
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.”
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The chamber also signed off legislation that would require school boards to spend at least 70% of their operating expenditures on “direct classroom expenditures.”
From WisPolitics … — The Assembly today approved 54-44 along party lines a bill to overhaul DPI standards that Republicans argue mask poor student performance. Meanwhile, Democrats knocked the bill as politically motivated and said it wouldn’t help improve student
Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will host “A Conversation with Congressman Adam Kinzinger” on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6 p.m. at The Weidner on the Green Bay campus. Kinzinger’s presentation is part of the UW-Green Bay Political
Milwaukee, WI, February 19, 2025 – Imagine MKE, Greater Milwaukee’s only nonprofit dedicated to advancing and advocating for the region’s entire arts, culture, and creative sector, issued the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ proposed 2025-2027 biennial state budget,
The School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin (SNA-WI) supports Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ proposal to fund the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids program and the School Breakfast Program at the statutorily set 15-cents per meal in the 2025-2027 biennial budget. Healthy Meals,
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers delivered his 2025-2027 State Budget Address, emphasizing a “back to basics” approach for Wisconsin. Rep. Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement: “The Governor’s back to basics budget underscores a strong commitment to building
WCHA Press Release – Governor’s Budget 2025-26Download… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
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Madison, Wisconsin, February 19 – The grassroots climate group 350 Wisconsin Action is excited and proud to announce their endorsement of Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2025. Crawford has demonstrated a commitment to protecting Wisconsin’s democracy and Wisconsinites’ right
MADISON – Create Wisconsin, the state’s community cultural development organization, applauds Gov. Tony Evers for proposing investments in the state’s creative economy in his 2025-27 biennial budget. The Governor’s commitment to supporting the growth and development of creative enterprise will
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Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil announced a letter requesting that the Trump Administration take action to block a proposed Biden-era rule that would eliminate jobs and service opportunities available to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Steil made the announcement during a visit to KANDU Industries
Madison, Wis. – Today, Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the appointment of Jennifer Vandermeuse as DOA Chief Legal Counsel effective March 9, 2025. Vandermeuse most recently served as Assistant Attorney General and Criminal Appeals Unit Director for the
MADISON, WI: As part of the Governor’s 2025-2027 budget proposal, the Office of the Secretary of State is championing key investments to modernize government services, improve efficiency, and enhance the security of Wisconsin’s official records. Decade-old funding restrictions have left
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today revealed that extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel has put himself up for sale to the most extreme bidder, begging far-right megadonors like Elon Musk and Dick Uihlein to break out their checkbooks to
MADISON – On Tuesday, Governor Evers proposed his budget for the upcoming two years. Evers’ plan would include tax hikes on manufacturers and a significant increase in government spending. In response to the proposed budget, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce’s Scott Manley
Yesterday, Governor Evers proposed a budget for the next two fiscal years, initiating a dialogue onseveral priorities for town government and town citizens. The WTA appreciates the Governor’s supportfor several critical local government programs, including transportation infrastructure funding, andsupports further
MILWAUKEE – The Southeastern Wisconsin Schools Alliance (SWSA) applauds Governor Tony Evers’ state budget that prioritizes K-12 public education, emphasizing his commitment to student achievement and well-being. “As Governor Evers said last night, current school funding is not sustainable for
[MADISON, WI] – Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts applauds Governor Tony Evers’ proposal to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program with robust funding of $100 million annually over the next decade. This investment will give land trusts and partners
MADISON, Wis. – Local election officials across Wisconsin reported no significant issues in the Spring Primary on Tuesday, setting the stage for the upcoming Spring Election on April 1. “We are always pleased when things run smoothly across the state,”

The chamber also signed off legislation that would require school boards to spend at least 70% of their operating expenditures on “direct classroom expenditures.”
From WisPolitics … — The Assembly today approved 54-44 along party lines a bill to overhaul DPI standards that Republicans argue mask poor student performance. Meanwhile, Democrats knocked the bill as politically motivated and said it wouldn’t help improve student achievement in the state. AB 1 would reverse changes to
Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will host “A Conversation with Congressman Adam Kinzinger” on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6 p.m. at The Weidner on the Green Bay campus. Kinzinger’s presentation is part of the UW-Green Bay Political Science program’s ‘Understanding the Constitution’ lecture series and is sponsored
Milwaukee, WI, February 19, 2025 – Imagine MKE, Greater Milwaukee’s only nonprofit dedicated to advancing and advocating for the region’s entire arts, culture, and creative sector, issued the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ proposed 2025-2027 biennial state budget, which included funding to address three sector priorities. “Imagine MKE
The School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin (SNA-WI) supports Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ proposal to fund the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids program and the School Breakfast Program at the statutorily set 15-cents per meal in the 2025-2027 biennial budget. Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Program This proposal would ensure that along with
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers delivered his 2025-2027 State Budget Address, emphasizing a “back to basics” approach for Wisconsin. Rep. Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement: “The Governor’s back to basics budget underscores a strong commitment to building safe, healthy communities while prioritizing Wisconsin’s working families. His plan
WCHA Press Release – Governor’s Budget 2025-26Download… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
Raising WI Release_Statement on Gov Exec Budget 2025Download… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
Madison, Wisconsin, February 19 – The grassroots climate group 350 Wisconsin Action is excited and proud to announce their endorsement of Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2025. Crawford has demonstrated a commitment to protecting Wisconsin’s democracy and Wisconsinites’ right to a just, sustainable future for all. Emily Park, Co-Executive
MADISON – Create Wisconsin, the state’s community cultural development organization, applauds Gov. Tony Evers for proposing investments in the state’s creative economy in his 2025-27 biennial budget. The Governor’s commitment to supporting the growth and development of creative enterprise will benefit the state and local economies. “Wisconsin’s creative sector contributed
WECA Press Release Gov Exec Budget Reax 02 2025Download… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil announced a letter requesting that the Trump Administration take action to block a proposed Biden-era rule that would eliminate jobs and service opportunities available to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Steil made the announcement during a visit to KANDU Industries in Milton. “W… Please log in to access subscriber content.
Madison, Wis. – Today, Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the appointment of Jennifer Vandermeuse as DOA Chief Legal Counsel effective March 9, 2025. Vandermeuse most recently served as Assistant Attorney General and Criminal Appeals Unit Director for the Wisconsin Department of Justice, having served at the DOJ in
MADISON, WI: As part of the Governor’s 2025-2027 budget proposal, the Office of the Secretary of State is championing key investments to modernize government services, improve efficiency, and enhance the security of Wisconsin’s official records. Decade-old funding restrictions have left the office without the resources necessary to upgrade outdated systems
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today revealed that extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel has put himself up for sale to the most extreme bidder, begging far-right megadonors like Elon Musk and Dick Uihlein to break out their checkbooks to bankroll his radical anti-freedom campaign. With Elon Musk’s money and
MADISON – On Tuesday, Governor Evers proposed his budget for the upcoming two years. Evers’ plan would include tax hikes on manufacturers and a significant increase in government spending. In response to the proposed budget, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce’s Scott Manley released the following statement: “Governor Evers’ budget is an attack
Yesterday, Governor Evers proposed a budget for the next two fiscal years, initiating a dialogue onseveral priorities for town government and town citizens. The WTA appreciates the Governor’s supportfor several critical local government programs, including transportation infrastructure funding, andsupports further investment in these programs to bolster economic growth and enhance
MILWAUKEE – The Southeastern Wisconsin Schools Alliance (SWSA) applauds Governor Tony Evers’ state budget that prioritizes K-12 public education, emphasizing his commitment to student achievement and well-being. “As Governor Evers said last night, current school funding is not sustainable for students or property taxpayers,” emphasized Cathy Olig, SWSA Executive Director.
[MADISON, WI] – Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts applauds Governor Tony Evers’ proposal to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program with robust funding of $100 million annually over the next decade. This investment will give land trusts and partners the support they need to protect the places that make
MADISON, Wis. – Local election officials across Wisconsin reported no significant issues in the Spring Primary on Tuesday, setting the stage for the upcoming Spring Election on April 1. “We are always pleased when things run smoothly across the state,” said Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe. “Even in a