MONONA, Wisconsin, July 24 [Category: Economics] -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * A Better Wisconsin Together Thanks Governor Evers for Years of Serving Wisconsin, Standing up for Our Rights and Freedoms * MADISON, Wis. -- In response to Governor Tony Evers announcing he will not seek a third term as Governor in 2026, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement: "Through more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Helps Lead Legislation to Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS), a member of the Ho Chunk Nation of Wisconsin, alongside Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act. The bill would help improve hiring and retention for tribal law enforcement officers in Central Washington and acros more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on July 24, 2025: * * * DGA Chair Laura Kelly Statement on Governor Tony Evers' Announcement DGA Chair Governor Laura Kelly released the following statement in response to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' announcement that he will not run for reelection: "Governor Tony Evers' leadership has been transformative for Wisconsin. His strong bipartisan record is grounded in the issues that matter most to Wisco more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following statement on July 24, 2025: * * * DNC Statement on Governor Tony Evers' Retirement DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers announcing his retirement: "Many of us got involved in politics to make a difference in people's lives. From his decades-long record of successfully bringing people together to his tireless fight for working families across Wisconsin, Governor T more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 24 -- 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 Action Fund launches 2025-2026 Dynamic House Scorecard on state-church issues The FFRF Action Fund is pleased to announce its 2025-2026 Dynamic House Scorecard (https://ffrfaction.org/scorecard/). The Dynamic Scorecard allo more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 25 -- 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 on July 24, 2025: * * * 'Theocrat' Tony Perkins distorts state-church separation FFRF Action Fund's "Theocrat of the Week" is Family Research Council President Tony Perkins for highly distorting the separation of state and church. La more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- A public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by a Wisconsin technical trainer has raised alarm regarding the use of unapproved orally ingestible prescription drug products containing fluoride in children. The author, who has invested 16 years into research on fluoride safety, highlighted a recent ruling by the U.S. District Court, which determined fluoride added to public water supplies at 0.7 mg/L poses an unreasonable risk of neurodevelopmen more ST

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, July 24 (TNSrep) -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds approval of President Trump almost unchanged at 45%, support among Republicans and his base remains strong Also: * Opinion divided on Trump's stands on deportations, negative on tariffs and inflation * Majority think deportations mostly involve people without criminal records; partisan divides on just about every issue remain very large  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 25 -- American Family Insurance issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Packers, American Family Insurance celebrate return of DreamDrive Bike tradition returns, bringing kids and players together for another Packers training camp. * The Green Bay Packers and American Family Insurance on Wednesday celebrated the official opening of the American Family Insurance DreamDrive training camp activity, marking its 12th anniversary. A ribbon-cutting cerem more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald and Senator Lummis Introduce Legislation to Reform the National Education Association Federal Charter * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) and Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced the Stopping Teachers Unions from Damaging Education Needs Today (STUDENT) Act to rein in the National Education Association (NEA) through its federal charter and rededicate the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on July 23, 2025: * * * Mr. Chair, I rise in support of my amendment No. 233 to the FY 2026 Defense Appropriations bill. I thank Chairman Calvert and Ranking Member McCollum for including it in the Amendments En Bloc No. 3. Our world is facing numerous water challenges. Climate change is making those challenges worse. Our military is not exempt. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on July 23, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, the intent of Congress in enacting the CLARITY Act is clear: to reestablish the United States as the global leader in digital asset markets by ensuring our regulatory framework is clear, forward-looking, and functional. The exemptive authority granted to the SEC under Section 204(g) of the CLARITY Act provide more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 24 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * Satellites show that strictly protected marine areas exclude industrial fishing * Illegal fishing is a global problem that threatens the health of ocean ecosystems and the economic viability of the fishing industry. Marine protected areas (MPAs)--zones set aside to safeguard marine life--are a key tool for conservation, but monitoring them has been a long-standing challenge. Researche more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 24 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Scopes 'Monkey' Trial venue has Ten Commandments display during centennial * * * * * * The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling for the removal of a Ten Commandments plaque from the historic Rhea County (Tenn.) Courthouse -- the site of the famed 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial. FFRF co-hosted the Scopes Trial Centennial Conference in Chattanooga last w more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Baldwin Statement on Governor Evers' Retirement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on Governor Tony Evers' announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2026: "Wisconsin is lucky to have had Tony Evers leading our state. He has always put Wisconsin - and Wisconsin's children - first, and we will continue to see those benefit more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Tiffany Statement on Evers Announcing His Retirement * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers announced his retirement. "I thank Governor Evers for his years of service and wish him well as he announces his retirement. However, he leaves behind a legacy of decline--under the 'education governor,' student achievement has f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: * * * USGS and state partners to test bait platforms to catch invasive carp in Upper Mississippi River * LA CROSSE, Wis. -- Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey, in collaboration with the Minnesota and Wisconsin Departments of Natural Resources, will install floating bait platforms and monitoring equipment to test a new method for capturing invasive carp. The equipment w more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Van Orden Introduces Bill to Restore Integrity in Agriculture Immigrant Workforce System * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) introduced a bill to establish a legal process for undocumented agricultural workers to transition to legal employment status. The Agriculture Reform Act of 2025 will allow certain agricultural workers who are currently inadmissible or remo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Senator Baldwin Unveils Package of Bills to Lower Costs for Wisconsin Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - As costs for working families rise under the Trump Administration, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a package of bills to address the ongoing affordability crisis in Wisconsin. Baldwin's affordability agenda will lower the cost of purchasing a home for first-time homebuyers, ensu more PR

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, July 25 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news: * * * A year of giving: UW-Platteville sees surge in donor support By Christine Bellport The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Foundation and Alumni Association is proud to announce it raised $8.7 million in philanthropic support during the 2025 fiscal year, continuing a strong tradition of generosity and impact. The Foundation received 8,700 individual gifts--an increase of nearly 500 fro more PR