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Test score changes display widening gaps Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the release of Forward Exam and ACT test scores on Thursday showing mixed performance of K-12 schools in Wisconsin. WHAT
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) introduced legislation this week to stop the liberal left from spreading misinformation and rhetoric when it comes to abortion and healthcare. She was joined by 11 colleagues in the Senate and Assembly in authoring the bill
MADISON, Wis. — From the day Charlie Kirk was horrifically murdered to Tuesday of this week, WI-03 Representative Derrick Van Orden has posted over 1,000 tweets related to the incident. In his tweets, Van Orden has threatened to withdraw federal funding from Mayo Clinic — a health
DE PERE — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) sent a letter to Acting Director of the Defense Manpower Data Center Katie Griffin urging the reopening of the DEERS/RAPIDS processing facility in Green Bay to allow active-duty servicemen, reservists, veterans, and their
MADISON – State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) proudly announced his co-authorship of a new bill creating a Workforce Home Loan Program under the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA). The program is designed to help first-time homebuyers bridge the
Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer and Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement: “Planned Parenthood is a cornerstone of Wisconsin’s health care system. Tens of thousands of individuals and families depend on Planned Parenthood for family planning and
MADISON – Last night, Wisconsin media reported that Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin would be pausing abortion services starting October 1 while a challenge to a provision defunding the organization within the federal budget reconciliation bill makes its way through the
Starting October 1st, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will pause scheduling abortion appointments. This is in response to the Big Beautiful Bill, signed by President Trump on July 4th, 2025, that has a provision preventing abortion providers from receiving Medicaid funds.
Community invited to exhibitions, lectures and discussions, readings and performances Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout launches its Year of Design, community members are invited to myriad talks, performances and exhibitions scheduled on campus this fall. From exhibitions featuring
It looks like the congressional gerrymander wars sparked by the Trump White House are going to bypass Wisconsin for now. But Wisconsin’s own experience with gerrymandering in recent years is a sobering reminder of the harm in store for our federal elections.
All would depend on taking control of state government in next year’s elections.
Both nationally and locally a notable decline since 2017. Why?
Now, some Wisconsin nurses can evaluate patients, diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and even manage chronic diseases on their own.
Last time the government was on the brink of a shutdown, Democratic leaders rushed to negotiate with Republicans and reached a deal to keep federal agencies open and basic services flowing. Now that deal is about to expire and there seems to be little appetite for compromise in Washington.
The Wisconsin supreme court adopted a flagrantly unconstitutional interpretation of an unobjectionable tax exemption. After being unanimously reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Wisconsin court isn’t content to allow the exemption to bear its ordinary meaning. It instead is considering using its own unconstitutional interpretation as a reason to invalidate the exemption in its entirety.
Their longstanding strategy to kill any and all restrictions to gun manufacturing and ownership have helped saturate the U.S. with 500 million guns, including those involved in 46,728 American deaths from gun violence in 2023. So when Trump excoriated the mayors of Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, he’s was blaming them for crime waves that he and his party have literally armed.
MADISON – After Donald Trump and Republican politicians passed their harmful budget bill, Planned Parenthood announced yesterday that it will temporarily pause abortion care in Wisconsin to prevent loss of Badgercare coverage for family planning and other health services. Sen.
