News Tipoffs - Wisconsin Editors
'Elegant Mechanical Design' Leads Milwaukee School of Engineering to Third Place Robotics Competition Finish
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 3 -- The Milwaukee School of Engineering issued the following news:
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"Elegant mechanical design" leads MSOE to third place robotics competition finish
A group of spring 2026 mechanical engineering graduates earned third place at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Student Mechanism and Robot Design Competition (ASME SMRDC). The annual competition is highly competitive and invites undergraduate teams from around the world to demonstrate their ability t
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A Better Wisconsin Together: A Labor Day Reminder That Tom Tiffany Voted Against Firefighters, Teachers, Healthcare Workers & More
MONONA, Wisconsin, Sept. 3 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release:
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A Labor Day Reminder that Tom Tiffany Voted Against Firefighters, Teachers, Healthcare Workers & More
Tiffany is A-OK collecting his taxpayer funded paycheck and healthcare while voting to take similar benefits away from his own constituents
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MADISON, Wis. - It's no secret that Congressman Tom Tiffany's support for trade wars, f
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A Better Wisconsin Together: MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany's Record on Public Education Flunks Out on First Day Back to School
MONONA, Wisconsin, Sept. 2 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release:
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MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany's Record on Public Education Flunks Out on First Day Back to School
Congressman Tiffany's record shows he can't be trusted to support our kids or our public schools
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As kids across Wisconsin head back to school, parents have been feeling the pinch as the trade wars, foreign wars, and MAGA agenda that
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Governor Tony Evers' 400 Year Tax
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Sept. 1, 2026, by Sean Rowen:
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Governor Tony Evers' 400 Year Tax
Wisconsin's partial veto power has produced some of the most absurd examples of executive overreach in the country. The most notorious example, being Governor Tony Evers 400 year property tax hike. This November, Wisconsin voters have the chance to make sure it's never used to hike taxes on working families again.
Governor Tony Evers struck
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Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Republican AG Letter to SEC: Investors Must Have Full Information About Investing Risk Related to Climate Change
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Republican AG Letter to SEC: Investors Must Have Full Information About Investing Risk Related to Climate Change
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Refutes inaccurate assertion that climate and energy transition risks are no longer valid concerns
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta last week joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in sending a letter to
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES EPA PROPOSAL TO WEAKEN REGULATION OF HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE POLLUTION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES EPA PROPOSAL TO WEAKEN REGULATION OF HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE POLLUTION
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to loosen regulations that control the emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx) from semi-trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles.
Raoul and t
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Beloit College Wins a Grant From the Educating Character Initiative
BELIOT, Wisconsin, Sept. 3 -- Beloit College issued the following news:
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Beloit College wins a grant from the Educating Character Initiative
This fall Beloit College faculty, staff, and students begin to develop a Virtue Framework. Next year, it will become a part of the overall student experience at Beloit College.
Beloit College is proud to announce the successful funding of the Educating for Character: A Virtue Framework for Beloit College initiative.
The grant was awarded by the Ed
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Congressman Gonzalez Advocates for Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act in Congressional Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Gonzalez Advocates for Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act in Congressional Hearing
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Contact: Alexis Torres(link sends email)
Washington, D.C.-Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Federal Lands, in support of his bill, the Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act. This legislation would enshrine the Boca Chica
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Convocation 2026: Heeding advice, finding community and having 'a beginner's mind'
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 1 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news:
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Convocation 2026: Heeding advice, finding community and having 'a beginner's mind'
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Thousands of new students packed the Kohl Center for their formal welcome to the world of being a Badger.
By Charles Monroe-Kane
September 1, 2026
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is welcoming some 8,600 first-year students and a
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Faculty and Staff Briefs July and August 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Faculty and Staff Briefs July and August 2026
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Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others.
Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members acr
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First Mid Ag Services Releases 2026 McLean County Corn Yield Estimate
MATTOON, Illinois, Sept. 3 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release:
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First Mid Ag Services Releases 2026 McLean County Corn Yield Estimate
30th annual survey projects an average yield of 212.39 bushels per acre across the county
Bloomington, IL - First Mid Ag Services has released the results of its 30th Annual McLean County Corn Yield Estimate, projecting an average yield of 212.39 bushels per acre. Ten First Mid Farm Managers collected 1,570 samples from 157 location
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First Mid Bank & Trust Prepares for Annual Paint-A-Thon Event
MATTOON, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release:
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First Mid Bank & Trust Prepares for Annual Paint-A-Thon Event
As the 33rd Annual Painting Project Nears, First Mid Employees Recount the Event's Lasting Impact
Burlington, IA For more than three decades, Paint-A-Thon volunteers, sponsors, and community members have witnessed firsthand what a home can mean to people. As First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) prepares to participate in this year's Paint-A-T
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Freedom From Religion Foundation Issues Letter to Dept. of War Education Activity Director Craft
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 3 (TNSletter) -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following letter to the Department of War Education Activity Director Paul Craft:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 27, 2026
Director Paul Craft
Department of War Education Activity
4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 04E12
Alexandria, VA 22350
SENT VIA EMAIL & U.S. MAIL: dodea.director@dodea.edu
Re: Constitutional concerns regarding DoWEA's "Western Civilization to 1500" curriculum Dear Dire
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History Is Made: Tennessee Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Tennessee Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Tennessee is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia,
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Marshfield Clinic offers treatment for hand tremor
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Marshfield Clinic offers treatment for hand tremor
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The Exablate Neuro platform uses sound waves to accurately target specific spots deep inside the brain by removing or destroying tiny amounts of tissue with no surgical incisions or burr holes. Each treatment is performed in a single session under Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) guidance for highly detailed images of the b
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare for Transgender Youth
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare for Transgender Youth
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults.
