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*Wisconsin Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for 2025-07-22 ( 6 items ) |
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving 48-inch & Taller Above-Ground Pools With Compression Straps (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on July 21, 2025:
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Name of Product: 48-inch and taller above-ground pools with compression straps running on the outside and over the vertical support legs
Hazard: The compression strap that surrounds the outside of the pool legs may create a foothold, allowing a child access to the pool, posing a drowning risk.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: July 21, 2025
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Johnson Controls Urges U.S. Department of Energy to Rescind Proposed Test Procedure Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Johnson Controls (JCI), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy regarding its proposal to amend the test procedure for commercial warm air furnaces. The response emphasizes JCI's position that the proposed rescindment of Appendix B, the "Uniform Test Method for Measurement of the Energy Efficiency of Commercial Warm Air Furnaces (Thermal Efficiency Two)," is essential due to the burdensome nature of the revisions.
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President Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces $8.75 Million in Grants to Revitalize U.S. Shipyards, Support Maritime Dominance (10)
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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President Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces $8.75 Million in Grants to Revitalize U.S. Shipyards, Support Maritime Dominance
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The Small Shipyard Grant Program selected 17 recipients across 12 states to modernize infrastructure, enhance training, & expand apprenticeship programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Mariti more PR
Therma-Stor Raises Concerns Over DOE's Dehumidifier Energy Conservation Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Therma-Stor, Madison, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy addressing potential issues with proposed changes to energy conservation standards for dehumidifiers. The company concerns stem from a proposed rule published by the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office, which aims to rescind part of the amended energy conservation standards for dehumidifiers.
The proposed changes, according to Therma-Stor, could create signifi more ST
Tiffany Announces Nearly $1 Million for Superior Shipyards (10)
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Tiffany Announces Nearly $1 Million for Superior Shipyards
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) announced that Fraser Shipyards in Superior will receive $817,146.23 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) (link is external). The funding comes through the Small Shipyard Grant Program, which Congressman Tiffany has long supported (link is external). The funding will help more PR
Wisconsin Bankers Association Calls for Clarifications on Small Business Lending Regulation (10)
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Wisconsin Bankers Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regarding the agency's Interim Final Rule on Small Business Lending Data Collection. Representing nearly 180 financial institutions in Wisconsin, WBA expressed the need for clearer timelines and a more manageable rollout of compliance dates tied to Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act.
In the letter, WBA acknowledged the CFPB's rapid adjustments to compliance more ST
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