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Settlement reached over environmental law violations at Darlington cheese plant

By The Sconi | Jul 19, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a settlement with Wisconsin Whey Protein Inc. requiring the company to pay $350,000 to resolve violations of Wisconsin’s wastewater and stormwater laws related to its operation of a cheese and whey plant in Darlington, Wis. The Lafayette County Circuit Court approved the settlement on July 11, 2024.

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Future uncertain for Wisconsin's Commercial Docket Pilot Project amid changing Supreme Court dynamics

By The Sconi | Jul 18, 2024

Advocates for a business court system operating since 2017 in Wisconsin are concerned that a politicized state Supreme Court may dissolve the successful pilot program this fall.

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Attorney General Kaul announces new accelerant detection canine for Wisconsin DOJ

By The Sconi | Jul 18, 2024

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a new addition to the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Canine team with Accelerant Detection Canine (ADC) Bo. Bo joins ADC Tutty as the second ADC in the State of Wisconsin. Bo assists Special Agents and other fire investigators across the state in detecting accelerants at fire scenes. Bo is a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) canine assigned to the Wisconsin DOJ State Fire Marshal’s Office.

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Wisconsin DOJ seeks intervention in Planned Parenthood's challenge on near-total abortion ban

By The Sconi | Jul 17, 2024

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a motion and memorandum in support of the Kaul v. Urmanski State Plaintiffs intervening as petitioners in the Planned Parenthood v. Urmanski original action.

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Documentary premiere highlights Joshua Glover's fight for freedom at RNC

By The Sconi | Jul 17, 2024

A heroic moment in Wisconsin’s history deserves more attention, says Michael Jahr. So he’s making a movie about it.

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Wisconsin voters oppose Biden-Harris gas-car ban ahead of 2024 elections

By The Sconi | Jul 16, 2024

New polling conducted in Wisconsin on behalf of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) indicates that likely voters believe the United States is on the wrong track and strongly oppose government policies aimed at banning new gas-powered vehicles. Additionally, a supermajority of likely voters consider this policy issue important for their decisions in the 2024 elections.

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Senate candidate Hovde: ‘Some of the most evil people' are thriving due to border policies

By The Sconi | Jul 16, 2024

U.S. Senate candidate in Wisconsin, Eric Hovde, stated that the current open border policy allows "some of the most evil people in the world" to thrive. The Hovde campaign made this statement to the Sconi on July 15.

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Trump leads Biden by two points in Wisconsin, poll shows

By The Sconi reports | Jul 15, 2024

Former President Donald Trump (R) leads President Biden (D) by two points among Wisconsin voters in the 2024 race for the White House.

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Analysis: Four illegal aliens arrested in Wisconsin for crimes including false imprisonment, battery

By The Sconi | Jul 15, 2024

More than 400 illegal aliens were arrested in June 2024 and charged with serious crimes including murder, rape, sex crimes against children, human trafficking, and domestic violence. Four of these offenders were apprehended in Wisconsin on charges including false imprisonment and battery.

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Wisconsin: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Wisconsin in Q2

By The Sconi | Jul 14, 2024

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

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Senator Johnson requests preservation of records following assassination attempt on former President Trump

By The Sconi | Jul 14, 2024

On Sunday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Merrick Garland, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray. The senator requested that the agencies preserve all records referring or relating to the protective detail of former President Trump. Additionally, he asked for information regarding the security plans concerning the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt on the former president.

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Wisconsin during Q2

By The Sconi | Jul 13, 2024

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

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Wisconsin: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Wisconsin in Q2

By The Sconi | Jul 12, 2024

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

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Wisconsin Elder Abuse Hotline receives prestigious award from USAging

By The Sconi | Jul 12, 2024

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice, in conjunction with the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR), announced that the Wisconsin Elder Abuse Hotline is a recipient of a 2024 USAging Aging Achievement Award.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Wisconsin companies were under most scrutiny during Q2?

By The Sconi | Jul 11, 2024

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

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Senator Johnson demands DHS records on inadmissible travelers at U.S. airports

By The Sconi | Jul 11, 2024

On Monday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding records relating to the threat posed by the Biden administration’s inability to detain and remove inadmissible travelers from U.S. airports.

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AG Kaul advises on consumer protection post-cyberattack on Change Healthcare

By The Sconi | Jul 10, 2024

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is sharing consumer protection reminders and raising awareness about the availability of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services following Change Healthcare’s February data breach.

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Common Cause urges Wisconsin legislative candidates to pledge support for fair voting maps

By The Sconi | Jul 10, 2024

The upcoming August 13 partisan primary election in Wisconsin will determine the nominees for the Wisconsin Assembly and State Senate for the November 5 general election. Democratic, Republican, and Independent candidates are currently presenting their positions on various issues to voters.

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Fair maps advocates challenge Wisconsin legislative candidates ahead of primary

By The Sconi | Jul 10, 2024

The upcoming August 13 partisan primary election in Wisconsin will determine the nominees for the Wisconsin Assembly and State Senate for the November 5 general election. Currently, Democratic, Republican, and Independent candidates are presenting their positions on key issues to voters.

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Senator Johnson criticizes Biden administration's border policy at roundtable discussion

By The Sconi | Jul 10, 2024

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in a roundtable titled, “The Exploitation Crisis: How the U.S. Government is Failing to Protect Migrant Children from Trafficking and Abuse.” During the event, Sen. Johnson criticized the Biden administration for its handling of border policies, alleging that these policies have led to the exploitation and abuse of migrant children.