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News from November 2023

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New bill being considered by WI Senate would raise energy and utility costs on WI residents critics say

By The Sconi | Nov 13, 2023

Americans for Prosperity - Wisconsin have joined several groups in opposing SB 481 as they argue that if passed, the bill would lead to rate hikes and high energy costs that would further burden Wisconsin families and small businesses. The bill, which made it out of committee last week, is expected to be voted on this week and has spurred on a grassroots campaign opposing the bill spearheaded by AFP.

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Gov. Evers, PSC Announce Launch of Historic Clean Energy Grant Programs

By The Sconi Report | Nov 13, 2023

New grant programs funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support clean energy in Wisconsin

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Week ending Sept. 16: 18 deaths among Hispanic people in Wisconsin

By The Sconi | Nov 12, 2023

There were 18 Hispanic people who died in Wisconsin in the week ending Sept. 16, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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ICYMI: Wisconsin CEOs Urge Republicans to Fund Engineering Building Project at State’s Flagship University

By The Sconi Report | Nov 11, 2023

Gov. Evers Again Urges Republicans to Swiftly Pass Comprehensive Workforce Plan to Address Generational Workforce Challenges, Including Statewide Support for Higher Education

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Rising food prices are top inflation concern in new battleground poll including Wisconsin

By The Sconi | Nov 10, 2023

A recent battleground state poll released by the League of American Workers showed that economic issues were the top concern of voters in the states polled, which included Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, and Wisconsin. Sixty percent of respondents cited rising food prices as one of their top two most important impacts from inflation. Notably, the poll also found that 77% of respondents believe the country is on the wrong track and 57% disapprove of the president's handling of the economy.

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Gov. Evers Celebrates Unveiling of New Forest County Potawatomi Dual-Language Highway Signs

By The Sconi Report | Nov 10, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated the newest set of dual-language highway signs unveiled for placement on state highways as part of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Dual-Language Sign Program.

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Gov. Evers, WisDOT Celebrate WIS 15 Improvements in Outagamie County

By The Sconi Report | Nov 9, 2023

Gov. Evers today, together with Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson and community leaders, celebrated the improvements to Wisconsin Highway 15 (WIS 15) in Outagamie County.

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Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Kenosha County Circuit Court

By The Sconi Report | Nov 8, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 3.

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Gov. Evers to Invest Over $36 Million in Five Building Projects Republicans Excluded from State Capital Budget

By The Sconi Report | Nov 7, 2023

Investments projected to support over 400 jobs, nearly $68 million in economic activity

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Wisconsin electoral history for Nov. 5, 1912: Woodrow Wilson wins Wisconsin en route to the Presidency

By The Sconi News Service | Nov 5, 2023

On November 5, 1912, then-New Jersey Gov. Woodrow Wilson (D) won the state of Wisconsin in the Presidential Election on the way to a national victory and the U.S. Presidency.

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CDC reports 17 deaths among Wisconsin Hispanics in week ending Sept. 9

By The Sconi | Nov 5, 2023

There were 17 Hispanic people who died in Wisconsin in the week ending Sept. 9, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Battleground State voters, including Wisconsin, cite rising housing costs and income erosion among key issues driving concerns with ‘Bidenomics’

By The Sconi | Nov 3, 2023

Battleground State voters, including those in Wisconsin, have highlighted rising housing costs and income erosion as key issues driving their concerns about President Biden’s economic policies. Last week, a poll conducted by the League of American Workers showed a lack of voter confidence in President Biden’s handling of the economy and an overwhelming dissatisfaction with the country's direction. "Among voters' key concerns when it came to economic issues and inflation were rising housing costs and wage erosion," said the League of American Workers.

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As Biden admin plans to move Somali refugees to rural WI, Tiffany cites 'alarming track record” of “lax” screening

By The Sconi | Nov 3, 2023

In an open letter to Emily Berge, president of the Eau Claire city council, Congressman Tom Tiffany (R-WI07) expressed serious concerns over plans by World Relief, a non-profit organization, to resettle hundreds of Somali refugees in rural Wisconsin. The organization is set to receive thousands of dollars from the Biden administration per refugee that it successfully resettles in the area.

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Attorney General Kaul Announces $150,000 Settlement with ChemDesign Products, Inc. for Alleged Air Pollution Violations

By The Sconi Report | Nov 2, 2023

Attorney General Josh Kaul today announces a $150,000 settlement with ChemDesign Products, Inc.

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The National Threat Assessment Center and Office of School Safety Present Targeted Violence Prevention Training for Kenosha, Wis. Community

By The Sconi Report | Nov 1, 2023

Ensuring the safety of our communities is a responsibility that belongs to everyone. To inform these efforts, a team of national and statewide leaders, including the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS), will provide training on a behavioral approach to Preventing Targeted Violence in Kenosha, Wis. to a diverse group of law enforcement, public safety professionals, fire and EMS, school personnel, and other community members involved in threat identification, assessment and management in the Kenosha, Wis. area.

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Gov. Evers Announces “Celebrating 175 Years of Wisconsinites” Theme for 2023 State Capitol Holiday Tree

By The Sconi Report | Nov 1, 2023

Governor invites students, families statewide to help celebrate Wisconsinites and decorate Capitol Tree

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Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence

By The Sconi Report | Nov 1, 2023

30 task force members, national AI experts set to convene at public task force meeting Oct. 30 in Madison