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News from May 2023

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Wisconsin implements no new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2022

By The Sconi | May 15, 2023

Wisconsin implemented no new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2022, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

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Week of April 29: 193 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Wisconsin

By The Sconi | May 15, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 193 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Bill to Target Fentanyl Supply Chain

By The Sconi Report | May 15, 2023

Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Mike Rounds (R-SD) joined Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in sponsoring the bipartisan Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act, legislation to combat the opioid crisis by combatting the flow of deadly fentanyl into the United States.

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Senator Baldwin Leads Bicameral Effort to Lower Health Care Costs, Increase Health Care Transparency

By The Sconi Report | May 15, 2023

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in introducing a bicameral bill to promote transparency in health care, crack down on anti-competitive practices, and remove restrictions preventing competition in health care markets.

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Two Milwaukee County Residents Sentenced in Water Street Shooting

By The Sconi Report | May 15, 2023

Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Marquise Jackson, age 26, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Alexus Jackson-Milton, age 21 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, were sentenced to Wisconsin State Prison for discharge of firearms on the evening of May 13, 2022, following a Milwaukee Bucks NBA playoff game, when thousands of people were in downtown Milwaukee, resulting in sixteen people suffering gunshot wounds

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Baldwin’s Bills to Increase Prescription Drug Transparency and Boost Access to Treatments for Rare Diseases Advance in Senate

By The Sconi Report | May 14, 2023

Bipartisan FAIR Drug Pricing Act requires basic transparency for pharmaceutical corporations that increase drug prices Bipartisan RARE Act preserves access to treatments for rare disease patients, especially children

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Wisconsin deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending April 29

By The Sconi | May 14, 2023

Wisconsin's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Calendar)” in the Senate section on May 11

By The Sconi | May 14, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Calendar)” on May 11.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-staff in Honor of Hmong-lao Veterans Day, Proclaims “hmong-lao Veterans Day” Across the State

By The Sconi Report | May 14, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #200 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 14, 2023, in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day.

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CDC reports 27 deaths among Wisconsin Hispanics in week ending April 22

By The Sconi | May 14, 2023

There were 27 Hispanic people who died in Wisconsin in the week ending April 22, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Week ending April 29 could be deadliest for people in 45-64 age group in Wisconsin

By The Sconi | May 14, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 127 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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ICYMI: Gov. Evers Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week, Highlights Budget Investments to Bolster Wisconsin Tourism

By The Sconi Report | May 14, 2023

Governor and Evers Administration spend week highlighting budget investments with visits to local businesses, tourist attractions and destinations

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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Plan to Bolster Wisconsin's Tourism Industry

By The Sconi Report | May 14, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers on May 11, during National Travel and Tourism Week, delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his plan to bolster and continue the success of Wisconsin’s tourism industry, including outdoor recreation

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Baldwin, Risch Slam FDA Rule that Allows Plant-Based Products to Use Dairy’s Good Name, Hurts Consumers

By The Sconi Report | May 13, 2023

Baldwin and Risch urge FDA to combat the unfair practice of mislabeling non-dairy products using dairy names

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

By The Sconi Report | May 13, 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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Analysis: Wisconsin among 25 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group, study finds

By The Sconi Report | May 13, 2023

Wisconsin is among 25 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Sconi found.

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Gov. Evers, DATCP Highlight Farmer Wellness, Promote Mental Health Initiatives

By The Sconi Report | May 13, 2023

Last week, Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski, in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month and the Year of Mental Health, visited the Valley Springs Farm Bed and Breakfast in Reedsbur

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Wisconsin: 22 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died during week ending April 29

By The Sconi | May 13, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 22 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Dane County Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for 2017 Sexual Assault

By The Sconi Report | May 13, 2023

Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Kevin J. McDowell, age 39, of Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 20 years of initial confinement and 15 years of extended supervision for a sexual assault that occurred in 2017

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Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board

By The Sconi Report | May 13, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers today announced four appointments to the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board