WED PM Update: Evers signs literacy bill

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin will now take a phonics-based approach to literacy and help teachers implement the new learning model, under legislation Gov. Tony Evers signed today. AB 321 also will work in concert with

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Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin joins launch of USDA historic partnership with bipartisan state Attorneys General to help reduce anticompetitive barriers across food, agriculture supply chains

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in their launch of a partnership with bipartisan attorneys general. This partnership was created to enhance competition and protect consumers in food and agricultural markets, including

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PSC: Unveils “Wisconsin Energy Statistics” online portal

MADISON – Today the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) unveiled the “Wisconsin Energy Statistics” portal, an online resource that provides a snapshot of energy use in Wisconsin and its economic and environmental impacts.  Prior to the “Wisconsin Energy Statistics”

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Rep. Kitchens: Right-to-Read Act signed into law

Wisconsin’s schoolchildren will now learn to read using science-based, proven methods. On Wednesday, Governor Evers signed the Right-to-Read Act, authored by Representative Joel Kitchens. The new law will help reverse years of falling reading scores.“I’ve worked on a lot of

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Gov. Evers: Signs bill aimed at improving literacy outcomes for kids statewide

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed six bills, including Assembly Bill 321, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 20. The bill relating to literacy, drafted in coordination with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), makes several comprehensive updates to literacy instruction in the state designed to help improve reading and literacy outcomes

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Rep. Considine: Order of testimonies resolution introduced

Madison – Today, Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) introduced LRB-3545/1, requiring that members of the public speak before lobbyists in Assembly committee public hearings. Representative Considine released the following statement: “During my time as a state legislator for the last nine years, I

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WED PM Update: Evers signs literacy bill

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin will now take a phonics-based approach to literacy and help teachers implement the new learning model, under legislation Gov. Tony Evers signed today. AB 321 also will work in concert with $50 million that was set aside in the state budget

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Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin joins launch of USDA historic partnership with bipartisan state Attorneys General to help reduce anticompetitive barriers across food, agriculture supply chains

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in their launch of a partnership with bipartisan attorneys general. This partnership was created to enhance competition and protect consumers in food and agricultural markets, including in grocery, meat and poultry processing, and other markets. Through

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Senate Finance Republicans in calling for information and investigation of IRS agent conduct

WASHINGTON – Following reports from multiple, diverse outlets that raise serious questions and concerns about the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) adherence to the letter and spirit of taxpayer rights—standards which IRS Commissioner Werfel has previously pledged to uphold—U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo

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WEAC, WSRA: Statement on signing of AB-321 literacy policy changes

The following joint statement was released by the Wisconsin State Reading Association and the Wisconsin Education Association Council following the signing of Assembly Bill 321 by Governor Tony Evers on July 19, 2023. “We are disappointed and deeply concerned with the passage and signing of Assembly Bill 321,” stated Ryanne Deschane, WSRA

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PSC: Unveils “Wisconsin Energy Statistics” online portal

MADISON – Today the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) unveiled the “Wisconsin Energy Statistics” portal, an online resource that provides a snapshot of energy use in Wisconsin and its economic and environmental impacts.  Prior to the “Wisconsin Energy Statistics” online portal, the State Energy Office – known as the

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Sen. Stroebel: Groundbreaking early literacy reforms become law

Madison, WI – Today, Assembly Bill 321 was signed into law as 2023 Wisconsin Act 20. Act 20 invests $50 million into early literacy development by transitioning the current teaching approach to science-based reading instruction. Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement: “I was proud to author

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Rep. Kitchens: Right-to-Read Act signed into law

Wisconsin’s schoolchildren will now learn to read using science-based, proven methods. On Wednesday, Governor Evers signed the Right-to-Read Act, authored by Representative Joel Kitchens. The new law will help reverse years of falling reading scores.“I’ve worked on a lot of important bills, but few will have the impact the Right-to-Read

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Gov. Evers: Signs bill aimed at improving literacy outcomes for kids statewide

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed six bills, including Assembly Bill 321, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 20. The bill relating to literacy, drafted in coordination with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), makes several comprehensive updates to literacy instruction in the state designed to help improve reading and literacy outcomes for K-12 students. “We have to ensure our kids have the reading and literacy

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Protect Our Care: Attorney General Josh Kaul and community health care providers highlight what is at stake for Wisconsinites in lawsuit challenging critical ACA protections 

MADISON, WI — Today, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh, Vivent Health Interim President & CEO Brandon Hill, and Planned Parenthood’s Mona Williams joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to discuss U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor’s devastating decision to strike down a major provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that requires free

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Grassley: Introduce legislation to scrutinize foreign-owned American farmland and protect rural communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase transparency and oversight of foreign ownership in the American agricultural industry. The Farmland Security Act of 2023 builds on the Senators’ bipartisan Farmland Security Act of 2022 by ensuring that all foreign investors, including “shell companies,” who

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Rep. Joers: Advocates for child care support at White House summit

WASHINGTON DC – Today, the Biden-Harris administration invited State Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) alongside 91 other state leaders from across the country to discuss efforts of the administration to support affordable child care and the early education workforce. Stakeholders highlighted the need for more proactive policy at the state and

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Rep. Considine: Order of testimonies resolution introduced

Madison – Today, Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) introduced LRB-3545/1, requiring that members of the public speak before lobbyists in Assembly committee public hearings. Representative Considine released the following statement: “During my time as a state legislator for the last nine years, I have seen members of the public overshadowed by third-party lobbyists

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Accepting applications for Producer-Led Watershed Protection grants through September 15

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2024 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 15, 2023. These grants are awarded to producer-led groups to help support and advance producer-led conservation solutions and farmer participation in local watershed conservation efforts. The

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