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American Principles Project President: Disney's children's pride month collection 'should seriously disturb every parent in this country'

By The Sconi reports | Jun 20, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project, said the pride collection that Disney has produced for children's sections in department stores nationwide, featuring characters like Mickey Mouse and Marvel Superheroes, "should seriously disturb every parent in this country" and consumers should not support the company, which donates to the Trevor Project.

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Analysis: Wisconsin among 24 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By The Sconi | Jun 20, 2024

Wisconsin is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the The Sconi found.

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Business leaders address rising costs at Kenosha roundtable with Rep. Bryan Steil

By The Sconi | Jun 20, 2024

Local business leaders highlighted inflation, high interest rates, health care affordability, and rising energy prices at a roundtable discussion in Kenosha on Wednesday featuring Congressman Bryan Steil. The event was hosted by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP) to discuss policy solutions to these economic challenges.

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Debate continues over effectiveness and funding of Wisconsin’s parental choice programs

By The Sconi | Jun 20, 2024

State Sen. Jeff Smith, an Eau Claire-area Democrat and his party’s assistant leader in the upper chamber, recently expressed his views on Wisconsin's parental choice programs in the Cap Times. In his commentary, he stated: “It’s wrong to pump money into a broken system, especially into a failed voucher school program.”

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Wisconsin higher education faces financial challenges amid declining student demographics

By The Sconi | Jun 20, 2024

The University of Wisconsin system recently recommended downsizing its two-year branch campuses. Concurrently, Concordia University announced it is considering downsizing or shutting down its Ann Arbor campus following recent reductions at its Mequon campus. This follows the closure of Cardinal Stritch University last year and Marquette University's announcement of a $31 million budget cut by 2031. Alverno College has also revealed plans to cut 37 faculty and staff, while Northland College, Marian College, and St. Norbert have faced financial challenges.

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Senator Johnson questions experts on COVID-19 origins

By The Sconi | Jun 20, 2024

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in a hearing titled "Origins of COVID-19: An Examination of Available Evidence."

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Wisconsin increases from 2022 to 2023

By The Sconi | Jun 20, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Wisconsin in the fiscal year 2023 was $294,780, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Jury finds Oshkosh man guilty in Fox River boating accident

By The Sconi | Jun 19, 2024

A jury in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has found Jason Lindemann, 53, guilty of fourteen counts related to a powerboat crash on the Fox River on July 9, 2022. The charges include two counts of Second Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, eleven counts of Failing to Render Aid after a Boating Accident Resulting in Injury, and one count of Negligent Operation of a Boat.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Wisconsin increases from 2021 to 2022

By The Sconi | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Wisconsin in the fiscal year 2022 was $286,270, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Attorneys general reach $700 million settlement with J&J over talc product claims

By The Sconi | Jun 18, 2024

Attorney General Kaul and Coalition Reach $700 Million Agreement Against Johnson and Johnson

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Wisconsin officials issue health reminders as fair season begins

By The Sconi | Jun 18, 2024

The 2024 fair season in Wisconsin begins this week, offering residents an opportunity to interact with animals. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is reminding the public that animals can carry diseases, but simple precautions can ensure a safe experience.

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Attorney General Kaul begins tour after awarding grants from state opioid settlement

By The Sconi | Jun 18, 2024

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today began a series of visits to law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin that have received grants from state opioid settlement funds secured by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). Twelve Tribal nations, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies were awarded grants for projects aimed at preventing and reducing the dangers associated with opioid use. This grant program is part of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ (DHS) strategy to utilize the state's share of the National Prescription Opiate Litigation...

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Earnings on Wisconsin's public pension investments increase to $2.6 million in 2022

By The Sconi | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Wisconsin public pensions went up from $2.1 million in 2021 to $2.6 million in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Senators request hearing on terrorist threats exploiting southern border

By The Sconi | Jun 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) Ranking Member Rand Paul, M.D. (R-Ky.), and their HSGAC GOP colleagues in sending a letter to Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.) last month, requesting a hearing to examine the threat of individuals exploiting the southern border for potential terrorist activities.

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Berg: ‘Nobody should have to have to deal with a defamation lawsuit just for using the word ‘woke.’ That's crazy’

By The Sconi reports | Jun 16, 2024

The legal team for mother and activist Scarlett Johnson contends that her critical online remarks, including using the word "woke" to describe a school employee, aren't provably false and therefore don't amount to defamation.

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Attorney General urges vigilance on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

By The Sconi | Jun 14, 2024

Attorney General Kaul recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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How many bank failures happened in Wisconsin since 2012?

By The Sconi | Jun 13, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, four of which occurred in Wisconsin.

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Senate Republicans reaffirm support for nationwide IVF access

By The Sconi | Jun 13, 2024

On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with their Senate GOP colleagues, in a joint statement supporting continued nationwide access to in vitro fertilization.

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Wisconsin prison system under scrutiny following multiple inmate deaths

By The Sconi | Jun 13, 2024

Recent weeks have highlighted significant issues within Wisconsin's prison system, revealing potential incompetence and criminal behavior among those responsible for its operation. This scrutiny follows charges against nine former employees of the Waupun Correctional Institution, including ex-warden Randall Hepp, related to inmate deaths.

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Senators question Biden Administration's handling of migrant removal cases

By The Sconi | Jun 13, 2024

On Thursday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and 19 of their Senate GOP colleagues in sending an oversight letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick Garland. The letter questions the administration’s dismissal of over 350,000 removal cases and highlights the impact of these policies on the U.S. legal immigration system.