Tuesday - August 25, 2026

News Tipoffs - Wisconsin Editors

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Editorial - Pay-to-Play Style Politics is the Tom Tiffany Way
MONONA, Wisconsin, Aug. 14 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * Editorial: Pay-to-Play Style Politics is the Tom Tiffany Way Tiffany has repeatedly sold out the working people and middle class in Wisconsin for the benefit of the billionaires and special interests - Last summer, Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany voted for a massive tax giveaway to billionaires, paid for by cuts to health care  more
Aebi Schmidt Group Reports 22% Increase in Adjusted EBITDA, 16% Growth in Order Intake and 9% Increase in Net Sales, Reflecting Strong Order Momentum and Over-Proportional Profitability Improvement
CHILTON, Wisconsin, Aug. 13 -- Aebi Schmidt Group posted the following news: * * * Aebi Schmidt Group Reports 22% Increase in Adjusted EBITDA, 16% Growth in Order Intake and 9% Increase in Net Sales, Reflecting Strong Order Momentum and Over-Proportional Profitability Improvement * * Continued strong order momentum, with Q2 2026 Order Intake of $516m, up 16% vs Q2 2025 and Order Backlog of $1,279m expanding 20% vs Q2 2025 * Net Sales of $496m in Q2 2026, up 9% vs Q2 2025, with Order Backl  more
Americans for Tax Reform: 40 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * 40 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Sukup Manufac  more
Americans for Tax Reform: End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen: * * * End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k - As reported Tuesday, President Trump is looking to help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains. Inflation is created by the government and then taxed by the government. Americans are current  more
Americans for Tax Reform: List of Tax Hikes That David Crowley Supports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Jack Guidi and Kiran Subramanian: * * * List of Tax Hikes that David Crowley Supports David Crowley and Francesca Hong during Democratic Primary debate at Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI on July 28, 2026. by LaShawnda Jones is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license - Known as the 400 year veto, Governor Tony Evers struck two digits and a hyphen in Wisconsin's 202  more
An Airplane Built in Seven Days: One Week Wonder Aircraft Returns to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2027
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Aug. 14 -- The Experimental Aircraft Association issued the following news release: * * * An airplane built in seven days: One Week Wonder aircraft returns to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2027 Zenith CH 750 Super Cruzer is the project where all can participate - The popular One Week Wonder aircraft building project that creates a finished airplane in seven days is returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2027, as attendees are invited to help construct a Zenith CH 750 Super C  more
ATR Commends Pledge Signers in AL, MN, WI, CT, and VT Ahead of August 11 Primary
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Kiran Subramanian and Theresa Grover: * * * ATR Commends Pledge Signers in AL, MN, WI, CT, and VT Ahead of August 11 Primary As voters head to the voting booth, they deserve to know where their candidates stand on key issues such as taxes and spending. Fortunately for voters in Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, and Wisconsin, these candidates have signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and made written  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR UNLAWFULLY DEMANDING PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CDL DRIVERS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR UNLAWFULLY DEMANDING PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CDL DRIVERS * Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers Turned Over Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits agai  more
Baldwin Introduces Comprehensive Bill to Combat Maternal Health Crisis, Support Mothers and Babies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Introduces Comprehensive Bill to Combat Maternal Health Crisis, Support Mothers and Babies * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues to reintroduce the Momnibus Act, a comprehensive legislative package designed to end the nation's maternal health crisis and directly confront the devastating disparities that continue to claim the lives of Black mothers at  more
Baldwin, Wisconsin Congressional Delegation Call for Trump Administration to Provide Federal Support Following Fox Valley Tornado
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Wisconsin Congressional Delegation Call for Trump Administration to Provide Federal Support Following Fox Valley Tornado * U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and the entire bipartisan Wisconsin Congressional delegation called on the Trump Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support Wisconsin's request to assist the state in conducting a formal federal prel  more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Area July 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Area July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Aug. 12, 2026 * * * Area prices were down 0.1 percent over the past month, up 2.5 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area declined 0.1 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Assistant Commissio  more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Area July 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Area July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Aug. 12, 2026 * * * Area prices were down 0.6 percent over the past two months, up 3.2 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area fell 0.6 percent for the two months ending in July 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat  more
BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region July 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 12, 2026 * * * Regional prices were down 0.2 percent in July, up 3.5 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region fell 0.2 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 1.9 percent, largely due  more
BLUMENTHAL & BALDWIN LEAD COLLEAGUES IN DEMANDING HHS RESCIND CANCELATION OF LIFESAVING RESEARCH GRANTS THAT IMPROVE PATIENT SAFETY & CARE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * BLUMENTHAL & BALDWIN LEAD COLLEAGUES IN DEMANDING HHS RESCIND CANCELATION OF LIFESAVING RESEARCH GRANTS THAT IMPROVE PATIENT SAFETY & CARE * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today led 28 of their Democratic colleagues in the Senate in demanding that Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reverse th  more
Booker, 29 Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Cancellation of Lifesaving Research Grants That Improve Patient Safety & Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, 29 Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Cancellation of Lifesaving Research Grants That Improve Patient Safety & Care * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with 29 of his Democratic colleagues, led by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), demanded that Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reverse the Department'  more
Center for American Women and Politics: Primaries Set Up Major Milestones for Women in Minnesota and Tennessee
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 13 -- The Center for American Women and Politics issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Primaries Set Up Major Milestones for Women in Minnesota and Tennessee Results from the August 11th primaries from CAWP - Primary elections were held recently in Alabama, Connecticut, Hawaii, Minnesota, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, and Wisconsin, and these contests have set up major potential milestones for women's political representation in the   more
Democratic Governors Association: MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany Can't Answer How He'll Differentiate Himself From Unpopular Trump
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany Can't Answer How He'll Differentiate Himself From Unpopular Trump On the first day of Wisconsin's general election, MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany just couldn't escape questions about his lockstep loyalty to Donald Trump. In two separate interviews with Milwaukee's WISN12 and CBS58, Congressman Tiffany was asked about his ties to Trump and whether he wanted Trump to come ca  more
Democratic Governors Association: Protect Our Wisconsin Releases New Ad On Tom Tiffany's Extreme Agenda
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Protect Our Wisconsin Releases New Ad On Tom Tiffany's Extreme Agenda Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, is launching a new ad showing Wisconsinites the truth about MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany's extreme agenda. The ad is part of a seven-figure statewide buy. The new ad reveals Congressman Tiffany as part of an extreme group of Washington lawmakers that eve  more
Democratic Governors Association: Website Exposes MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany's Extreme Record
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Website Exposes MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany's Extreme Record Protect Our Wisconsin, a DGA-backed group, is launching a new website to hold MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany accountable for his extreme and expensive agenda, detailing his record of driving up costs, pushing dangerous election denial conspiracy theories, covering up the Epstein Files, and advocating for a national abortion ban. In Washingto  more
Derrick Van Orden Refuses to Return Campaign Cash from Alleged Domestic Abuser Max Miller
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Derrick Van Orden Refuses to Return Campaign Cash from Alleged Domestic Abuser Max Miller * New reporting from Politico details how Derrick Van Orden refuses to return campaign cash from alleged domestic abuser Max Miller and even diminished the credible allegations leveled against him. Van Orden "refused to discuss the matter" and is refusing to return the cash. Politico: "Van Or  more
DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on David Crowley Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on David Crowley Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Wisconsin DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on David Crowley securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Wisconsin: "Congratulations to David Crowley on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Wisconsin. As Milwaukee County Executive, Davi  more
FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: Applicants for Certification to Participate in National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210): * * * By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission), through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," provides up to $10 million annually from the interstate telecommunications relay service fund (TRS Fund) to support  more
FFRF Action Fund-endorsed Candidates Secure Key Wins in Wisconsin Primary
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 14 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * FFRF AF-endorsed candidates secure key wins in Wis. primary Two FFRF Action Fund-endorsed candidates have obtained key Democratic nominations in Tuesday's Wisconsin primary. Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford defeated four oppo  more
FFRF Urges North Carolina: Don't Install Billy Graham Monument at Capitol
