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News from 2023

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Gov. Evers Takes Action on Three Bills

By The Sconi Report | Nov 23, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers today took action on three bills, including two bills providing wage increases for certain public employees such as State Patrol troopers and inspectors and employees in the building trades crafts collective bargaining unit.

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Gov. Evers Announces PSC Received 124 Applications Requesting More than $221 Million from Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program

By The Sconi Report | Nov 22, 2023

Applicant requests for broadband expansion funding remain strong as demand continues to outpace available dollars

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Gov. Evers, DWD Announce All-Time Record-High Number of Registered Apprentices in Program’s 112-Year History

By The Sconi Report | Nov 21, 2023

A record 16,384 apprentices to participate in state program to ‘earn while they learn’

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Gov. Evers, DOC Announce Sweeping Measures to Help Ensure Safety of Staff, People in Care at Correctional Institutions

By The Sconi Report | Nov 20, 2023

Measures include building upon ongoing efforts to restore regular movement, reducing use of restrictive housing, and transitioning Waupun Correctional Institution toward single-cell housing

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Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner reportedly up 30-40% since before Biden took office

By The Sconi | Nov 20, 2023

The American Farm Bureau’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Survey found that the cost of an average Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people costs 30% more this year, on average, than the same meal cost in 2019. Additionally, it found that the "expanded" meal, which includes ham and additional sides, will cost just over 40% more than that same meal pre-Biden. A recent poll of Battleground state voters, which included Wisconsin, showed that rising food prices was the top inflationary concern for respondents. This surge is a consequence of current economic conditions and factors like...

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Gov. Evers and First Lady Invite Military Families to Share Ornaments for 2023 Tribute to Our Troops Tree at Executive Residence

By The Sconi Report | Nov 17, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers invite the public to contribute ornaments for this year’s “Tribute to Our Troops” holiday tree at the Executive Residence.

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Gov. Evers Celebrates Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility Breaking Ground

By The Sconi Report | Nov 16, 2023

On November 10, a groundbreaking was held for the Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility that will serve as a new state-of-the-art home for the state of Wisconsin’s Milwaukee Crime Lab, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management.

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Top Wisconsin Election Commission Administrator in jeopardy of facing impeachment following proposal by Republican lawmakers

By The Sconi | Nov 15, 2023

Wisconsin Election Commission Administrator, Meagan Wolfe, is at risk of being impeached after a proposal by Republican lawmakers was made, accusing Wolfe of suspicious activity during the 2020 Presidential election. Meagan Wolfe was responsible for overseeing any election-related activity and ensuring that all procedures fell within the law and regulations.

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VA Purchase Loans in Wisconsin average $308,324 for Q3 2023

By The Sconi | Nov 15, 2023

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Wisconsin in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $308,324, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Gov. Evers Announces Microsoft Makes Major Investment in Wisconsin

By The Sconi Report | Nov 15, 2023

The development brings jobs, investments, and skilling programs to the region

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OPINION: While inflation chokes Wisconsinites, Tony Evers rewards university profs with big pay raise

By Hayden Ludwig, Director of Policy Research, Restoration of America | Nov 14, 2023

Inflation is up, incomes are down, and Wisconsinites are scrambling to pay for groceries. And now Democrats want taxpayers to fund a pay hike for the professors spreading dangerous, anti-Semitic ideology in our college classrooms. This is the Left’s agenda at play—and you can’t afford it.

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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Honoring Wisconsin’s 300,000 Veterans on Veterans Day

By The Sconi Report | Nov 14, 2023

Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address honoring the 300,000 veterans who live across Wisconsin in recognition of Veterans Day.

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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.