Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Statement on U.S. Dept. of Education decision to fire federal workers responsible for special education quality

Last Friday, the Trump administration announced more cuts that appear to eliminate the entire Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), including Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). “These cuts are part of a larger pattern that put students

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Sen. Felzkowski: Statement on electoral future

Tomahawk, WI – Today, Wisconsin Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) announced she will not seek higher office in the 2026 midterm elections and will remain as the Senator for Wisconsin’s 12th Senate District. She released the following statement: I have

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State Senate Democratic Committee: On your television: “Wisconsin’s State Senate is the country’s most flippable legislative chamber” – Senator Dianne Hesselbein

MADISON, WI – Over the weekend, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein joined WISN’s ‘UpFront’ program to lay out Senate Democrats’ path to a majority in 2026. Making it clear that Democratic State Senators and candidates are committed to strengthening Wisconsin’s economy and

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Gov. Evers: Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Wisconsin, signs executive order promoting Tribal Treaty Rights and stewardship

Governor’s executive order to create new Wild Rice Stewardship Council, increase public awareness and education on Tribal treaty rights and sovereignty, and annually designate first week of September as ‘Wild Rice Week’ LAC COURTE OREILLES RESERVATION — Gov. Tony Evers, in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, today joined the Lac

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LoCoco campaign: Earns unanimous endorsement of District II’s 12 sheriffs in court of appeals run

ELM GROVE – Conservative attorney Anthony LoCoco today announced the endorsement of all 12 District II county sheriffs in his campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals, cementing his position as law enforcement’s choice in the election. The endorsements include Brett Bowe (Calumet), Dave Gerber (Walworth), Daniel Hartwig (Manitowoc), Christy Knowles (Ozaukee), John

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Rep. Miresse: Introduces “Rights of Nature” bill package

Madison, WI — Rights of Nature is a fast growing legal movement recognizing that in order to best protect the natural world, we must recognize it has having legal rights. Today, State Representative Vincent Miresse (D-Stevens Point), and a group of Legislative Democrats introduced, a package of bills progressing the Rights of Nature in

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Gov. Evers: Announces appointments to Wisconsin Technical College System Board 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced three new appointments and two reappointments to the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board. In addition to reappointing Daniel Sperberg and Douglas Holton, the governor announced today he has appointed Frances Huntley-Cooper, Dr. Michael Rosen, and Eli Guthrie to join the WTCS Board. “Our technical colleges are critical to building a 21st-century workforce Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Statement on U.S. Dept. of Education decision to fire federal workers responsible for special education quality

Last Friday, the Trump administration announced more cuts that appear to eliminate the entire Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), including Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). “These cuts are part of a larger pattern that put students with disabilities’ right to a free and appropriate public education

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UW-Stout: Menomonie Culver’s, Brewery Nonic special events support Blue Devils at UW-Stout homecoming

Fundraisers, family-oriented activities, athletic events set for alumni,community Oct. 23-25 Menomonie, Wis. – Mosey on over to downtown Menomonie to celebrate University of Wisconsin-Stout’s 2025 homecoming, Thursday, Oct. 23, to Saturday, Oct. 25. As students saddle up for a “WayStout West” homecoming theme, alumni, supporters, and community members anticipate theannual

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Sen. Felzkowski: Statement on electoral future

Tomahawk, WI – Today, Wisconsin Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) announced she will not seek higher office in the 2026 midterm elections and will remain as the Senator for Wisconsin’s 12th Senate District. She released the following statement: I have spent my entire life in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, growing up working

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State Senate Democratic Committee: On your television: “Wisconsin’s State Senate is the country’s most flippable legislative chamber” – Senator Dianne Hesselbein

MADISON, WI – Over the weekend, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein joined WISN’s ‘UpFront’ program to lay out Senate Democrats’ path to a majority in 2026. Making it clear that Democratic State Senators and candidates are committed to strengthening Wisconsin’s economy and have their eyes set on winning the first Democratic majority

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Gov. Evers: Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Wisconsin, signs executive order promoting Tribal Treaty Rights and stewardship

Governor’s executive order to create new Wild Rice Stewardship Council, increase public awareness and education on Tribal treaty rights and sovereignty, and annually designate first week of September as ‘Wild Rice Week’ LAC COURTE OREILLES RESERVATION — Gov. Tony Evers, in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, today joined the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and the Great Lakes

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Rep. Madison: Joins Indigenous leaders, environmental champions in supporting the Rights of Nature in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, joining Rep. Vincent Miresse (D-71), Rep. Angelito Tenorio (D-14), other legislative allies, leaders from indigenous communities around Wisconsin, environmental advocates and fighters for justice at WISDOM Wisconsin and allied organizations, and many others, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) released a package of bills to

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Public Service Commission of Wisconsin: Urges customers to seek assistance before statewide utility disconnection moratorium begins November 1, 2025

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is encouraging electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to either make payment arrangements with their provider, or apply for financial assistance, before the annual winter heating disconnection moratorium begins. Wisconsin state law prohibits utilities from disconnecting essential services

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Dept. of Justice: Joint statement of 22 attorneys general condemning retaliatory prosecution of New York State Attorney General Letitia James

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general from the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaiʻi, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and the District of Columbia, to issue

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