Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent stresses importance of student belonging, investing in public schools during State of Education Address
MADISON — Joined by Wisconsin students, educators, administrators and community members, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly renewed her call for increased investment in public education and providing additional supports for Wisconsin students and teachers during the 2024 State of Education Address
A Better Wisconsin Together: Condemns Donald Trump’s dangerous agenda, divisive rhetoric ahead of visit to Prairie du Chien
MADISON, Wis. — With Donald Trump poised to speak in Prairie du Chien on Saturday, September 28, A Better Wisconsin Together is standing against the dangerous lies and divisive rhetoric his campaign has previewed he will spread in his visit to
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Releases highlight video from roundtable discussion: American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released a highlight video of his four-hour roundtable discussion: American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion. The 14-minute video captures important points and powerful testimony made by Sen. Johnson and the panel of experts. Watch
Defend Democracy Project: “Wisconsin’s elections are secure, efficient, and carefully managed”
WISCONSIN – Yesterday, national democracy expert Norm Eisen joined former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes of Power to the Polls and Law Forward’s Jeff Mandell to highlight the increased tempo of MAGA Republicans’ efforts to undermine confidence in Wisconsin’s electoral process.
Gov. Evers: WisDOT announce over $32 million in awards for Wisconsin’s transportation alternatives program
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced more than $32 million in federal funding for 56 local improvement projects across Wisconsin over the next four years through WisDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP).
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of firefighters of Wisconsin who have given their lives in the line of duty
MADISON — As previously announced, on Sat., Sept. 28, 2024, and Sat., Oct. 12, 2024, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at the Wisconsin
WAVE Educational Fund: Is at the White House to celebrate historic gun violence reductions in Wisconsin and new life-saving executive orders
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, WAVE Educational Fund joined President Biden, Vice President Harris, and scores of gun violence prevention advocates from across the country at the White House to celebrate what the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention has achieved since its
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