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Taxpayers spent over $110,000 for kids’ ‘sex change’ interventions in Wisconsin, report shows

By The Sconi reports | Oct 14, 2024

Taxpayers spent more than $110,000 for “irreversible sex change interventions” on children in Wisconsin via managed Medicaid between the years 2019 and 2023.

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Wisconsin collected $52 million in property tax revenue in Q2

By The Sconi | Oct 14, 2024

The second quarter brought in $52 million in property tax revenue for Wisconsin, after no property tax was collected in the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Attorney General Kaul stresses legality issues around voter intimidation and threats

By The Sconi | Oct 14, 2024

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has emphasized the illegality of voter intimidation and threats to election workers. "It’s essential that we protect the right to vote," stated Kaul, affirming the commitment of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) to ensuring a safe and secure election process.

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Wisconsin DOJ will not appeal court ruling on Milwaukee archdiocese document access

By The Sconi | Oct 14, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice has decided not to appeal a recent ruling by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The court had denied DOJ access to sealed documents from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's bankruptcy case, filed in 2011 and closed in 2016. Despite this setback, the Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative remains active, with DOJ encouraging reports on clergy and faith leader abuse.

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Enrollment in 2023-24 School Year: 53,003 first-grade students were welcomed in Wisconsin schools

By The Sconi | Oct 13, 2024

Wisconsin public schools welcomed 53,003 students for the first-grade, a decrease from the number of students enrolled in the previous year.

Wisconsin hospitals data from Do No Harm

By The Sconi reports | Oct 12, 2024

Following are details on patients, prescriptions, and procedures for underage sex reassignments done by facilities in Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Wisconsin in Q3

By The Sconi | Oct 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Biologics companies from Wisconsin in the third quarter of 2024.

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Elon Musk incentivizes unregistered WI gun owners to vote

By The Sconi reports | Oct 11, 2024

Elon Musk’s America PAC is reportedly offering $47 for every referral to and signature from a voter on his petition to support free speech and the Second Amendment.

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League of American Workers president: WI voters 'who clamor for real change' see through Harris' media appearances

By The Sconi reports | Oct 11, 2024

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, said Wisconsin voters "who clamor for real change" do not believe media attempts to highlight Vice President Kamala Harris.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Wisconsin during Q3

By The Sconi | Oct 11, 2024

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

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Marriott settles with states over Starwood data breach

By The Sconi | Oct 11, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a $52 million settlement with Marriott International, Inc. involving 50 Attorneys General. This agreement addresses a significant data breach in the Starwood guest reservation database, which Marriott acquired in 2016. The Federal Trade Commission also reached a parallel settlement with Marriott.

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50,763 students enrolled for kindergarten in Wisconsin schools during 2023-24 school year

By The Sconi | Oct 10, 2024

Wisconsin public schools welcomed 50,763 students for the kindergarten, a decrease from the number of students enrolled in the previous year.

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Harris' housing plan may raise Milwaukee home prices significantly

By The Sconi | Oct 10, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris' proposal to provide $25,000 in down payment assistance to first-time home buyers could lead to significant increases in housing prices, particularly in Midwestern cities like Milwaukee. This is according to a recent study by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI).

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Biden administration considers reactivating decommissioned nuclear power plants

By The Sconi | Oct 10, 2024

The Biden administration is considering reactivating decommissioned nuclear power plants, according to the president's climate adviser. Investors have already announced plans to restart reactors at two closed plants in Michigan and Pennsylvania. When asked about additional plant restarts, White House climate adviser Ali Zaidi stated at the Reuters IMPACT conference in New York, "We’re working on it in a very concrete way."

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Madison's housing demand clashes with local resistance amid rising prices

By The Sconi | Oct 10, 2024

The housing market in Madison, Wisconsin, faces significant challenges as demand continues to outpace supply. The median price for a single-family home in the area reached $470,800 this spring, making it difficult for many families to afford. Despite being surrounded by flat, buildable farmland, development is often hindered by local regulations and community resistance.

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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.