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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

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Wisconsin ranked 39th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By The Sconi | May 17, 2024

With $279,590 in home loans issued, Wisconsin ranked 39th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Wisconsin ranks 29th in total VA home loans during Q1

By The Sconi | May 17, 2024

Wisconsin ranked 29th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 1,012 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Garrett on ballot box case: ‘It’s extraordinary that a two-year old decision that simply followed the statutory text is being revisited’

By The Sconi reports | May 17, 2024

As the Wisconsin Supreme Court reevaluates a landmark 2022 decision restricting absentee ballot drop boxes, Pat Garrett, Communications Director of the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, expressed concerns over revisiting established legal precedent.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin in Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023

By The Sconi | May 16, 2024

The VA issued 15 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 18 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 13.0% fewer home purchase loans in Wisconsin in Q1

By The Sconi | May 16, 2024

There were 766 VA home purchases in Wisconsin in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $222.4 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Wisconsin receives $4.7 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By The Sconi | May 16, 2024

The VA issued 15 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Scandal-hit Wisconsin Social Services Agency Faces Uncertain Future

By The Sconi | May 16, 2024

The Social Development Commission (SDC), Wisconsin’s largest anti-poverty social services agency, closed abruptly in late April following a series of scandals that spanned over three decades. The future of the SDC remains uncertain as its most recent board chair, Elmer Moore Jr., and its chief executive officer, George Hinton, have left their positions after the recent misallocation of $100,000 in federal home-weatherization program funds and non-payment to contractors.

WILL report highlights need for increased mental health resources

By The Sconi | May 16, 2024

May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, underscoring the necessity of providing individuals with access to crucial resources and support. A recent report by WILL indicates a significant decline in social capital—people's networks and relationships—over the past few decades, a situation exacerbated by the pandemic. Current societal trends reveal less time spent with friends and family or involvement in community activities such as volunteering or civic engagement, leading to increased loneliness and isolation.

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Officer-involved death in Beloit under investigation by Wisconsin DOJ

By The Sconi | May 16, 2024

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

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The economic implications of eliminating fossil fuels in Wisconsin

By The Sconi | May 16, 2024

The ongoing debate on eliminating fossil fuel use by 2050, especially in Wisconsin, is met with resistance due to the significant costs involved. Advocates of this transition often overlook the numerous expenses tied to phasing out gas or diesel-powered engines and the subsequent price increases for goods manufactured in factories using fossil fuels or transported via oil or diesel-burning vehicles.

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VA provides 766 home purchase loans in Wisconsin in Q1

By The Sconi | May 15, 2024

There were 766 VA home purchase loans issued in Wisconsin in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $222.4 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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3 illegal immigrants arrested in Wisconsin in April for murder, sex crimes against children, human trafficking, and drugs

By The Sconi | May 15, 2024

528 illegal aliens were arrested in April 2024 alone for crimes, including murder, sex crimes against children, human trafficking, and drug smuggling. Three of these offenders were apprehended in Wisconsin on charges including driving under the influence, hit-and-run, and first-degree sexual assault of a child, according to an analysis from Restoration News.

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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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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...