Madison, WI – On Monday, DPI Superintendent Jill Underly released the DPI budget proposing an additional $3 billion in funding. Rep. Allen released the following statement in response: “Under Dr. Jill Underly’s leadership, student test scores have decreased and the achievement gap between black and white students has increased. Instead

WAUSAU — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today heard from students on the mental health challenges they face during a youth mental health roundtable at Wausau East High School. Last month, Dr. Underly proposed more than $304 million in new investments to support youth mental health as part of her 2025-27 Biennial

Madison, WI – Following his re-election last week, Representative Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) was re-elected by his caucus on Tuesday, November 12th to serve as the Assembly Majority Caucus Chair for the upcoming legislative session. “I am honored to have been re-elected as the Majority Caucus Chair by my fellow Republican Assembly colleagues.

MADISON – State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) was elected today by his Democratic colleagues in the Wisconsin State Senate to serve as the Senate Democratic Caucus Chair in the 2025-2026 legislative session. Following the election, Sen. Spreitzer released the following statement: “I am honored to be elected to serve as

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced a $160,000 settlement with Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc. The settlement resolves a civil environmental enforcement action against the company for alleged violations of its air pollution control permit and state air pollution control regulations for the company’s operation of a

Assembly Republicans unanimously select August to lead caucus.\ MADISON… Today, the Assembly Republican caucus held elections to select the leadership team for the upcoming 2025-26 legislative session.  Representative Tyler August (R-Walworth) was unanimously selected by members to serve as Majority Leader.  “I am humbled by the support my colleagues have entrusted

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hosted its transportation partners Tuesday for the fall Wisconsin Non-Driver Advisory Committee (WiNDAC) meeting. The biannual meeting is an opportunity for WisDOT to collaborate with stakeholders and discuss transportation needs for the state’s non-driver population. “Mobility and equity in transportation are critical priorities at

It is a tremendous honor to return as leader of this incredible caucus.   We have a fantastic team and I cannot wait to get to work on the priorities of Wisconsin voters who have waited years for the chance to have their voices heard, and represented, in the State Senate. 

Democrats saw crucial victories at the state legislative level last week that will protect millions of Americans from the worst of the new Trump Administration. WASHINGTON — The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee and state Democrats across the country are celebrating important victories that prevented a Republican wave from taking shape in

MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is inviting students, faculty, staff, business leaders and community members to participate in a series of listening sessions as part of the search for its next chancellor. These sessions, led by the Universities of Wisconsin Search and Screen Committee, provide an opportunity for the UWM community to

MADISON – Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) released a statement in support of the budget proposal announced by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly.  Rep. Jacobson said, “All children in Wisconsin should have access to a quality, public education. For too long the state has been underfunding public education, forcing

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) today released the 2023-2024 annual report for Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO). SUSO is a free statewide threat reporting tipline available to all Wisconsin schools. SUSO also serves as the hub that connects all OSS initiatives and the entry

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites all Wisconsin libraries to participate in the Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library program in 2025. The partnership program is a collaborative effort between the DNR, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and more than 150 libraries across