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24 basketball players from Wisconsin jumping for first place in men’s NCAA tournament

By The Sconi | Mar 19, 2024

Milwaukee has the most players of any city representing Wisconsin in the tournament.

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Wisconsin ranked 17th highest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By The Sconi | Mar 16, 2024

Wisconsin ranked 17th highest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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BLS announces rising inflation statistics as Wisconsinites express dissatisfaction with Biden economy

By The Sconi | Mar 14, 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released new data, indicating that inflation rose in February. Recent polling suggests that the economy and pressures from inflation were among the top priorities for Wisconsin voters, who also expressed significant disapproval of President Biden's handling of the economy.

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Wisconsin launches Spanish-language training for certified direct care professionals

By The Sconi | Mar 14, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has introduced a free online training program for certified direct care professionals (CDCPs) in Spanish. CDCPs provide essential care to older adults and individuals with disabilities, assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and exercise.

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Sen. Johnson: Ran for a third term because ‘nobody was advocating for the vaccine injured’

By The Sconi News Service | Mar 13, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.) said he ran for a third term in 2022 because “nobody was advocating for the vaccine injured.”

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Gov. Evers Slams Republicans for Continued Delays Releasing Critical Funds to Fight PFAS Statewide, Stabilize Healthcare Industry in Western Wisconsin

By The Sconi Report | Mar 13, 2024

Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee set to meet Monday without taking any action to release funding to fight PFAS, address urgent healthcare industry needs in Western Wisconsin

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Wisconsin offers free Spanish-language training for certified direct care professionals

By The Sconi | Mar 13, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced the availability of free online training in Spanish for becoming a certified direct care professional (CDCP). CDCPs assist elderly adults and individuals with disabilities in their homes or community spaces, helping with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and exercising.

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Gov. Evers, PSC Announce Over 410,000 Homes and Businesses to See New or Improved High-Speed Internet Due to Evers Administration Efforts Since 2019

By The Sconi Report | Mar 12, 2024

Evers Administration announces latest grant awards from the Capital Projects Fund Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program

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Steve Cortes: Sen. Baldwin ‘prioritizes a radical open borders agenda’

By The Sconi | Mar 12, 2024

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers (LAW), said today that Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin “decided to prioritize illegal aliens” by voting against a measure that would have prohibited illegal aliens from being factored into the count for apportionment of congressional districts and the Electoral College map. Fellow Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R) voted for the measure.

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Wisconsin celebrates contributions of community health workers

By The Sconi | Mar 12, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is celebrating the impact of community health workers (CHWs) across Wisconsin with a new multimedia campaign designed to raise awareness about their contributions and highlight the benefits of supporting community health workers for organizations that work with them.

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Gov. Evers Signs Senate Bill 408

By The Sconi Report | Mar 11, 2024

Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill (SB) 408, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 105, which makes modifications to the “50-piece rule” for the Wisconsin State Legislature.

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Baldwin votes to allow illegal aliens to be counted toward congressional representation

By The Sconi | Mar 11, 2024

Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D) voted against a measure that would have prohibited illegal aliens from being factored into the count for apportionment of congressional districts and the Electoral College map.

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Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Encourage Northern Wisconsin Businesses Affected by Lack of Winter Snow to Apply for Assistance

By The Sconi Report | Mar 10, 2024

Application deadlines extended to at least July 31 and would cover a majority of counties that are currently covered under disaster declarations

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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Expanding Wisconsin's Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit for Working Families

By The Sconi Report | Mar 9, 2024

Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on signing Assembly Bill 1023, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 101, which expands the current child and dependent care tax credit from 50 percent to 100 percent of the federal credit, helping reduce the tax burden for families struggling to afford the high cost of child care and care for adult dependents

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Gov. Evers Approves Critical UW System-wide Capital Project Investments, UW-Madison Engineering Building

By The Sconi Report | Mar 8, 2024

Governor signs legislation allowing UW System to retain net revenue generated by attending Minnesota students, supporting System-wide capital improvements, including projects at UW-Madison and UW-Whitewater

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Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Annual Child Care Costs for Working Families

By The Sconi Report | Mar 7, 2024

More than 110,000 Wisconsin taxpayers to see average benefit of $656 per filer, providing nearly $73 million in annual tax relief Governor renews calls for Legislature to pass long-term solution to address Wisconsin’s looming child care crisis

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Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Encourage Northern Wisconsin Businesses Affected by Lack of Winter Snow to Apply for Assistance

By The Sconi Report | Mar 6, 2024

Businesses in Door County now eligible; application deadlines extended for Florence, Forest, and Marinette Counties

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Gov. Evers Announces Carr Retiring After 40 Years in Public Service, Law Enforcement

By The Sconi Report | Mar 5, 2024

Gov. Tony Evers today announced Secretary Kevin Carr is retiring after more than four decades in public service and law enforcement.

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Gov. Evers Takes Action on Three Bills

By The Sconi Report | Mar 4, 2024

Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed three Republican-backed bills, which, if enacted, would set Wisconsin on a path toward insolvency, leaving the state unable to meet its basic duties to provide adequate funding for programs and services provided by the state, including education, healthcare, child care, public safety, and aid to local governments in the 2025-27 biennium and beyond.

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Gov. Evers Takes Action on Three Bills

By The Sconi Report | Mar 3, 2024

Gov. Tony Evers today took action on three bills, including Assembly Bill (AB) 890, Senate Bill (SB) 971, and SB 780.