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News from February 2025

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Wisconsin invites high school juniors to join agriculture youth council

By The Sconi | Feb 17, 2025

High school juniors in Wisconsin are now invited to apply for the upcoming Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council.

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Aspirus Langlade Hospital employees raise funds for local children's meal program

By The Sconi | Feb 17, 2025

The Weekend Backpack Program (WEB) in Langlade County is making strides to combat food insecurity among school-aged children by providing easy-to-prepare meals.

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Wisconsin voters urged to obtain IDs ahead of spring primary election

By The Sconi | Feb 17, 2025

Wisconsin residents who have not yet obtained the necessary identification to vote in Tuesday's Spring Primary Election still have time to do so.

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Josh Kaul addresses data privacy concerns in case against Trump Administration

By The Sconi | Feb 14, 2025

Attorney General Josh Kaul has issued a statement regarding a court hearing involving a case against the Trump Administration.

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Senator Johnson joins colleagues to reintroduce death tax repeal bill

By The Sconi | Feb 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin has collaborated with Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota and 44 other senators to reintroduce a bill aimed at permanently repealing the federal estate tax, commonly referred to as the death tax.

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Gwen Moore criticizes GOP budget proposals targeting social programs

By The Sconi | Feb 14, 2025

In recent tweets dated February 13-14, Rep. Gwen Moore voiced strong opposition against proposed GOP budget cuts affecting social programs while also making remarks involving Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

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State attorneys general challenge Trump’s ban on transgender military service

By The Sconi | Feb 14, 2025

Attorney General Josh Kaul of Wisconsin has aligned with a coalition of 20 state attorneys general to file an amicus brief in federal court.

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Senator Johnson opposes short-term tax packages alongside finance committee Republicans

By The Sconi | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has joined fellow Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee in opposing any short-term tax package that offers only temporary relief.

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Coalition challenges Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship

By The Sconi | Feb 13, 2025

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with 13 other attorneys general, has issued a statement in response to a preliminary injunction granted by a federal judge against President Trump's executive order terminating birthright citizenship.

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Rep. Gwen Moore comments on public safety and political issues

By The Sconi | Feb 13, 2025

On February 13, 2025, Rep. Gwen Moore addressed several pressing issues through social media posts.

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Aspirus Health awards $350K in scholarships to address physician shortage

By The Sconi | Feb 13, 2025

The Aspirus Health Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling $350,000 to two medical students from the Medical College of Wisconsin-Central Wisconsin campus.

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Aspirus Health receives approval for new hospital in Chippewa Falls

By The Sconi | Feb 12, 2025

The Chippewa Falls Planning Commission has approved a conditional use permit for Aspirus Health, allowing the construction of a new hospital in the area.

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Gwen Moore critiques Musk's transparency and GOP budget plan in latest tweets

By The Sconi | Feb 12, 2025

On February 12, 2025, Rep. Gwen Moore voiced concerns over transparency in governmental actions involving taxpayer data management by DOGE and criticized GOP fiscal policies through social media posts targeting Elon Musk's methods and Republican...

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Gwen Moore criticizes Trump's tariffs; urges Congressional unity

By The Sconi | Feb 12, 2025

Rep. Gwen Moore discusses key issues including tariffs affecting Wisconsin and constitutional responsibilities in recent tweets dated February 11-12, highlighting economic concerns and calls for unity among Congressional members

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Hartford man sentenced for stealing employees’ 401(k) funds

By The Sconi | Feb 11, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Justice has announced the sentencing of Shone M. Bagley, a 54-year-old resident of Hartford, Wisconsin.

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NFIB reports rising uncertainty amid hiring challenges for small businesses

By The Sconi | Feb 11, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its Small Business Optimism Index for January, showing a decline of 2.3 points to 102.8.

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States sue Deere & Company over alleged monopolistic repair practices

By The Sconi | Feb 11, 2025

Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined forces with four states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a legal action against Deere & Company.

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Congresswoman Gwen Moore critiques policy shifts affecting social programs

By The Sconi | Feb 11, 2025

Congresswoman Gwen Moore expressed concerns over potential policy changes impacting social welfare programs and financial oversight in tweets posted on February 10-11, 2025.

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Julie Lassa appointed administrator at Wisconsin's DATCP

By The Sconi | Feb 11, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the appointment of Julie Lassa as the new Administrator of the Division of Agricultural Development.

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Wisconsin seeks nominations for Ginseng Board seats; election set for May

By The Sconi | Feb 11, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is currently accepting nominations for two seats on the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin.