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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

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UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Watertown, Wis.UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Watertown, Wis.

By The Sconi Report | Oct 31, 2023

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the City of Watertown, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

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Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $388.7 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

By The Sconi Report | Oct 31, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of approximately $388.7 million in key projects located across the state.

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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Manufacturing Month

By The Sconi Report | Oct 31, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin.

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Facebook ‘Whistleblower’: AG lawsuit against Meta ‘a step in the right direction’

By The Sconi News Service | Oct 31, 2023

Facebook “whistleblower” Ryan Hartwig said Attorney General Josh Kaul's (D-WI) lawsuit against Facebook owner Meta is a “step in the right direction.”

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FTC and Wisconsin Take Action Against Rhinelander Auto Center for Illegally Discriminating Against American Indian Customers and Charging Unlawful Junk Fees

By The Sconi Report | Oct 30, 2023

Current and former owners agree to settlements that will stop unlawful actions, return $1.1 million for consumer refunds

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Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Buffalo County Register of Deeds

By The Sconi Report | Oct 30, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Buffalo County.

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Wisconsin: 29 Hispanic lives lost in week ending Sept. 2

By The Sconi | Oct 29, 2023

There were 29 Hispanic people who died in Wisconsin in the week ending Sept. 2, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Battleground State voters, including Wisconsin, express low Faith in President Biden's Economy, new poll shows

By The Sconi | Oct 27, 2023

Only 39 percent of registered voters in four key battleground states have confidence in President Biden's handling of the economy, a new poll shows. Additionally, it found that 77% of voters in the states—Wisconsin, Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina—all of which expect to play a pivotal role in the 2024 presidential election, also said that the country is heading down the wrong track.

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Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Racine County Circuit Court

By The Sconi Report | Oct 26, 2023

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

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Attorney General Josh Kaul Warns of Current Online Dangers and Highlights Online Safety Tools During Keep Your Kids Safe Online Month

By The Sconi Report | Oct 25, 2023

Attorney General Josh Kaul today, during Keep Your Kids Safe Online Month, is warning parents of current online dangers and reminding Wisconsinites of the resources available through the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.

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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Plan to Direct $170 Million in Emergency Funding to Stabilize Child Care Industry Statewide

By The Sconi Report | Oct 25, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his announcement directing $170 million in emergency funding to the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families to continue the Child Care Counts Stabilization Payment program at its current levels through June 2025.