Gov. Evers: Releases first of two independent audits of Milwaukee Public Schools

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the first of two independent audits of Milwaukee Public Schools’ (MPS). This is the first of two comprehensive, independent audits that Gov. Evers directed with support of the local community following the district’s failure to submit statutorily required annual financial audit reports to the Wisco…

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Democracy Defense Project: Responds to Hovde election conspiracies

WISCONSIN – Following former Senate candidate Eric Hovde’s continued claims that the election was illegitimately stolen, the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin board released the following statement: “The 2024 election was fairly adjudicated and the Presidential and Senate candidate selected by the people

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Sen. James: Testifies: Healthcare, not politics

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) testified in front of the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care and the Senate Committee on Health on two crucial bills that will help protect the most vulnerable in our state. Senator James’ full

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City Forward Collective: Part 2: New poll – Milwaukee voters reject Jill Underly’s lowered standards & DPI’s honesty gap, demand higher expectations for students

Public trust in the Department of Public Instruction and State Superintendent Jill Underly plummets as voters learn about statewide assessment changes City Forward Collective, in partnership with CFC Action Fund, is releasing the second part of our two-part series on polling results regarding K-12 education in Wisconsin. While the first release focused

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Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent statement on Milwaukee Public Schools operational audit report

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding the release of an operational school audit report on Milwaukee Public Schools. “The success of our children is at the heart of everything we do. The operational audit report released today on Milwaukee Public Schools offers a clear and practical blueprint

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Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group: Urges legislators to reject yet another ROFR bill

Removing competition will increase rates Madison –The Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group, Inc. (WIEG) the non-profit association representing 25 of Wisconsin’s largest energy consumers and 35,000 jobs today urged lawmakers to reject renewed efforts to revive the transmission Right of First Refusal (ROFR) legislation. The legislation, Senate Bill (SB) 28, has similar language

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Gov. Evers: Releases first of two independent audits of Milwaukee Public Schools

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the first of two independent audits of Milwaukee Public Schools’ (MPS). This is the first of two comprehensive, independent audits that Gov. Evers directed with support of the local community following the district’s failure to submit statutorily required annual financial audit reports to the Wisco… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Report provides guidance to continue to support MPS students and provides another tool to assist with the district’s work 

(MILWAUKEE) — The independent operational audit of Milwaukee Public Schools validates the progress we are making while also serving as a guide for continued improvements. It highlights the strength of our existing systems and the dedication behind key initiatives, reinforcing the steps we have taken to move our students forward. At the

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Democracy Defense Project: Responds to Hovde election conspiracies

WISCONSIN – Following former Senate candidate Eric Hovde’s continued claims that the election was illegitimately stolen, the Democracy Defense Project – Wisconsin board released the following statement: “The 2024 election was fairly adjudicated and the Presidential and Senate candidate selected by the people of Wisconsin were duly elected – claims to the contrary

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WisDems: TRUMP IMPACT: Wisconsin farmers & manufacturers face uncertainty, higher prices

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin farmers and manufacturers continued to face the fallout from Republican-fueled chaos in Washington, with funding freezes and tariffs threatening to close markets and raise prices. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “Republican politicians in DC are sowing chaos across government, and it’s having

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WisDems: House GOP pushes for cuts to food assistance & Medicaid

MADISON, Wis. — In a new budget resolution unveiled today, House Republicans proposed $4 trillion in tax cuts that overwhelmingly benefit the ultra-wealthy—and make deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP food assistance to pay for it. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “The Republican budget resolution unveiled today

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: With Davis introduces lead effort to permanently establish agricultural opportunities for veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congressman Don Davis (D-NC) introduced the Ag Vets Act, which codifies an existing Ag Vets program to direct the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to award competitive grants to prepare veterans for agricultural employment opportunities. Reps. Van Orden and Davis first introduced the Ag

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Sen. James: Testifies: Healthcare, not politics

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) testified in front of the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care and the Senate Committee on Health on two crucial bills that will help protect the most vulnerable in our state. Senator James’ full testimonies on Assembly Bill 23 and Senate Bill 23 can be found on the

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Schimel campaign: Statement on Milwaukee police officer shooting

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Judge Brad Schimel released the following statement after the tragic shooting of a Milwaukee Police Officer.  “Prayers to the MPD Officer, his family, and the entire Milwaukee Police Department. This is a painful reminder of the dangers our men & women in law enforcement face every single day.

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