Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent advocates for career and technical education expansion during visits to Kenosha and Oregon high schools
MADISON — After proposing $60 million in investments to expand student programming through her biennial budget request, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly kicked off Career and Technical Education Month this week during visits with students and staff at Tremper High School in Kenosha and
Sen. Habush Sinykin: Praises Governor Evers’ proactive plan to address PFAS in our water
MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced new comprehensive plans for his upcoming 2025-27 Executive Budget to address toxic PFAS contamination in Wisconsin’s water, a long-standing challenge facing too many of our communities. This action builds upon previous proposals
Sen. Wimberger: Governor’s PFAS announcements
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after Governor Evers announced he would include a series of PFAS remediation initiatives in his upcoming State Budget proposal: “It seems Governor Evers has come around to my position and
Midwest Environmental Advocates: Response to Gov. Evers’ budget proposal to address PFAS contamination
Madison, WI—Today, Governor Tony Evers announced new plans to protect Wisconsin communities from exposure to toxic PFAS pollution. The Governor’s budget proposal responds to the significant threat PFAS contamination poses to the health of Wisconsinites. “PFAS contamination is one of the most
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: ICYMI: Milwaukee county Exec David Crowley celebrates black history month
In 2020, Crowley became the youngest county executive in the history of Milwaukee County and the first Black leader elected to serve in the role MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is celebrating February as Black History Month. During a video address,
Common Cause Wisconsin: Supports rule on election observers
Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI) supports the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Rule on Election Observers, CR 24-032, which establishes much needed clear rules and standards for election observers. Founded in 1970, CC/WI is the state’s largest non-partisan citizens political reform advocacy
ACLU of Wisconsin: Condemns proposed legislation compelling county sheriffs to collaborate with ICE
MADISON – ACLU of Wisconsin Executive Director Dr. Melinda Brennan issued the following statement today after state lawmakers proposed a bill requiring county sheriffs to do ICE’s bidding: “LRB-0779 aims to remove local sheriffs’ discretion and force them to collaborate
WisDems: ICYMI: Federal funds still frozen for half of Wisconsin head start programs
MADISON, Wis. — Today, new reporting from Wisconsin Public Radio confirmed that federal funding was still frozen for roughly half of Wisconsin’s Head Start programs, jeopardizing access to child care for hundreds of families across the state. In Waukesha, one Head Start
Rep. August: Legislative Republicans announce crackdown on crime from illegal immigration
MADISON…Today, Legislative Republicans unveiled legislation aimed at combating illegal immigration in Wisconsin. The bill would require county sheriffs to notify Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when a criminal is in their custody. Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Walworth) noted this is
Rep. Piwowarczyk: Introduces legislation that addresses criminal illegals who commit felonies
Madison- Representative Piwowarczyk introduced new legislation to improve cooperation between local law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enhance public safety. The bill requires sheriffs to verify the citizenship status of individuals arrested for felonies and inquire
UW–Madison: Economics professor Kim Ruhl appointed as member of President’s Council of Economic Advisers
MADISON — In an announcement today from the White House, Kim Ruhl, Curt and Sue Culver Professor of Economics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been appointed a member of the Council of Economic Advisers. Established by Congress in 1946,
Schimel campaign: Waukesha Deputy Sheriff’s labor union endorses Brad Schimel
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — Today, the Waukesha Deputy Sheriff’s Labor Union (WDSLU) announced its endorsement of Judge Brad Schimel in his bid to save Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. In its announcement, the WDSLU released the following statement: “The Waukesha Deputy Sheriff’s Labor Union, (WDSLU) is
UW–Milwaukee: Professor honored with government’s highest award for early career scientists and engineers
MILWAUKEE_Brooke Slavens, Richard and Joanne Grigg Professor of Mechanical Engineering at UWM, was recently awarded the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. The award is highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early
Steven Walters: What to do with Wisconsin’s $4.3 billion surplus?
New estimate renews GOP tax cut pledge.
Bill Barth: How cost is used to deny access to records
Officials at all levels of government are well aware that prohibitive costs can lead to would-be records requesters relinquishing their rights rather than risking high legal fees.