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FDA Inspection: What type of Wisconsin companies were under most scrutiny during Q2?

By The Sconi | Jul 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 10 inspections at 10 Food and Cosmetics companies from Wisconsin in the second quarter of 2024.

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Senator Johnson demands DHS records on inadmissible travelers at U.S. airports

By The Sconi | Jul 11, 2024

On Monday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding records relating to the threat posed by the Biden administration’s inability to detain and remove inadmissible travelers from U.S. airports.

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AG Kaul advises on consumer protection post-cyberattack on Change Healthcare

By The Sconi | Jul 10, 2024

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is sharing consumer protection reminders and raising awareness about the availability of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services following Change Healthcare’s February data breach.

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Common Cause urges Wisconsin legislative candidates to pledge support for fair voting maps

By The Sconi | Jul 10, 2024

The upcoming August 13 partisan primary election in Wisconsin will determine the nominees for the Wisconsin Assembly and State Senate for the November 5 general election. Democratic, Republican, and Independent candidates are currently presenting their positions on various issues to voters.

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Fair maps advocates challenge Wisconsin legislative candidates ahead of primary

By The Sconi | Jul 10, 2024

The upcoming August 13 partisan primary election in Wisconsin will determine the nominees for the Wisconsin Assembly and State Senate for the November 5 general election. Currently, Democratic, Republican, and Independent candidates are presenting their positions on key issues to voters.

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Senator Johnson criticizes Biden administration's border policy at roundtable discussion

By The Sconi | Jul 10, 2024

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in a roundtable titled, “The Exploitation Crisis: How the U.S. Government is Failing to Protect Migrant Children from Trafficking and Abuse.” During the event, Sen. Johnson criticized the Biden administration for its handling of border policies, alleging that these policies have led to the exploitation and abuse of migrant children.

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Wisconsin voters to decide on constitutional amendments regarding legislative control over federal funds

By The Sconi | Jul 10, 2024

On August 13, voters across Wisconsin will decide on two proposed amendments to the state Constitution. The first amendment seeks to prohibit the legislature from ceding its "sole power to determine how moneys shall be appropriated." The second amendment aims to prevent the governor from spending money from major federal allocations without legislative approval.

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Wisconsin DHS seeks community input for maternal and child health survey

By The Sconi | Jul 10, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking input from state residents on family health in their communities to help shape the priorities and focus of maternal and child health programs. The Maternal and Child Health, Title V Needs Assessment Survey forms part of a comprehensive statewide assessment conducted every five years by the DHS Maternal and Child Health Program as part of federal Title V funding.

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Wisconsin DOJ investigates officer-involved death in Caledonia

By The Sconi | Jul 10, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved death that occurred in the Village of Caledonia, Wisconsin, on the morning of Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

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Wisconsin DHS seeks public input on IRIS program improvements

By The Sconi | Jul 9, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking input from state residents to enhance the Include, Respect, I Self-Direct (IRIS) program. The IRIS program serves approximately 26,000 Wisconsinites, empowering adults with disabilities and older adults with long-term care needs to live independently and make their own choices.

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Wisconsin DOJ offers summer school safety trainings statewide

By The Sconi | Jul 9, 2024

This summer, the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) is offering regional trainings to Wisconsin schools on the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and Standard Reunification Method (SRM) to improve crisis response readiness. The procedures taught in this training support standardized, practical, action-based responses to school incidents.

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Analysis: Wisconsin one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By The Sconi | Jul 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by The Sconi shows that Wisconsin is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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Analysis: Cost of Fourth of July BBQ hits record high as Wisconsin voters blame Biden-Harris for higher cost of groceries

By The Sconi reports | Jul 5, 2024

A analysis of food prices from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) found that Americans, on average, are paying record high prices for their July 4th barbecues. Recent polling of Wisconsin voters found that they blame the Biden-Harris administration for the rise in grocery prices.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court reinstates ballot drop boxes ahead of upcoming elections

By The Sconi | Jul 5, 2024

The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a pivotal voting rights decision today, which will be in effect for the August primary and November general election this year. The 4-3 decision in Priorities USA v. Wisconsin Elections Commission overturns a July 2022 ruling by the same court (also 4-3) that prohibited the use of secure voter drop boxes. These drop boxes had been widely used throughout Wisconsin to safely return absentee ballots.

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Attorney General Kaul comments on Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions

By The Sconi | Jul 5, 2024

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued a statement today regarding two Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions: Evers v. Marklein and Priorities v. WEC.

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Wisconsin: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Wisconsin in Q1

By The Sconi | Jul 4, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one device company from Wisconsin in the first quarter of 2024.

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Coalition urges Supreme Court support for federal ghost gun regulations

By The Sconi | Jul 3, 2024

Attorney General Kaul joins coalition urging Supreme Court to uphold federal ghost gun regulations

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Wisconsin faces potential electricity shortage amid rising demand

By The Sconi | Jul 3, 2024

Life in Wisconsin is projected to become increasingly reliant on electricity in the coming years. This shift raises concerns about potential electricity shortages.

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Milwaukee developer seeks historic status for postmodern building amid mixed public opinion

By The Sconi | Jul 3, 2024

A small group of enthusiasts aims to position Milwaukee at the forefront of historical preservation of postmodern architecture, or at least assist a downtown developer in obtaining a tax break. Earlier this week, the Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission endorsed the nomination of the 35-year-old 100 East building, also known as the Faison Building, for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.

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Common Cause urges opposition to two amendments in upcoming Wisconsin primary

By The Sconi | Jul 3, 2024

Two highly partisan measures have been advanced through the Wisconsin Legislature over the past several years. These measures, in the form of amendments to the state constitution, will appear as questions on the August primary election ballot for approval or rejection by Wisconsin voters.