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News from July 2024

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Reedsburg man sentenced for crash killing young girl boarding school bus

By The Sconi | Jul 31, 2024

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that Kevin Green, 19, of Reedsburg, Wis., has been sentenced after pleading guilty to Homicide by Negligent Operation of a Vehicle. Green was driving the vehicle that struck and killed a 13-year-old child as she boarded a school bus on May 12, 2023. He has been sentenced to four years of probation with conditions including three months conditional jail with Huber privileges, 200 hours of community service with at least 50 hours per year, eight community presentations to high-school-aged children about...

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In Wisconsin, 757 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By The Sconi | Jul 31, 2024

Wisconsin registered 757 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Death investigation underway after standoff in Portage County

By The Sconi | Jul 30, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting a death investigation in the Village of Amherst, Wisconsin, following an incident on Friday, July 26, 2024.

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Sen. Johnson releases timeline of law enforcement tracking prior to Trump shooting

By The Sconi | Jul 30, 2024

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) entered into the hearing record a detailed timeline of law enforcement’s awareness of Thomas Matthew Crooks, who allegedly attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, PA on July 13, 2024.

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Wisconsin sees a significant rise in single-family home construction in Q2

By The Sconi | Jul 29, 2024

The latest new home construction numbers released by the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) show a 19 percent increase statewide. The data, submitted by all municipalities across Wisconsin, indicate that 6,923 new home permits were issued in the first and second quarters of this year, compared to 5,816 permits between January 1 and June 30 of 2023.

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GOP candidates debate key issues ahead of Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District primary

By The Sconi | Jul 26, 2024

Ahead of the primary in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, WMC hosted a debate for the GOP candidates vying for the open seat vacated by Mike Gallagher earlier in the year.

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Senator Ron Johnson announces upcoming mobile office hours in Wisconsin

By The Sconi | Jul 26, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at specified times and locations. These sessions provide constituents with the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to seek assistance with federal agencies or other federal matters.

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Senators request information on assassination attempt against former President Trump

By The Sconi | Jul 26, 2024

On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), ranking member and chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, along with U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), ranking member and chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent letters requesting information related to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

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Batzel: VP Harris can't hide from 'her abysmal record on the border'

By The Sconi | Jul 25, 2024

Matt Batzel, national executive director of American Majority, said Vice President Kamala Harris can't hide from "her abysmal record on the border" and the immigration crisis that the administration has caused.

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Wisconsin DOJ unveils new online dashboard for TAD program

By The Sconi | Jul 25, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Information and Analysis (BJIA) has introduced a new online dashboard for the Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD) Grant Program. This platform will provide yearly reports on referrals and admissions to TAD-funded treatment courts and diversion programs.

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Recommended commercial-grade EVSE receptacle enhances safety for electric vehicle charging

By The Sconi | Jul 25, 2024

Commercial-grade 50A receptacles, such as the Hubbell HBL9450A, are recommended by a leading electric vehicle manufacturer for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). Unlike standard 50A range receptacles, which are typically used for only 1-3 hours at a time and made of less expensive materials, commercial-grade EVSE receptacles are constructed with more durable plastics and single-piece contacts. These features help dissipate heat during prolonged charging sessions.

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Badger Institute advocates for constitutional amendments on Aug 13 ballot

By The Sconi | Jul 25, 2024

On July 10, the Badger Institute launched a campaign recommending that voters approve the two-question proposal on Wisconsin ballots this August 13. The proposal aims to amend the constitution so that money sent to the state government by the federal government would be subject to the same legislative oversight and deliberation as all other state spending.

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Wisconsin Builders Foundation awards over $20K in scholarships

By The Sconi | Jul 24, 2024

The Wisconsin Builders Foundation has announced the award of 21 scholarships to students pursuing higher education programs related to the building trades. With a total of over $60,000 in scholarships granted since its inception, the Foundation continues its commitment to supporting the residential building industry and addressing the workforce shortage in this sector.

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Dr. Robert Redfield on COVID vaccine mandate 'mistakes': 'They don’t prevent infection'

By Nicholas Malfitano | Jul 23, 2024

In response to questioning by Sen. Ron Johnson, former CDC director Robert Redfield said during a senate hearing last week that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines should not have been mandated due to the body’s “very strong, pro-inflammatory response.”

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Sen. Johnson releases new findings on Trump assassination attempt

By The Sconi | Jul 23, 2024

On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released an additional preliminary finding regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The senator reported that eight shell casings were found near the body of would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks according to first-hand information obtained by his office.

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Johnson on Trump assassination attempt: Lack of transparency is 'unacceptable'

By Nicholas Malfitano | Jul 22, 2024

After an assassination attempt on President Donald Trump in Butler, Pa. earlier this month, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) contacted federal law enforcement authorities to request investigative materials – and when that request went unheeded – the senator issued a 13-page report on his preliminary findings and said “the lack of transparency from federal entities...is unacceptable.”

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Settlement reached over air law violations at Manitowoc facility

By The Sconi | Jul 22, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced a settlement with Kerry Inc., mandating an $85,000 payment to resolve violations of Wisconsin’s air laws at its liquid smoke manufacturing facility in Manitowoc. The settlement received approval from the Manitowoc County Circuit Court on July 11, 2024.

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Senator Johnson releases initial findings on Trump assassination attempt investigation

By The Sconi | Jul 21, 2024

On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released preliminary findings relating to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during his July 13, 2024 campaign rally in Butler, PA. Immediately following the shooting, Senator Johnson’s office began contacting federal, state, and local government entities as well as private companies seeking information about the security failures at the rally. The preliminary findings released today are based on the initial information the senator’s office obtained over the last week.

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Report: Over 338,000 Wisconsin gun owners not registered to vote

By The Sconi reports | Jul 19, 2024

An analysis of voting records and gun ownership from Women for Gun Rights found that 338,884 gun owners in Wisconsin, an important swing state in the upcoming 2024 Presidential election, are not currently registered to vote.

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Settlement reached over environmental law violations at Darlington cheese plant

By The Sconi | Jul 19, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a settlement with Wisconsin Whey Protein Inc. requiring the company to pay $350,000 to resolve violations of Wisconsin’s wastewater and stormwater laws related to its operation of a cheese and whey plant in Darlington, Wis. The Lafayette County Circuit Court approved the settlement on July 11, 2024.