As of June 2024, Wisconsin experienced a 19.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.
Wisconsin received $2.5 million in public pension contributions, ranking it 28th in the United States in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Wisconsin during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $315,061, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the Town of Big Flats, Wisconsin, on the afternoon of Saturday, June 29, 2024.
Eric Hovde, a U.S. Senate candidate in Wisconsin, stated that current border policies have "allowed criminals and even terrorists to enter our country illegally." Hovde made this statement to the Sconi on June 26.
America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.
The Supreme Court of the United States on Friday overturned the Chevron doctrine, a longstanding principle that allowed agency officials to implement regulations beyond their authority. This decision, stemming from the case Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, is seen as a significant victory for the business community.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is investigating reports of severe illnesses linked to Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. These products contain a proprietary blend of mushrooms and are available online and at retailers nationwide.
Attorney General Josh Kaul and Wood County District Attorney Craig Lambert announced that James Lane, 52, has been charged with one count of Repeated Sexual Assault of a Child. The incidents allegedly occurred between September 1, 2002, and December 31, 2003.
Wisconsin's relative safety from natural disasters is noteworthy, especially when compared to other states in the U.S. Despite occasional tornadoes, the state experiences fewer severe natural events than many other regions.
After a year-long disenrollment, there are still 163,221 more people on Medicaid in Wisconsin than there were before the start of the pandemic, at a cost to taxpayers of at least $50 million a year. The state Department of Health Services (DHS) has not yet provided an explanation for this increase.
The Badger Institute, led by President Mike Nichols, remains committed to upholding the principles of free enterprise, liberty, and limited government. According to Nichols, the organization's recent efforts have contributed to significant changes in Wisconsin, including closing the funding gap for choice schools, repealing the personal property tax, passing free-market dental care for children, and achieving faster justice for crime victims.