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News from April 2024

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Custom Apparel Business Owner Sued for Unpaid Wages Owed to Former Employees

By The Sconi | Apr 9, 2024

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice, on behalf of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, today filed a lawsuit against Jeremy Kruk for unlawful labor practices as it relates to his former custom apparel business, Crushin It Promotions, LLC.“This case alleges that the defendant engaged in unacceptable business practices,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “We will work to ensure that the impacted employees receive what they’re owed.”"Fair workplaces depend on upholding the laws that govern labor practices," Department of Workforce Development...

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Wisconsin’s Referendum Process Results in Misleading Tax Increases, Leaves Voters in the Dark

By The Sconi | Apr 9, 2024

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has revealed concerning transparency issues within Wisconsin’s referendum process through its latest report, "Piercing the Fog: Shedding Light on School District Referenda in Wisconsin." The report sheds light on how these problems lead to misleading tax increases and ultimately leave voters uninformed about critical financial implications.Will Flanders, the Research Director at WILL, emphasized the importance of providing voters with comprehensive information, stating, “Using referendums to fund school districts is not...

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League of American Workers President: WI Democrats regard ‘straight white men as enemies to be ridiculed and excluded’

By The Sconi News Service | Apr 9, 2024

Steve Cortes, the president and founder of the League of American Workers (LAW) said that the Wisconsin Democratic Party (WisDems) is made up of radicals who view white men as enemies.

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Wisconsin's telehealth program for COVID-19 treatment ends April 10

By The Sconi | Apr 8, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced that its COVID-19 Treatment Telehealth Program will conclude on April 10. The program, which began in November 2022, was initially set to end in 2023 but was extended due to its success and the high number of COVID-19 cases at the time.

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WI Moms for Liberty President: 'White heterosexual men need not apply' for WI Democrats HR Job

By The Sconi News Service | Apr 7, 2024

Scarlett Johnson, the president of Moms for Liberty Wisconsin, said that white, heterosexual men need not apply for the “Head of People” job position being advertised by the Wisconsin Democratic Party.

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Wisconsin's Q3 2023 individual income tax revenue down 58.5% from previous quarter

By The Sconi | Apr 5, 2024

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $1.6 billion in individual income tax revenue for Wisconsin, a 58.5% 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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AG Kaul Takes Action to Defend Wisconsinites from Predatory Personal Lending Company

By The Sconi | Apr 5, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul of Wisconsin has taken a stand against predatory lending practices by joining a multistate lawsuit targeting Mariner Finance for violating consumer protection laws. The lawsuit alleges that Mariner Finance engaged in deceptive practices by charging consumers for hidden add-on products without their consent, leading to significant financial harm.According to Attorney General Kaul, the lawsuit accuses Mariner Finance of misleading consumers and adding substantial amounts to their loan obligations through undisclosed fees and premiums. In 2019...

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Wisconsin: Biologics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Wisconsin in March

By The Sconi | Apr 4, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Wisconsin in March.

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Senate candidate Eric Hovde on illegal immigration: 'Chief Owens shouldn’t be the only one that is concerned by 140,000+ “gotaways”'

By Federal Newswire | Apr 4, 2024

U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde expressed grave concern over the issue of illegal border crossings, stating "the future of our country is at stake." His comments were made in response to the 140,000 successful illegal crossings at the southern border, commonly referred to as "got-aways." Hovde made this statement in a March 25 post on X.

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Wisconsin Voters Approve Majority of School Tax-Hike Requests

By The Sconi | Apr 4, 2024

Wisconsin voters have given their approval to the majority of school district requests to levy higher property taxes on the ballots last Tuesday. According to a report by the Badger Institute, slightly more than 60% of the 92 referenda placed before voters on April 2 were approved, whether for funding operations or building projects. This approval rate is lower than in recent years but remains consistent with historical norms.Dale Knapp, the director of Forward Analytics, highlighted the localized nature of these decisions, stating, "Everything is so local." He emphasized...

