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VA provides 1,012 home loans in Wisconsin totaling $282.9 million in Q1

By The Sconi | May 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,012 home loans totaling $282.9 million in Wisconsin during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Analysis: Cost of gas up 45% in Wisconsin during President Joe Biden’s tenure

By The Sconi | May 15, 2024

An analysis of gas price data revealed that Wisconsin consumers are paying 45% more for gasoline than they were when President Biden was sworn into office.

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Wisconsin's Battle with 2024 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending May 11

By K. J. Brown | May 12, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Wisconsin for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending May 4.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Wisconsin declines from Q4 2023 to Q1

By The Sconi | May 10, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Wisconsin in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $290,352, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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Court denies Avid Telecom's bid to dismiss robocall lawsuit

By The Sconi | May 10, 2024

In a recent development, the United States District Court in Arizona has rejected Avid Telecom's attempts to dismiss and delay a bipartisan lawsuit involving 49 states. The case is against Michael D. Lansky, L.L.C., doing business as Avid Telecom, its owner Michael D. Lansky, and vice president Stacey S. Reeves.

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Wisconsin committee votes for audit on diversity, equity and inclusion orders

By The Sconi | May 9, 2024

The Joint Legislative Audit Committee in Wisconsin has voted 6-4 to instruct the state auditor to investigate the implementation and outcomes of Governor Tony Evers' 2019 order to prioritize "diversity, equity and inclusion" (DEI) within state agencies. The order also mandated equity and inclusion training for all state employees.

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Common Cause Wisconsin joins lawsuit to restore secure voter drop boxes

By The Sconi | May 9, 2024

Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI), a leading nonpartisan political reform advocacy organization, has joined an amicus brief in a lawsuit before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The lawsuit aims to reverse a 2022 decision that banned the use of secure voter drop boxes across Wisconsin. These drop boxes were used safely and securely by voters from before the 2016 elections until 2022 to return absentee ballots on time for counting.

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Corey DeAngelis Advocates for School Choice Revolution in Upcoming Book

By The Sconi | May 9, 2024

Corey DeAngelis, a former doctoral student who studied Milwaukee's pioneering experiment in school choice, has become a full-time advocate for the concept. His upcoming book, "The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools," chronicles the recent surge in school choice — a movement that DeAngelis believes was sparked by teachers unions' actions that incited parents. He notes that states are now not only allowing families to use state school aid as they see fit but also extending this choice to parents of all income levels.

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Second Federal Discrimination Complaint Against Prominent University Over Pro-Hamas Protests

By The Sconi | May 8, 2024

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a federal Title VI complaint against Rutgers University (“the University”) on behalf of the Young America’s Foundation (“YAF”), which has an active chapter on the University’s campus. The complaint challenges the University’s illegal promise to prioritize the “needs” of “Arab, Muslim, and Palestinian” students over those of Israeli and Jewish students. The agreement illegally promises over $2 million in scholarships based on national origin, as well as a pledge to set aside “designated physical space” for Arab...

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Officer Involved Death Investigation in Beloit, Wisconsin

By The Sconi | May 8, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death in the City of Beloit, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Sunday, April 28, 2024.

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty on Title IX changes: ‘government bureaucrats have unilaterally changed the definition of sex to include gender identity'

By The Sconi reports | May 7, 2024

In a pushback against the Biden Administration's recently implemented Title IX alterations, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has denounced the changes, asserting they jeopardize women's rights.

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U.S. Senate candidate Hovde: ‘Hardworking families should not pay a dime’ for loans of students at 'antisemitic protests’

By The Sconi | May 7, 2024

U.S. Senate candidate for Wisconsin, Eric Hovde, has responded to the protest encampments set up by a University of Wisconsin Madison pro-Palestine group. He expressed his belief that taxpayers should not be supporting the loans of "students at these antisemitic protests." Hovde made these comments on April 29.

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Legal Action Against Wisconsin Act 73 by WILL on Behalf of Wedding Barns

By The Sconi | May 7, 2024

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) on behalf of two Wisconsin Wedding Barns to challenge the impacts of Wisconsin Act 73. The law, effective in 2026, is criticized for its restrictions which the plaintiffs argue are harming their businesses.

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CDC 2024 Measles Update: Wisconsin's case count rises as of week ending May 4

By K. J. Brown | May 5, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Wisconsin for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending April 27.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Devices companies in Wisconsin during April

By The Sconi | May 4, 2024

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

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School Incident in Mount Horeb, Wis. Under Investigation by DOJ

By The Sconi | May 4, 2024

MOUNT HOREB, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is actively looking into the recent incident that took place in the Village of Mount Horeb, Wis. on May 1, 2024.According to the report, a citizen alerted authorities after observing an individual heading towards Mount Horeb Middle School carrying what seemed to be a long gun. Law enforcement officers responded to the scene and encountered the subject matching the description near the middle school. Despite commands to drop the weapon, the subject did not comply and...

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Wisconsin: Food and Cosmetics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Wisconsin in April

By The Sconi | May 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Food and Cosmetics companies from Wisconsin in April.

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Trends in sustainable home design focus on efficiency and open spaces

By The Sconi | May 3, 2024

Incorporating energy-efficient features into homes is becoming increasingly popular, as it not only reduces long-term utility costs but also aligns with the growing demand for sustainable living. This trend reflects a societal shift towards environmental consciousness, with many buyers and renters willing to pay more for properties equipped with green technologies such as solar panels and UV-resistant window coatings.

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Wisconsin during April

By The Sconi | May 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Biologics companies from Wisconsin in April.

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Wisconsin sees significant rise in single-family home construction

By The Sconi | May 2, 2024

The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) has reported a significant increase in new home construction across the state. Data collected from municipalities show that 3,692 new home permits were issued between January 1 and March 31, marking a 36 percent rise compared to the same period last year. This represents approximately 980 more permits than in the first quarter of 2023.