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NFIB report highlights cost pressures and uncertainty facing Wisconsin's small businesses

By The Sconi | Aug 14, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has published the 11th edition of its quadrennial report, "Small Business Problems and Priorities."

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Small business report highlights ongoing challenges with costs, taxes, and uncertainty

By The Sconi | Aug 14, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has unveiled the latest edition of its quadrennial report, "Small Business Problems and Priorities."

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American Constitutional Rights Union CEO: 'Firearms are the only equalizer for women who wish to defend themselves from harm'

By The Sconi | Aug 13, 2024

Lori Roman, CEO of the American Constitutional Rights Union, said that Second Amendment rights are women’s rights and that firearms are “the only equalizer” for women in self-defense situations.

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Florida companies ordered to pay over $3.5 million after scamming WI businesses

By The Sconi | Aug 13, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has secured a judgment against two Florida-based companies and their owners for a business certificate scam targeting thousands of Wisconsin businesses. The judgment mandates that the defendants pay over $3.5 million, including more than $600,000 in refunds to affected businesses.

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Discussion highlights potential tax impacts on Wisconsin's small businesses

By The Sconi | Aug 13, 2024

Jeff Brabant, Vice President of Federal Government Relations for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), participated in a discussion on WCUB in Green Bay.

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NFIB’s Jeff Brabant discusses potential tax hike on Wisconsin small businesses

By The Sconi | Aug 13, 2024

Jeff Brabant, Vice President of Federal Government Relations for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), recently spoke with WCUB in Green Bay.

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Poll: Voters in battleground states, including Wisconsin, oppose Harris’s support for reparations

By The Sconi reports | Aug 12, 2024

6 in 10 voters in seven battleground states, including Wisconsin, oppose Vice President Kamala Harris’ support for providing reparations to Black Americans.

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Wisconsin DOJ investigates officer-involved shooting in Fitchburg

By The Sconi | Aug 12, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. The incident occurred on the morning of Monday, August 12, 2024.

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Wisconsin sees slowdown in sales tax revenue growth

By The Sconi | Aug 12, 2024

In Wisconsin, the state's five percent sales tax has shown a decrease in revenue for January, March, and May of 2024 compared to the same months in 2023, as reported by the Department of Revenue.

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2024: Measles cases in Wisconsin up as of week ending Aug. 10

By K. J. Brown | Aug 11, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Wisconsin for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 3.

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Col. Allen West: The Second Amendment is 'protection from the goals, objectives, and desires of tyrants'

By The Sconi | Aug 9, 2024

Lt. Col. Allen West, Executive Director of the American Constitutional Rights Union and a former Congressman, said the Second Amendment is Wisconsinites' “protection" from “tyrants.” Col. West’s comments come amid reports of Vice President Kamala Harris’ history of being in favor of restrictions to Second Amendment rights including mandatory buybacks and bans on certain firearms including AR-15s and handguns.

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Congressman Tiffany discusses inflation with local business leaders

By The Sconi | Aug 9, 2024

Local business leaders convened with Congressman Tom Tiffany at a roundtable to discuss pressing issues impacting the business community, including inflation, high interest rates, healthcare affordability, and rising energy prices. The event, held on July 26 at Merrill Steel in Schofield, was hosted by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP).

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Senate Candidate Hovde: ‘Fentanyl is now leading cause of death for young people in Wisconsin’

By The Sconi | Aug 9, 2024

Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde stated that open border policies supported by the current administration and his opposing candidate have led to fentanyl becoming the number one cause of death for young people in the state. The Hovde campaign made the statement to The Sconi on August 6.

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Analysis: Wisconsin among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By The Sconi | Aug 8, 2024

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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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Wisconsin declines from Q1 to Q2

By The Sconi | Aug 8, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Wisconsin during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $282,165, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Odds low for Republican donations from UW-Madison humanities or social science professors

By The Sconi | Aug 8, 2024

The odds of a UW-Madison pre-tenured professor’s political donation going to a Republican are only 1 in 490, according to an analysis by outgoing UW political science professor Ryan Owens and his colleague, Alex Tahk. In the social sciences and humanities, where professors’ viewpoints on politics and culture have more bearing on lectures than fields like engineering, the odds fall to just 1 in 530.

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Wisconsin DOJ announces new missing child alert system

By The Sconi | Aug 8, 2024

Wisconsin DOJ Launches Missing Child Alert

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Wisconsin DHS advises parents on back-to-school health preparations

By The Sconi | Aug 8, 2024

As summer winds down and back-to-school planning gears up, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reminds Wisconsinites that now is the time to book appointments, communicate special health concerns with schools, and talk to children about issues that may impact their mental and emotional health.

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Poll: Battleground state voters favor Trump on economy

By The Sconi reports | Aug 7, 2024

The 2024 presidential race is a dead heat in seven battleground states, including Wisconsin, with voters favoring former President Donald Trump on economic issues giving Vice President Kamala Harris low marks on border security and her support for reparations.

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Sen. Baldwin runs 'insider trading scheme,' GOP consultant says

By The Sconi | Aug 7, 2024

GOP Consultant Luke Thompson said U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) allows unregulated financial investments from her girlfriend who is a private wealth advisor. He made the comments on August 2 on X.