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Wisconsin's two-year colleges face uncertain future amid declining enrollments

By The Sconi | Aug 15, 2024

A legislative committee formed to study declining enrollment across the University of Wisconsin System may recommend ending what remains of the two-year branch campus system. The leadership of the Study Committee on the Future of the University of Wisconsin System insists that no one on the 18-member committee has suggested this in its first two meetings, held in July and last Thursday, Aug. 8.

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Senators claim integrity committee's actions politically motivated against DHS inspector general

By The Sconi | Aug 15, 2024

On Monday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) sent a letter to Kimberly Howell, Chairperson of the Integrity Committee within the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE). The letter followed allegations from whistleblowers suggesting that the committee may be inappropriately targeting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) for political reasons. The senators requested information related to the Integrity...

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Wisconsin voters reject constitutional amendments on federal spending oversight

By The Sconi | Aug 15, 2024

Bombarded with assertions from big-spending liberals, many Wisconsin independents and conservatives were persuaded this week to vote against two constitutional amendments. These amendments would have granted legislators shared responsibility with the governor over significant federal spending.

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Wisconsin expands anti-vaping program for young adults

By The Sconi | Aug 15, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line has expanded its text-based Live Vape Free program to include young adults aged 18-26. The initiative aims to support young Wisconsinites in ending their use of nicotine and vape products, offering two weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy for those medically eligible.

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NFIB launches ad thanking Sen. Johnson for supporting small business deduction

By The Sconi | Aug 15, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a new national advertising campaign in Wisconsin.

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NFIB launches ad thanking Senator Johnson for supporting small business deduction

By The Sconi | Aug 15, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a new national advertising campaign in Wisconsin, featuring a video ad that expresses gratitude to Senator Ron Johnson for his efforts to support small businesses.

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Report: 85,000 travelers used credit card rewards to travel to Wisconsin

By The Sconi reports | Aug 14, 2024

More than 85,000 travelers used credit card reward points to visit Wisconsin in 2022.

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Baldwin, Harris's border policies have ‘emboldened drug cartels,' Hovde says

By The Sconi | Aug 14, 2024

Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde stated that his opponent in the race, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, supports U.S. border policies that have led to fentanyl becoming the leading cause of death among young people in Wisconsin. Hovde shared his statement with The Sconi on Aug. 12.

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NFIB report highlights cost pressures and uncertainty facing Wisconsin's small businesses

By The Sconi | Aug 14, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has published the 11th edition of its quadrennial report, "Small Business Problems and Priorities."

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Small business report highlights ongoing challenges with costs, taxes, and uncertainty

By The Sconi | Aug 14, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has unveiled the latest edition of its quadrennial report, "Small Business Problems and Priorities."

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American Constitutional Rights Union CEO: 'Firearms are the only equalizer for women who wish to defend themselves from harm'

By The Sconi | Aug 13, 2024

Lori Roman, CEO of the American Constitutional Rights Union, said that Second Amendment rights are women’s rights and that firearms are “the only equalizer” for women in self-defense situations.

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Florida companies ordered to pay over $3.5 million after scamming WI businesses

By The Sconi | Aug 13, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has secured a judgment against two Florida-based companies and their owners for a business certificate scam targeting thousands of Wisconsin businesses. The judgment mandates that the defendants pay over $3.5 million, including more than $600,000 in refunds to affected businesses.

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Discussion highlights potential tax impacts on Wisconsin's small businesses

By The Sconi | Aug 13, 2024

Jeff Brabant, Vice President of Federal Government Relations for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), participated in a discussion on WCUB in Green Bay.

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NFIB’s Jeff Brabant discusses potential tax hike on Wisconsin small businesses

By The Sconi | Aug 13, 2024

Jeff Brabant, Vice President of Federal Government Relations for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), recently spoke with WCUB in Green Bay.

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Poll: Voters in battleground states, including Wisconsin, oppose Harris’s support for reparations

By The Sconi reports | Aug 12, 2024

6 in 10 voters in seven battleground states, including Wisconsin, oppose Vice President Kamala Harris’ support for providing reparations to Black Americans.

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Wisconsin DOJ investigates officer-involved shooting in Fitchburg

By The Sconi | Aug 12, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. The incident occurred on the morning of Monday, August 12, 2024.

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Wisconsin sees slowdown in sales tax revenue growth

By The Sconi | Aug 12, 2024

In Wisconsin, the state's five percent sales tax has shown a decrease in revenue for January, March, and May of 2024 compared to the same months in 2023, as reported by the Department of Revenue.

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2024: Measles cases in Wisconsin up as of week ending Aug. 10

By K. J. Brown | Aug 11, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Wisconsin for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 3.

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Col. Allen West: The Second Amendment is 'protection from the goals, objectives, and desires of tyrants'

By The Sconi | Aug 9, 2024

Lt. Col. Allen West, Executive Director of the American Constitutional Rights Union and a former Congressman, said the Second Amendment is Wisconsinites' “protection" from “tyrants.” Col. West’s comments come amid reports of Vice President Kamala Harris’ history of being in favor of restrictions to Second Amendment rights including mandatory buybacks and bans on certain firearms including AR-15s and handguns.

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Congressman Tiffany discusses inflation with local business leaders

By The Sconi | Aug 9, 2024

Local business leaders convened with Congressman Tom Tiffany at a roundtable to discuss pressing issues impacting the business community, including inflation, high interest rates, healthcare affordability, and rising energy prices. The event, held on July 26 at Merrill Steel in Schofield, was hosted by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP).