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News from September 2024

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Average WI household has spent $26,876 in extra inflation costs since 2021

By The Sconi reports | Sep 30, 2024

The average Wisconsin household spent $26,876 in extra costs due to inflation since January 2021, the year President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D) took office.

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Senator Ron Johnson discusses corporate influence on American health

By The Sconi | Sep 30, 2024

On Monday, The Washington Reporter published an opinion piece by U.S. Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin. In the article, Johnson discusses what he sees as the influence of corporate interests on government agencies, media, medical journals, and the healthcare system in America.

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VA provides 1,058 home loans in Wisconsin totaling $308.5 million in Q2

By The Sconi | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,058 home loans totaling $308.5 million in Wisconsin during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Cortes on 'Charlottesville Hoax': 'Harris resuscitated the lie and used it in her debate' against Trump

By The Sconi reports | Sep 27, 2024

For the past seven years Steve Cortes has led the charge in combating the “Charlottesville Hoax"—misinformation that has been perpetuated by the mainstream media and Democrats following former President Donald Trump's now infamous 2017 press conference in which he condemned neo-Nazis for their role in a violent protest over the removal of a Robert E. Lee statue at the University of Virginia.

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Sen. Tammy Baldwin chairs meeting on U.S. Coast Guard's efforts to stop fentanyl, drugs in Wisconsin

By The Sconi | Sep 27, 2024

The Commerce Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change and Manufacturing convened to review the effectiveness of US Coast Guard (USCG) operations in combating fentanyl and other drugs during a hearing on September 19, according to a news release from Senator Tammy Baldwin's office.

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Wisconsin resident: Credit Card Competition Act is ‘nothing more than a government handout’ to major corporations

By The Sconi | Sep 27, 2024

Rob Rasmussen, a former tutor and Oak Creek resident, said proposed Senate Bill 1838, the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), would be a benefit only to major corporations and would negatively impact American consumers and small businesses.

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Wisconsin health officials urge continued caution against mosquito bites due to EEE concerns

By The Sconi | Sep 27, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is advising residents to continue taking precautions against mosquito bites after two horses in the state tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE). The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reported a case in Marathon County yesterday, followed by another confirmation in Clark County. This indicates that mosquitoes capable of spreading EEE are present in Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin sees inflation increase as of August 2024

By The Sconi | Sep 26, 2024

As of August 2024, Wisconsin experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.

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Defense Credit Union Council: Proposed credit card bill could increase fraud risk for Wisconsin veterans

By The Sconi | Sep 26, 2024

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) told Wisconsin's U.S. senators in May that proposed credit card regulations would “risk military financial readiness,” and the council is now saying the bill could “jeopardize veterans’ financial security.”

FOIA Request Sent to Langlade County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By The Sconi | Sep 26, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Langlade County, Wisconsin, on September 26, 2024. The request was made by The Sconi, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

FOIA Request Sent to Outagamie County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By The Sconi | Sep 26, 2024

FOIA Request to Outagamie County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Waukesha County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By The Sconi | Sep 26, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Waukesha County in Wisconsin regarding vendor payments on September 26, 2024. The request, sent by The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to reporting comprehensive and accurate news about local government affairs, asked for specific details about all vendor payments made from January 1, 2024, until the date of the request.

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Milwaukee mural raises questions about honoring controversial figures

By The Sconi | Sep 26, 2024

Lest anyone doubt his intentions, the man charged as a would-be assassin of a U.S. presidential candidate left a letter, made public this week by the Department of Justice. “This was an assassination attempt,” the suspect wrote several months beforehand, “but I failed you. … It is up to you now to finish the job.”

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Wisconsin concludes Clean Energy Week amid rising electricity demands

By The Sconi | Sep 26, 2024

Wisconsin is approaching the conclusion of "Clean Energy Week," as declared by Governor Tony Evers. The Badger Institute has provided substantial literature on this topic.

FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By The Sconi | Sep 26, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County in Illinois on September 26, 2024. The request was made by DeKalb Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

FOIA Request Sent to Ozaukee County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By The Sconi | Sep 26, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, on September 26, 2024. The request was made by The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

FOIA Request Sent to Dane County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By The Sconi | Sep 26, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dane County regarding vendor payments on September 26, 2024. The request, made by the media organization The Sconi, seeks comprehensive details about all payments made to vendors within the county from January 1, 2024, until the date of the request.

FOIA Request Sent to Lincoln County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By The Sconi | Sep 26, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Lincoln County regarding vendor payments on September 26, 2024. The request, issued by the media organization The Sconi, seeks to obtain a comprehensive list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until the date of the request.

FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By The Sconi | Sep 26, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County on September 26, 2024. The request was made by us at DeKalb Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

FOIA Request Sent to Bayfield County Regarding Vendor Payments in 2024 on September 26, 2024

By The Sconi | Sep 26, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Bayfield County, Wisconsin, regarding vendor payments for the year 2024 on September 26, 2024. The request was made by The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs.