Badger Institute: Evers’ rejection of private scholarship tax credit for children’s education baffling, says Badger Institute expert
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers’ refusal to let Wisconsinites donate to public and private schools by using a federal tax credit is baffling, a Badger Institute’s education policy expert said Tuesday.Evers told a reporter Tuesday that he would not allow
Rep. Brill: Named Chair of Protecting Kids Task Force
Madison – Today, Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) was announced as Chair of theSpeaker’s Task Force on Protecting Kids, one of four Speaker’s Task Forces charged with addressing various policy areas across the State of Wisconsin. The Speaker’s Task Force
Rep. O’Connor: “Year of the Kid” only when politically convenient for Evers
Fond du Lac, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ comments on refusing to opt into the Federal program which provides Federal tax credits for donations to Educational Scholarships: “Opting into this new Federal
Assembly GOP education package includes state standards for local student discipline
An education package from Assembly Republicans would set new state standards for student discipline in local districts, seek to boost math scores and encourage districts to consolidate to save costs amid declining enrollment.
Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Underly condemns sudden termination of federal funding for deafblind and special education programs
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today sharply criticized the U.S. Department of Education for its abrupt decision to terminate two vital federal grants supporting Wisconsin’s most vulnerable students — children and youth with combined vision and hearing loss, and those receiving special education services. Late
Wisconsin Tech Council: To hold forum for announced candidates for governor Nov. 6 at Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium
MADISON, Wis. – A forum focusing on economic and technology development issues and featuring the announced major-party candidates for Wisconsin governor will be held Thursday, Nov. 6, during the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison. Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, New Berlin
UW-Stout: Stands out among peers as enrollment grows in all categories for 2025-26 academic year
Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout already stands out among its peers as Wisconsin’s only Polytechnic University. This fall, it also stands apart as the only one of the Universities of Wisconsin to demonstrate growth in all major enrollment categories,
WisDems: After a month where WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van Orden tweeted over 600 times, he spent last night going through years old facebook posts to defend Jan. 6th attendance
MADISON, Wis. — In a (presumably) bleary-eyed haze last night, WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden spent his Monday night scrolling through years of old Facebook posts just to double down on his 2020 election denialism. He commented on a Democratic Party of
Rep. Rodriguez: Responds to Evers comments on federal school choice tax credits
MADISON – An hour after State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) made public her intention to introduce a bill requiring Wisconsin to opt-in to the new federal school choice tax credit, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has already expressed his intention to
Rep. Jacobson: Announces appointment as Chair of the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking
MADISON, WI – Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) released the following statement in response to being named Chair of the Speaker’s Task Force on Rulemaking: “The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision in Evers v. Marklein II has upended the rulemaking process Wisconsin used
Rep. Allen: A win for reality in the 7th circuit
(Madison, WI) – Last week, a three-judge panel of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from reclassifying the area from Kenosha to Sheboygan, and west into Waukesha, to “serious nonattainment” for ozone standards. Rep.
Universities of Wisconsin: Preliminary enrollment up at eight of the universities while holding steady overall
MADISON, Wis.—Enrollment at eight of the Universities of Wisconsin this fall increased, according to preliminary estimates based on Day One student counts as overall enrollment held steady. New freshman enrollment is up three percent, or nearly 900 students, according to
Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Army Private First Class Leon R. Karwacki who lost his life in World War II
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #273 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., Sept. 10, 2025, in honor of U.S. Army Private First Class Leon R. Karwacki, who lost his life in World War
Edgewood University: Home Instead® nursing scholarships continue to support students
Madison, Wis. (September 9, 2025) – Edgewood University is honored to receive a combined gift of $100,000 from the Home Instead office and their owner in celebration of the University’s upcoming centennial and to support vital scholarships for nursing students.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Launches updated air quality data map
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has improved its air quality data map to help the public stay “air aware.” The map displays real-time data from the state’s air quality monitoring network and provides a color-coded guide to pollution