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VICTORY: State Bar Abandons DEI Program After WILL Lawsuit

By The Sconi | Apr 4, 2024

The Wisconsin State Bar has agreed to abandon its discriminatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program following a lawsuit brought by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL). The settlement reached between the State Bar and WILL has resulted in significant changes to the DEI program, ensuring that all law students have equal opportunities to participate based on merit rather than race.WILL Associate Counsel, Skylar Croy, expressed, “Defeating unconstitutional DEI programs has become WILL’s area of expertise, and we are not stopping here. While we are...

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UW Tenure Hysteria Deemed Unwarranted by Recent Analysis

By The Sconi | Apr 4, 2024

The number of tenured faculty in the University of Wisconsin System has fallen roughly in line with the decrease in student enrollment since 2015. This decline was sparked by a legislative decision to remove tenure guarantees from state statute, leading to backlash from professors who described the move as "destructive" and "remarkably chilling," akin to "a death in the family."According to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, the number of tenured professors in the UW System decreased by approximately 8% between the 2016-17 and 2021-22 school years, correlating with a 9% drop...

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Will government’s heavy hand make business “Go Galt”?

By The Sconi | Apr 4, 2024

In a world where government intervention in business operations is becoming more prominent, concerns are growing about the impact of these policies on entrepreneurship and innovation. The resurgence of industrial policy, championed as part of Bidenomics, has sparked debates about the role of government in shaping economic activities.The sentiment that government involvement is pervasive in development projects is echoed by critics. As one observation points out, "Sometimes it seems that no major development project occurs in Wisconsin without the visible hand of...

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Wisconsin during March

By The Sconi | Apr 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Veterinary companies from Wisconsin in March.

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Tax Revenue Analysis: Wisconsin collects $1.9 billion in sales and gross receipt tax during Q3 2023

By The Sconi | Apr 3, 2024

Wisconsin collected $1.9 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 48.5% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

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Badger Institute's Impactful Work Praised by Mike Nichols

By The Sconi | Apr 3, 2024

The Badger Institute’s policy work, journalism, and advocacy have been commended for their role in bringing about significant changes in Wisconsin. In a recent statement, Mike Nichols, a representative from the Badger Institute, highlighted the institute's efforts in advancing policies that aim to provide Wisconsinites with more freedom and greater opportunities.Nichols mentioned that throughout 2023, the institute focused on promoting their "Mandate for Madison" - a comprehensive document containing free-market policy recommendations that have now been translated into...

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WILL Announces Settlement Involving Professor Suspended for Criticizing Woke Policies at Concordia University

By The Sconi | Apr 3, 2024

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has announced a settlement involving Rev. Dr. Gregory Schulz, former professor of philosophy at Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW), who was suspended in February 2022 for criticizing the university's direction towards politically "woke" policies.The terms of the settlement agreement between Dr. Schulz and CUW are confidential, but both parties are satisfied with the resolution. Following his retirement from CUW, Dr. Schulz expressed his satisfaction with the settlement and is looking forward to continuing his service to...

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Wisconsin DHS submits $36M opioid fund allocation plan

By The Sconi | Apr 3, 2024

On April 1, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) submitted its plan for the annual share of $750 million in opioid settlement funds to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC). As a result of settlements reached by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Wisconsin will receive $36 million this year aimed at preventing opioid use disorder and enhancing efforts for harm reduction, treatment, and recovery.

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Wisconsin: Drugs companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Wisconsin in March

By The Sconi | Apr 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Drugs companies from Wisconsin in March.

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WILL Releases Statement on April 2nd Election Results

By The Sconi | Apr 2, 2024

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has issued a statement following the successful passing of Statewide Referendum Questions 1 & 2 in the April 2nd Spring Election. These amendments have now been added to the Wisconsin Constitution after receiving the approval of the voters. WILL had actively supported these amendments during the Spring 2024 election and the 2023-24 Legislative Session.The amendments were a response to the significant influence of private funds, known as “Zuckerbucks,” that entered Wisconsin's 2020 election. These funds, provided by Meta CEO...