Senate Education Committee chair says he prefers districts have final say in K-12 reopening plans

State Sen. Luther Olsen tells WisPolitics.com he hopes the Department of Public Instruction’s COVID-19 safety guidelines remain recommendations and the department leaves the final say up to local districts. “Every community is different; size is different and circumstances are different,” said Olsen, R-Ripon and chair of the Senate Education Committee. “I think schools are going to take this serious. And parents are taking this serious. Honestly, I think they will err on the side of caution.” DPI’s “Education Forward” provides health information to school boards, warning short-term closures for schools are still possible, and children and teachers with health conditions

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TUE AM Update: Pence visit today; Evers’ Pardon Advisory Board meets

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Vice President Mike Pence is set to make his fourth trip this year to Wisconsin today with stops at Waukesha STEM Academy and the inaugural “Faith in America” tour event in Pewaukee. Follow along with WisPolitics.com’s coverage at Battleground Wisconsin 2020: https://www.battlegroundwis2020…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Steil says most police reform measures in competing Senate, House bills ‘broadly supported’

U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil says at least 85 percent of the police reform measures in competing Senate and House bills are “broadly supported” by lawmakers from both parties. “I’m optimistic that we’re going to be able to set partisanship aside and be able to actually move forward in support of improving law enforcement,” the Janesville Republican said Monday during a WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon. B… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Democratic National Committee: Announces Platform Drafting Committee members

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Tom Perez announced the appointment of the 15-person Platform Drafting Committee which is responsible for developing and managing the process through which the Democratic Party’s National Platform is established. According to DNC rules, the members of the drafting committee are appointed by the DNC Chair. Chair Perez also named Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to serve as Chair of the Drafting Committee. “This is a challenging time for our country, and the American people are hungry for Democratic leadership. That’s why it’s critical for us to engage a wide array of stakeholders on the issues that

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TUE AM Update: Pence visit today; Evers’ Pardon Advisory Board meets

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Vice President Mike Pence is set to make his fourth trip this year to Wisconsin today with stops at Waukesha STEM Academy and the inaugural “Faith in America” tour event in Pewaukee. Follow along with WisPolitics.com’s coverage at

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Democratic National Committee: Announces Platform Drafting Committee members

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Tom Perez announced the appointment of the 15-person Platform Drafting Committee which is responsible for developing and managing the process through which the Democratic Party’s National Platform is established. According to DNC rules, the members of the drafting committee are appointed by the DNC Chair.

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