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Wausau and Kohler see big lottery wins; players urged to check tickets

By The Sconi | May 29, 2025

For lottery enthusiasts in Wisconsin, the recent drawings on May 28, 2025, have brought significant wins.

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R Street Institute official on credit card bill: ‘Evidence from a similar proposal of the past paints a different picture’

By The Sconi | May 28, 2025

Anthony Lamorena, a Federal Government Affairs Fellow at the R Street Institute, expressed skepticism regarding the Credit Card Competition Act's potential to reduce costs and improve service.

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Wisconsin ranked 38th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2024

By The Sconi | May 28, 2025

With $315,002 in home loans issued, Wisconsin ranked 38th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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How many students were enrolled in fourth-grade in Wisconsin during 2024-25 school year?

By The Sconi | May 27, 2025

Wisconsin public schools welcomed 56,056 students for the fourth-grade, a decrease from the number of students enrolled in the previous year.

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Rep. Tiffany on USDA policies: 'The first step is for the government to stop discriminating'

By The Sconi | May 26, 2025

Tom Tiffany, Representative of Wisconsin, said that the federal government must eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs at the Department of Agriculture to halt what he perceives as discriminatory practices.

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Rep. Van Orden: H.R. 1815 offers a 'fiscally responsible path for veterans who have fallen behind'

By The Sconi | May 26, 2025

Derrick Van Orden, Representative of Wisconsin, announced that his bill to create a permanent partial claims program for veterans behind on mortgage payments has passed the House.

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Rep. Grothman on USDA programs: 'Farmers should be supported, not penalized on the basis of race'

By The Sconi | May 26, 2025

Glenn Grothman, Representative of Wisconsin, said that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policies should cease penalizing farmers based on race and instead provide equal support to all agricultural workers.

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36 H-1B petitions filed by Construction employers classified under the Construction industry in Wisconsin in 2024

By The Sconi | May 26, 2025

Employers classified under the Construction industry based in Wisconsin submitted 36 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Senate examines alleged cover-up of COVID vaccine risks

By The Sconi | May 26, 2025

The U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations recently held a hearing to discuss the alleged cover-up by public health officials regarding the risks associated with COVID-19 vaccines.

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Number of VA loans issued in Wisconsin increased by 33.9% from Q4 2023 to Q4 2024

By The Sconi | May 24, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,563 home loans in Wisconsin, totaling $492.3 million, during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin in Q4 vs. Q3 2024

By The Sconi | May 21, 2025

The VA issued 397 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Wisconsin during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 147 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Wisconsin schools registered higher enrollment flux for third-grade in 2024-25 school year

By The Sconi | May 20, 2025

Wisconsin public schools welcomed 55,955 students for the third-grade, an increase over the number of students enrolled in the previous year.

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Average VA home loan amount in Wisconsin increases in Q4 2024

By The Sconi | May 19, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Wisconsin during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $315,002, a 0.7% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry file 2 petitions in Wisconsin throughout 2024

By The Sconi | May 19, 2025

Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry based in Wisconsin submitted two H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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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.