Underly urges lawmakers to release funding for literacy law
State Superintendent Jill Underly during her fourth State of Education address urged legislators to release funding for the state’s new literacy law. Meanwhile, Underly also said the state must reimburse special education costs at least 60% in order to support students and teachers.
Panelists say AI has potential to improve Wisconsin’s job market
DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek and state Rep. Nate Gustafson, R-Fox Crossing, during a WisPolitics luncheon said AI has the potential to improve the jobs market for Wisconsinites.
FRI AM Update: UW Regents to meet on whether to fire Gow
From WisPolitics … — The UW Board of Regents plans today to take up the recommendation that former La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow be fired from his faculty position for his actions after it became public that he and his
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Senate confirms Baldwin-Johnson nominee for U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) applauded the Senate’s bipartisan vote to confirm Byron Conway to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. “The people of Wisconsin deserve to have qualified, experienced, impartial judges working for
Evers calls for drop box Wausau mayor removed to be ‘restored immediately’
Gov. Tony Evers called for a Wausau absentee ballot drop box to be “restored immediately” after the mayor generated national attention for donning a hard hat and work vest to remove it from outside City Hall and place it in his office. Meanwhile, the city clerk has referred the issue to the Marathon County DA.
THU PM Update: Underly urges lawmakers to release funding for literacy law
From WisPolitics … — State Superintendent Jill Underly during her fourth State of Education address today urged legislators to release funding for the state’s new literacy law. Meanwhile, Underly also said the state must reimburse special education costs at least
Marquette University: Continues water research initiatives with $4.2 million Department of Defense grant for ‘In Defense of Water’ project
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s “In Defense of Water” project has received its third grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, worth $4.2 million, to continue developing novel, sustainable technologies to protect human health and the environment, treat sewage, and provide
Rep. Vining: On Dr. Underly’s 2024 State of Education address: public school funding shouldn’t be partisan
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 in response: “Every child in
Wisconsin Conservation Voices: Wisconsin Native Vote is engaging voters in a variety of ways this election season to ensure Native voices are heard on Nov. 5
WISCONSIN – This election, Wisconsin Native Vote plans to increase voter turnout among Wisconsin’s tribal communities by engaging voters in a variety of ways, including billboards, art installations, events, canvassing, mail pieces, and more. Wisconsin is home to over 70,000
Sen. Ballweg: Statement on dairy producer survey results
Madison…The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced results of the 2024 Dairy Producer Survey. DATCP sent a survey to more than 5,400 bovine milk producer license holders and 1,611 responded. Senator Ballweg released the following statement: “Almost every
WisDems: ICYMI – Expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin would save the state $1.7B, report finds
MADISON, Wis. — Today, WPR detailed a new report that found Republican politicians like Joan Ballweg and Duey Stroebel are holding Wisconsin back by repeatedly blocking Medicaid expansion and costing Wisconsin $1.7 billion in savings. Like clockwork, Republicans like Joan Ballweg and Duey Stroebel
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Eastern equine encephalitis confirmed in Marathon County horse
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed that an unvaccinated 2-year-old gelding in Marathon County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). It is the state’s first confirmed case of EEE
Harris campaign: ICYMI- Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords rallies voters for Vice President Harris in Bayside and Wauwatosa
Yesterday, former U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords and local leaders campaigned for Vice President Harris and Governor Walz in Bayside and Wauwatosa, making clear the contrast between Vice President Harris, Governor Walz, and Democrats’ vision for a more hopeful future and Donald
Dept. of Workforce Development: Celebrating 51 years of the Rehabilitation Act
By: Department of Workforce Development Secretary Amy Pechacek Wisconsin’s workforce has changed dramatically over the past 51 years. Today’s workforce has been shaped by a variety of factors – population growth, technological advancements, cultural shifts – and also by increased
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address celebrating national clean energy week
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating National Clean Energy Week and highlighting the launch of the new U.S Climate Alliance Governors’ Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative. Bolstered by robust federal investment by the Biden-Harris Administration toward building a national clean energy economy,