GREEN BAY, WI – Today, Rep. Shelton (D-Green Bay) joined Governor Tony Evers and State Superintendent Jill Underly at Edison Middle School to discuss and celebrate the K-12 budget investments for the 2023-2025 biennium. On the announcement and visit, Rep. Shelton shared this statement: “Great thanks to Governor Evers and Superintendent Underly for doing what’s right for our kids! Increasing investments in our K-12 systems benefit us all, and give support to those in our schools who need it the most: the teachers returning to underserved classrooms, students learning to adjust to a new normal, and families and parents working

MADISON—Today, Gov. Tony Evers and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly announced their shared K-12 education priorities for the 2023-25 state biennial budget. Their plan increases funding for public schools by nearly $2 billion. This announcement comes as the new school year begins and the state is projected to have a $5 billion revenue surplus. Gov. Evers’ and Superintendent Underly’s shared education priorities for the next state budget include the following: ·         Increasing funding for special education ·         Improving reading outcomes ·         Investing in financial literacy ·         Increasing per-pupil aid ·         Providing funding for financial literacy initiative ·         Expanding out-of-school programming ·         Improving access to

MILWAUKEE (September 6, 2022) – Washington High School is slated to begin work on the replacement of the existing track and athletic field and welcomes media and the community to a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, September 8, at 10:30 a.m. Partner organizations Milwaukee Public Schools, Common Ground, and the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation will host a media event to unveil the project to neighbors and the community. Project highlights include:· Installation of a new synthetic turf play field suitable for football and soccer practice· Green infrastructure underground stormwater retention system below the turf play field· Installation of a new

MADISON, Wis. — Last week, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels used his personal foundation to fund extreme anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion groups. Michels took to conservative talk radio the following day. He did not explain or refute his radical beliefs–instead Michels threatened violence against the media by calling for people to “be ready to get out on the streets with pitchforks and torches.” “Wisconsinites want a governor who embraces unity, respect, and common-sense leadership. Governor Evers is laser focused on doing the right thing by lowering costs for Wisconsinites and funding education,” said Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Gov. Tony Evers announced his plans for investing in Wisconsin students in the upcoming 2023 state budget, including an increase of up to $2 billion to fund our public schools. A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Chris Walloch described Gov. Evers’ K-12 plan as a necessary next step to ensure every Wisconsin student has equal access to a high quality public education that prepares them for the future. “When Wisconsin students are adequately supported and our education system is sufficiently invested in, it sets the stage for the entire state to thrive,” said Walloch. “The support accounted

WHAT:  Voting issues go far beyond wheelchair accessibility at polling places. Join “Empowering the Disability Vote: Civic Engagement for the Disability Community and Their Allies” for a virtual conversation on the barriers people with disabilities face when voting.  Panelists will discuss ways to help people of all abilities exercise their civil rights.  “Citizens of all abilities have a right to participate in their democracy through voting and other forms of civic engagement,” said Peggy Creer, president of the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee. “And they have a right to expect accommodations to allow them to exercise their civil rights.” This public issues forum is co-hosted

WEST ALLIS, Wisc. – Tony Evers’ failure to be an even minimally-competent governor is becoming increasingly clear. The latest evidence of this comes from a report by the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau on his slipshod oversight of nearly a hundred million dollars in broadband grants. As reported today: “Broadband service providers that received millions of dollars in grants aimed at expanding high speed internet in Wisconsin failed to document what they actually spent on their projects…What’s more, the PSC did not document its efforts to verify that grant recipients had built the high-speed internet infrastructure for which they were reimbursed.” Business leader Tim Michels said

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, in the wake of the Water Street shooting last Friday in Milwaukee, Fond du Lac County District Attorney and law enforcement’s choice for Attorney General, Eric Toney, called on Governor Evers to immediately direct ARPA funds to the Milwaukee Police to address public safety concerns, called for the Office of the Attorney General to have original jurisdiction over Milwaukee, and said that we need to ensure that frontline prosectors are adequately paid. Eric Toney released the following statement:“Tony Evers has failed to address the rising crime in Milwaukee and Josh Kaul has been in lock step

MILWAUKEE, WI – Effective immediately, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors will hold its Board and committee meetings in person in the Auditorium of the Central Services Building. The Board invites the public to join committee members for its meetings at the Central Services Auditorium, 5225 W. Vliet Street, Milwaukee. In an effort to ensure the greatest level of public participation possible, and in consideration of those who prefer to participate virtually, the Board will continue to accept comments virtually, live during its meetings. Notification of meetings and access to meeting agendas of the Board and its committees may be found on

MADISON, Wis. — Governor Evers announced today his plans to make significant investments in education, focusing on literacy programs, school-based mental health, and addressing staff shortages, all while holding the line on property taxes. Tim Michels responded by doubling down on his radical education agenda, which includes his support for a costly universal school choice bill, sending taxpayer dollars to unaccountable private institutions instead of neighborhood public schools. While Gov. Evers plans to use our budget surplus to invest in Wisconsin’s public education in order to avoid increasing property taxes, Michels’ education plan would drain money from public schools and could increase property taxes by $577 million.  Michels has

OSHKOSH – The Ron Johnson campaign launched a new series of ads taking a baseball bat to the myth that Lt. Gov. Barnes is a moderate. The ads will run on television statewide and take Barnes to task for his record of supporting policies that are way too extreme for Wisconsin voters. Barnes’ “Cutesy” ads paint him as a moderate. But the fact is that he’s supported defunding the police, releasing criminals without bail, ending private health insurance, massive income tax hikes, and open borders policies.  WATCH “CUTESY” HERE

Stevens Point, WI – Since opening its doors in 2017, Feltz’s Dairy Store has drawn customers to Stevens Point with its unique atmosphere and exceptional products. Their homemade cheese curds have earned Senator Patrick Testin’s nomination in Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce’s (WMC) “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” contest. “People want to know where their food comes from, and the Feltz family provides that connection,” noted Senator Testin. For six generations, they’ve farmed in Portage County and now they’re offering visitors a chance to see how a Wisconsin favorite is made – from farm to table.” The Feltz family began farming more

[Appleton, WI] – Attorneys for the Republican Party of Wisconsin have filed ethics complaints with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, against 3rd Congressional District Candidate Brad Pfaff and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes.The complaint details how in 2021 and 2022, both candidates accepted illegal campaign donations from lobbyists in violation of Wisconsin law. Together, Pfaff and Barnes have accepted thousands of dollars in illegal contributions from lobbyists. State law universally prohibits members of the Legislature and partisan elected officials from accepting contributions from registered lobbyists while the Legislature is in session and conducting legislative business. Barnes accepted illegal contributions from multiple