GREEN BAY, WI – United States Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) formally endorsed Tom Tiffany’s bid for Wisconsin Governor. “Congressman Tom Tiffany is a stand up guy who has always put the people of Wisconsin first. In my short time in politics,
Policies aimed at bringing new business to Wisconsin often get bogged down because of the risky nature of investments, Rep. Rob Wittke says. Wittke, R-Caledonia, made the comments during a Wisconsin Tech Council luncheon in Madison this week while talking
Plan Includes 40 Hours of Dedicated Teacher Training in 2025-26 So All Students Can Learn to Read (MILWAUKEE)—Milwaukee Public Schools’ results on 2024-25 state assessments demonstrate the clear need for the district’s new literacy plan and its emphasis on high-quality
Test score changes display widening gaps Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the release of Forward Exam and ACT test scores on Thursday showing mixed performance of K-12 schools in Wisconsin. WHAT HAPPENED: Under Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly’s leadership, Wisconsin
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) introduced legislation this week to stop the liberal left from spreading misinformation and rhetoric when it comes to abortion and healthcare. She was joined by 11 colleagues in the Senate and Assembly in authoring the bill to ensure clarity and provide a legal definition to what
MADISON, Wis. — From the day Charlie Kirk was horrifically murdered to Tuesday of this week, WI-03 Representative Derrick Van Orden has posted over 1,000 tweets related to the incident. In his tweets, Van Orden has threatened to withdraw federal funding from Mayo Clinic — a health care system that has 28 facilities in WI-03. Van Orden
DE PERE — Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) sent a letter to Acting Director of the Defense Manpower Data Center Katie Griffin urging the reopening of the DEERS/RAPIDS processing facility in Green Bay to allow active-duty servicemen, reservists, veterans, and their beneficiaries to access military bases and important benefits at VA
MADISON – State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) proudly announced his co-authorship of a new bill creating a Workforce Home Loan Program under the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA). The program is designed to help first-time homebuyers bridge the gap between conventional mortgages and the dream of stable homeownership
Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer and Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement: “Planned Parenthood is a cornerstone of Wisconsin’s health care system. Tens of thousands of individuals and families depend on Planned Parenthood for family planning and necessary and often lifesaving medical services including pregnancy tests, birth
MADISON – Last night, Wisconsin media reported that Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin would be pausing abortion services starting October 1 while a challenge to a provision defunding the organization within the federal budget reconciliation bill makes its way through the courts. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Republicans
Starting October 1st, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will pause scheduling abortion appointments. This is in response to the Big Beautiful Bill, signed by President Trump on July 4th, 2025, that has a provision preventing abortion providers from receiving Medicaid funds. While the Hyde Amendment has long prohibited the direct use
Community invited to exhibitions, lectures and discussions, readings and performances Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout launches its Year of Design, community members are invited to myriad talks, performances and exhibitions scheduled on campus this fall. From exhibitions featuring graphic design, photography, light play and ceramics to philosophical and
It looks like the congressional gerrymander wars sparked by the Trump White House are going to bypass Wisconsin for now. But Wisconsin’s own experience with gerrymandering in recent years is a sobering reminder of the harm in store for our federal elections.
All would depend on taking control of state government in next year’s elections.
Both nationally and locally a notable decline since 2017. Why?
Now, some Wisconsin nurses can evaluate patients, diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and even manage chronic diseases on their own.
Last time the government was on the brink of a shutdown, Democratic leaders rushed to negotiate with Republicans and reached a deal to keep federal agencies open and basic services flowing. Now that deal is about to expire and there seems to be little appetite for compromise in Washington.
The Wisconsin supreme court adopted a flagrantly unconstitutional interpretation of an unobjectionable tax exemption. After being unanimously reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Wisconsin court isn’t content to allow the exemption to bear its ordinary meaning. It instead is considering using its own unconstitutional interpretation as a reason to invalidate the exemption in its entirety.
Their longstanding strategy to kill any and all restrictions to gun manufacturing and ownership have helped saturate the U.S. with 500 million guns, including those involved in 46,728 American deaths from gun violence in 2023. So when Trump excoriated the mayors of Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, he’s was blaming them for crime waves that he and his party have literally armed.
MADISON – After Donald Trump and Republican politicians passed their harmful budget bill, Planned Parenthood announced yesterday that it will temporarily pause abortion care in Wisconsin to prevent loss of Badgercare coverage for family planning and other health services. Sen. Roys sounded the alarm about the backdoor abortion ban in
GREEN BAY, WI – United States Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) formally endorsed Tom Tiffany’s bid for Wisconsin Governor. “Congressman Tom Tiffany is a stand up guy who has always put the people of Wisconsin first. In my short time in politics, I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Tom personally
Policies aimed at bringing new business to Wisconsin often get bogged down because of the risky nature of investments, Rep. Rob Wittke says. Wittke, R-Caledonia, made the comments during a Wisconsin Tech Council luncheon in Madison this week while talking about a pair of new bills to update the state’s
Plan Includes 40 Hours of Dedicated Teacher Training in 2025-26 So All Students Can Learn to Read (MILWAUKEE)—Milwaukee Public Schools’ results on 2024-25 state assessments demonstrate the clear need for the district’s new literacy plan and its emphasis on high-quality support and professional learning for educators, Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced