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Wisconsin's Q1 individual income tax revenue down 32.1% from previous quarter

By The Sconi | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $1.8 billion in individual income tax revenue for Wisconsin, a 32.1% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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National Voter Registration Sunday coming up for Wisconsin residents

By The Sconi reports | Sep 12, 2024

Wisconsin residents and Christian leaders nationwide are recognizing "National Voter Registration Sunday" as the presidential election nears.

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Catholic Vote Regional Field Director: Walz 'estranged from his family' long before Covid lockdowns

By The Sconi reports | Sep 12, 2024

Charles Rickert, Wisconsin regional field director for Catholic Vote, said said Minnesota Governor and Democratic Vice President nominee Tim Walz was likely "estranged from his family" even before the separation caused by Covid-19 lockdowns.

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WMC announces 2024 business friend of the environment award recipients

By The Sconi | Sep 12, 2024

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) announced nine companies as recipients of the Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award. For 34 years, WMC has presented this award to companies that have demonstrated environmental leadership through sustainability, stewardship, and innovation.

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Republican Party advocates for eliminating Wisconsin's individual income tax

By The Sconi | Sep 12, 2024

Some are calling for the elimination of Wisconsin’s individual income tax, which currently produces over $9 billion in annual revenue and accounts for over 40% of all state tax collections. A resolution adopted at the most recent convention of the Republican Party of Wisconsin encouraged the state Legislature to “make Wisconsin an income-tax-free state” and noted that a number of other states already do without one.

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Senator Ron Johnson announces mobile office hours across four Wisconsin counties

By The Sconi | Sep 12, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at various locations on Monday, September 16. These sessions provide constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with federal agencies or other federal matters.

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Michigan recommissions Palisades Nuclear Generating Station amid shifting green policies

By The Sconi | Sep 12, 2024

America’s energy grids are strained as electricity demand continues to grow exponentially, and zero-emission goals are diminishing so-called “baseload” generating capacity. The response on the other side of Lake Michigan: a notable atomic about-face that may hold lessons for Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin DHS urges vaccinations as respiratory illness season begins

By The Sconi | Sep 12, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is urging residents to get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses this fall. Updated COVID-19 and new annual flu vaccines are now available, alongside RSV vaccines for eligible individuals, including most older adults and pregnant people. An RSV antibody to protect infants from severe illness will be available starting October 1.

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Wisconsin announces major interstate unclaimed property litigation settlement

By The Sconi | Sep 10, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice and Department of Revenue, along with a bipartisan coalition of 30 states, have announced a settlement that concludes the outstanding damages phase of an unclaimed property dispute before the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Arkansas and its coalition partners, determining that unclaimed official checks issued by MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. are governed by the Federal Disposition Act.

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Report: Wisconsin families spending $1,001 more for goods and services under Biden-Harris Administration

By The Sconi reports | Sep 6, 2024

Wisconsin families spent an average of $1,001 more for goods and services – including transportation, shelter costs, energy, and food – in July 2024 than they were spending prior to the beginning of the Biden-Harris Administration.

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

By The Sconi | Sep 6, 2024

An analysis by The Sconi shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Wisconsin is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

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Senator urges FDA and CDC to review Czech Republic vaccine mortality data

By The Sconi | Sep 6, 2024

On September 6, 2024, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, Dr. Robert Califf, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director, Dr. Mandy Cohen. In the letter, Sen. Johnson urged these agencies to examine recent data from the Czech Republic that suggests an increase in all-cause mortality (ACM) linked to the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax) over a 12-month period following vaccination.

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Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs affects multiple states

By The Sconi | Sep 6, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), local health departments, and federal partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eggs from a Wisconsin farm. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 65 people in nine states have been infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella, including 42 individuals residing in Wisconsin.

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Johnson: Russian influence on election doesn't 'come close' to interference caused by Blinken letter

By The Sconi | Sep 5, 2024

In response to recent reports that the Biden Administration is taking action against Russian influence operations targeting the 2024 US election, Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson said that the letter written by Antony Blinken and signed by 51 intelligence officials concerning Hunter Biden's laptop controversy in 2020 represents the most significant instance of election interference in U.S. history.

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Analysis: WI sees uneven wage increases amid high inflation

By The Sconi | Sep 5, 2024

Wisconsin is experiencing a significant disparity in wage growth across its counties. A county-by-county analysis reveals that while some residents are witnessing substantial wage increases, others are struggling to keep up with rising prices.

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Michael Maibach defends Electoral College ahead of Mequon talk

By The Sconi | Sep 5, 2024

As progressives begin to launch election-season attacks on the Electoral College, Michael Maibach is coming to Mequon to remind Wisconsinites why it’s worth fighting for.

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Tax foundation: High-tax states see exodus as residents seek relief elsewhere

By The Sconi | Sep 5, 2024

Wisconsin is hardly a taxpayer’s paradise unless compared to its neighboring states to the south and west. People are leaving Illinois, Minnesota, and Iowa, and according to a new study by the Tax Foundation, the loss of state revenue and population migration are closely tied to punitive tax structures in those states.

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Wisconsin celebrates Chamber of Commerce Month with statewide events

By The Sconi | Sep 3, 2024

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the state chamber of commerce, annually declares September as Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin. Throughout the month, WMC collaborates with local chambers to emphasize their vital role in communities statewide.

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Attorney General Kaul highlights school safety resources ahead of new academic year

By The Sconi | Sep 3, 2024

As the back-to-school season commences in Wisconsin, Attorney General Josh Kaul is reminding students, parents, and school administrators about the resources available through the Office of School Safety (OSS). Since its inception in 2018, OSS has developed essential materials aimed at preventing school violence.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By The Sconi | Sep 3, 2024

The VA issued 226 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 15 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.