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Celebrates education’s role in democracy, warns of consequences of decades of underfunding, and calls on Wisconsin to demand change MADISON — Celebrating the foundational role public education has played in America’s 250 years of democracy, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly
Post-primary spending in western Wisconsin’s 3rd CD has already topped $25 million, blowing past what candidates and groups put into ads over the same period two years ago, according to a check of AdImpact data.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) has awarded six grants to nonprofit organizations advancing financial education initiatives across Wisconsin. The mission of the WBF, the non-profit arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association, is to promote financial literacy and capability
100+ western Wisconsin residents gathered at “No Blank Checks for Big Tech” in River Falls on Wednesday River Falls, Wis.. — More than one hundred residents from across western Wisconsin gathered at Veterans Park in River Falls Wednesday evening to
MADISON, WI — As State Superintendent Jill Underly delivers her 2026 State of Education Address, Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP–WI) called on her to account for declining standards, stalled reading results, and the widest racial student achievement gap in the country. AFP-WI
MADISON — Today, Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jill Underly, will deliver her sixth State of Education Address. Since becoming State Superintendent, Underly has repeatedly requested massive education spending increases. At a time when families are demanding accountability and
A new spot from the GOP-aligned Congressional Leadership Fund charges 3rd CD Dem candidate Rebecca Cooke “acts like a moderate” but is a “total phony.”
WAUSAU, Wis. — Business and technology leaders from the Wausau area will explore how companies outside Wisconsin’s largest metropolitan areas are putting artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to work during the Tech Council’s Thursday, Oct. 15 luncheon at the
Driving Force Action is a super PAC out of D.C. established by the Specialty Equipment Market Association and the Performance Racing Industry.
MADISON, WI. — The future for $21 billion in federal non-deployment broadband funds remains unknown as the National Telecommunications and Information Administration misses its “end of summer” guidance deadline. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “This week
Event takes place today at noon at the Wisconsin State Capitol; livestream available via WisconsinEye MADISON — In her sixth State of Education Address this afternoon, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly will celebrate public schools’ foundational role in building strong
In his third ad, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, says he’s “leading the charge to ban members of Congress from trading stocks.”
Wisconsin had a record-setting $2.13 billion in food, forestry and agriculture exports in the first half of this year, buoyed by rising exports to key markets in Canada and Mexico. That’s according to the latest quarterly report from the International
Tiffany’s own rhetoric, exaggerations and misleading comments have not been useful at attaining delisting and may have emboldened efforts to challenge such delistings through the courts.
The central question before Democrats, however, is not simply how to answer attacks over ideology or crime. It is whether they can clearly and convincingly articulate concrete priorities that address Americans’ most immediate concerns about affordability, safety and foreign wars — while offering a larger, compelling vision of Americans working together to confront the complex challenges facing the country.
Congressman Tom Tiffany, the Republican candidate for governor in Wisconsin, is breaking with President Donald Trump and calling for an end to the war with Iran. … Does that mean Tiffany, as a congressman, will demand Congress reconvene so he can vote in favor of ending the war after opposing five other attempts in the House of Representatives to demand an end to the war? No, of course not.
Steil’s voting record shows he works for Donald Trump, not the people he is supposed to represent, nor the people of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin should be a place where people can build something, raise their families and have a fair opportunity to succeed.
Milwaukee Public Schools are ranked fourth worst in the nation, just after Detroit, Baltimore, and Jackson.
The internet didn’t get built safely because either chorus won the argument. It got built safely because the engineers who built it also built the guardrails, in parallel.
Celebrates education’s role in democracy, warns of consequences of decades of underfunding, and calls on Wisconsin to demand change MADISON — Celebrating the foundational role public education has played in America’s 250 years of democracy, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today called on Wisconsinites to come together in support of
Post-primary spending in western Wisconsin’s 3rd CD has already topped $25 million, blowing past what candidates and groups put into ads over the same period two years ago, according to a check of AdImpact data.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) has awarded six grants to nonprofit organizations advancing financial education initiatives across Wisconsin. The mission of the WBF, the non-profit arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association, is to promote financial literacy and capability through education, scholarships, grants, and research. The grants will be
100+ western Wisconsin residents gathered at “No Blank Checks for Big Tech” in River Falls on Wednesday River Falls, Wis.. — More than one hundred residents from across western Wisconsin gathered at Veterans Park in River Falls Wednesday evening to demand an end to Wisconsin’s state sales-and-use-tax exemption for qualified
MADISON, WI — As State Superintendent Jill Underly delivers her 2026 State of Education Address, Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP–WI) called on her to account for declining standards, stalled reading results, and the widest racial student achievement gap in the country. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak released the following statement: “Wisconsin families
MADISON — Today, Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jill Underly, will deliver her sixth State of Education Address. Since becoming State Superintendent, Underly has repeatedly requested massive education spending increases. At a time when families are demanding accountability and better results from public institutions, taxpayers deserve answers before being
A new spot from the GOP-aligned Congressional Leadership Fund charges 3rd CD Dem candidate Rebecca Cooke “acts like a moderate” but is a “total phony.”
WAUSAU, Wis. — Business and technology leaders from the Wausau area will explore how companies outside Wisconsin’s largest metropolitan areas are putting artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to work during the Tech Council’s Thursday, Oct. 15 luncheon at the WPS Powerhouse in Wausau. Panelists will include Felix Gallo, founder
Driving Force Action is a super PAC out of D.C. established by the Specialty Equipment Market Association and the Performance Racing Industry.
MADISON, WI. — The future for $21 billion in federal non-deployment broadband funds remains unknown as the National Telecommunications and Information Administration misses its “end of summer” guidance deadline. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “This week marks the official end of summer, meaning the NTIA has
Event takes place today at noon at the Wisconsin State Capitol; livestream available via WisconsinEye MADISON — In her sixth State of Education Address this afternoon, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly will celebrate public schools’ foundational role in building strong communities and engaged citizens, while calling on Wisconsinites to come
In his third ad, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, says he’s “leading the charge to ban members of Congress from trading stocks.”
Wisconsin had a record-setting $2.13 billion in food, forestry and agriculture exports in the first half of this year, buoyed by rising exports to key markets in Canada and Mexico. That’s according to the latest quarterly report from the International Agribusiness Center, which shows Wisconsin has climbed to No. 10
Tiffany’s own rhetoric, exaggerations and misleading comments have not been useful at attaining delisting and may have emboldened efforts to challenge such delistings through the courts.
The central question before Democrats, however, is not simply how to answer attacks over ideology or crime. It is whether they can clearly and convincingly articulate concrete priorities that address Americans’ most immediate concerns about affordability, safety and foreign wars — while offering a larger, compelling vision of Americans working together to confront the complex challenges facing the country.
Congressman Tom Tiffany, the Republican candidate for governor in Wisconsin, is breaking with President Donald Trump and calling for an end to the war with Iran. … Does that mean Tiffany, as a congressman, will demand Congress reconvene so he can vote in favor of ending the war after opposing five other attempts in the House of Representatives to demand an end to the war? No, of course not.
Steil’s voting record shows he works for Donald Trump, not the people he is supposed to represent, nor the people of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin should be a place where people can build something, raise their families and have a fair opportunity to succeed.
Milwaukee Public Schools are ranked fourth worst in the nation, just after Detroit, Baltimore, and Jackson.
The internet didn’t get built safely because either chorus won the argument. It got built safely because the engineers who built it also built the guardrails, in parallel.