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News Tipoffs - Wisconsin Editors Newsletter for 2026-10-02 ( 63 items )  
AEM Hails Progress on Bipartisan Permitting Reform (10)
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 [Category: Business] -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued the following news: * * * AEM Hails Progress on Bipartisan Permitting Reform * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Relations Kip Eideberg issued the following statement on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026: "The progress made toward a bipartisan permitting reform agreement is an encouraging sign for America's equipment manufacturers, infr more PR

AEM Manufacturing Express Wraps 2026 Tour Celebrating the People, Companies, and Communities Powering American Manufacturing (10)
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 [Category: Business] -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued the following news: * * * AEM Manufacturing Express Wraps 2026 Tour Celebrating the People, Companies, and Communities Powering American Manufacturing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) today celebrated the conclusion of the 2026 leg of the AEM Manufacturing Express tour, which spent the month of September spotlighting the men and women who build, power, and feed America. The Northeast leg marked the thi more PR

Armstrong presents Rough Rider Award to 'legendary' wrestlers, coaches and twins Terry and Troy Steiner (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong presents Rough Rider Award to 'legendary' wrestlers, coaches and twins Terry and Troy Steiner * Armstrong selected the Steiner twins in March as the 51st and 52nd recipients of the Rough Rider Award, North Dakota's highest commendation bestowed upon its citizens. He presented them with the award tonight in the Capitol's Memorial Hall, joined by hundreds of the Steiners' family members, friends, USA Wrestling Executive Director  more PR

Attorney General James Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 25 other states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants, gutting one of the country's most significant climate protections. In September, the Env more PR

Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $400 million from Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sandoz) for their role in a long-running, coordinated scheme with other pharmaceutical companies to inflate generic drug prices more PR

Attorney General Nessel Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-fired pow more PR

Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for scrapping federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-f more PR

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES EPA ROLLBACK OF GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION LIMITS FOR POWER PLANTS (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES EPA ROLLBACK OF GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION LIMITS FOR POWER PLANTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-fired power plants to reduce their g more PR

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 43 states and territories, sought court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz) and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Fougera). The settlement will resolve allegations that the generic drug manuf more PR

Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications (10)
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications * #Companies colluded to increase prices and pad their profits-Oregon consumers may be eligible for money Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $400 million settlement with generic drug maker Sandoz over allegations the company conspired to inflate the costs of prescription medications, costing patients millions of dollars. Today more PR

Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Restore Limits on Power Plant Pollution (10)
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Restore Limits on Power Plant Pollution * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today sued the Trump Administration for scrapping federal limits on greenhouse gas pollution from many of the country's largest power plants. Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed rules requiring coal- and gas-fired power plants to cut their emissions. That decision opens the door to more pollution, whi more PR

Attorney General Tong Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required  more PR

Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 mil more PR

Baldwin Secures Return of Mental Health Help on 988 for LGBTQ Kids (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Secures Return of Mental Health Help on 988 for LGBTQ Kids * WASHINGTON, D.C. - After more than a year of pressure from U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), 988's specialized "Press 3" services for LGBTQ youth resumed today. This news comes after the Trump Administration abruptly canceled "Press 3" over a year ago and has since dragged their feet on following Senator Baldwin's bipartisan law that mandated a return of these services. For m more PR

Baldwin Votes Against Voluntary Approach to Data Centers; Vows to Push Real Reform to Protect Wisconsin Ratepayers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Votes Against Voluntary Approach to Data Centers; Vows to Push Real Reform to Protect Wisconsin Ratepayers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted against legislation that fails to protect Wisconsin ratepayers and does nothing to ensure that data centers pay for their own energy costs. The legislation only asks that states and regulators "consider" making Big Tech pay for the energy that the data centers use, more PR

Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Trump Admin Halt 2026 Election Interference Efforts (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Trump Admin Halt 2026 Election Interference Efforts * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are demanding Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin immediately halt the Department's efforts to assert federal control over and undermine public trust in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. Specifically, the Senators raised concerns about Mullin's refusal to publicly more PR

CAIR Calls on Members of Congress to Stand With Freed Political Prisoner Salah Sarsour, Condemn Latest Attempt at Deportation (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Calls on Members of Congress to Stand With Freed Political Prisoner Salah Sarsour, Condemn Latest Attempt at Deportation October 1, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on members of Congress to express support for freed political prisoner Salah Sarsour after an immigration judge ruled that he the government can deport him. An immigr more PR

Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments 9.29.26 (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 29, 2026 Governor Newsom announces appointments 9.29.26 SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Tara Fouch-Moore, of Mariposa, has been appointed to the Native American Heritage Commission. Fouch-Moore has been Director of Landscape Stewardship at the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation since 2022, where she was Outreach Coordinator from 2020 to 2022. Fouch-Moore was Conference Services and Cater more PR

Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspir more PR

Court Halts Unlawful DOJ Grant Restrictions For Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Providers (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Court Halts Unlawful DOJ Grant Restrictions For Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Providers * Washington, D.C. - A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled in favor of state domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions and providers, ending a lawsuit that blocked the Trump-Vance administration's unlawful conditions on federal grants for programs administered by the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office on Violence Ag more PR

CPP Students Conduct Research at CERN, World's Largest Particle Physics Lab (10)
POMONA, California, Oct. 1 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * CPP Students Conduct Research at CERN, World's Largest Particle Physics Lab * This past summer, four Cal Poly Pomona students had the opportunity to conduct research at CERN (Conseil Europeen pour la Recherche Nucleaire), an intergovernmental organization in Switzerland that operates the largest particle physics lab in the world The facility shut down its Large Hadron Collider, the world's largest and most powerful particle accele more PR

CVTC hosts free care for veterans event (10)
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 -- Chippewa Valley Technical College posted the following news: * * * CVTC hosts free care for veterans event * Each year, Chippewa Valley Technical College offers free services to veterans during the Give Vets a Smile one-day event. This year, the College welcomes veterans to campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, to receive these free services. "Give Vets a Smile is a wonderful opportunity for our students to put their skills into practice while serving those who have served our country," said Daw more PR

DCCC Releases First TV Ad in WI-01: "Bucks" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Releases First TV Ad in WI-01: "Bucks" * Berman: "Bryan Steil's done pretty well for himself in Washington. His net worth more than doubled... Bryan Steil and I both chase bucks. Difference is, mine has antlers." The DCCC released its first TV ad in the race for WI-01, "Bucks," highlighting how Bryan Steil has gotten rich in Congress while Mitchell Berman will take on Washington corruption - while making time to hunt with hi more PR

Duckworth, Durbin, Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation To Protect Regional National Archives Facilities From Closure (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation To Protect Regional National Archives Facilities From Closure * September 30, 2026 #The lawmakers introduced the legislation following the announced closure of Regional National Archives and Federal Records Centers in Chicago and San Bruno, California [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) along with U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senators Alex P more PR

Durbin, Duckworth, Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation To Protect Regional National Archives Facilities From Closure (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth, Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation To Protect Regional National Archives Facilities From Closure * September 30, 2026 #The lawmakers introduced the legislation following the announced closure of Regional National Archives and Federal Records Centers in Chicago and San Bruno, California WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and more PR

Fall vaccine events at clinics in Bismarck & Mandan (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Fall vaccine events at clinics in Bismarck & Mandan * BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Bismarck is offering flu and other seasonal vaccinations as available to patients six months and older throughout the months of September and October. Appointments are required. Sanford location vaccination events will be held on the following dates: * 1 from 1:30-4 p.m. * 8 from 1:30-4 p.m. * 15 from 130-4 p.m. * 22 from 1:30-4 p.m. Vac more PR

Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 5) (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:" (Continued from Part 2 of 5) * * * Great Lakes Authority The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (P.L. 117-328, Division O, Title IV, Sec.401) amended 40 U.S.C. Sec.15301(a) to establish the Great Lakes Authority. The structure and functions of the GLA are based on the model of the NBRC, SCRC, and SBRC, which were establish more PR

FFRF Action Fund Condemns IRS Voucher Rules That Send Tax Dollars to Religious Schools (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 2 -- 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 condemns IRS voucher rules that send tax dollars to religious schools October 1, 2026 The FFRF Action Fund strongly opposes the regulations the Treasury Department and IRS released today to implement the first nationwide private school voucher program. Beginni more PR

FFRF Action Fund: Congress Shouldn't Give Religious Colleges Special Exemption (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 2 -- 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: Congress shouldn't give religious colleges special exemption October 1, 2026 The FFRF Action Fund is opposing a new Senate bill that would exempt certain programs at religious institutions from federal student-aid accountability requirements. Sens. James Lank more PR

Fredrikson Recognized as a 2026 Twin Cities International Citizen (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Fredrikson Recognized as a 2026 Twin Cities International Citizen * Fredrikson was honored with a Twin Cities International Citizen Award by the International Leadership Institute for work supporting immigrants and the community during Operation Metro Surge. The Twin Cities International Citizen Award honors those whose work has contributed significantly to international understanding, cooperation, friendship and de more PR