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 14 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF urges North Carolina: Don't install Billy Graham monument at Capitol The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling on North Carolina officials to reverse course on a planned monument of the controversial religious figure Rev. Billy Graham Jr. The North Carolina General Assembly passed a state budget bill that included funding for a monument honoring Graham. There was no chance   more
FFRF: Michigan Police Department Must Remove Prominent Bible Passage
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 14 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF: Michigan police department must remove prominent bible passage The Freedom From Religion Foundation is demanding that the Battle Creek Police Department in Michigan take down a Christian bible verse in large lettering from its public waiting room. "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. -- Matthew 5:9," the display reads. A concerned Battle C  more
From Kentucky State to Berklee, Terrence Moore Jr. Finds His Voice on an International Stage
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 13 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * From Kentucky State to Berklee, Terrence Moore Jr. Finds His Voice on an International Stage * The 2021 Kentucky State graduate credits faculty mentorship and his University experience with preparing him to grow as a musician, performer, producer, and creative leader Terrence Moore Jr. arrived at Kentucky State University with eight years of experience playing the viola. By the time he graduated in 2  more
Grant to help renovate the Helen Connor Laird Theatre at UWSP at Marshfield
WAUSAU, Wisconsin, Aug. 13 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point posted the following news release: * * * Grant to help renovate the Helen Connor Laird Theatre at UWSP at Marshfield * A $2 million grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will ensure that the Helen Connor Laird Fine Arts Building at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield offers a variety of community performances for decades to come. Wood County, which owns the facility, receiv  more
Grothman Introduces PERM Backlog Reduction Act to Address Green Card Processing Delays
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Grothman Introduces PERM Backlog Reduction Act to Address Green Card Processing Delays * Congressmen Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Lou Correa (D-CA) introduced the PERM Backlog Reduction Act, legislation to reduce costly delays in the Department of Labor's Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) system, which employers use to obtain permanent labor certifications required for certain permanent e  more
Md. A.G. Brown Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 14 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers is Turned Over - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today i  more
Michigan vegetable crop report - August 12, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Michigan vegetable crop report - August 12, 2026 *. Crop updates Asparagus Are you seeing crooked, zig-zaggy asparagus? Auxin herbicide injury in asparagus creates twists and turns. Though not ideal, these symptoms are fairly regular and plants grow out of it. Brassicas and greens Downy mildew and black rot have both been reported in cabbage. Black ro  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of Drivers
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of Drivers Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers with Commercial Drivers Licenses is Turned Over - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state  more
NASCUS Announces Election Results and Welcomes New Board and Advisory Council Members at 2026 Annual Meeting
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * NASCUS Announces Election Results and Welcomes New Board and Advisory Council Members at 2026 Annual Meeting * ARLINGTON, VA - The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) announced the results of its 2026 elections and welcomed new officers and directors to the NASCUS Regulator Board and Credit  more
New York Times: Larsen, Warren Accuse Trump Administration of Stonewalling Major Transit Projects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * New York Times: Larsen, Warren Accuse Trump Administration of Stonewalling Major Transit Projects * Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), top Democrat on the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, joined 39 congressional Democrats in demanding that the Trump administration stop d  more
Padilla, Schiff, Congressional Democrats Demand FTA and OMB Stop Holding Blue State Infrastructure Funding Hostage
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Congressional Democrats Demand FTA and OMB Stop Holding Blue State Infrastructure Funding Hostage * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and 39 Democratic colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration stop delaying the advancement of public transportation projects funded by the Capital Investment  more
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals: Victory - La Crosse-Based Kwik Trip Joins Nationwide Push for Animal-Free Research
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Victory! La Crosse-Based Kwik Trip Joins Nationwide Push for Animal-Free Research La Crosse, Wis. - After hearing from PETA, La Crosse-based Kwik Trip, one of the largest privately held convenience store chains with more than 900 locations across the Midwest, has taken steps to ensure that its donations to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Food Research Institute will not suppo  more
Reimagining international engagement through India Corner initiative
