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News from August 2023

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Wisconsin ranks 34th in total VA home loans during Q3 2022

By The Sconi | Aug 24, 2023

Wisconsin ranked 34th in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2022 with 1,547 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Wisconsin ranked 41st in average VA home loan amount in Q3 2022

By The Sconi | Aug 24, 2023

With $276,866 in loans issued, Wisconsin ranked 41st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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34 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Wisconsin during week ending July 29

By The Sconi | Aug 24, 2023

There were 34 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Wisconsin in the week ending July 29, making up 3.4% of total deaths by all causes in Wisconsin.

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32 people die from diabetes mellitus in Wisconsin during week ending July 29

By The Sconi | Aug 24, 2023

There were 32 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Wisconsin in the week ending July 29, making up 3.2% of total deaths by all causes in Wisconsin.

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Schimming: "Excited to have this historic #GOPDebate here in Milwaukee."

By The Sconi Report | Aug 23, 2023

Brian Schimming, Chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, took to the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, to share his excitement on the upcoming Republican Debate. The debate is scheduled to be held in Milwaukee on August 23.

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14 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Wisconsin during week ending July 29

By The Sconi | Aug 23, 2023

There were 14 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Wisconsin in the week ending July 29, making up 1.4% of total deaths by all causes in Wisconsin.

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19 people die from kidney disease in Wisconsin during week ending July 29

By The Sconi | Aug 23, 2023

There were 19 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Wisconsin in the week ending July 29, making up 1.9% of total deaths by all causes in Wisconsin.

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OSHA emphasizes workplace safety amid rising temperatures

By The Sconi | Aug 23, 2023

A period of hot weather is currently affecting many regions, prompting concerns about workplace safety in high temperatures. Employers are urged to ensure their worksites comply with OSHA regulations to protect workers from heat-related hazards. This comes as part of the National Emphasis Program on heat announced in April 2022, which includes increased inspections.

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Attorney General Kaul Releases 2022 Annual Crime Lab Report

By The Sconi Report | Aug 22, 2023

Wisconsin State Crime Labs Surpass National Averages in Majority of Areas

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Gov. Evers, Minnesota Gov. Walz Apply for Federal Grant to Rebuild Critical Duluth-Superior Bridge

By The Sconi Report | Aug 22, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers, together with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, today announced their departments of transportation have requested federal funding to help rebuild the John A. Blatnik Bridge between Superior and Duluth, Minnesota.

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Wisconsin receives $2.1 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By The Sconi | Aug 22, 2023

The VA issued nine Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Campaign spending: Top Q2 political donation recipients in Wisconsin

By The Sconi | Aug 22, 2023

These Wisconsin political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the second quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Sen. Johnson Demands Transparency from HHS Inspector General; Calls for Investigation into Mishandling of COVID-19 Related Records

By The Sconi Report | Aug 21, 2023

On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Health and Human Services Inspector General (HHS IG) Christi Grimm calling for an investigation into potential abuses of federal record keeping procedures at HHS and its sub-agencies including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

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Baldwin Delivers $28 Million for Internet Expansion in Five Wisconsin Counties

By The Sconi Report | Aug 21, 2023

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding will expand high-speed internet to nearly 10,000 residents in Richland, Dane, Iowa, Juneau, and Sauk Counties

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Wisconsin sees slight dip in second-quarter new home construction

By The Sconi | Aug 21, 2023

The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) has released new data indicating a nearly seven percent decline in new home construction starts from the first quarter of 2023 and year-to-date compared to 2022. The report, which includes information submitted by municipalities across the state, shows that 3,103 new home permits were issued statewide between April 1 and June 30. This figure is slightly more than 200 permits fewer than those pulled in the first quarter.

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Week ending July 8: 13 deaths among Hispanic people in Wisconsin

By The Sconi | Aug 20, 2023

There were 13 Hispanic people who died in Wisconsin in the week ending July 8, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Schimming: "7 of 10 Americans know we’re on the wrong track."

By The Sconi Report | Aug 17, 2023

Brian Schimming, Chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, took to the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, to criticize President Biden's economic policies known as "Bidenomics". The post came right before President's visit to Wisconsin, where he addressed his economic policies.

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Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Menominee County Register of Deeds

By The Sconi Report | Aug 17, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Menominee County.

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Sens. Johnson and Grassley Reveal Defense Agency and Georgia Tech Research May Have Targeted RNC, DNC Networks Without Their Knowledge

By The Sconi Report | Aug 17, 2023

On Wednesday, U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Committee on the Budget, wrote to Dr. Stephanie Tompkins, director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), regarding a recently uncovered email that exposed a project targeting Republican National Committee (RNC) and Democratic National Committee (DNC) networks.

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Senator Baldwin’s Build America, Buy America Standards Announced

By The Sconi Report | Aug 17, 2023

On August 14, the White House released final guidance to boost the use of American-made goods in infrastructure projects — standards that Senator Tammy Baldwin successfully fought to include in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to ensure taxpayer dollars are supporting American businesses, workers, and economic growth. Baldwin led the fight to include Buy America provisions in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to ensure federal investment supports American businesses and workers