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Wisconsin’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 52.4% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By The Sconi | Mar 26, 2024

Wisconsin collected $2.8 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Sen. Johnson: President Biden’s ‘catastrophic open border policy is a clear and present danger to America’

By The Sconi | Mar 25, 2024

Wisconsin U.S. Senator Ron Johnson said President Joe Biden's border policy is a "danger to America" that needs to be addressed before a terror attack takes place in the United States.

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WI voters’ economic concerns include housing costs, rising inflation

By The Sconi | Mar 25, 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released new data showing an increase in inflation in February, partially attributed to escalating housing costs. Recent surveys indicate that a substantial segment of Wisconsin's electorate views housing costs as a primary inflationary concern.

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Wisconsinites disapprove of Biden's economy with rising gas prices, mounting inflation

By The Sconi | Mar 25, 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released data showing an increase in inflation rates for February, partially attributed to a surge in gas prices. A significant segment of Wisconsin's electorate, according to polls, blames President Biden's economic strategies for the escalating gas prices.

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VA provides 199.3% more home purchase loans in Wisconsin in Q4 2023

By The Sconi | Mar 23, 2024

There were 880 VA home purchases in Wisconsin in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $273 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 880 home purchase loans in Wisconsin in Q4 2023

By The Sconi | Mar 22, 2024

There were 880 VA home purchase loans issued in Wisconsin in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $273 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Attorney General Kaul Sues Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Markets

By The Sconi | Mar 21, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with the U.S. Department of Justice and 15 other states and district attorneys general, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, alleges that Apple maintains a monopoly over smartphones by imposing contractual restrictions on developers and withholding critical access points.In a statement, Attorney General Josh Kaul emphasized, “Wisconsin consumers shouldn’t have to pay inflated...

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20 basketball players from Wisconsin to play in women’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By The Sconi | Mar 20, 2024

Green Bay and Germantown players represent Wisconsin in the tournament.

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Investigation Underway for Manitowoc County Officer Involved Incident

By The Sconi | Mar 20, 2024

MISHICOT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently looking into an officer-involved incident that took place in Mishicot, Wis. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.According to the report, officers from the Mishicot Police Department responded to a domestic dispute on South Main Street, where they encountered a subject who approached them aggressively despite verbal commands. The officers used non-lethal means to try to control the individual, who then required life-saving measures and was subsequently taken to a local...

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24 basketball players from Wisconsin jumping for first place in men’s NCAA tournament

By The Sconi | Mar 19, 2024

Milwaukee has the most players of any city representing Wisconsin in the tournament.

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Wisconsin ranked 17th highest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By The Sconi | Mar 16, 2024

Wisconsin ranked 17th highest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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BLS announces rising inflation statistics as Wisconsinites express dissatisfaction with Biden economy

By The Sconi | Mar 14, 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released new data, indicating that inflation rose in February. Recent polling suggests that the economy and pressures from inflation were among the top priorities for Wisconsin voters, who also expressed significant disapproval of President Biden's handling of the economy.

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Wisconsin launches Spanish-language training for certified direct care professionals

By The Sconi | Mar 14, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has introduced a free online training program for certified direct care professionals (CDCPs) in Spanish. CDCPs provide essential care to older adults and individuals with disabilities, assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and exercise.

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Sen. Johnson: Ran for a third term because ‘nobody was advocating for the vaccine injured’

By The Sconi News Service | Mar 13, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.) said he ran for a third term in 2022 because “nobody was advocating for the vaccine injured.”

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Gov. Evers Slams Republicans for Continued Delays Releasing Critical Funds to Fight PFAS Statewide, Stabilize Healthcare Industry in Western Wisconsin

By The Sconi Report | Mar 13, 2024

Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee set to meet Monday without taking any action to release funding to fight PFAS, address urgent healthcare industry needs in Western Wisconsin

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Wisconsin offers free Spanish-language training for certified direct care professionals

By The Sconi | Mar 13, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced the availability of free online training in Spanish for becoming a certified direct care professional (CDCP). CDCPs assist elderly adults and individuals with disabilities in their homes or community spaces, helping with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and exercising.

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Gov. Evers, PSC Announce Over 410,000 Homes and Businesses to See New or Improved High-Speed Internet Due to Evers Administration Efforts Since 2019

By The Sconi Report | Mar 12, 2024

Evers Administration announces latest grant awards from the Capital Projects Fund Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program

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Steve Cortes: Sen. Baldwin ‘prioritizes a radical open borders agenda’

By The Sconi | Mar 12, 2024

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers (LAW), said today that Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin “decided to prioritize illegal aliens” by voting against a measure that would have prohibited illegal aliens from being factored into the count for apportionment of congressional districts and the Electoral College map. Fellow Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R) voted for the measure.

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Wisconsin celebrates contributions of community health workers

By The Sconi | Mar 12, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating the impact of community health workers (CHWs) across Wisconsin with a new multimedia campaign designed to raise awareness about their contributions and highlight the benefits of supporting community health workers for organizations that work with them.

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Gov. Evers Signs Senate Bill 408

By The Sconi Report | Mar 11, 2024

Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill (SB) 408, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 105, which makes modifications to the “50-piece rule” for the Wisconsin State Legislature.