Iuscely Flores: The impact of Superintendent Keith Posley’s resignation on BIPOC communities in Milwaukee Public Schools

In a recent turn of events, Superintendent Keith Posley’s resignation from Milwaukee Public Schools has brought to light a critical issue plaguing not just the district, but communities of color and underserved BIPOC students across the nation: the lack of accountability and the consequences of entrusting too much power to a single individual.

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WisDems: ICYMI: Blame Wisconsin Republicans for UW’s financial crisis

MADISON, Wis. — A new column by Dave Zweifel in the Cap Times condemned Republicans for the current state of the Universities of Wisconsin’s ongoing financial crisis. For decades, Republican lawmakers have underinvested in UW, resulting in campus closures, staff layoffs, and cuts to academic programs. Now, Governor Evers is working to clean up

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Sets 2024 deer season framework and harvest goals

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) presented the deer harvest quotas and framework for the 2024 Wisconsin deer hunting season to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board June 26, 2024. The statewide antlerless quota for the 2024 season is 272,837 deer, with 245,245 total bonus antlerless harvest authorizations available for purchase

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin and others: Joint statement: Wisconsin organizations urge voters to vote No on August constitutional amendments 

MADISON– As the below undersigned organizations and groups who work together to strengthen our democracy and serve the people of Wisconsin, we urge voters to vote no this August on the two constitutional amendments.  Not only are these two statewide ballot questions intentionally confusing, but they will create real harm.

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Shankland campaign: Katrina Shankland statement on Rebecca Cooke, Eric Wilson declining broadcast debate invitations

STEVENS POINT, WI – Katrina Shankland, State Rep. and Democratic candidate in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, released the following statement about the broadcast debate being organized at UW–La Crosse ahead of the August 13 primary election: “A UW–La Crosse debate is a heralded tradition in our 3rd Congressional District. I’ve confirmed

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Wall campaign: Democratic leaders react to Brown County Republicans campaigning with out-of-state extremist 

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Yesterday, Republican State Senate candidate Jim Rafter attended a “campaign kickoff” event headlined by MAGA Republican Allen West, a COVID conspiracy theorist, anti-choice, former Florida Congressman, who has frequently made headlines for his bizarre, controversial statements.  Democratic leaders hosted a press call reacting to Brown County Republican c… Please log

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Iuscely Flores: The impact of Superintendent Keith Posley’s resignation on BIPOC communities in Milwaukee Public Schools

In a recent turn of events, Superintendent Keith Posley’s resignation from Milwaukee Public Schools has brought to light a critical issue plaguing not just the district, but communities of color and underserved BIPOC students across the nation: the lack of accountability and the consequences of entrusting too much power to a single individual.

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Head of UW vet lab says bird flu situation could get much worse

The head of UW-Madison’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory says the ongoing bird flu outbreak “could get much worse” if the virus mutates further.  Speaking during a recent livestream hosted by the Wisconsin Alumni Association, Keith Poulsen discussed the latest developments related to the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus that’s now hit

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