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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Saturday May 04, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Empowering the Next Generation: NFDA Unveils 2024-25 National Emerging Leaders Program Class
BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin, May 4 -- The National Funeral Directors Association issued the following news release: The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is delighted to announce the funeral service professionals who have been selected to participate in the 2024-25 National Emerging Leaders Program. This program, which is one of NFDA's many efforts support funeral homes in retaining quality employees, has helped 38 funeral service professionals cultivate and enhance the skills, abilities   more

Freedom From Religion Foundation Hails New Ariz. Law Repealing Archaic Abortion Court Ban
MADISON, Wisconsin, May 4 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: The Arizona Legislature's recent vote to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban revived by the state Supreme Court in early April was welcome news, especially since it came on the same day that Florida's devastating abortion ban took effect. Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed the bill only one day after it narrowly passed the Republican-led Senate, describing the repeal as a crucial first step in protect  more

PETA: Donald Trump Says He'll Try Vegan for First Time; PETA Sends Him Plant-Based Burgers, Oreos, and Jerky
WAUKESHA, Wisconsin, May 4 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: A parcel from PETA packed with animal-free goodies--including vegan chicken, plant-based burgers and jerky, and Oreos (a chance for him to rethink his boycott of the brand)--is on its way to former President Donald Trump following his recent campaign rally in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he invited a Milwaukee-based vegan cafe owner onstage and said he was going to have to "try that vegan   more

Senator Tammy Baldwin Visits Mercury Marine, Discusses Congressional Issues
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 3 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Last week U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) visited Mercury Marine's Headquarters in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The visit was characterized by substantive discussions on pivotal congressional issues, preceding a tour that underscored Mercury's local impact and advocacy efforts within the industry. Prior to the tour, Senator Baldwin engaged in meaningful dialogue with M  more