THU News Summary: MPS audit results in sweeping recommendations from Gov. Evers
TOP STORIES MPS audit ordered by Gov. Evers recommends sweeping changes to top level operations… [MGT of America] were paid around $2.5 million by taxpayers, found the school district’s central office “is not positioned to support schools in ensuring student
Dept. of Natural Resources: Natural Resources Foundation, DNR partner to release new short film highlighting conservation work at Rush Creek State Natural Area
MADISON, Wis. – The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invite the public to a free virtual showing of the new short film, “Weathering the Change: Climate Adaptation at Rush Creek” on Wednesday, Feb. 19
WI4ROFR: Statewide coalition backs right of first refusal proposal to protect ratepayers from $1 billion in extra costs
Proposal protects all electricity users A broad-based, statewide coalition of nearly 2 dozen groups including businesses, economic development organizations, cooperatives, and others today launched an effort to expand support for and gain passage of legislation that saves ratepayers money and
WisDems: “Lack of urgency,” “No pressure,” “Proud”: Behind the scenes of Brad Schimel delaying justice for victims
MADISON, Wis. — While Backlog Brad tries to rewrite the history of his failure to promptly test thousands of backlogged rape kits in Wisconsin, Schimel’s excuses couldn’t be further from the truth: Brad Schimel made the choice to ignore thousands of untested
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: WATCH: Baldwin warns colleagues that confirming Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will harm families
Senate set to vote on confirmation of RFK, Jr. to lead Department of Health and Human Services Thursday Baldwin: “RFK, Jr. will put Americans in harm’s way” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) took to the Senate floor to
City Forward Collective: Part 2: New poll – Milwaukee voters reject Jill Underly’s lowered standards & DPI’s honesty gap, demand higher expectations for students
Public trust in the Department of Public Instruction and State Superintendent Jill Underly plummets as voters learn about statewide assessment changes City Forward Collective, in partnership with CFC Action Fund, is releasing the second part of our two-part series on
UW–Eau Claire: Thursdays at the U to feature award-winning filmmaker Jesse Roesler
Jesse Roesler is the featured speaker for the Feb. 20 Thursdays at the Upresentation at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. Roesler, an Emmy and James Beard award-winning filmmaker, will present “The Power of Visual Storytelling” from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent statement on Milwaukee Public Schools operational audit report
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding the release of an operational school audit report on Milwaukee Public Schools. “The success of our children is at the heart of everything we do. The operational audit report released today
Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group: Urges legislators to reject yet another ROFR bill
Removing competition will increase rates Madison –The Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group, Inc. (WIEG) the non-profit association representing 25 of Wisconsin’s largest energy consumers and 35,000 jobs today urged lawmakers to reject renewed efforts to revive the transmission Right of First Refusal (ROFR)
Gov. Evers: Releases first of two independent audits of Milwaukee Public Schools
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the first of two independent audits of Milwaukee Public Schools’ (MPS). This is the first of two comprehensive, independent audits that Gov. Evers directed with support of the local community following the district’s failure to submit statutorily required annual financial audit reports to the Wisco…
Milwaukee Public Schools: Report provides guidance to continue to support MPS students and provides another tool to assist with the district’s work
(MILWAUKEE) — The independent operational audit of Milwaukee Public Schools validates the progress we are making while also serving as a guide for continued improvements. It highlights the strength of our existing systems and the dedication behind key initiatives, reinforcing the steps
Audit identifies issues with MPS governance structure, Evers pledges money to implement changes
Milwaukee Public Schools’ central office isn’t positioned to support schools in helping students succeed, and district leadership isn’t empowered to lead, according to an audit released today.
DC Wrap: Wisconsin Republicans back Trump administration’s medical research funding cuts
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin Republicans back Trump administration’s medical research funding cuts while Dems argue they put critical research at risk.
Hovde rehashes debunked election fraud claims in his loss to Baldwin
Failed GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde posted a nearly 3-minute video on X vowing to start speaking out on election integrity, saying some people believe he “may have been robbed” in his loss to Dem incumbent Tammy Baldwin in November.
THU AM Update: Audit identifies issues with MPS governance structure, Evers pledges money to implement changes
From WisPolitics … — Milwaukee Public Schools’ central office isn’t positioned to support schools in helping students succeed, and district leadership isn’t empowered to lead, according to an audit released today. The report commissioned by Gov. Tony Evers ticked off