MON PM Update: Evers urges MPS cooperation while taking steps to begin audits
From WisPolitics … — Gov. Tony Evers today said it’s “critical” that Milwaukee Public Schools cooperate with the Department of Public Instruction as he takes steps to begin independent audits of the district’s operations and instructional practices. The guv announced
Biden campaign: January 6 officers campaign for Biden-Harris across Wisconsin, condemn Donald Trump’s attacks on democracy
Last week, at stops in Madison, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Wausau, and Eau Claire, two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 campaigned for President Biden and Vice President Harris to hold Donald Trump accountable for his
Voces de la Frontera Action: Protests Trump visit to Racine, WI
(Milwaukee, June 17, 2024) – As Voces de la Frontera Action organizes a “Trump is Not Welcome in Wisconsin” rally during Trump’s visit to Racine, Wisconsin on Tuesday, June 18th, the organization calls on President Biden to use broad executive
Cooke campaign: Calls for Democratic unity against Derrick Van Orden
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke – small business owner, nonprofit leader, and Democratic candidate for Congress in WI-03 – pledged her support for the eventual Democratic nominee and issued the following statement: “I have been clear from the beginning
Rep. Dittrich: MPS scandal hurts all Wisconsin students
Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following statement regarding the MPS fiscal scandal and its impact on local school districts: “Aside from the fact that the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) leadership
Wilson campaign: Calls for immediate ceasefire and urges support for council resolution
STEVENS POINT, WISCONSIN – Democrat Eric Wilson, a candidate for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District will be speaking in favor of the Condemning Acts of Hostility Resolution at tonight’s Steven Point city council meeting. Back in January, Wilson called an immediate
Milwaukee Board of School Directors: Statement
With regard to the news of Governor Evers announcing a request for services to conduct an independent operational audit of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district, the Board issues the following statement: “As we continue to focus on the students,
RNC: Partners with local security company
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In less than five weeks, upwards of 50,000 delegates, officials, guests, and members of the media will converge in Milwaukee for the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC). With tens of thousands of guests amassing in Milwaukee, the RNC’s topmost
Supreme Court of Wisconsin: Accepts no new cases from May 21 conference
Madison, Wisconsin (June 17, 2024) – – The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted not toaccept any new cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases. The casenumbers, counties of origin and the issues presented
WisDems: Today: Eric Hovde officially demolished one of Wisconsin’s oldest family owned bars
MADISON, Wis. — Today, California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) accomplished one of his lifelong goals: knocking down one of the beloved and oldest family owned bars in Madison. Hovde and his business have waged a decades-long campaign to try to knock down one
Gov. Evers: Announces request for services to conduct independent operational audit of MPS
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his administration is opening a request for services to conduct an independent operational audit of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. The governor announced last week he would proceed with hiring auditors to conduct two audits of
DNC War Room: ICYMI: DNC slams Trump for calling Milwaukee a “Horrible city”
Last week, in just one of many unhinged comments during his visit to Capitol Hill, Donald Trump called Milwaukee – where the RNC will host its convention in July – a “horrible city.” When called out for it, Republican sycophants lied on
Dept. of Workforce Development: Develops database for employers’ substance abuse prevention plans on public work projects
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has launched an online, searchable database of substance abuse prevention policies for all contractors and subcontractors who perform public works projects.” Wisconsin employers must have a written policy in place for
Reproductive Justice Action-Milwaukee, Coalition to March on the RNC: Protest the two year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v Wade
[Milwaukee, WI] – At 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 22nd, Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee(RJA-M) and the Coalition to March on the RNC (MoRNC) will be hosting a rally and march starting at Red Arrow Park, 920 N Water St,
Rep. O’Connor: Statement on how the MPS finance scandal is draining funds for FDL-Area Schools
FOND DU LAC – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement on the MPS finance scandal and its impact on FDL school districts: “The State Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates that, as a consequence of the Milwaukee Public