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News from January 2025

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Wisconsin expands caregiver training program with Hmong language option

By The Sconi | Jan 13, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has expanded its Certified Direct Care Professional (CDCP) program to include training in Hmong, alongside English and Spanish.

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Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital to unveil 1981 time capsule

By The Sconi | Jan 13, 2025

A time capsule from 1981 was found behind the cornerstone of the former Saint Mary’s Hospital on Kabel Ave.

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Wisconsin Legislature begins session; focuses on tax cuts and economic growth

By The Sconi | Jan 13, 2025

The Wisconsin Legislature has commenced its 2025-26 session with Republicans maintaining a majority in both the Assembly and Senate.

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Wisconsin: Veterinary companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Wisconsin in Q4 2024

By The Sconi | Jan 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 10 inspections at 10 Veterinary companies from Wisconsin in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Wisconsin during Q4 2024

By The Sconi | Jan 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Drugs companies from Wisconsin in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Local community welcomes first baby at GRHC in 2025

By The Sconi | Jan 10, 2025

Welcome to the world, baby Teagan.

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2023: Wisconsin ranks 22nd nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $7,704,449

By The Sconi | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Wisconsin received $7,704,449 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 22nd nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Wisconsin announces finalists for annual manufacturer of the year awards

By The Sconi | Jan 9, 2025

Nearly two dozen manufacturers in Wisconsin have been named finalists for the 36th Annual Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards.

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Wisconsin allocates $21M from latest opioid settlement funds

By The Sconi | Jan 9, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has distributed over $21 million in opioid settlement funds to various agencies across the state from October to December 2024.

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Aspirus Health appoints new VP for North Wisconsin division

By The Sconi | Jan 9, 2025

Chris Blair has been appointed as the new Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer for the North Wisconsin Division at Aspirus Health.

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Wisconsin health officials urge residents to vaccinate amid rise in respiratory virus cases

By The Sconi | Jan 8, 2025

With respiratory illness activity rising across Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging residents to get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses as soon as possible.

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Property tax revenue down 92.3% from previous quarter in Wisconsin

By The Sconi | Jan 7, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $4 million in property tax revenue for Wisconsin, a 92.3% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Aspirus hosts free seminar on atrial fibrillation education

By The Sconi | Jan 7, 2025

Aspirus Heart Care is organizing a seminar to educate the public about atrial fibrillation (AFib), a heart condition that can lead to stroke and heart failure if not treated.

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Senators introduce bill to protect women's sports under Title IX

By The Sconi | Jan 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has collaborated with Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama and 28 other Republican colleagues to reintroduce the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.

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

By The Sconi | Jan 6, 2025

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 sees less individual income tax revenue in Q3 2024

By The Sconi | Jan 6, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $1.7 billion in individual income tax revenue for Wisconsin, a 52.9% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Wisconsin DHS urges testing for radon during National Radon Action Month

By The Sconi | Jan 6, 2025

Radon, a colorless and odorless gas, poses significant health risks as it can infiltrate homes through their foundations.

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Which type of Wisconsin companies were inspected the most by FDA in December 2024?

By The Sconi | Jan 2, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted six inspections at six Food and Cosmetics companies from Wisconsin in December 2024.

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Grant Regional Health Center celebrates one year of service at Fennimore Clinic

By The Sconi | Jan 2, 2025

Grant Regional Health Center's clinic in Fennimore is marking its first anniversary, having served nearly 10,000 patients since its opening.

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Officer-involved death under investigation in Madison

By The Sconi | Jan 2, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is examining an officer-involved death that took place in Madison, Wisconsin.