John Boozman (R-AK), and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) - members of the Senate 340B Bipartisan Working Group - to introduce sweeping legislat
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Crapo Calls for Improvements to H-2A Guest Worker Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Calls for Improvements to H-2A Guest Worker Program
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Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined a bicameral group of lawmakers in urging the federal agencies responsible for administering the H-2A agricultural guest worker program to make changes to improve its effectiveness.
In a letter to the secretaries of the U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL), State (DOS) and Homeland Security (D
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Democratic Governors Association: Congressman Tom Tiffany Ducks, Lies, Lies Some More
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Congressman Tom Tiffany Ducks, Lies, Lies Some More
In an interview yesterday with Milwaukee's CBS 58, Congressman Tom Tiffany tries to duck responsibility for the affordability crisis he helped create, while repeatedly lying about his extreme MAGA agenda. In reality, Congressman Tiffany has been in lockstep with the Trump administration and has voted in favor of every MAGA policy driving skyrocketing
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Duckworth-Led Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Youth Suicide Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth-Led Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Youth Suicide Passes Senate
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August 05, 2026
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), John Curtis (R-UT), Bernie Moreno (R-OH) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) to help prevent youth suicide successfully passed through the Senate. The Senators' bipartisan Youth Poisoning Prevention Act would ban high-concentr
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FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for airports across the United States to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations.
The rule updates 14 CFR Part 97 and incorporates by reference revised flight procedures that respond to changes in the National Airspace System, including
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FFRF Prompts Removal of Religious Displays From Michigan Classroom
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 6 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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FFRF prompts removal of religious displays from Michigan classroom
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has persuaded Michigan's Zeeland Public Schools to remove numerous religious displays from an elementary school classroom.
A concerned community member informed the state/church watchdog that a Spanish immersion teacher at Lincoln Elementary School had displayed several religious mes
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FFRF Takes Rep. Alford to Task for Calling Church/state Separation a 'Lie From Satan'
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 6 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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FFRF takes Rep. Alford to task for calling church/state separation a 'lie from Satan'
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is enlightening Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., after his shocking claim that the all-American principle of separation between church and state is a "lie from Satan."
Alford, who represents Missouri's 4th Congressional District, hosted Southern Baptist pastor and Christia
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Freedom From Religion Foundation: Okla. Plaintiffs Urge Federal Court to Uphold Rejection of Religious Public Charter School
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 6 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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Okla. plaintiffs urge federal court to uphold rejection of religious public charter school
A group of seven Oklahoma taxpayers today urged a federal court to uphold the state's rejection of an attempt to open the nation's first religious public charter school. The intervenors are represented by the Freedom From Religion Foundation, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, th
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Grothman Leads Wisconsin Delegation in Protecting Marine Corps Readiness
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Grothman Leads Wisconsin Delegation in Protecting Marine Corps Readiness
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Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) announced today that he led every Republican member of Wisconsin's congressional delegation in urging the Trump Administration to protect Marine Corps readiness, preserve competition, and strengthen America's tactical vehicle industrial base.
In a letter sent to Secretary of War Pete Hegs
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Infleqtion CEO Kinsella Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Matt Kinsella, CEO of Infleqtion, Louisville, Colorado, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on the Quantum-Enhanced Critical Minerals Mapping Act (H.R. 9646):
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I. Introduction
Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the Quantum-Enhanced Critical Minerals Mapping Act of 2026, introdu
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Kansas City Star Runs FFRF Attorney's Op-Ed on Recent Constitutional Win
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 6 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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Kansas City Star runs FFRF attorney's op-ed on recent constitutional win
FFRF Staff Attorney Sammi Lawrence has written an op-ed for the Kansas City Star highlighting a recent notable Freedom From Religion Foundation victory regarding a Christian flag.
"The fire department of the city of Diamond, Mo., was flying the Christian flag outside its station. The Christian flag represents Chr
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Lafayette College: Seeking a Better Understanding of Molecular Activity in Yeast and Its Link to Improving Human Health
EASTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6 -- Lafayette College issued the following news:
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Seeking a better understanding of molecular activity in yeast and its link to improving human health
Prof. Justin Hines receives fourth major NIH grant to support yeast protein research and summer lab experiences
By Bryan Hay
It smells like a bakery in Justin Hines' chemistry lab, with a faint smell of sweet, toasty yeast wafting through the second-floor hallway in Hugel Science Center.
