Milwaukee Public Schools: Report provides guidance to continue to support MPS students and provides another tool to assist with the district’s work
(MILWAUKEE) — The independent operational audit of Milwaukee Public Schools validates the progress we are making while also serving as a guide for continued improvements. It highlights the strength of our existing systems and the dedication behind key initiatives, reinforcing the steps
Audit identifies issues with MPS governance structure, Evers pledges money to implement changes
Milwaukee Public Schools’ central office isn’t positioned to support schools in helping students succeed, and district leadership isn’t empowered to lead, according to an audit released today.
DC Wrap: Wisconsin Republicans back Trump administration’s medical research funding cuts
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin Republicans back Trump administration’s medical research funding cuts while Dems argue they put critical research at risk.
Hovde rehashes debunked election fraud claims in his loss to Baldwin
Failed GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde posted a nearly 3-minute video on X vowing to start speaking out on election integrity, saying some people believe he “may have been robbed” in his loss to Dem incumbent Tammy Baldwin in November.
THU AM Update: Audit identifies issues with MPS governance structure, Evers pledges money to implement changes
From WisPolitics … — Milwaukee Public Schools’ central office isn’t positioned to support schools in helping students succeed, and district leadership isn’t empowered to lead, according to an audit released today. The report commissioned by Gov. Tony Evers ticked off
Wisconsin Education Association Council: Unions: We remain confident in merits of our case
The unions representing the plaintiffs in the case to restore collective bargaining rights to Wisconsin public service workers have released this statement in response to the announcement regarding our petition to bypass: “While we are disappointed in this delay, we
WisGOP: Chairman Brian Schimming’s statement on Protasiewicz’s refusal to recuse
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Janet Protasiewicz’s refusal to recuse herself from the Act 10 lawsuit, please consider the following statement: “Democrats couldn’t beat Republicans in November so now they are abusing the court to throw out Republican policies
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Statement on SCOWIS decision denying bypass petition
Agreeing with WILL, Supreme Court allows case to remain with Court of Appeals The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a statement following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s denial of a bypass petition in Abbotsford Education Association v.
WED PM Update: Protasiewicz refuses to step off Act 10 suit as court declines to take over appeal
From WisPolitics … — Liberal Justice Janet Protasiewicz today rejected GOP calls to recuse from a lawsuit seeking to overturn Act 10, concluding she can be impartial despite previously saying she disagreed with a past Supreme Court ruling upholding the
Democracy Defense Project: Responds to Hovde election conspiracies
WISCONSIN – Following former Senate candidate Eric Hovde’s continued claims that the election was illegitimately stolen, the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin board released the following statement: “The 2024 election was fairly adjudicated and the Presidential and Senate candidate selected by the people
WisDems: TRUMP IMPACT: Wisconsin farmers & manufacturers face uncertainty, higher prices
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin farmers and manufacturers continued to face the fallout from Republican-fueled chaos in Washington, with funding freezes and tariffs threatening to close markets and raise prices. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “Republican politicians
WisDems: House GOP pushes for cuts to food assistance & Medicaid
MADISON, Wis. — In a new budget resolution unveiled today, House Republicans proposed $4 trillion in tax cuts that overwhelmingly benefit the ultra-wealthy—and make deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP food assistance to pay for it. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: With Davis introduces lead effort to permanently establish agricultural opportunities for veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congressman Don Davis (D-NC) introduced the Ag Vets Act, which codifies an existing Ag Vets program to direct the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to award competitive grants to prepare veterans for agricultural
Sen. James: Testifies: Healthcare, not politics
Madison, WI – Today, Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) testified in front of the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care and the Senate Committee on Health on two crucial bills that will help protect the most vulnerable in our state. Senator James’ full
Schimel campaign: Statement on Milwaukee police officer shooting
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Judge Brad Schimel released the following statement after the tragic shooting of a Milwaukee Police Officer. “Prayers to the MPD Officer, his family, and the entire Milwaukee Police Department. This is a painful reminder of the dangers our