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News from 2023

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Unchanged individual income tax revenue in Wisconsin as of Q3 2023 compared to Q3 2022

By The Sconi | Oct 5, 2023

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $1.6 billion in individual income tax revenue for Wisconsin, the same amount as the third quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Attorney General Kaul Files Reply Briefs in Abortion Case

By The Sconi Report | Oct 5, 2023

AG Kaul files reply briefs in support of motion for judgment on the pleadings

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Gov. Evers Appoints Mary Shawanokasic as Menominee County Register of Deeds

By The Sconi Report | Oct 4, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Mary Shawanokasic to serve as Menominee County Register of Deeds

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Attorney General Kaul Announces $250,000 Judgment Against Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery for Alleged Wastewater Discharge Violations

By The Sconi Report | Oct 4, 2023

Attorney General Josh Kaul announces today that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has obtained a civil judgment against Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery (ECC) requiring it to pay a $250,000 penalty and install additional pollution control equipment for alleged violations of its wastewater discharge permit at ECC’s Ellsworth, Wisconsin cheesemaking facility.

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Johnson: 'Ironic how Democrats are more concerned about Ukraine’s border than the U.S. border'

By The Sconi | Oct 3, 2023

On Saturday, New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman triggered a fire alarm just as the House was preparing to vote on a continuing resolution aimed at preventing a government shutdown. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy alleges that Bowman intentionally pulled the alarm, while Bowman claims that it was an accident.

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Details of Kenosha Casino proposal remain unknown

By The Sconi | Oct 3, 2023

A renewed proposal to develop a casino in Kenosha, Wisconsin is reportedly in the works with local officials, the Menominee Tribe and Hard Rock International. The proposal would develop a 60-acre plot of land in the city. However, details of the proposal and the evaluation process have not been made public.

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Wisconsin sees less property tax revenue in Q3 2023

By The Sconi | Oct 3, 2023

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $4 million in property tax revenue for Wisconsin, a 92.7% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Wisconsin Joins FTC, 16 States in Suing Amazon for Illegally Maintaining Monopoly Power

By The Sconi Report | Oct 3, 2023

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined the Federal Trade Commission and 16 state attorneys general in suing Amazon.com, Inc. alleging that the online retail and technology company is a monopolist that uses a set of interlocking anticompetitive and unfair strategies to illegally maintain its monopoly power.

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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Expanding High-Speed Internet Across the State

By The Sconi Report | Oct 3, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting the administration’s efforts to close the digital divide and expand high-speed internet across the state, as well as a recent $1 billion federal investment through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.

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Wisconsin's combined tax revenues down 49.3% from Q2 to Q3 2023

By The Sconi | Oct 2, 2023

Wisconsin collected $4.5 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the third quarter of 2023.

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Wisconsin receives $1.1 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By The Sconi | Oct 1, 2023

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

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VA provides 294 home purchase loans in Wisconsin in Q3 2023

By The Sconi | Oct 1, 2023

There were 294 VA home purchase loans issued in Wisconsin in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $90.6 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Hispanic deaths in Wisconsin decrease to 24 in week ending Aug. 19

By The Sconi | Oct 1, 2023

There were 24 Hispanic people who died in Wisconsin in the week ending Aug. 19, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin in Q3 vs. Q2 2023

By The Sconi | Oct 1, 2023

The VA issued four Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin during the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, compared to nine loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 47.4% fewer home purchase loans in Wisconsin in Q3 2023

By The Sconi | Oct 1, 2023

There were 294 VA home purchases in Wisconsin in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $90.6 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Q3 2023: Wisconsin's combined tax revenues down 49.3% since Q2 2023

By The Sconi | Oct 1, 2023

Wisconsin collected $4.5 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Q2 2023 Tax Revenue: Wisconsin collects $3.7 billion in sales and gross receipt tax

By The Sconi | Sep 30, 2023

Wisconsin collected $3.7 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 47.4% increase from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

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The Latest Election Scam: Ranked-Choice Voting

By Kweku Boafo | Sep 29, 2023

Have you ever wondered what happened in Alaska during the 2022 midterm election? How is it that a congressional district that had long been held by Republicans since 1971 was suddenly and inexplicably won by a Democrat? How is it that of the last three candidates standing — showcasing two Republican candidates and only one Democrat candidate — neither Republican candidate won that race?

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Attorney General Kaul Announces Best Practice Recommendations for Sexual Assault Response Teams

By The Sconi Report | Sep 25, 2023

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today is announcing that the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of Crime Victim Services and the Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) has released a compilation of best practice recommendations for SARTs.

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Gov. Evers Appoints Jorge Fragoso to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

By The Sconi Report | Sep 25, 2023

Gov. Evers announced today his appointment of Jorge Fragoso to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 23. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Lindsey Grady’s resignation, effective November 4, 2023. Fragoso will complete a term ending July 31, 2024.