U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Democrats slam Trump Administration over latest walk back from strong tobacco regulation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), and 22 of her Democratic Senate colleagues sent a letter to President Trump criticizing his administration’s alarming pattern of making decisions that prioritize tobacco companies’ profits over public health. The letter comes following recent news that the Trump administration was backing down from previously promised steps to address nicotine addiction. This month, the Trump administration reversed course on its September announcement that the Food and Drug Administration would take action to clear the market of unauthorized, non-tobacco flavored e-cigarettes. It also abandoned

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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Reminds Wisconsinites to shop small this Saturday

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) will participate in Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30, encouraging all Wisconsinites to support their local, small businesses. Small Business Saturday is meant to help recognize and show support to all of the small businesses that make up our communities. Following Thanksgiving and Black Friday, this year’s Small Business Saturday reminds people to be thankful for their friends and neighbors who are members of the business community. WMC participates in Small Business Saturday each year to highlight the small businesses that are an integral part of the Wisconsin’s economy. In addition to celebrating on this

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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: On giving Tuesday, check before you donate

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) are reminding consumers to do their research on charities before making a contribution this holiday season. “During the holidays, people are more vulnerable to charity scams,” said Lara Sutherlin, Administrator of DATCP’s Division of Trade and Consumer Protection. “There are many simple ways you can protect yourself from scammers and make sure you are donating to a legitimate charity.” “With a little research and a few precautions, you can help ensure your donations go to organizations that are genuinely serving

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WED News Summary: Evers signs industrial hemp farming bill; districts across state facing teacher shortage

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Democrats slam Trump Administration over latest walk back from strong tobacco regulation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), and 22 of her Democratic Senate colleagues sent a letter to President Trump criticizing his administration’s alarming pattern of making decisions that prioritize tobacco companies’ profits over public health. The letter comes

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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: On giving Tuesday, check before you donate

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) are reminding consumers to do their research on charities before making a contribution this holiday season. “During the holidays, people are more vulnerable to charity scams,” said Lara Sutherlin, Administrator

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WED News Summary: Evers signs industrial hemp farming bill; districts across state facing teacher shortage

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