Gillies, Krawczyk, Kunze, and True Named NAIFA's 4 Under 40 Award Winners for 2026 (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Insurance] -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors posted the following news release: * * * Gillies, Krawczyk, Kunze, and True Named NAIFA's 4 Under 40 Award Winners for 2026 * NAIFA is pleased to announce the 2026 winners of its annual 4 Under 40 awards: Blake Gillies, MBA, LUTCF, of NAIFA-Louisiana; Thomas Krawczyk, FSCP, of NAIFA-Washington; Melanie Kunze, CFP, of NAIFA-Wisconsin; and Derek True, DIA, DHP, of NAIFA-Texas. "This year's NAIFA 4 Under 40 award winners have d more PR

Giving Review Issues Commentary: Conversation With Aaron Renn (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of philanthropy and giving, posted the following commentary by Michael E. Hartmann, senior fellow and director of the Center for Strategic Giving at the Capital Research Center: * * * A conversation with Aaron Renn (Part 1 of 2) Sep 30, 2026 The writer and analyst talks to Michael E. Hartmann about America's transition from one institutional order to another, philanthropy's changing role in that transition, the emergence of new institutions focused on "accel more PR

Giving Review Issues Commentary: Conversation With Aaron Renn (Part 2 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of philanthropy and giving, posted the following commentary by Michael E. Hartmann, senior fellow and director of the Center for Strategic Giving at the Capital Research Center: * * * A conversation with Aaron Renn (Part 2 of 2) Oct 1, 2026 The writer and analyst talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the shift of trust from institutions to individuals and what it demands of public intellectuals, whether the new institutions of the American transition can or sho more PR

ICYMI: Republicans Hold Slim Edge on Affordability With Swing Voters, AFP Survey Finds (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Republicans Hold Slim Edge on Affordability With Swing Voters, AFP Survey Finds * ARLINGTON, VA-As reported by the New York Post, Americans for Prosperity's latest "Americans Unscripted" report finds that Republicans hold a narrow advantage on affordability among swing voters in eight critical states. Affordability remains the top concern heading into the midterms, and AFP's door-to-door conversations show what th more PR

Information on Changes to UConn's "Blue Phone" System (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Information on Changes to UConn's "Blue Phone" System * The safety of students, employees, and guests on our campuses is our highest priority at UConn, and a driving force behind decisions about how to best deploy resources and technology to achieve that goal. The blue light emergency phone kiosks on our campuses were installed in the mid-1990s with those safety and security considerations in mind, using what was the most current technology at tha more PR

Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommJake Wissing, Head Coach - UW-River Falls (10)
WACO, Texas, Oct. 1 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommJake Wissing, Head Coach - UW-River Falls * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Jake Wissing, Head Football Coach at UW-River Falls. Named interim head coach in February 2026, Wissing has guided the Falcons to a 3-0 start and a No. 2 ranking. Wissing took over after completing his 15th season at UW-River Falls and his fifth as defensi more PR

ISU Faculty Featured in University of Wisconsin-Madison Art Showcase (10)
POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 1 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU Faculty Featured in University of Wisconsin-Madison Art Showcase * This month, the University of Wisconsin-Madison will hold an art exhibition that spans three physical gallery spaces on campus as well as four decades of artists and academics. "How We Got It Together" is an exhibition of work by University of Wisconsin alums who have received graduate degrees since 1986 and which gathers paintings, ink work, ceramics, sculpture, performance art, photogra more PR

Johns Hopkins: New Roadmap to Reduce Gun Violence in Wisconsin (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Roadmap to Reduce Gun Violence in Wisconsin Experts from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions have released a new guide to strengthen gun violence policies in Wisconsin. Their new roadmap, "Policies to Reduce Gun Violence in Wisconsin," provides data-informed steps for Wisconsin policymakers to reduce and prevent firearm injuries and deaths in the state. Data from the CDC s more PR

Let The Music Play Grant Program application now open supporting music education for the next generation (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 [Category: BizInsurance] -- American Family Insurance posted the following news release: * * * Let The Music Play Grant Program application now open supporting music education for the next generation * Applications are now being accepted through Oct. 31 for the American Family Insurance/Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Let the Music Play Grant Program. American Family Insurance, in partnership with Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF), is excited to announce the opening of applications for the annual Let The Music more PR

Madison College fall concert series features six free performances, Oct. 23-Dec. 22 (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 -- Madison Area Technical College posted the following news: * * * Madison College fall concert series features six free performances, Oct. 23-Dec. 22 * Fans of live music can enjoy free performances by students and community members during the Madison College Fall Concert Series, Oct. 23 to Dec. 22 at Madison College's Mitby Theater and the Wisconsin State Capitol. The concert series features the Choral Collective, World Drumming Ensemble, Big Band and Jazz Band, Community Orchestra and Municipal Band. The Madi more PR

