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Rep. Grothman on USDA programs: 'Farmers should be supported, not penalized on the basis of race'

By The Sconi | May 26, 2025

Glenn Grothman, Representative of Wisconsin, said that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policies should cease penalizing farmers based on race and instead provide equal support to all agricultural workers.

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36 H-1B petitions filed by Construction employers classified under the Construction industry in Wisconsin in 2024

By The Sconi | May 26, 2025

Employers classified under the Construction industry based in Wisconsin submitted 36 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Senate examines alleged cover-up of COVID vaccine risks

By The Sconi | May 26, 2025

The U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations recently held a hearing to discuss the alleged cover-up by public health officials regarding the risks associated with COVID-19 vaccines.

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Number of VA loans issued in Wisconsin increased by 33.9% from Q4 2023 to Q4 2024

By The Sconi | May 24, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,563 home loans in Wisconsin, totaling $492.3 million, during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin in Q4 vs. Q3 2024

By The Sconi | May 21, 2025

The VA issued 397 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 147 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Wisconsin schools registered higher enrollment flux for third-grade in 2024-25 school year

By The Sconi | May 20, 2025

Wisconsin public schools welcomed 55,955 students for the third-grade, an increase over the number of students enrolled in the previous year.

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Average VA home loan amount in Wisconsin increases in Q4 2024

By The Sconi | May 19, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Wisconsin during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $315,002, a 0.7% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry file 2 petitions in Wisconsin throughout 2024

By The Sconi | May 19, 2025

Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry based in Wisconsin submitted two H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Sarah Hagenow named as 78th Alice in Dairyland by DATCP

By The Sconi | May 17, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced Sarah Hagenow from Poynette as the 78th Alice in Dairyland.

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Rep. Van Orden: Budget reconciliation bill 'does right by farmers, families, taxpayers, and rural communities'

By The Sconi | May 16, 2025

Derrick Van Orden, the representative for Wisconsin, said that a newly passed agriculture budget bill will benefit farmers, rural areas, and taxpayers alike.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin average $311,153 for Q4

By The Sconi | May 16, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $311,153, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Managing Director of NERA on credit card competition act: ‘A decrease in credit card rewards is likely to be associated with a decrease in interchange fee revenue’

By The Sconi | May 16, 2025

Alan Grant, Managing Director at NERA, said that a decrease in credit card rewards could correspond with a decline in interchange fee revenue, with variations in impact across different consumers.

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Rep. Tiffany on drug pricing: 'Americans shouldn’t have to pay the highest drug prices'

By The Sconi | May 14, 2025

Tom Tiffany, a representative from Wisconsin, has expressed concerns about the burden on American consumers due to global drug pricing systems.

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Former Governor Walker on judge indictment: 'No one is above the law'

By The Sconi | May 14, 2025

Scott Walker, the former governor of Wisconsin, said that the federal grand jury's decision regarding Judge Hannah Dugan disproves political bias claims and reinforces legal accountability.

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Finance professor: Durbin-Marshall bill ‘would reduce revenue for community banks and credit unions'

By The Sconi | May 14, 2025

Indraneel Chakraborty, a Professor of Finance at the Miami Herbert Business School, University of Miami, has expressed concerns regarding the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA).

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Wisconsin opens applications for specialty crop block grants

By The Sconi | May 14, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grants.

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Fast play jackpots claimed by players in Menomonee Falls and Kenosha

By The Sconi | May 14, 2025

Last week, two Wisconsin Lottery players experienced quick wins with the Fast Play Progressive Jackpots in Menomonee Falls and Kenosha.

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Wisconsin prepares for spongy moth survey across 36 counties

By The Sconi | May 14, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is set to install approximately 8,000 traps for the spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) in 2025.

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U.S. Rep. Grothman on ICE enforcement: 'Governor Evers is conveniently backpedaling his tone on ICE'

By The Sconi | May 13, 2025

Glenn Grothman, a representative from Wisconsin, said that Governor Tony Evers has reversed his stance on immigration enforcement following the arrest of a judge accused of aiding an undocumented immigrant.

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Rep. Van Orden of Wisconsin on safety threat: 'Threats of political violence are not just dangerous — they are anti-American'

By The Sconi | May 13, 2025

Derrick Van Orden, a representative from Wisconsin, announced he is temporarily stepping away from his duties following a serious threat against his family.