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Milwaukee School of Engineering Center for Professional Education Announces Collaborative Partnership With American Society for Quality
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 3 -- The Milwaukee School of Engineering issued the following news:
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MSOE Center for Professional Education announces collaborative partnership with American Society for Quality
The Milwaukee School of Engineering's Center for Professional Education (MSOE/CPE) announces a collaborative partnership with the American Society for Quality (ASQ), a global professional organization dedicated to advancing quality, continuous improvement and organizational excellence.
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Minn. Gov. Walz Celebrates Start of $1.8 Billion Blatnik Bridge Replacement Project
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Governor Walz Celebrates Start of $1.8 Billion Blatnik Bridge Replacement Project
Governor Walz Joins Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, Federal Partners, Labor Leaders for Historic Groundbreaking
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[DULUTH, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today broke ground on the $1.8 billion Blatnik Bridge replacement project, one of the largest public works projects in state history. Photos from the event are availa
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NLN Announces 2026 Research Grants Winners
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release:
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NLN Announces 2026 Research Grants Winners
Awards Presentation Set for 2026 Education Summit in Washington, DC
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The National League for Nursing proudly announces the winners of its annual competitive scholarly research grants program, administered by the NLN/Chamberlain University College of Nursing Center for the Advancement of the Science of Nursing Education and partially funded by the NLN Fo
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Q&A with the chancellor: Dr. Ed Martini answers seven questions as Blugolds begin the fall semester
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Sept. 2 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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Q&A with the chancellor: Dr. Ed Martini answers seven questions as Blugolds begin the fall semester
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#How would you describe your first two months on the job?
Everything has been wonderful so far, but nothing compares to the joy of having the students come back for classes. This is such a welcoming campus, and the surrounding community is so proud of its university. The team her
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Retired NYPD Chief Pilot and Emergency Management Specialist to Speak for EAA's Annual Sept. 11 Memorial Program
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Sept. 3 -- The Experimental Aircraft Association issued the following news release:
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Retired NYPD Chief Pilot and Emergency Management Specialist to speak for EAA's annual Sept. 11 memorial program
Local firefighters, law enforcement, first responders invited free of charge
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A retired NYPD Chief Pilot who captured some of the first live broadcast footage of the 9/11 attacks and an Emergency Management Specialist who helped New York City recover in the aftermath wil
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Sanford Bismarck expands pediatric orthopedic care access
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Bismarck expands pediatric orthopedic care access
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Brian Sauer, M.D. Trenton Sprenkle, D.O.
BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Bismarck's pediatric orthopedic surgery team is expanding access to specialized pediatric orthopedic care with the addition of outreach providers, offering coverage every week of each month.
Trenton Sprenkle, D.O., pediatric orthopedic surgeon based
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Subcommittee on Federal Lands Chair Tiffany: Empowering Local Management, Expanding Public Access and Conserving America's Historic Legacy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, issued the following news release:
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Empowering Local Management, Expanding Public Access and Conserving America's Historic Legacy
Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on bills to strengthen local management of public lands, expand recreational access, and recognize important pieces of America's historic legacy. Subcommittee Chairman T
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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Appoints Stanford's John Donahoe to the USOPC Collegiate Advisory Council
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee appoints Stanford's John Donahoe to the USOPC Collegiate Advisory Council
Donahoe will begin his term starting this fall
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The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee today announced John Donahoe (Stanford University) will join the USOPC Collegiate Advisory Council as the Atlantic Coast Conference representative.
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Welcome to a new semester of possibility
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 2 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news:
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Welcome to a new semester of possibility
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A message to the campus community from interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots as UW-Madison kicks off the 2026-27 academic year.
Dear campus community,
I absolutely love this time of year. The hint of fall on the breeze across the Terrace, the sound of the Marching Band's first practices, the new students looking for their classrooms -all of these bring a wave of
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Wellness Wonderland brings behavioral and mental health support and family fun to Milwaukee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Wellness Wonderland brings behavioral and mental health support and family fun to Milwaukee
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More than 300 people gathered at Ascension All Saints Family Health Center for the fourth annual Wellness Wonderland, a free community event focused on making behavioral and mental health support accessible, positive and engaging for the whole family.
Hosted by A
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