Madison College student Aubrey Frazier earns Wisconsin Restaurant Association Student Achievement Award (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 -- Madison Area Technical College posted the following news: * * * Madison College student Aubrey Frazier earns Wisconsin Restaurant Association Student Achievement Award * Aubrey Frazier, a Hospitality Management student at Madison College, has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association's Student Achievement Award. Frazier was selected from a competitive group of nominees representing some of Wisconsin's most promising future hospitality professionals. While carrying a full more PR

Manoomin as Medicine Initiative Receives Grant Funding (10)
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Manoomin as Medicine Initiative Receives Grant Funding * A new $13,800 grant from the Superior Health Foundation will help support Northern Michigan University's Manoomin as Medicine Initiative. Led by NMU's Office of Opportunity, Empowerment and People, the initiative will focus on community outreach, local revitalization of wild rice or "manoomin" beds, monitoring watersheds and working on youth-centered projects in conjunction with a number of p more PR

Md. A.G. Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement With Sandoz Over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices, Limit Competition (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/1/2026 Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could Be Eligible for Compensation - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking more PR

N.H. A.G. Formella: State Secures Final Multistate Settlement With Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Hampshire Secures Final Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in securing a final settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. resolving allegations that the companies participated in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to  more PR

N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges EPA's Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Challenges EPA's Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits October 1, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump Administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's dirtiest power plants. Communities in New Jersey and across the country rely on these regulations to protect the air  more PR

New guidelines for helping veterans and military personnel quit smoking (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 -- The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health posted the following news: * * * New guidelines for helping veterans and military personnel quit smoking * The practice ended in the mid-1970s, but its impact lingered for decades, with military personnel and veterans continuing to use tobacco and developing tobacco-related diseases, such as emphysema and lung cancer, at much higher rates than the general population. Although rates of tobacco use among veterans and military personnel have decline more PR

NRB Welcomes Eleven New Members in Third Quarter of 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Media] -- National Religious Broadcasters issued the following news release: * * * NRB Welcomes Eleven New Members in Third Quarter of 2026 * WASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB) - NRthe world's largest association of Christian communicators, added 11 organizations and individuals to its membership during the third quarter of 2026, bringing new voices and perspectives into a growing network of Christian media professionals. "NRB is stronger when more Christian communicators come together around a shared commitment to Truth  more PR

OHSU obtiene $4.6 millones para ampliar los ensayos clinicos en comunidades rurales marginadas (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 30 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU obtiene $4.6 millones para ampliar los ensayos clinicos en comunidades rurales marginadas * Investigadores de la Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network de Oregon Health & Science University y sus colegas de la Practice and Research Network de la region WWAMI de University of Washington School of Medicine han asegurado $4.6 millones en financiamiento renovado para CARE for Health(tm), a fin de acercar dos prometedores estudios clini more PR

PASSED: Murray & Daines Floodplain Bill Passes the Senate, Cutting Red Tape, Simplifying Pathway for Ecosystem Restoration (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Murray & Daines Floodplain Bill Passes the Senate, Cutting Red Tape, Simplifying Pathway for Ecosystem Restoration * ICYMI: Murray Floodplain Bill Picks Up Dozens of Key Endorsements, Momentum Grows as Commonsense Bipartisan Legislation Is Introduced in the House Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after Senate passage of her Floodplain En more PR

Quarles Announces Election of New Partners (10)
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Quarles Announces Election of New Partners * October 1, 2026 (Milwaukee) -The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced today that nine people have been elected to the firm's partnership, effective today. "Each year, the election of new partners not only reflects the success of our firm and our confidence in its future, but also our long-standing commitment to developing exceptional lawyers and leaders," more PR

Renowned mathematician to deliver talk on building resiliency in the age of AI (10)
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Oct. 1 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Renowned mathematician to deliver talk on building resiliency in the age of AI * Carnegie Mellon University Professor of Mathematics Po-Shen Loh is a visionary mathematician who combines math, science, and technology -and occasionally acting -as one. Loh grew up in Wisconsin. His mathematical journey started when he was young, with lessons from his mother, but continued when he found his community in math teams. Thinking independently was celebrated, which  more PR