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Aug. 13 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news: * * * Reimagining international engagement through India Corner initiative * Somnath Ghosh, Consulate General of India in Chicago, presents a book to UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Manohar Singh at the June 18 dedication of The Indian Corner, located inside Boyland Hall. As the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh graciously accepted this distinguished scholarly collection, Chancellor Dr. Manohar Singh, a  more
Rep. Larsen, 41 Co-Signers Issue Letter to FTA Acting Deputy Administrator Cahill, OMB Director Vought
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, with 41 co-signers issued the following letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought and Federal Transit Acting Deputy Administrator Matthew Cahill: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 11, 2026 The Honorable Russell Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20503 - Matthew Cah  more
Researchers identify new target in the gut for reducing Alzheimer's risk
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 12 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Researchers identify new target in the gut for reducing Alzheimer's risk * Gut bacteria produce a common compound called imidazole propionate. Higher levels of it contribute to dementia-related changes in the brain, a study reveals. By Chris Barncard A compound produced by bacteria in most people's digestive tract increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and speeds up cognitive decline i  more
Schiff, Padilla & Congressional Democrats Demand FTA and OMB Stop Holding Blue State Infrastructure Funding Hostage
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff, Padilla & Congressional Democrats Demand FTA and OMB Stop Holding Blue State Infrastructure Funding Hostage * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and 39 Democratic colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration stop delaying the advancement of public transportation projects funded by the Capital Investment  more
Take Minnesota's Great River Road for a Journey into America's History
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 13 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Minnesota Historical Society posted the following news release: * * * Take Minnesota's Great River Road for a Journey into America's History * This fall, take the Great River Road to Minnesota places that have made a difference to America. To commemorate the nation's 250th birthday, Minnesotans are encouraged to consider how the Mississippi River played a key role in our country's history before and after the revolution. For Driv  more
The Root: David Crowley's Primary Win Sets Up Historic Midterms for Black Democrats Across the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * The Root: David Crowley's Primary Win Sets Up Historic Midterms for Black Democrats Across the U.S. According to Ofirah Yheskel, Director of External Affairs for the Democratic Governors Association, the country is on the brink of doing the unthinkable Just one day after Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley became the Democratic nominee for governor in Wisconsin, DGA Director of External Affairs   more
Tiffany Lawrence named a top community hospital CEO to know
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Tiffany Lawrence named a top community hospital CEO to know * FARGO, N.D. - Becker's Hospital Review has named Sanford Fargo president and CEO Tiffany Lawrence to the 2026 edition of its community hospital CEOs to know. This list honors community hospital chief executive officers dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable care within their communities. In collaboration  more
Va. A.G. Jones Co-Leads Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Co-Leads Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers Administration threatens to withhold $10 million in federal funding unless sensitive information of millions of drivers is turned over - Attorney General Jones, along with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, and   more
Virginia Tech: Wearable Smart Patch Could Deliver Automatic Aid During a Fentanyl Overdose
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Wearable smart patch could deliver automatic aid during a fentanyl overdose A wearable patch that detects fentanyl and releases naloxone automatically offers a potential new approach to preventing unwitnessed opioid overdose deaths. By Brianna Hughes A patch smaller than a penny could one day save the lives of people experiencing a fentanyl overdose - even when no one else is there to help. Researche  more
Wis. Natural Resources Dept.: EPA Approves Total Maximum Daily Load Study To Improve Water Quality For Lake Pepin, Tributaries
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 14 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * EPA Approves Total Maximum Daily Load Study To Improve Water Quality For Lake Pepin, Tributaries The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that on July 21, 2026, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) approved the Lake Pepin TMDL: Total Maximum Daily Loads for Total Phosphorus study. The DNR, together with many partners throughout the  more
Wisconsin Democrats Give Their Party a Fighting Chance in November
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * Wisconsin Democrats Give Their Party a Fighting Chance in November * WASHINGTON (August 12, 2026) -Today, Will Marshall, President of the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI), issued the following statement on Tuesday's Wisconsin primary elections: "David Crowley's stunning upset of State Rep. Francesca Hong in yesterday's Wisconsin Democratic primary contest for governor und  more