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News from May 2024

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Baldwin voted to bring 'dangers to our streets,' Cortes says

By The Sconi | May 31, 2024

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, said U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin's vote on a recent border bill would "allow a border bull rush" that would harm the American economy and bring "dangers to our streets."

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Minnesota man sentenced to 20 years for 2005 Madison bike path sexual assault

By The Sconi | May 31, 2024

MADISON, Wis. – Dane County Circuit Court Judge Ellen Berz sentenced Aidison Yang, 43, of Eagan, Minnesota, to 20 years initial confinement in the Wisconsin State Prison System and 20 years of extended supervision for a 2005 sexual assault on a Madison bike path. A jury found Mr. Yang guilty of three counts of First Degree Sexual Assault by Use or Threat of Use of a Dangerous Weapon in February 2024.

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Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in Wisconsin increases from 2022 to 2023

By The Sconi | May 30, 2024

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Wisconsin in 2023 was $298,252, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Wisconsin falls in Q1

By The Sconi | May 30, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Wisconsin during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $279,590, a 5.7% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Sociologist advocates traditional marriage for greater happiness

By The Sconi | May 30, 2024

Sociologist Brad Wilcox is advocating for a return to traditional marriage, suggesting it can lead to greater happiness and prosperity. "There’s a big debate on whether marriage matters. Of course it does," he told the Badger Institute in an interview. Marriage is described by Wilcox as a "transformative institution" with norms that encourage better behavior.

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Conservative professor Ryan Owens leaves UW-Madison for Florida State University

By The Sconi | May 30, 2024

Ryan Owens, 48, a Supreme Court scholar and current Professor of Political Science and Affiliate Faculty in the Law School at UW-Madison, is set to leave for Florida State University this summer. There, he will direct a new Institute for Governance and Civics. In an interview with Badger Institute President Mike Nichols, Owens discussed his conservative views and the academic environment at UW-Madison.

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Wisconsin DHS expands statewide campaign for stroke prevention

By The Sconi | May 30, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is expanding its statewide public awareness campaign on stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery. This initiative aims to educate residents on reducing stroke risk, recognizing stroke symptoms, and responding swiftly during a stroke incident.

Wisconsin court grants appeal in free speech defamation case

By The Sconi | May 30, 2024

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has granted the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty’s (WILL) motion for a permissive appeal, effectively postponing a scheduled jury trial. The case involves Scarlett Johnson, an activist with Wisconsin Moms for Liberty, who is being sued for defamation after criticizing her school district on social media for employing a “social justice coordinator.”

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Wisconsin one of 30 states that allows copay accumulators

By The Sconi News Service | May 28, 2024

Wisconsin is one of thirty states that allows copay accumulators.

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Defense Credit Union Council to Sens. Baldwin, Johnson: Proposed credit card regs ‘will risk military financial readiness’

By The Sconi | May 28, 2024

An association representing U.S. military credit unions sent a letter to Wisconsin’s U.S. Senators in opposition to proposed credit card regulations pending in the U.S. Senate.

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Wisconsin DOJ investigates officer-involved shooting in Eau Claire

By The Sconi | May 28, 2024

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting in the City of Eau Claire that occurred on the evening of Friday, May 24, 2024.

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Wisconsin leads nation in spring drug take back event

By The Sconi | May 28, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Wisconsin ranked first in the nation for the most prescription medications collected during the spring 2024 Drug Take Back event. A correction to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) data revealed that Wisconsin collected a total of 55,122 pounds of unwanted medications, surpassing previous reports which placed the state second.

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Attorney General Kaul celebrates two years of sexual assault kit tracking

By The Sconi | May 28, 2024

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today marks the second anniversary of the state's sexual assault kit (SAK) tracking system. Since its launch in May 2022, 3,458 SAKs have been entered into the system, which provides survivors with transparency regarding the status and location of their kits.

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Wisconsin House Democrats vote against bill requiring detention of illegal immigrants who assault police and first responders

By The Sconi | May 24, 2024

Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI02) and Gen Moore (D-WI04) were "nay" votes on H.R. 7343, the Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act, a bill which would’ve required federal officials to detain migrants accused of assaulting law enforcement until deportation.

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AGs join forces against efforts undermining pregnant worker protections

By The Sconi | May 24, 2024

Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition to Defend Protections for Pregnant Workers

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Wisconsin DOJ investigates officer-involved death in Beloit

By The Sconi | May 24, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved death in Beloit, Wisconsin, which occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, May 16, 2024.

Wisconsin mom appeals defamation suit citing First Amendment rights

By The Sconi | May 23, 2024

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed an appeal on behalf of Scarlett Johnson, a Wisconsin Moms for Liberty activist, who is being sued for defamation after criticizing her school district on social media for employing a “social justice coordinator.” WILL contends that Ms. Johnson’s posts are protected by the First Amendment and argues she should not have to face a costly and unnecessary jury trial.

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Wisconsin allocates nearly $79M in federal funds for EV charging stations

By The Sconi | May 23, 2024

Wisconsin is distributing nearly $79 million in federal funds to private businesses for the construction of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. This initiative comes at a critical juncture for both the EV and charging station industries. Despite recent industry turmoil, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) remains committed to establishing a statewide network.

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Wisconsin DPI webinar features Ibram X. Kendi discussing racial equity

By The Sconi | May 23, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction began its webinar on racial equity with a ritual acknowledgment of the original homelands of the Menominee and Ho Chunk people. The statement, which included mentions of other tribes in Wisconsin, cited "repeated violations of sovereignty" by "invaders" impacting Indigenous people for the last 400 years. It emphasized that such acknowledgments are insufficient to undo harm and called for mindfulness regarding ongoing colonialism.

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Wisconsin ranks second nationwide in spring drug take back event

By The Sconi | May 22, 2024

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that Wisconsin ranked second in the nation for the most prescription medications collected during the spring 2024 Drug Take Back event. The state collected 55,122 lbs. of unwanted medications this spring.