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Michael Maibach defends Electoral College ahead of Mequon talk

By The Sconi | Sep 5, 2024

As progressives begin to launch election-season attacks on the Electoral College, Michael Maibach is coming to Mequon to remind Wisconsinites why it’s worth fighting for.

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Tax foundation: High-tax states see exodus as residents seek relief elsewhere

By The Sconi | Sep 5, 2024

Wisconsin is hardly a taxpayer’s paradise unless compared to its neighboring states to the south and west. People are leaving Illinois, Minnesota, and Iowa, and according to a new study by the Tax Foundation, the loss of state revenue and population migration are closely tied to punitive tax structures in those states.

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Number of VA loans issued in Wisconsin increased by 36.5% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By The Sconi | Sep 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,058 home loans in Wisconsin, totaling $308.5 million, during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Wisconsin celebrates Chamber of Commerce Month with statewide events

By The Sconi | Sep 3, 2024

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the state chamber of commerce, annually declares September as Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin. Throughout the month, WMC collaborates with local chambers to emphasize their vital role in communities statewide.

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Attorney General Kaul highlights school safety resources ahead of new academic year

By The Sconi | Sep 3, 2024

As the back-to-school season commences in Wisconsin, Attorney General Josh Kaul is reminding students, parents, and school administrators about the resources available through the Office of School Safety (OSS). Since its inception in 2018, OSS has developed essential materials aimed at preventing school violence.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By The Sconi | Sep 3, 2024

The VA issued 226 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 15 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Wisconsin during August

By The Sconi | Sep 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Wisconsin in August.

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Which type of Wisconsin companies were inspected the most by FDA in August?

By The Sconi | Sep 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Food and Cosmetics companies from Wisconsin in August.

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In Wisconsin, 758 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By The Sconi | Aug 31, 2024

Wisconsin registered 758 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Wisconsin highlights new investments ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day

By The Sconi | Aug 30, 2024

Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is highlighting new state efforts to end overdose deaths and improve the health of people who use drugs. This annual observance, as proclaimed by Gov. Tony Evers, serves as a day to remember those lost to drug overdose, acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind, and act to save lives.

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Policy brief examines legal cannabis' health impact

By The Sconi | Aug 29, 2024

The Badger Institute is not arguing for or against legalization either in this paper or in any of the other policy briefs we’ve compiled on the topic. Our aim is simply to present research in states that have legalized in the belief that, whatever decision Wisconsinites make in the years ahead, the outcomes will be better if the decision is informed by facts.

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Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission debates controversial landmark status

By The Sconi | Aug 29, 2024

Key members of the Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission appear to believe their role involves assessing housing availability, facilitating development deals, or aiding in securing tax breaks. This perception follows the commission's 3-1 vote last month to endorse a 35-year-old "postmodern" building for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. The decision was unexpected and contradicted by a similar state entity's conclusion.

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Wisconsin reports first West Nile Virus deaths of 2024

By The Sconi | Aug 29, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed two deaths and one hospitalization due to West Nile virus (WNV) illness, marking the first such fatalities in the state this year. The initial three human cases were reported in residents of Outagamie, Fond du Lac, and Brown counties. Additionally, WNV has been detected in mosquitoes, animals, and healthy blood donors whose blood screened positive for the virus.

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Senator Johnson updates timeline of Trump assassination attempt

By The Sconi | Aug 29, 2024

On Thursday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released an updated timeline detailing law enforcement's awareness of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the individual who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, PA on July 13, 2024.

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Milwaukee Public Schools fail to meet deadline for police presence

By The Sconi | Aug 29, 2024

Fourteen months after a deal was struck with the Legislature, there will still be no police officers in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) as classes commence this Tuesday. This situation violates a stipulation included in the current state budget.

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Wisconsin inflation outpaces national average as of July 2024

By The Sconi | Aug 27, 2024

As of July 2024, Wisconsin experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.

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Wisconsin's Seal-A-Smile program marks its 25th year

By The Sconi | Aug 27, 2024

As the 2024-2025 school year begins, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is commemorating the 25th anniversary of its Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile program. This initiative delivers preventive dental services to children statewide. The program, managed by DHS in collaboration with the Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin and Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation, served over 86,300 students during the 2023-2024 school year, amounting to an estimated $17,554,000 in dental services.

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WMC appoints Adam Jordahl as director of environmental & energy policy

By The Sconi | Aug 27, 2024

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) announced Monday that Adam Jordahl has joined the organization as its new Director of Environmental & Energy Policy. Jordahl brings years of policy, lobbying, and communications experience to WMC’s Government Relations team.

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Candidates urged to declare stance on gerrymandering ahead of November elections

By The Sconi | Aug 23, 2024

Earlier this summer, Common Cause in Wisconsin (CC/WI) contacted every Republican, Democratic, and Independent candidate for the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly on the ballot for the August 13th partisan primary election. The organization invited candidates to inform CC/WI of their support for nonpartisan redistricting reform and to have their names listed publicly on its website.

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Proposed Vista Sands Solar project raises concerns over habitat disruption

By The Sconi | Aug 22, 2024

The greater prairie-chicken, a species now threatened in Wisconsin, is at the center of a controversy involving the proposed Vista Sands Solar project in Portage County. The project, spanning 7,100 acres, would be the largest solar installation in Wisconsin and has raised concerns among conservationists and local residents.