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News from May 2023

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Gov. Evers Signs Bills to Address Carjacking and Reckless Driving in Wisconsin

By The Sconi Staff Reports | May 13, 2023

Governor again urges Legislature to approve budget initiatives designed to curb reckless driving, make roads safer

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Baldwin Cosponsors, Votes to Advance Bipartisan Railway Safety Legislation

By The Sconi Report | May 12, 2023

Legislation will improve freight rail safety, help prevent future train derailment disasters like East Palestine

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Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising

By The Sconi Report | May 12, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #199 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., May 12, 2023, in honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising, who was killed in the line of duty on Sat., May 6, 2023, at the age of 29

Congressional Record publishes “MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS” in the Senate section on May 10

By The Sconi | May 12, 2023

“MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1601-S1602 on May 10

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UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in St. Croix County, Wis.

By The Sconi Report | May 12, 2023

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the township of Glenwood, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Saturday, May 6, 2023.

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Sen. Johnson Demands HHS Lift Redactions on Emails about Ivermectin

By The Sconi Report | May 12, 2023

On April 25, 2023, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra requesting unredacted copies of 106 pages that show U.S. public health officials sharing information about ivermectin.

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Gov. Evers Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week and State Employee Appreciation Day

By The Sconi Report | May 12, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers on May 9 shared a video message with Wisconsinites celebrating Public Service Recognition Week and State Employee Appreciation Day throughout the state of Wisconsin

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Baldwin Helps Secure $30 Million for Great Lakes Projects in Underserved Communities

By The Sconi Report | May 11, 2023

Investment from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will fund implementation of environmental protection and restoration projects

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How many Under 25-year-olds died in Wisconsin during week ending April 22?

By The Sconi | May 11, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 11 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending April 22.

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LWAM Investigation Dismantles Fentanyl Distribution Organization

By The Sconi Report | May 11, 2023

During the week of May 1, 2023, investigators and agents with the Lake Winnebago Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group – Drug Unit (LWAM), United States Marshals Service, and area law enforcement agencies arrested multiple members of a drug trafficking organization who are alleged to be responsible for obtaining and distributing approximately 1 million fentanyl pills throughout Northeast Wisconsin in less than a year.

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Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Grant, Oneida, and Vernon County District Attorneys

By The Sconi Report | May 11, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers announced on May 8 that he is seeking applicants for Grant, Oneida, and Vernon County district attorneys, respectively

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Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bill to Improve Water Quality Across the State, Takes Action on Three Additional Bills

By The Sconi Report | May 11, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers on May 8 signed four bills, including a bipartisan bill to support farmers and producers in protecting watersheds across the state by expanding eligibility for producer-led watershed protection grants

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Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Seek Answers from Credit Card Issuers on Exorbitant Late Fees

By The Sconi Report | May 10, 2023

“American families have an opportunity to save billions in excessive credit card late fees”

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382 people age 85 and older in Wisconsin are estimated to have died during week ending April 22

By The Sconi | May 10, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 382 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 22.

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National poll shows strong support for prohibiting boys from playing girls’ sports; Wisconsin one of 29 states that allows it

By The Sconi Staff Reports | May 10, 2023

As President Biden proposes a new rule that would amend Title IX to forbid U.S. schools and colleges from banning boys from participating in girls’ sports, a new national poll finds the majority of Americans support such a prohibition.

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CDC predicts 250 people in 75-84 age group in Wisconsin died during week ending April 22

By The Sconi | May 9, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 250 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 22.

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Week of April 22: 193 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Wisconsin

By The Sconi | May 8, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 193 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 22.

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Gov. Evers Orders the Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Firefighters of Wisconsin Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty

By The Sconi Report | May 8, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #197 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 7, 2023, as a mark of respect for the firefighters of Wisconsin who have given their lives in the line of duty

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Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Army Air Forces First Lieutenant Roy Coulson Harms Who Lost His Life in World War II

By The Sconi Report | May 8, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #196 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., May 6, 2023, in honor of Army Air Forces First Lieutenant Roy Coulson Harms, who lost his life in World War II and whose remains have been identified and returned to Wisconsin for burial

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Gov. Evers Calls Special Election for 24th Assembly District

By The Sconi Report | May 8, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers on May 5 signed Executive Order #198 calling a special election for the 24th Assembly District, as a vacancy has been created by the election of State Sen. Daniel Knodl to the 8th Senate District