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Wisconsin broadband expansion faces hurdles amid regulatory concerns

By The Sconi | Oct 10, 2024

The rollout of a $1 billion broadband expansion plan in Wisconsin is facing significant challenges due to government overregulation, according to industry insiders. The plan, part of the $42 billion federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, has yet to connect any households or businesses with broadband fiber. Program directors acknowledge that work may not commence until well into next year.

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Senate candidate Hovde: 'Known criminals and terrorists' flood the southern border

By The Sconi | Oct 10, 2024

Eric Hovde said that "known criminals and terrorists" have crossed the border into the U.S. under the current administration. The Hovde campaign provided his statement to The Sconi on October 9.

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Airline Trade Group: Policymakers should ‘ensure unnecessary regulation doesn’t eliminate’ credit card reward programs for Wisconsinites

By The Sconi | Oct 8, 2024

Marli Collier, managing director of Airlines 4 America (A4A), said policymakers should protect credit card travel reward programs from “unnecessary regulations,” as the U.S. Senate now considers two bills that could impact such programs for Wisconsin residents.

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Congressman Bryan Steil discusses key policy issues with WMC's Kurt Bauer

By The Sconi | Oct 8, 2024

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce's Kurt Bauer recently interviewed Congressman Bryan Steil to discuss policy issues affecting Wisconsin employers and families. The video of the interview was released on Tuesday. During the conversation, Bauer, who is WMC’s President & CEO, highlighted that Rep. Steil’s district is a significant focus in this election cycle.

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Bipartisan coalition seeks court action as TikTok fails in multistate probe

By The Sconi | Oct 8, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul has aligned with a bipartisan group of 22 attorneys general to urge a Tennessee court to enforce its orders against TikTok. The social media platform is required to comply with an ongoing multistate consumer protection investigation by preserving and producing relevant evidence.

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Wisconsin schools registered 42,902 students for 4-year-old kindergarten in 2023-24 school year

By The Sconi | Oct 7, 2024

Wisconsin public schools welcomed 42,902 students for the 4-year-old kindergarten, a decrease from the number of students enrolled in the previous year.

FOIA Request Sent to Dane County Regarding Freedom of Information Act Logs on October 7, 2024

By The Sconi | Oct 7, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dane County, Wisconsin, on October 7, 2024.

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Senate Republicans condemn Hamas attack and support Israel

By The Sconi | Oct 7, 2024

On Monday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin joined Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa and all Senate Republicans in a resolution condemning Hamas, advocating for the safe return of American hostages, and reaffirming support for Israel. This action marks one year since Iran-backed Hamas launched an attack on Israel, resulting in approximately 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages taken. Currently, 97 hostages remain missing, including seven Americans.

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Fire investigation underway in Schofield after fatal apartment blaze

By The Sconi | Oct 7, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that occurred in Schofield, Wisconsin. The incident took place on Monday morning, October 7, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Bayfield County Regarding Access to Public Records on October 7, 2024

By The Sconi | Oct 7, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Bayfield County on October 7, 2024, by The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

FOIA Request Sent to Lincoln County Regarding Access to Public Records on October 7, 2024

By The Sconi | Oct 7, 2024

FOIA Request to Lincoln County Regarding Access to Public Records on October 7, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Burnett County Regarding Freedom of Information Act Logs from January to October 2024 on October 7, 2024

By The Sconi | Oct 7, 2024

FOIA Request to Burnett County Regarding Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Logs from January to October 2024 on October 7, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Polk County Regarding Access to Public Records on October 7, 2024

By The Sconi | Oct 7, 2024

FOIA Request to Polk County Regarding Access to Public Records on October 7, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Waukesha County Regarding Access to FOIA Logs from January to October 2024 on October 7, 2024

By The Sconi | Oct 7, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Waukesha County, Wisconsin on October 7, 2024.

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Senators press DOJ over alleged noncitizen voter registrations

By The Sconi | Oct 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin, along with Senators Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville, Bill Hagerty, and 68 other Republican colleagues, has raised concerns regarding the Department of Justice's handling of noncitizen voter registration in federal elections. In a letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, the lawmakers criticized the DOJ for not preventing noncitizens from registering to vote and for its refusal to prosecute those who have registered.

FOIA Request Sent to Green Lake County Regarding Public Records on October 7, 2024

By The Sconi | Oct 7, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Green Lake County in Wisconsin on October 7, 2024.

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

By The Sconi | Oct 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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Wisconsin DOJ continues probe into Heather Szekeres' death in Shawano County

By The Sconi | Oct 4, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is continuing its investigation into the 2013 disappearance and death of Heather Szekeres. The DCI is working alongside the Shawano County Sheriff and Shawano Police Department in this case.

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Wisconsin ranks 38th in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By The Sconi | Oct 3, 2024

With $281,739 in issued loans, Wisconsin ranked 38th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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U.S. Senate candidate Hovde on taxpayer funded DEI books sent to daycares: ‘Victimization mentality is not a good psychology'

By The Sconi reports | Oct 3, 2024

Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde has voiced strong opposition to a recent initiative by a tax-funded group which distributed pro-transgender and racially charged board books to 300 daycares across the state.