Dept. of Instruction: Wisconsin’s on-time graduation rates climb to record high, mark fourth year of growth

New, certified student data available on DPI’s WISEdash Public Portal  MADISON — New data published today show Wisconsin’s high school graduation rates increased again in 2024-25, building on the previous year’s historic high, while student attendance rates also continue to improve.  The data, now available on the Wisconsin Department of

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Rep. Donovan: To Milwaukee Common Council: Do your job

Madison, WI – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after the Milwaukee Common Council passed resolutions that essentially amount to the self-declaration of Milwaukee as a “sanctuary city.” These resolutions and the council’s potential legislation seek to restrict federal

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Gov. Evers: Tours UW Nuclear Reactor, celebrates new partnership to explore nuclear energy and bolster Wisconsin’s clean energy future 

Visit comes as governor announced his administration’s new dynamic research partnership with UW-Madison’s Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week toured the University of Wisconsin Nuclear Reactor (UWNR) at the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison, where he celebrated a new dynamic research partnership agreement between the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to halt war in Iran

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to stop President Donald Trump’s illegal war with Iran that has already led to the death of six U.S. servicemembers and is costing taxpayers billions. The War Powers Resolution, which would

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Rep. Kreibich, Sen. Jacque: Proposal to modify bakery machine regulations included in pending rule change

MADISON…In response to the introduction of Assembly Bill 991/Senate Bill 883, legislation authored by Representative Rob Kreibich (New Richmond) and Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to allow 16- and 17-year-old minors to operate pizza dough-roller machines, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) incorporated their proposal into rule changes submitted to the

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Graduation rate grows to highest point in 15 years

 Sustained growth from 64% for the Class of 2021 to 72% for the Class of 2025 (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius today announced the district has recorded its highest graduation rate since the state began calculating the current four-year graduation rate in 2009-10.    “Every student deserves the opportunity to graduate on time and

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UW-Stout: Gets $19 million federal grant tomanage statewide manufacturing program

Manufacturing Outreach Center receives federal designation as statewide leader to support small and medium-sized manufacturers Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, has been awarded $19 million in federal funds as it takes a leadership role as manager of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program in Wisconsin. The funds, $3.8 million annually

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Rural Voices USA: New E15 poll: 71% of farm families more likely to back candidates who support year-round E15

YouGov survey of rural voters across Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin finds broad, bipartisan support for year-round E15 and political consequences for candidates who oppose it Rural Voices USA updates billboard campaign across Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin to highlight poll findings as part of ongoing “Stop the

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Dept. of Instruction: Wisconsin’s on-time graduation rates climb to record high, mark fourth year of growth

New, certified student data available on DPI’s WISEdash Public Portal  MADISON — New data published today show Wisconsin’s high school graduation rates increased again in 2024-25, building on the previous year’s historic high, while student attendance rates also continue to improve.  The data, now available on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s WISEdash Public Portal, includes 2025-26 certified enrollment data for

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Keep safety top of mind as weather fluctuates

MADISON, Wis. – With temperatures warming, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to keep safety top of mind when heading outside.  The lake ice that supported vehicles, UTVs, snowmobiles and fishing shelters becomes more unreliable and dangerous as temperatures fluctuate between above and below freezing. “Ice thickness

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Rep. Donovan: To Milwaukee Common Council: Do your job

Madison, WI – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) issued the following statement after the Milwaukee Common Council passed resolutions that essentially amount to the self-declaration of Milwaukee as a “sanctuary city.” These resolutions and the council’s potential legislation seek to restrict federal law enforcement’s ability to enforce immigration law. Rep. Donovan said:

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Applauds farm bill advancing out of committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Agriculture advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, sending the legislation to the House floor for consideration. Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement regarding the advancement of the bill: “Agriculture is the cornerstone of Wisconsin and the backbone of

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Gov. Evers: Tours UW Nuclear Reactor, celebrates new partnership to explore nuclear energy and bolster Wisconsin’s clean energy future 

Visit comes as governor announced his administration’s new dynamic research partnership with UW-Madison’s Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week toured the University of Wisconsin Nuclear Reactor (UWNR) at the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison, where he celebrated a new dynamic research partnership agreement between the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) and UW-Madison’s Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, which

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to halt war in Iran

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to stop President Donald Trump’s illegal war with Iran that has already led to the death of six U.S. servicemembers and is costing taxpayers billions. The War Powers Resolution, which would prevent further military action in Iran unless it is explicitly

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U.S. Reps. Pocan, Khanna, Schakowsky: Reintroduce bill to strengthen Medicare, define alternative plans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) reintroduced the “Save Medicare Act.” This bill renames so-called “Medicare Advantage” plans, prohibits private insurers from using “Medicare” in plan titles or advertisements, and imposes significant fines for any insurer that engages in this deceptive practice.   Many

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WisDems: ICYMI: Chief justice criticizes Lazar’s past work for ‘right-wing interests’

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Maria Lazar’s long and documented history as a flagbearer for right-wing interests throughout her career. From representing Republican lawmakers in cases over Act 10 which gutted workers’ rights and decimated collective bargaining power across the state, to leading cases against Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin

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U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Introduces One Nation, One Visa Policy Act to end Obama-era program allowing visa-free Chinese nationals to infiltrate U.S. territories

The bill follows Tiffany’s work exposing how Communist China exploits a loophole in the Northern Mariana Islands to secure U.S. citizenship for their children WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Chip Roy (TX-21) introduced the One Nation, One Visa Policy Act to stop Communist Chinese nationals from entering the United States without

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U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Hawley: Introduce bipartisan bill to reduce train derailments and keep communities safe

New bill requires railroads use both automated track inspections and visual track inspections to avoid derailments WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced they are introducing the Secure Tracks Act, legislation that would require railroads to use both automated track inspection (ATI) technology and human

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Sen. Roys: Testifies to protect Wisconsinites from tech exploitation 

MADISON — Today, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) testified at a public hearing for two of her bills, in the Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology, and Tourism. Her legislation aims to stop the abuses of Big Tech against Wisconsin’s kids and patients. Details on the legislation and excerpts from her testimony are below: 

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Sen. Hutton: Proposal to criminalize tire dumping gets Senate hearing

MADISON – Legislation by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) that makes the costly menace of illegal tire dumping a misdemeanor crime similar to vandalism had a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety on Wednesday. Senate Bill 1059, co-authored with Rep. Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) makes intentionally depositing four

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