Using common baker'
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed for Election to U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed for Election to U.S. Senate
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AFGE says El-Sayed will fight for working people in Congress
WASHINGTON -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed for election to the U.S. Senate representing Michigan in the 2026 elections. The general e
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NCBA, PLC, WCA Urge Senate to Pass Bill Delisting Gray Wolf
CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Aug. 6 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release Aug. 4, 2026:
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NCBA, PLC, WCA Urge Senate to Pass Bill Delisting Gray Wolf
Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), Public Lands Council (PLC), and Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association (WCA) urged the Senate to pass S. 1306 and thanked Senator Ron Johnson R-Wis., for elevating this critical issue on behalf of livestock producers. The legislation would reissue the 2020
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces $469 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably r
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Otterly perfect match: CVTC hosts metal art on Eau Claire Sculpture Tour
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Aug. 5 -- Chippewa Valley Technical College posted the following news:
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Otterly perfect match: CVTC hosts metal art on Eau Claire Sculpture Tour
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The newest River Otter at Chippewa Valley Technical College doesn't attend classes or cheer from the sidelines. Instead, it welcomes visitors as part of the Eau Claire Sculpture Tour, marking this CVTC's first year participating in the community-wide public art program.
The larger-than-life sculpture greets visitors ou
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Over $10 Million In MAGA Billionaire Cash Shelled Out to Tom Tiffany After He Changed Laws to Benefit Them
MONONA, Wisconsin, Aug. 6 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release:
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Over $10 million In MAGA Billionaire Cash Shelled Out to Tom Tiffany After He Changed Laws to Benefit Them
Tiffany used his power in office to rig the system for billionaires, and now they are helping fund nearly the entirety of his bid for governor
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Campaign finance reports have exposed that Congressman Tom Tiffany, who is also
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Sanford Health Watertown leadership promotions
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Health Watertown leadership promotions
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John Allen has been named vice president of operations for Sanford Health Network. Allen will focus on enhancing and building Sanford Health Watertown as a regional hub while collaborating with Sanford sites, including Watertown, Canby, Clear Lake, Webster and partners across the area. Allen will work closely with Dale Gillogly,
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SBA Awards $50 Million to Technical Schools and Community Colleges in Support of Small Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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SBA Awards $50 Million to Technical Schools and Community Colleges in Support of Small Manufacturers
Competitive E2G Grants Target Key Areas for Reindustrialization
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Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it has awarded $50 million in grants to 11 organizations that will provide training and technical assistance to support small manufacturers in SBA's Empo
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Secretary Rollins Announces New Steps to Put Farmers First While at Minnesota Farmfest
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Secretary Rollins Announces New Steps to Put Farmers First While at Minnesota Farmfest
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(Washington, D.C., August 4, 2026) - Today, at Minnesota Farmfest, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to support America's farmers in response to ongoing challenges across the agricultural sector. These actions incl
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Seventh Circuit Reminder: Employers Must Look to State Law When a Power of Attorney Is Used to Waive Spousal Benefits
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Seventh Circuit Reminder: Employers Must Look to State Law When a Power of Attorney Is Used to Waive Spousal Benefits
A recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Havlik v. University of Chicago, underscores that plan administrators must look to the governing state's power of attorney ("POA") laws to determine both whether a POA is valid and wh
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Taft Advises Grand Appliance on Investment by Platinum Equity
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft Advises Grand Appliance on Investment by Platinum Equity
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Taft is pleased to have served as legal counsel to Grand Appliance in connection with Platinum Equity's investment in the company.
As part of the transaction, Grand Appliance will enter into a strategic partnership with R&B Wholesale Distributors, a Platinum Equity portfolio company and leading West Coast-based applianc
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread conspiracies to inflate
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University of New England: Marine Scientist, Retiring Chemist Receive College of Arts and Sciences Top Honors for 2026-27 Academic Year
BIDDEFORD, Maine, Aug. 6 -- The University of New England issued the following news:
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Marine scientist, retiring chemist receive College of Arts and Sciences top honors for 2026-27 academic year
This year's top awards go to two members of the UNE community whose work has shaped student learning and scholarship across decades
Story by Emme Demmendaal
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of New England has announced its highest annual faculty honors: the 2026-2027 Ludcke Ch
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Va. A.G. Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
Lawsuit challenges unlawful tariffs that are increasing costs for Virginians and exacerbating the existing cost crisis
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Attorney General Jones joined a coalition of 25 states in filing another lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on A
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Wied Introduces Resolution Recognizing Small Firearm Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Tony Wied, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Wied Introduces Resolution Recognizing Small Firearm Manufacturers
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WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) introduced a resolution this week to recognize the contributions of small business firearm manufacturers to our economy and designate the month of August as National Shooting Sports Month.
"Wisconsin is home to many incredible small firearm manufacturers who help drive our economy and en
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WMC Announces Legislative Award Recipients
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 5 -- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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WMC Announces Legislative Award Recipients
2025-2026 Working for Wisconsin Award Presented to 72 Legislators
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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) - the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers' association - announced Wednesday the 72 lawmakers who have been awarded the organization's prestigious Working for Wisconsin Award. The award recognizes state
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Xcel Energy outlines plan to reduce wildfire risk and enhance public safety across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy outlines plan to reduce wildfire risk and enhance public safety across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains
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AMARILLO, Texas (Aug. 4, 2026) -Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS), a subsidiary of Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL), filed a Wildfire Mitigation Plan with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). The plan outlines specific actions, technologies and operation
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