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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Wisconsin increases from Q4 FY2023 to Q1 FY2024

By The Sconi | Jun 30, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Wisconsin during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $315,061, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Wisconsin DOJ investigates officer-involved shooting in Adams County

By The Sconi | Jun 30, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the Town of Big Flats, Wisconsin, on the afternoon of Saturday, June 29, 2024.

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Which type of Wisconsin companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q1?

By The Sconi | Jun 29, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 15 inspections at 15 Food and Cosmetics companies from Wisconsin in the first quarter of 2024.

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Hovde: Open borders allow criminals to enter country illegally

By The Sconi | Jun 28, 2024

Eric Hovde, a U.S. Senate candidate in Wisconsin, stated that current border policies have "allowed criminals and even terrorists to enter our country illegally." Hovde made this statement to the Sconi on June 26.

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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Wisconsin voter rolls

By The Sconi | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

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Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine in significant win for businesses

By The Sconi | Jun 28, 2024

The Supreme Court of the United States on Friday overturned the Chevron doctrine, a longstanding principle that allowed agency officials to implement regulations beyond their authority. This decision, stemming from the case Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, is seen as a significant victory for the business community.

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Wisconsin health officials warn against consuming Diamond Shruumz-brand products

By The Sconi | Jun 28, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is investigating reports of severe illnesses linked to Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. These products contain a proprietary blend of mushrooms and are available online and at retailers nationwide.

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Senator Johnson criticizes President Biden's debate performance

By The Sconi | Jun 28, 2024

On Friday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released a statement in reaction to President Biden’s performance at the previous night's debate.

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Colorado man charged with repeated sexual assault linked to clergy abuse initiative

By The Sconi | Jun 28, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul and Wood County District Attorney Craig Lambert announced that James Lane, 52, has been charged with one count of Repeated Sexual Assault of a Child. The incidents allegedly occurred between September 1, 2002, and December 31, 2003.

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Wisconsin ranks low in frequency of federally declared disasters

By The Sconi | Jun 27, 2024

Wisconsin's relative safety from natural disasters is noteworthy, especially when compared to other states in the U.S. Despite occasional tornadoes, the state experiences fewer severe natural events than many other regions.

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Medicaid enrollment remains high in Wisconsin despite post-pandemic adjustments

By The Sconi | Jun 27, 2024

After a year-long disenrollment, there are still 163,221 more people on Medicaid in Wisconsin than there were before the start of the pandemic, at a cost to taxpayers of at least $50 million a year. The state Department of Health Services (DHS) has not yet provided an explanation for this increase.

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Badger Institute advocates for constitutional amendments on federal spending oversight

By The Sconi | Jun 26, 2024

The Badger Institute, led by President Mike Nichols, remains committed to upholding the principles of free enterprise, liberty, and limited government. According to Nichols, the organization's recent efforts have contributed to significant changes in Wisconsin, including closing the funding gap for choice schools, repealing the personal property tax, passing free-market dental care for children, and achieving faster justice for crime victims.

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Senators demand HHS compliance for COVID-19 records

By The Sconi | Jun 26, 2024

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, along with four GOP members of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra regarding the agency’s lack of compliance with 31 outstanding oversight letters related to COVID-19 origins and vaccine safety. The senators' letter cited 5 U.S.C. § 2954, requiring HHS to produce the records requested in the 31 outstanding letters.

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Attorneys general support upholding FTC's ban on deceptive TurboTax advertising

By The Sconi | Jun 26, 2024

Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition Urging Court to Uphold FTC’s Ban on Deceptive TurboTax Advertising

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Wisconsin DOJ investigates officer-involved incident in Kronenwetter

By The Sconi | Jun 25, 2024

KRONENWETTER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved incident in Kronenwetter, Wis., that occurred on the evening of Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

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Attorney General Kaul issues opinion on Wisconsin's new constitutional amendment

By The Sconi | Jun 25, 2024

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has issued a formal opinion regarding a new provision in the Wisconsin Constitution, which states that “[n]o individual other than an election official designated by law may perform any task in the conduct of any primary, election, or referendum.” The opinion was requested by the Dane County Corporation Counsel.

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Wisconsin's public pensions receive $2.5 million in contributions for 2022

By The Sconi | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Wisconsin had received $2.5 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Hovde: Consequences of Biden-Baldwin open borders policy are 'deadly'

By The Sconi | Jun 22, 2024

Eric Hovde, a U.S. Senate candidate in Wisconsin, criticized the Biden Administration's policies at the southern border, describing them as "deadly" and accusing them of allowing illegal immigrants and drugs into the United States. Hovde shared his statement with The Sconi on June 12.

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Potential data breach impacts over 19K Wisconsin Medicaid members

By The Sconi | Jun 21, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW), one of its partners, experienced a security incident potentially exposing the protected health information of 19,150 Wisconsin Medicaid members.

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DeAngelis on school choice opposition in Wisconsin: ‘The main barrier has been Tony Evers’

By The Sconi reports | Jun 21, 2024

Amid growing dissatisfaction with traditional public schooling systems, states are increasingly embracing universal school choice measures, driven by a wave of parental activism and dissatisfaction.