Saturday - November 23, 2024
*Wisconsin Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Saturday November 16, 2024 ( 9 items )  

Commerce Democrats Highlight Historic Investments in Our Nation Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, chairwoman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: On the third anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Senate Commerce Committee Democrats are highlighting some of the impacts this once-in-a-generation investment in America's infrastructure is having across the country. Since 2021, the law has channeled $568 billion across all 50 states for more than 66,000 project  more

FinCEN: September 2024 Beneficial Ownership Reporting Outreach Activities
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued the following news wrap up: Over the past year, FinCEN has directly reached small businesses and other key stakeholder groups through hundreds of beneficial ownership events and other engagements--including conferences, webinars, roundtables, and informational sessions--in partnership with Secretaries of State, industry groups, Members of Congress, corporate service providers, Chambers of Comme  more

Navy to Commission Future Littoral Combat Ship Nantucket
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: The Honorable Maura Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will deliver the principal address at the commissioning ceremony. Remarks will also be provided by The Honorable Bill Keating, U.S. Representative, Massachusetts 9th District, The Honorable Meredith Berger, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment, Vice Admiral Michael Boyle, Director of Navy Staff, The Honorable Mich  more

White House Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Transforms Nation's Infrastructure, Celebrates Historic Progress in Rebuilding America for the Three-Year Anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Nov. 15, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Transforms Nation's Infrastructure, Celebrates Historic Progress in Rebuilding America for the Three-Year Anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - Over $695 billion in funding and over 74,000 projects announced thanks to President Biden's Investing in America agenda For far too long, this country's infrastructure was under resourced and neglected, lea  more

Wis. Natural Resources Dept. Announces Permitting Decisions For Proposed Enbridge Line 5 Relocation
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 15 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: After careful consideration of applicable state laws, all input received and the administrative record, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced its decision to issue an individual wetland and waterway permit with conditions and convey coverage under the department's Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) General Permit for  more

Wis. Natural Resources Dept.: City of Platteville Seeks Grant for Acquisition of Land
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 15 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Platteville has applied for a 50% matching grant as part of the Urban Green Space subprogram of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing 11.2 acres of land in the city of Platteville in Grant County. The city of Platteville plans to acquire five parcel  more

Wis. Natural Resources Dept.: Crossroads at Big Creek Seeks Grant for Acquisition of Land
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 15 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Crossroads at Big Creek has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing 15 acres of land in the city of Sturgeon Bay in Door County. Crossroads plans to acquire approximately 15 acres to expand the area of its nature preserv  more

Wis. Natural Resources Dept.: Village of Mukwonago Seeks Grant for Acquisition of Land
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 15 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Mukwonago has applied for a 50% matching grant as part of the Urban Green Space subprogram of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing 2.2 acres of land in the village of Mukwonago in Waukesha County. The village of Mukwonago plans to acquire 2.2 ac  more

Wis. State Superintendent Proposes Clean Drinking Water Program, Highlights Budget Proposal During Superior School Visit
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 15 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Dr. Jill Underly's budget request includes holding down property taxes, significant increases to special education reimbursement and general aids, universal school meals at no cost, and other provisions * * * State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today proposed creating a new grant program that provides grant funding to Wisconsin schools for the purpose of u  more