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News from December 2023

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Gov. Evers, First Lady Celebrate Hanukkah in Wisconsin

By The Sconi Report | Dec 23, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a happy Hanukkah as families and individuals across the state celebrate the end of The Festival of Lights. Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a happy Hanukkah as families and individuals across the state celebrate the end of The Festival of Lights.

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Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Announces New Investments to Help Expand Access, Affordability, and Adoption of High-Speed Internet

By The Sconi Report | Dec 22, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers, together with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) approved the state’s plans to utilize $140 million of federal funds from the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on the Year of Mental Health

By The Sconi Report | Dec 21, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the Year of Mental Health and his efforts over the past year to invest in expanding access to mental and behavioral healthcare.

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Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $42 Million for HOME-American Rescue Plan Program

By The Sconi Report | Dec 20, 2023

Applications for HOME-ARP now open to provide safe, affordable rental units and supportive services

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Gov. Evers, DNR Announce $414.4 Million To Improve Municipal Wastewater and Stormwater Infrastructure

By The Sconi Report | Dec 20, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced $414.4 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the Clean Water Fund Program to 84 municipalities to improve their wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.

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Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $589 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

By The Sconi Report | Dec 19, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of approximately $589 million in key projects across the state.

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Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Board of Regents Vote Tonight

By The Sconi Report | Dec 19, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers released a statement regarding the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents vote tonight.

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Poll shows Wisconsin voters citing food inflation and income erosion among key issues driving concerns with Biden's economic policies

By The Sconi | Dec 19, 2023

A recent survey of Wisconsin voters revealed that economic issues, including inflation and employment, are the primary concerns in the state. Forty percent of respondents identified these as their top two worries. The poll also indicated that rising food prices and dwindling income were the main impacts of inflation affecting respondents and their families.

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Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding UW System Board of Regents Meeting Tomorrow

By The Sconi Report | Dec 18, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents meeting scheduled for tomorrow.

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ICYMI: Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Federal Funding Awarded to Study Expansion of Passenger Rail Service in Wisconsin

By The Sconi Report | Dec 16, 2023

Eau Claire, Green Bay, and Madison to be considered as future Amtrak stops under BIL program

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Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Board of Regents Vote

By The Sconi Report | Dec 15, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers released the following statement regarding the vote by the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents today.

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New Poll: Wisconsin voters most concerned about economic issues and disapprove of 'Bidenomics'

By The Sconi | Dec 14, 2023

The League of American Workers recently released a poll, shedding light on Wisconsin voters' dissatisfaction with the country's direction, their economic concerns, and President Joe Biden's handling of the economy. The survey revealed that 72 percent of respondents believed the country was on the wrong track, while 58 percent disapproved of Biden's performance regarding economic issues.

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Students for Justice in Palestine’s antisemitic rallies at UW-Madison claim to be 'part of' Hamas Operations

By The Sconi | Dec 14, 2023

Ahead of their Day of Resistance rallies across the country, the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) issued a "toolkit" document that refers to Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, Hamas’ brutal terrorist attack in Israel that left over 1200 dead, as "the resistance," and it further stated that student activities are part of the movement and not just in solidarity. While the document has led some schools to move to deactivate the group, the SJP currently operates on the campus of UW-Madison and has been regularly holding rallies and walkouts.

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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Shop Small Wisconsin

By The Sconi Report | Dec 14, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address encouraging Wisconsinites to shop at local small businesses during the holidays.

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Gov. Evers Announces $15 Million Grant for City of Milwaukee to Redevelop Blighted Northridge Mall Property

By The Sconi Report | Dec 14, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $15 million grant has been awarded to the city of Milwaukee for their efforts to redevelop the former Northridge Mall complex located on the city’s northwest side.

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Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce New Programs Emerge from Historic Bipartisan Housing Legislation

By The Sconi Report | Dec 14, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), announced today that two new loan programs, Restore Main Street and Vacancy-to-Vitality, are now available and expected to spur the development of new affordable housing units across the state.

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Students for Justice in Palestine’s antisemitic rallies at UW-Milwaukee 'part of' Hamas Operations, according to the group

By The Sconi Report | Dec 13, 2023

Ahead of their Day of Resistance rallies across the country, the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) issued a toolkit document that refers to Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, Hamas' brutal terrorist attack in Israel that left over 1,200 dead, and it further stated that student activities are part of the movement and not just in solidarity. While the document has led some schools to move to deactivate the group, the SJP currently operates on the campus of UW-Milwaukee and has been regularly holding rallies and walkouts.

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Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Racine County Circuit Court

By The Sconi Report | Dec 13, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Racine County Circuit Court – Branch 4.

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Gov. Evers Keeps Promise to Protect LGBTQ Youth, Vetoes Bill Prohibiting Gender-Affirming Care in Wisconsin

By The Sconi Report | Dec 13, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed Assembly Bill 465, a bill passed by Republican members of the Wisconsin State Legislature banning gender-affirming care for minor patients with gender dysphoria.

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US Senator Ron Johnson presses Biden administration for stricter enforcement of Iranian sanctions

By The Sconi | Dec 12, 2023

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.) along with his GOP colleagues, has penned a letter urging the Biden administration to strengthen the enforcement of sanctions on Iranian steel. The senators underscored the potential implications for entities associated with terrorism, underlining an escalating bipartisan concern about sanction enforcement, its perceived influence on regional stability, and national security considerations.