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Senators demand HHS compliance for COVID-19 records

By The Sconi | Jun 26, 2024

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, along with four GOP members of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra regarding the agency’s lack of compliance with 31 outstanding oversight letters related to COVID-19 origins and vaccine safety. The senators' letter cited 5 U.S.C. § 2954, requiring HHS to produce the records requested in the 31 outstanding letters.

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Attorneys general support upholding FTC's ban on deceptive TurboTax advertising

By The Sconi | Jun 26, 2024

Attorney General Kaul Joins Coalition Urging Court to Uphold FTC’s Ban on Deceptive TurboTax Advertising

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Wisconsin DOJ investigates officer-involved incident in Kronenwetter

By The Sconi | Jun 25, 2024

KRONENWETTER, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved incident in Kronenwetter, Wis., that occurred on the evening of Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

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Attorney General Kaul issues opinion on Wisconsin's new constitutional amendment

By The Sconi | Jun 25, 2024

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has issued a formal opinion regarding a new provision in the Wisconsin Constitution, which states that “[n]o individual other than an election official designated by law may perform any task in the conduct of any primary, election, or referendum.” The opinion was requested by the Dane County Corporation Counsel.

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Wisconsin's public pensions receive $2.5 million in contributions for 2022

By The Sconi | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Wisconsin had received $2.5 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Hovde: Consequences of Biden-Baldwin open borders policy are 'deadly'

By The Sconi | Jun 22, 2024

Eric Hovde, a U.S. Senate candidate in Wisconsin, criticized the Biden Administration's policies at the southern border, describing them as "deadly" and accusing them of allowing illegal immigrants and drugs into the United States. Hovde shared his statement with The Sconi on June 12.

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Potential data breach impacts over 19K Wisconsin Medicaid members

By The Sconi | Jun 21, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW), one of its partners, experienced a security incident potentially exposing the protected health information of 19,150 Wisconsin Medicaid members.

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DeAngelis on school choice opposition in Wisconsin: ‘The main barrier has been Tony Evers’

By The Sconi reports | Jun 21, 2024

Amid growing dissatisfaction with traditional public schooling systems, states are increasingly embracing universal school choice measures, driven by a wave of parental activism and dissatisfaction.

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American Principles Project President: Disney's children's pride month collection 'should seriously disturb every parent in this country'

By The Sconi reports | Jun 20, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project, said the pride collection that Disney has produced for children's sections in department stores nationwide, featuring characters like Mickey Mouse and Marvel Superheroes, "should seriously disturb every parent in this country" and consumers should not support the company, which donates to the Trevor Project.

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Analysis: Wisconsin among 24 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By The Sconi | Jun 20, 2024

Wisconsin is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the The Sconi found.

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Business leaders address rising costs at Kenosha roundtable with Rep. Bryan Steil

By The Sconi | Jun 20, 2024

Local business leaders highlighted inflation, high interest rates, health care affordability, and rising energy prices at a roundtable discussion in Kenosha on Wednesday featuring Congressman Bryan Steil. The event was hosted by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP) to discuss policy solutions to these economic challenges.

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Debate continues over effectiveness and funding of Wisconsin’s parental choice programs

By The Sconi | Jun 20, 2024

State Sen. Jeff Smith, an Eau Claire-area Democrat and his party’s assistant leader in the upper chamber, recently expressed his views on Wisconsin's parental choice programs in the Cap Times. In his commentary, he stated: “It’s wrong to pump money into a broken system, especially into a failed voucher school program.”

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Wisconsin higher education faces financial challenges amid declining student demographics

By The Sconi | Jun 20, 2024

The University of Wisconsin system recently recommended downsizing its two-year branch campuses. Concurrently, Concordia University announced it is considering downsizing or shutting down its Ann Arbor campus following recent reductions at its Mequon campus. This follows the closure of Cardinal Stritch University last year and Marquette University's announcement of a $31 million budget cut by 2031. Alverno College has also revealed plans to cut 37 faculty and staff, while Northland College, Marian College, and St. Norbert have faced financial challenges.

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Senator Johnson questions experts on COVID-19 origins

By The Sconi | Jun 20, 2024

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in a hearing titled "Origins of COVID-19: An Examination of Available Evidence."

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Wisconsin increases from 2022 to 2023

By The Sconi | Jun 20, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Wisconsin in the fiscal year 2023 was $294,780, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Jury finds Oshkosh man guilty in Fox River boating accident

By The Sconi | Jun 19, 2024

A jury in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has found Jason Lindemann, 53, guilty of fourteen counts related to a powerboat crash on the Fox River on July 9, 2022. The charges include two counts of Second Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, eleven counts of Failing to Render Aid after a Boating Accident Resulting in Injury, and one count of Negligent Operation of a Boat.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Wisconsin increases from 2021 to 2022

By The Sconi | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Wisconsin in the fiscal year 2022 was $286,270, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Attorneys general reach $700 million settlement with J&J over talc product claims

By The Sconi | Jun 18, 2024

Attorney General Kaul and Coalition Reach $700 Million Agreement Against Johnson and Johnson

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Wisconsin officials issue health reminders as fair season begins

By The Sconi | Jun 18, 2024

The 2024 fair season in Wisconsin begins this week, offering residents an opportunity to interact with animals. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is reminding the public that animals can carry diseases, but simple precautions can ensure a safe experience.

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Attorney General Kaul begins tour after awarding grants from state opioid settlement

By The Sconi | Jun 18, 2024

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today began a series of visits to law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin that have received grants from state opioid settlement funds secured by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). Twelve Tribal nations, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies were awarded grants for projects aimed at preventing and reducing the dangers associated with opioid use. This grant program is part of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ (DHS) strategy to utilize the state's share of the National Prescription Opiate Litigation...