We have evaluated the efforts of the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to monitor the financial information of certain educational entities, including school districts, independent charter schools, and private schools in Wisconsin’s Parental Choice programs and in the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP). We focused our evaluation primarily on DPI’s

Student achievement and other factors determine whether public schools are eligible for transfer into the program. Statutes include separate eligibility criteria for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and all other school districts. No schools have been transferred into the program to date. No MPS schools were transferred into the program for

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds trappers to prepare for the opening of many furbearer trapping seasons across the state. Wisconsin is home to many furbearer species, and the state’s highly regulated trapping seasons play an important role in the DNR’s efforts to sustainably manage those

Milwaukee County’s proposed 2026 budget avoids position cuts and service reductions in most departments, but it also shows significant cracks in the county’s recent budget stability. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s proposal calls for a fare increase and significant spending cuts for transit riders and notable cuts for behavioral health

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions today announced that the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has entered a final judgment imposing approximately $25.6 million in restitution and an equal civil monetary penalty against Safeguard Metals LLC and its owner,

WAUTOMA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting a death investigation that occurred in the Township of Wautoma, Wis. on the evening of Thursday, October 16, 2025. At approximately 5:25 p.m., a deputy with the Waushara County Sheriff’s Office and a trooper

WAUSAU, WI – Today, the entire Wisconsin Republican congressional delegation, including Tom Tiffany (WI-07), sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers urging him to end his opposition to the new Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program. Wisconsin families need approval from Governor Evers to participate in the new program, and Evers thus far

Wauwatosa, WI – Brittany Kinser, 2025 candidate for Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction and current CEO of Kids Win Wisconsin released the following statement in response to a Capital Times investigation which revealed over 200 cases of sexual misconduct and grooming of children were shielded from the public. Wisconsin’s children were betrayed by the very

MADISON, WIS. – Many Wisconsin school districts are struggling to comply with Act 20, a literacy law mandating science-based reading instruction, according to a recent Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) report and an open records investigation by nonprofit advocacy group Forward Literacy. The DPI submitted its required Literacy Coaching Report

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul secured a preliminary injunction continuing the temporary block of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from acting on its demand that states turn over personal and sensitive information about millions of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. This July, AG Kaul and a coalition of

Madison – This week, a Capital Times investigation showed the Department of Public Instruction hid 200 cases of sexual misconduct and grooming cases from the public.  The Assembly Education Chairman, Representative Joel Kitchens, released the following statement: “The investigation showed an alarming level of sexual misconduct in our schools. Teachers were allowed

Madison, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after the Annual Fiscal Report prepared by the Department of Administration reported a $4.6 billion surplus in the General Fund: “The $4.6 billion surplus is a result of strong fiscal responsibility by Legislative Republicans over the past decade. This

Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) led members of the Wisconsin congressional delegation in asking Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to end his opposition to the new federal tax credit scholarship program. Wisconsin families need approval from Governor Evers to participate in the new program and Evers thus far refused to

MADISON, Wis – Representative Clinton Anderson (D – Beloit) has introduced a bipartisan joint assembly resolution with Senator Andre Jacque (R- De Pere), Senator Mark Spreitzer (D – Beloit), and Representative Dave Maxey  (R – New Berlin) regarding the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. This legislation would give Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Trempealeau County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Brett A. Semingson’s retirement, effective Dec. 5, 2025. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. The

Statement by Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) Democratic Senate Leader: “Leaders of Young Republican Chapters around the country, including a State Legislator, repeatedly exchanged numerous vile racist, antisemitic, and sexist messages in a group text chat. According to news reports “they mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They

On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, during the Wisconsin State Assembly floor session, State Representative Paul Melotik was honored to present Corporal Michael Schmidt of the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office as District 22’s First Responder of the Year for his outstanding service and unwavering commitment to public safety. Corporal Schmidt began

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement regarding the First Responder of the Year Award ceremony at this week’s Assembly floor session: “It was an honor to present John Kowalski with a citation recognizing his dedication to serving the community including performing lifesaving CPR, for his commitment

FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Forest County Potawatomi Tribal Chairman Brooks Boyd Sr. and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Assistant Deputy Secretary Joel Nilsestuen, today celebrated the grand opening of the new multi-use path along U.S. Highway 8 in Forest County. The ribbon-cutting … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription,

Madison, WI – Yesterday, the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care held a hearing on Assembly Bill 263, commonly referred to as “Gail’s Law.” The legislation was authored by Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) along with Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) and Representatives Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) and Nate Gustafson