Sen. LeMahieu: Responds to State of Education Address

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement following Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Superintendent Jill Underly’s State of Education Address: “The state of education in Wisconsin can be summed up in one word: unaccountable. “DPI Superintendent

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U.S. Rep. Pocan, U.S. Sens. Murray, Baldwin: Renew push to pass Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act to address campus bullying and discrimination

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) reintroduced their Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025 to help prevent bullying and harassment at colleges and universities around the country. The bill would require

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Berge campaign: Councilwoman Emily Berge speaks out against Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s attempts to punish entire cities for the personal opinions of residents

EAU CLAIRE, WI – In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Rep. Van Orden is trying to silence political enemies of himself and President Trump. Van Orden has taken to his various social media accounts to bully organizations into firing individuals who have taken a critical view of some of

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Vilas County Sheriff

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he is seeking applicants for Vilas County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by the retirement of Sheriff Joseph A. Fath, effective Dec. 1, 2025. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends

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Rep. Vining: “We Need To Do More.”–Rep. Robyn Vining on Dr. Underly’s 2025 State of Education address

MADISON–Wisconsin State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jill Underly delivered the annual State of Education address today, outlining her priorities for Wisconsin’s public schools in the upcoming year. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement: “Every child in Wisconsin has a constitutional right to an adequately funded education, and it

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Bipartisan bill to combat fentanyl crisis and support first responders heads to President’s desk

Baldwin’s Safe Response Act garnered support from local, state, and national public safety leaders and organizations WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that her Safe Response Act, bipartisan legislation to respond to the fentanyl crisis and deliver first responders with training and tools to prevent drug overdose deaths, passed out of

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ACLU of Wisconsin: Files original action with Wisconsin Supreme Court on behalf of Voces de la Frontera to terminate ICE detainers in county jails

MADISON—The ACLU of Wisconsin today announced that it has filed a petition on behalf of immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to declare that the practice of Wisconsin jails honoring ICE detainers is illegal. The petition names five Wisconsin county sheriffs’ offices—Walworth, Brown, Kenosha,

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Sen. LeMahieu: Responds to State of Education Address

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement following Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Superintendent Jill Underly’s State of Education Address: “The state of education in Wisconsin can be summed up in one word: unaccountable. “DPI Superintendent Underly’s changing standards make it impossible for parents to track

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Congressional Republicans set to vote on funding package that continues Medicaid and health care cuts

Ahead of a September 30th shutdown deadline, Reps. Steil and Van Orden have an opportunity to restore healthcare access for over 100,000 Wisconsinites  MADISON, Wis. – As early as tomorrow, Congress will vote on a Republican-backed federal funding proposal that would temporarily fund the government without addressing massive cuts that

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Wisconsin Transparency Project: Badger Project sues Wind Point Police Department for records

The Badger Project’s third lawsuit in the last two months challenging the denial of a request for records related to an officer who resigned pending an internal investigation.  The Badger Project is a nonpartisan journalism nonprofit that focuses on and investigates government, politics, and related matters in Wisconsin.  It has published a series of stories about law

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U.S. Rep. Pocan, U.S. Sens. Murray, Baldwin: Renew push to pass Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act to address campus bullying and discrimination

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) reintroduced their Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025 to help prevent bullying and harassment at colleges and universities around the country. The bill would require colleges and universities receiving federal funds to establish anti-harassment policies

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Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Underly delivers urgent call to action in 2025 State of Education Address

Highlights successes, confronts federal threats and uncertainty, calls on Wisconsin to write better story for students, educators, schools MADISON — Describing public education as a living story shaped by students, educators and communities, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today called on Wisconsinites to come together and write the next chapters

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U.S. Rep. Grothman: Fair and Accountable IRS Reviews Act passes House Ways & Means Committee with unanimous, bipartisan support

(Washington, D.C.) – The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously advanced Congressman Glenn Grothman’s (R-WI) Fair and Accountable IRS Reviews Act with bipartisan support, a measure to restore accountability and fairness to the IRS penalty process. This legislation is supported by the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, Taxpayers Protection Alliance, National Taxpayers Union,

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Members advocate on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON – Farm Bureau leaders from across Wisconsin traveled to Washington, D.C. September 15-17, to meet with the state’s Congressional delegation. Members advocated for the delisting of the grey wolf, passage of a farm bill, labor reform, sustainable aviation fuel, year-round E15 and pro-agriculture trade opportunities. “It’s incredible to see

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