WisDems: GOP wants schools to do more with less

(MADISON) — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler today released the following statement in response to Republicans in the state legislature calling for withholding funding to some of the Wisconsin schools hit hardest by the pandemic: “Our schools are facing more and

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MON PM Update: Republicans ask Evers to prioritize schools offering in-person instruction with $20.8 million in federal funding

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP lawmakers today asked Gov. Tony Evers to prioritize schools that have offered in-person instruction with $20.8 million in federal funding that the governor has sole discretion to distribute. It’s the latest attempt by Republicans to place an emphasis on funding schools

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DOT: Final year of I-39/90 construction starts in Janesville

Motorists are reminded to be alert and drive with caution through all work zones. As the spring season approaches, Interstate 39/90 construction will begin the final season for the Janesville area. This year, crews will finish reconstructing and expanding I-39/90 southbound from Kennedy Road, north of the WIS 26 interchange

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WisDems: GOP wants schools to do more with less

(MADISON) — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler today released the following statement in response to Republicans in the state legislature calling for withholding funding to some of the Wisconsin schools hit hardest by the pandemic: “Our schools are facing more and more challenges, yet Republicans want the hardest-hit schools to make

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Sen. Johnson doubles down on hypocritical opposition to COVID relief for Wisconsin families

MADISON, Wis.— Today Opportunity Wisconsin released the following statement after U.S. Senator Ron Johnson doubled down on his opposition to the COVID relief package, which passed the House early Saturday morning and is currently being considered by the Senate. In his comments, Senator Johnson bemoaned the amount of relief being provided to Wisconsin families and

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MPS Superintendent Posley: Statement addressing MPS staff COVID-19 vaccinations

MILWAUKEE (March 1, 2021) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley issued the following statement in regard to MPS staff COVID-19 vaccinations: “Milwaukee Public Schools is pleased that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ distribution plan identifies educators and child care staff as groups eligible for the COVID-19

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Sen. Marklein, Rep. Tranel to host budget listening session in Lancaster

Friday, March 12 – Sen. Howard Marklein (17th) and Rep. Travis Tranel (49th) 1-2 p.m.                       Grant County Fairgrounds, Youth & Ag Building 916 E Elm Street, Lancaster The format for the Listening Sessions are designed for the legislators to receive input and ideas about the State Budget. The legislators do

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Sen. Marklein, Rep. Krutz to host budget listening session in LaValle

Friday, March 5 – Sen. Howard Marklein (17th) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (50th) 1-2 p.m.                          LaValle Town Hall          314 WI-33, LaValle The format for the Listening Sessions are designed for the legislators to receive input and ideas about the State Budget. The legislators do not

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