Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent announces statewide effort to redefine the future of student success in Wisconsin

MADISON — As students across Wisconsin prepare to graduate and take their next steps, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced the launch of Wisconsin’s Portrait of a Graduate – a statewide effort to define the knowledge, skills and experiences students need to succeed in today’s world.    The initiative, led by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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John Torinus: Trump pall and Republican exodus

The unusual exodus of Republican legislators from the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly undoubtedly stems from differing personal factors by each office holder. But the dark pall over the Republican Party cast by President Donald Trump surely also figured heavily into their departures.

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WisDems: ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Steil advocates for crypto while industry backs his campaign

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Bryan Steil’s shady ties and advocacy for cryptocurrency companies and trading platforms all while serving as chairman for the subcommittee that oversees cryptocurrency regulation. Steil has received hundreds of thousands of dollars from individuals aligned with prediction market companies that trade on the real world events

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Rep. Piwowarczyk: Calls on Gov. Evers to suspend commutations until victims’ rights are protected

MADISON — Representative Jim Piwowarczyk joined fellow Republican legislators in sending a letter to Governor Tony Evers requesting the immediate suspension of Wisconsin’s commutation process, citing serious concerns about victim notification failures, public safety, and the emotional harm being inflicted on victims’ families. Republican lawmakers raised concerns about offenders convicted

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Pocan, Langworthy lead 34 members with letter to Sec. Kennedy on strengthening NIH policy on animal testing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Nick Langworthy (NY-23) lead a letter with 34 bipartisan House members to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging him to strengthen NIH’s policy for determining eligibility to receive federal funding related to acquiring animals for NIH-supported research. This letter was prompted by the case

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Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent announces statewide effort to redefine the future of student success in Wisconsin

MADISON — As students across Wisconsin prepare to graduate and take their next steps, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced the launch of Wisconsin’s Portrait of a Graduate – a statewide effort to define the knowledge, skills and experiences students need to succeed in today’s world.    The initiative, led by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and aligned with its strategic plan, is designed to gather feedback from Wisconsinites

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WI childcare facing funding ‘crisis’ this summer, report shows

The Wisconsin Early Childhood Association warns the state’s childcare industry will face widespread shutdowns and pared-back services without sustained government support.  The group on Friday released a report analyzing the impact of pandemic-era stabilization funding running dry this summer, following several years of federal help for the struggling industry. That

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Sen. Feyen: New poll shows overwhelming support for relief bill

Madison, WI– State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement upon the release of a new poll conducted by the Marquette Law School, showing vast public support for the property and income tax relief bill that was blocked by Senate Democrats: “The Marquette Law School poll confirms what we

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Roys Campaign: Sarah Keyeski endorses Kelda Roys for governor

LODI – Today, State Sen. Sarah Keyeski endorsed State Sen. Kelda Roys to be the next governor of Wisconsin. Sen. Keyeski’s district spans the counties of Richland, Sauk, Columbia, Dane, Adams, Juneau, and Vernon counties. Roys, who has more endorsements than any other candidate in the race, continues to build a winning

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Portrait of John Torinus

John Torinus: Trump pall and Republican exodus

The unusual exodus of Republican legislators from the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly undoubtedly stems from differing personal factors by each office holder. But the dark pall over the Republican Party cast by President Donald Trump surely also figured heavily into their departures.

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