November 2022

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has entered into a settlement with N.C.W.C., Inc., resolving the State’s claims against the company for violations of Wisconsin telemarketing laws in marketing extended vehicle service plans to automobile owners in Wisconsin. Wisconsin DOJ sued N.C.W.C. in April 2022, upon referral from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP).

The American Red Cross is asking donors to give something that means something this holiday season. Your blood donation can help a patient get home for the holidays. This time of year, blood drives across the country are often affected by seasonal illness and winter weather. If you’re feeling healthy and well, your blood donation is needed NOW to help meet the needs of hospital patients this holiday season. Eligible donors with types O, B negative or A negative blood are encouraged to make a Power Red donation at this blood drive.

Attorney General Josh Kaul announced, that Wisconsin, along with 39 other attorneys generals, has reached a $391.5 million multistate settlement with Google over its location tracking practices relating to Google Account settings. This is the largest multistate Attorney General privacy settlement in the history of the U.S. Wisconsin will receive $8,421,918.67 from the settlement.

Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 22nd consecutive year and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors.
Scholarship recipients are given the flexibility to use the financial awards to support post-secondary college costs or vocational training from an accredited institution starting in the fall of 2023. Award selection is based on academic achievement and leadership accomplishments.