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News from May 2025

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Sarah Hagenow named as 78th Alice in Dairyland by DATCP

By The Sconi | May 17, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced Sarah Hagenow from Poynette as the 78th Alice in Dairyland.

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Rep. Van Orden: Budget reconciliation bill 'does right by farmers, families, taxpayers, and rural communities'

By The Sconi | May 16, 2025

Derrick Van Orden, the representative for Wisconsin, said that a newly passed agriculture budget bill will benefit farmers, rural areas, and taxpayers alike.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin average $311,153 for Q4

By The Sconi | May 16, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $311,153, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Managing Director of NERA on credit card competition act: ‘A decrease in credit card rewards is likely to be associated with a decrease in interchange fee revenue’

By The Sconi | May 16, 2025

Alan Grant, Managing Director at NERA, said that a decrease in credit card rewards could correspond with a decline in interchange fee revenue, with variations in impact across different consumers.

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Rep. Tiffany on drug pricing: 'Americans shouldn’t have to pay the highest drug prices'

By The Sconi | May 14, 2025

Tom Tiffany, a representative from Wisconsin, has expressed concerns about the burden on American consumers due to global drug pricing systems.

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Former Governor Walker on judge indictment: 'No one is above the law'

By The Sconi | May 14, 2025

Scott Walker, the former governor of Wisconsin, said that the federal grand jury's decision regarding Judge Hannah Dugan disproves political bias claims and reinforces legal accountability.

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Finance professor: Durbin-Marshall bill ‘would reduce revenue for community banks and credit unions'

By The Sconi | May 14, 2025

Indraneel Chakraborty, a Professor of Finance at the Miami Herbert Business School, University of Miami, has expressed concerns regarding the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA).

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Wisconsin opens applications for specialty crop block grants

By The Sconi | May 14, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grants.

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Fast play jackpots claimed by players in Menomonee Falls and Kenosha

By The Sconi | May 14, 2025

Last week, two Wisconsin Lottery players experienced quick wins with the Fast Play Progressive Jackpots in Menomonee Falls and Kenosha.

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Wisconsin prepares for spongy moth survey across 36 counties

By The Sconi | May 14, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is set to install approximately 8,000 traps for the spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) in 2025.

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U.S. Rep. Grothman on ICE enforcement: 'Governor Evers is conveniently backpedaling his tone on ICE'

By The Sconi | May 13, 2025

Glenn Grothman, a representative from Wisconsin, said that Governor Tony Evers has reversed his stance on immigration enforcement following the arrest of a judge accused of aiding an undocumented immigrant.

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Rep. Van Orden of Wisconsin on safety threat: 'Threats of political violence are not just dangerous — they are anti-American'

By The Sconi | May 13, 2025

Derrick Van Orden, a representative from Wisconsin, announced he is temporarily stepping away from his duties following a serious threat against his family.

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Rep. Tiffany on release of felon illegal alien: 'This decision puts every Wisconsinite in danger'

By The Sconi | May 13, 2025

Tom Tiffany, representative of Wisconsin, said a Dane County court endangered public safety by releasing a violent undocumented immigrant on low bail and urged cutting federal funds to sanctuary jurisdictions. The statement was made on X.

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Enrollment in 2024-25 School Year: 54,493 second-grade students were welcomed in Wisconsin schools

By The Sconi | May 13, 2025

Wisconsin public schools welcomed 54,493 students for the second-grade, a decrease from the number of students enrolled in the previous year.

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22 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Wisconsin in 2024

By The Sconi | May 12, 2025

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in Wisconsin submitted 22 H-1B petitions during 2024.

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Winning Badger 5 ticket worth $154K sold in Middleton

By The Sconi | May 12, 2025

For the second time in a week, a winning Badger 5 jackpot ticket has been sold in Wisconsin.

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Luke Bacher named new NFIB Wisconsin director

By The Sconi | May 12, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent association representing small businesses, has appointed Luke Bacher as the new State Director for Wisconsin.

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Ginseng Board election in Wisconsin begins with two certified nominees

By The Sconi | May 12, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the certification of two nominees for the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin.

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FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Wisconsin during Q1

By The Sconi | May 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Veterinary companies from Wisconsin in the first quarter of 2025.

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Wisconsin potato industry board election begins May 12

By The Sconi | May 9, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the certification of three nominees for the upcoming election to the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board.