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Conservative Chief Justice Annette Ziegler is accusing her liberal colleagues of “rogue lawlessness” in naming an “unlawfully appointed” interim director of state courts she charges has appointed reserve judges without her permission.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs From WisPolitics.com … — Conservative Chief Justice Annette Ziegler is accusing her liberal colleagues of “rogue lawlessness” in naming an “unlawfully appointed” interim director of state courts
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — At least one Joint Finance Committee member has objected to a DPI proposal to create an online dashboard about school district finances after a coalition of groups opposed the inclusion of data

Capitol Connection with CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics Editor JR Ross takes a look back on who stood out during the first Republican debate. Plus, a legal battle is heating up over redistricting.

Republicans are not “defunding” Child Care Counts—– the program is simply expiring as the federal money is exhausted, as intended. At the state level, Wisconsin is investing more in child care than before COVID.

Republicans’ demand that the System spend its surplus to make up for cuts in state aid and tuition freezes have been major contributors to the crisis. Yet, the GOP’s leaders saw fit to cut yet another $32 million from the system because it supports diversity and equity programs.

Devastating climate change is here. Wisconsin has not escaped unscathed.

Evidence shows close family ties makes reentry easier for inmates, keeps their kids healthier and prisons safer.

Milwaukee must do better. There needs to be a sense of urgency that shows up in our planning and ability to scale up to meet an aggressive repair schedule.

The promotion of civil discourse is one of the most urgent actions the La Follette School can take going forward.

Conservative Chief Justice Annette Ziegler is accusing her liberal colleagues of “rogue lawlessness” in naming an “unlawfully appointed” interim director of state courts she charges has appointed reserve judges without her permission.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs From WisPolitics.com … — Conservative Chief Justice Annette Ziegler is accusing her liberal colleagues of “rogue lawlessness” in naming an “unlawfully appointed” interim director of state courts she charges has appointed reserve judges without her permission. Liberal
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — At least one Joint Finance Committee member has objected to a DPI proposal to create an online dashboard about school district finances after a coalition of groups opposed the inclusion of data about private schools. An anonymous committee member or members objected

Capitol Connection with CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics Editor JR Ross takes a look back on who stood out during the first Republican debate. Plus, a legal battle is heating up over redistricting.

Republicans are not “defunding” Child Care Counts—– the program is simply expiring as the federal money is exhausted, as intended. At the state level, Wisconsin is investing more in child care than before COVID.

Republicans’ demand that the System spend its surplus to make up for cuts in state aid and tuition freezes have been major contributors to the crisis. Yet, the GOP’s leaders saw fit to cut yet another $32 million from the system because it supports diversity and equity programs.

Devastating climate change is here. Wisconsin has not escaped unscathed.

Evidence shows close family ties makes reentry easier for inmates, keeps their kids healthier and prisons safer.

Milwaukee must do better. There needs to be a sense of urgency that shows up in our planning and ability to scale up to meet an aggressive repair schedule.

The promotion of civil discourse is one of the most urgent actions the La Follette School can take going forward.