Rep. August: Assembly Republicans pass education reform package
Ensuring high-quality education remains a top priority. MADISON… Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly moved swiftly on a comprehensive package of bills aimed at reforming education in Wisconsin. The bills include raising standards, prohibiting students from using distracting cell phones in
Rep. Brill: Responds to Gov. Evers’ budget address
Madison – Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) issued the following statement after attending Governor Evers’ 2025 Budget Address: “As I listened to Governor Evers introduce his budget proposal and as I read the contents of his plan, I was surprised
Rep. Penterman: Stands for Wisconsin students
Backs legislation aiming to improve accountability and student achievement MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a package of education reform bills to restore high academic standards, increase transparency, and set students up for success. Representative William Penterman voted
Rep. Green: Votes to restore education standards
Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting in favor of Assembly Bill 1, which will restore education standards in Wisconsin: “What DPI and Superintendent Underly have done to public education has been an absolute disaster.
Rep. Moore Omokunde: Statement on passage of AJR 5
MADISON – This afternoon, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened for legislature floor session. Assembly Joint Resolution 5, to recognize February 2025 as Black History Month in Wisconsin, passed by a voice vote. “I am so glad that we are finally
Rep. Madison: Rejects Republican bills disrupting local control over public education
MADISON, WI – Today, the legislature met in session to consider a package of bills ranging from mandating cursive in schools to a blanket ban on communication devices in classrooms. Many of these bills have already been introduced in other
Rep. Clancy: Opposes legislative Republicans’ distracting non-answers on public education
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin’s Assembly met to consider a package of bills that regulate aspects of education ranging from cursive writing to civics to cell phones. None of the proposals as drafted contain appropriations for these policies, creating unfunded
Rep. Anderson: Assembly GOP block bill to feed kids and lower costs
MADISON, Wis – During today’s legislative session, Assembly Democrats forced a vote on Healthy School Meals for All which would provide free breakfast and lunch for all students. This bill could save the average family approximately $150 a month per
Rep. Rodriguez: Ensuring student success
MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in supporting a package of bills aimed at ensuring student success and providing curriculum transparency in the K-12 education system on Wednesday. “I’d like to highlight two bills
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Ashland County coroner
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as coroner in Ashland County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Barbara Beeksma on May 2, 2025. The new coroner will serve for
Rep. Neylon: Votes to prioritize student success
Madison – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly approved a slate of bills strengthening the educational experience of Wisconsin students. These bills prioritize student success through tying Wisconsin test scores to the National Association of Education Progress, removing cell phones from the
League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Statement on the Governor’s 2025-2027 budget proposal
“Every day around the state, cities and villages with populations ranging from 56 to 560,000 work to provide critical local services to three quarters of the state’s citizens. To do this job and continue to meet residents’ needs, municipalities need
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.”