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Senator urges FDA and CDC to review Czech Republic vaccine mortality data

By The Sconi | Sep 6, 2024

On September 6, 2024, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, Dr. Robert Califf, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director, Dr. Mandy Cohen. In the letter, Sen. Johnson urged these agencies to examine recent data from the Czech Republic that suggests an increase in all-cause mortality (ACM) linked to the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) over a 12-month period following vaccination.

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Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs affects multiple states

By The Sconi | Sep 6, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), local health departments, and federal partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eggs from a Wisconsin farm. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 65 people in nine states have been infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella, including 42 individuals residing in Wisconsin.

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Johnson: Russian influence on election doesn't 'come close' to interference caused by Blinken letter

By The Sconi | Sep 5, 2024

In response to recent reports that the Biden Administration is taking action against Russian influence operations targeting the 2024 US election, Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson said that the letter written by Antony Blinken and signed by 51 intelligence officials concerning Hunter Biden's laptop controversy in 2020 represents the most significant instance of election interference in U.S. history.

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Small businesses struggle with labor shortages amid rising cost pressures

By The Sconi | Sep 5, 2024

NFIB's August jobs report indicates that 40% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings, an increase from July.

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Analysis: WI sees uneven wage increases amid high inflation

By The Sconi | Sep 5, 2024

Wisconsin is experiencing a significant disparity in wage growth across its counties. A county-by-county analysis reveals that while some residents are witnessing substantial wage increases, others are struggling to keep up with rising prices.

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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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Small business owners face hiring challenges amid rising job openings

By The Sconi | Sep 5, 2024

NFIB's August jobs report highlights a persistent issue faced by small business owners, revealing that 40% reported unfilled job openings in August.

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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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Wisconsin's Battle with 2024 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Aug. 31

By K. J. Brown | Sep 1, 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. 24.

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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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Wisconsin unemployment rate falls below national average

By The Sconi | Aug 30, 2024

The Department of Workforce Development has announced that Wisconsin's unemployment rate has reached 3.0 percent, lower than the national average of 4.3 percent.

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Average VA home loan amount in Wisconsin increases in Q2

By The Sconi | Aug 29, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Wisconsin during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $291,605, a 4.3% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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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.