Rep. Allen: Honors Carol Ann Kay, founder of ACAP, with the Hometown Hero Award
Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) honored Carol Ann Kay, founder of the Adaptive Community Approach Program (ACAP), with the Hometown Hero Award. “Over her many years of service, Carol has done a tremendous job advocating for those with disabilities,
WEAC: Recommends Underly for state superintendent
Contact: Christina Brey, WEAC Public Affairs Manager, 608.213.3497 The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), the state’s largest union of educators, recommends Dr. Jill Underly for the Superintendent of Public Instruction.WEAC’s recommendation, based on feedback from public school educators across Wisconsin, is
Assembly approved bill to overhaul DPI benchmarks on standardized tests
The chamber also signed off legislation that would require school boards to spend at least 70% of their operating expenditures on “direct classroom expenditures.”
WED PM Update: Assembly approved bill to overhaul DPI benchmarks on standardized tests
From WisPolitics … — The Assembly today approved 54-44 along party lines a bill to overhaul DPI standards that Republicans argue mask poor student performance. Meanwhile, Democrats knocked the bill as politically motivated and said it wouldn’t help improve student
UW-Green Bay: To host Congressman Adam Kinzinger, as part of the ‘Understanding the Constitution’ lecture series
Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will host “A Conversation with Congressman Adam Kinzinger” on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6 p.m. at The Weidner on the Green Bay campus. Kinzinger’s presentation is part of the UW-Green Bay Political
Imagine MKE: Applauds inclusion of critical arts, culture, and creative sector funding in proposed 2025-2027 state budget
Milwaukee, WI, February 19, 2025 – Imagine MKE, Greater Milwaukee’s only nonprofit dedicated to advancing and advocating for the region’s entire arts, culture, and creative sector, issued the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ proposed 2025-2027 biennial state budget,
School Nutrition Association: School nutrition professionals applaud student meal funding proposals
The School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin (SNA-WI) supports Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ proposal to fund the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids program and the School Breakfast Program at the statutorily set 15-cents per meal in the 2025-2027 biennial budget. Healthy Meals,
Rep Palmeri: Reacts to Governor Evers’ biennial budget address
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers delivered his 2025-2027 State Budget Address, emphasizing a “back to basics” approach for Wisconsin. Rep. Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement: “The Governor’s back to basics budget underscores a strong commitment to building
Wisconsin County Highway Association: Statement on Governor Evers’ budget proposal
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Raising Wisconsin: Praises Governor’s spotlight on child care and families in executive budget
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350 Wisconsin Action: Endorses Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Madison, Wisconsin, February 19 – The grassroots climate group 350 Wisconsin Action is excited and proud to announce their endorsement of Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2025. Crawford has demonstrated a commitment to protecting Wisconsin’s democracy and Wisconsinites’ right
Create Wisconsin: Applauds Governor’s commitment to the creative economy
MADISON – Create Wisconsin, the state’s community cultural development organization, applauds Gov. Tony Evers for proposing investments in the state’s creative economy in his 2025-27 biennial budget. The Governor’s commitment to supporting the growth and development of creative enterprise will
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association: Applauds spotlight on early care and education in Governor’s budget proposal
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U.S. Rep. Steil: Leads letter to President Trump asking to save Wisconsin jobs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil announced a letter requesting that the Trump Administration take action to block a proposed Biden-era rule that would eliminate jobs and service opportunities available to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Steil made the announcement during a visit to KANDU Industries
Dept. of Administration: Secretary Blumenfeld makes Chief Legal Counsel announcement
Madison, Wis. – Today, Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the appointment of Jennifer Vandermeuse as DOA Chief Legal Counsel effective March 9, 2025. Vandermeuse most recently served as Assistant Attorney General and Criminal Appeals Unit Director for the