Rice remembers economist, teacher and mentor Dagobert Brito (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 1 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice remembers economist, teacher and mentor Dagobert Brito * Dagobert "Bob" L. Brito, a longtime Rice University economics professor whose connection to the university spanned decades as a student, scholar and teacher, died Sept. 16 in Mexico. He was 85. Brito was the George A. Peterkin Professor Emeritus of Economics and a Rice Faculty Scholar in International Economics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy. A three-time Rice alumnus, he earned his bach more PR

S.D. A.G. Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement With Sandoz Inc. (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement with Sandoz Inc. Oct. 1, 2026 PIERRE. S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota has joined 42 other states and territories in seeking preliminary federal court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. that will result in eligible South Dakotans receiving a portion of the settlement fund more PR

Sanford Hillsboro hosting flu vaccination events (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Hillsboro hosting flu vaccination events * HILLSBORO, N.D. - Sanford Health Hillsboro, 315 E. Caledonia Ave., is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older. Sanford Hillsboro Clinic is hosting flu vaccine events on the following dates: * Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 3 to 7 p.m. * Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Please call 701-636-5311 t more PR

Sanford Thief River Falls hosting flu vaccination event (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Thief River Falls hosting flu vaccination event * THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. - Sanford Health Thief River Falls, 3001 Sanford Pkwy., is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older. Sanford Thief River Falls Clinic is hosting a flu vaccine event on Friday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins welcome. Please call 218-681-4747 to make an appointment. Adults should more PR

Syracuse University: Newhouse Students Win National Uber One Pitch Competition (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Newhouse Students Win National Uber One Pitch Competition The six-member team beat out students from 13 universities with a racing-themed concept coming to campus Oct. 2. Genaro Armas Oct. 1, 2026 Six Syracuse University students won a national pitch competition to design Uber's next on-campus Uber One experience, with the global ride-sharing and delivery tech company bringing the victorious racing-themed concept to campus Friday. The Syracuse students co more PR

Trine education graduates have 100% placement for 15th straight year (10)
ANGOLA, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine education graduates have 100% placement for 15th straight year * Trine University's Franks School of Education (FSOE) has continued its streak of perfect employment, with a record number of graduates in the Class of 2026 securing a teaching job or attending graduate school. The FSOE has seen all its graduates with a teaching degree who sought a teaching job employed or continuing education for 15 straight years. "Graduates from Trine University's Franks Sch more PR

U.S. Chamber Welcomes G20 Trade Ministerial Outcomes on Food Security, Supply Chain Resilience (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Welcomes G20 Trade Ministerial Outcomes on Food Security, Supply Chain Resilience * WASHINGTON, DC -Following the G20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Neil Bradley, Chief Policy Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement: "The business community supports improving trade flows as a force for economic growth, job creation, and resilience. We applaud U.S. Trade Representative Jam more PR

Understanding the water use needs of Michigan growers (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Understanding the water use needs of Michigan growers * Water is one of Michigan agriculture's most important resources. With access to nearly 20% of the world's fresh surface water, Michigan has a unique water resource that supports communities, industries and agriculture. However, water availability and quality can vary across the state, and in some areas, demand can place additional pressure on availab more PR

UW-Oshkosh celebrates naming of Mary Novak-Jandrey College of Nursing, Health Professions and STEM (10)
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Oshkosh celebrates naming of Mary Novak-Jandrey College of Nursing, Health Professions and STEM * Mary Novak-Jandrey, center, speaks to members of the media, along with Manohar Singh, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh chancellor, left, and Seon Yoon Chung, dean of the College of Nursing, Health Professions and STEM during a celebration of the naming of the college in her name. Mary Novak-Jandrey, right foreground, watches as a wall of more PR

Washington challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-fired power plants to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, the pr more PR

What's New for ITU (10)
CHILTON, Wisconsin, Sept. 30 -- Aebi Schmidt Group posted the following news: * * * What's New for ITU * A key investment was upgrading our facility in Oakland, Iowa (USA). This new 35,000-square-foot facility, built just five minutes from our previous location, more than doubles our previous capacity. It includes 18 individual work bays with 14-foot-high overhead doors, four wash bays, and climate-controlled work areas. The additional capacity allows ITU to handle more orders across our full range of upfitting capabilities. This includes  more PR

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce: Ad Sounds Alarm on Wisconsin's Healthcare Affordability Crisis (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 2 -- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce issued the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 New Ad Sounds Alarm on Wisconsin's Healthcare Affordability Crisis MADISON - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, through its affiliate, the WMC Issues Mobilization Council, is sounding the alarm on Wisconsin's rapidly rising healthcare costs and the growing affordability crisis facing hard-working families across the state with a new ad campaign. The new 30-second ad, which is running statewide on digital platforms, h more PR