Rep. Neubauer: Appoints Rep. Jodi Emerson to the Council on Human Trafficking

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) appointed Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) to the Council on Human Trafficking, created by 2023 Wisconsin Act 239.  Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) and Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) released the following statements: “I am proud to appoint Rep. Jodi

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Invites DOD to witness F-35 noise pollution in Madison

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) sent a letter to Patrick O’Brien, the Director of the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) at the Department of Defense inviting him to witness the noise pollution caused by the F-35s at Truax Field after the OLDCC rejected an $18 million noise

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Rep. Hong: Education Democrats blast Republican abandonment of Wisconsin’s kids

MADISON, WI – Last week, Legislative Republicans left the negotiating table during state budget talks with Governor Tony Evers, refusing to commit to adequately funding Wisconsin’s public schools — a move that undermines both educational opportunity and the overall well-being of our kids. Representatives Francesca Hong (D-Madison), Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire),

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 American Association of Retired Persons Wisconsin: Madison mayor’s proposed zoning changes will help residents of all ages find safe, affordable living spaces

MADISON, WI – Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s proposed zoning changes serve as a critical step toward creating more inclusive, age-friendly communities, AARP Wisconsin State Director Martha Cranley said this morning after the mayor announced her plan at a press conference. “Zoning reforms that promote housing diversity and accessibility are essential to

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Dept. of Public Instruction: Wisconsin education leaders meet for first time to update school and district report card ratings 

Process ensures annual reports remain fair, accurate and aligned MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction held the first standard setting open meeting for school and district report cards on Tuesday. The panel of more than 30 education leaders from across Wisconsin — representing public, private choice, and charter

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