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Wisconsin: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.7% of income in 2022

By The Sconi | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.7% of income in Wisconsin, providing an average of $1,056 per capita to residents.

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AFPI challenges polling-place practices ahead of Wisconsin's upcoming election

By The Sconi | Feb 28, 2025

Today, the America First Policy Institute's (AFPI) Center for Litigation issued letters to the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) and local officials in Madison, La Crosse, and Oshkosh.

Nominations open for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board elections

By The Sconi | Feb 28, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the opening of the nomination period for eight seats on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors.

AG Kaul challenges Trump administration over federal funding freeze

By The Sconi | Feb 28, 2025

Attorney General Josh Kaul has taken further legal action against the Trump administration by joining a coalition of 22 other attorneys general.

Wisconsin Builders Association announces new leadership team and annual award winners

By The Sconi | Feb 28, 2025

Members of the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) convened on January 31 in River Falls for the installation of their 2025 leadership team, led by Michael Derrick from Derrick Building Solutions in New Richmond.

Analysis: Wisconsin one of 24 states that is part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By The Sconi | Feb 28, 2025

An analysis by The Sconi shows Wisconsin is one of 24 states with a membership with ERIC, a national voter data group accused of "hyper-partisanship."

Aspirus finalizes land purchase for new hospital in Chippewa Falls

By The Sconi | Feb 28, 2025

Aspirus has completed the purchase of 22.1 acres in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and plans to start construction on a new hospital this spring.

Attorneys general file brief supporting NLRB member against dismissal

By The Sconi | Feb 28, 2025

Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in an amicus brief supporting Gwynne Wilcox, a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), in her lawsuit against President Donald Trump.

Aspirus St. Luke's marks one year with Aspirus Health

By The Sconi | Feb 28, 2025

Aspirus St. Luke’s and Aspirus Lake View are marking one year since their affiliation with Wausau-based Aspirus Health.

Senators reintroduce bill targeting sanctuary city policies

By The Sconi | Feb 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin has partnered with Senator Ted Cruz of Texas to reintroduce the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act.

Illinois man wins $350K on brother's birthday

By The Sconi | Feb 27, 2025

Richard Schultz, a resident of Illinois and an employee at the Volo Auto Museum, recently claimed a $350,000 prize from the SuperCash! lottery in Wisconsin.

Warm temperatures lead to end of Wisconsin's frozen road declaration statewide

By The Sconi | Feb 27, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has announced the conclusion of the frozen road declaration across all state zones, effective from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, February 28.

Wisconsin Badger 5 jackpot split among three winners

By The Sconi | Feb 26, 2025

In February, the Badger 5 lottery players experienced a notable win as a $129,999 jackpot was divided among three winning tickets.

Aspirus Stevens Point named among top rural hospitals by Chartis

By The Sconi | Feb 25, 2025

Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital has been recognized as one of the 2025 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

Senators call for probe into potential FBI leaks ahead of 2024 election

By The Sconi | Feb 25, 2025

Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley have called for an investigation into potential criminal leaks of sensitive information to the media.

Officer involved death under investigation in Fond du Lac

By The Sconi | Feb 25, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation is currently investigating an officer-involved death in the Town of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Coalition urges Supreme Court to protect ACA's preventive health service provision

By The Sconi | Feb 25, 2025

Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court.

Analysis: Wisconsin among 23 states without ban on boys playing in girls sports

By The Sconi | Feb 24, 2025

Wisconsin is among 23 states that do not have a ban on boys participating in girls sports.

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry file 2 petitions in Wisconsin throughout 2024

By The Sconi | Feb 24, 2025

In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry located in Wisconsin, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.