MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in supporting a package of bills aimed at ensuring student success and providing curriculum transparency in the K-12 education system on Wednesday. “I’d like to highlight two bills from today’s Floor Session that I have co-sponsored,” began Rep.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as coroner in Ashland County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Barbara Beeksma on May 2, 2025. The new coroner will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends Jan. 5,

Madison – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly approved a slate of bills strengthening the educational experience of Wisconsin students. These bills prioritize student success through tying Wisconsin test scores to the National Association of Education Progress, removing cell phones from the classroom, teaching cursive writing, mandating civics instruction, providing curriculum information

“Every day around the state, cities and villages with populations ranging from 56 to 560,000 work to provide critical local services to three quarters of the state’s citizens. To do this job and continue to meet residents’ needs, municipalities need to innovate, work collaboratively, and think creatively. The 2025-2027 Executive

Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) honored Carol Ann Kay, founder of the Adaptive Community Approach Program (ACAP), with the Hometown Hero Award.   “Over her many years of service, Carol has done a tremendous job advocating for those with disabilities, helping them volunteer in the community, and breaking down prejudice

Contact: Christina Brey, WEAC Public Affairs Manager, 608.213.3497 The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), the state’s largest union of educators, recommends Dr. Jill Underly for the Superintendent of Public Instruction.WEAC’s recommendation, based on feedback from public school educators across Wisconsin, is based on Underly’s decades-long perspective as a teacher and school… Please

Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will host “A Conversation with Congressman Adam Kinzinger” on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6 p.m. at The Weidner on the Green Bay campus. Kinzinger’s presentation is part of the UW-Green Bay Political Science program’s ‘Understanding the Constitution’ lecture series and is sponsored

Milwaukee, WI, February 19, 2025 – Imagine MKE, Greater Milwaukee’s only nonprofit dedicated to advancing and advocating for the region’s entire arts, culture, and creative sector, issued the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ proposed 2025-2027 biennial state budget, which included funding to address three sector priorities. “Imagine MKE

The School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin (SNA-WI) supports Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ proposal to fund the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids program and the School Breakfast Program at the statutorily set 15-cents per meal in the 2025-2027 biennial budget. Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Program This proposal would ensure that along with

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers delivered his 2025-2027 State Budget Address, emphasizing a “back to basics” approach for Wisconsin. Rep. Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement: “The Governor’s back to basics budget underscores a strong commitment to building safe, healthy communities while prioritizing Wisconsin’s working families. His plan

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Madison, Wisconsin, February 19 – The grassroots climate group 350 Wisconsin Action is excited and proud to announce their endorsement of Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2025. Crawford has demonstrated a commitment to protecting Wisconsin’s democracy and Wisconsinites’ right to a just, sustainable future for all.  Emily Park, Co-Executive

MADISON – Create Wisconsin, the state’s community cultural development organization,  applauds Gov. Tony Evers for proposing investments in the state’s creative economy in his 2025-27 biennial budget. The Governor’s commitment to supporting the growth and development of creative enterprise will benefit the state and local economies. “Wisconsin’s creative sector contributed

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Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil announced a letter requesting that the Trump Administration take action to block a proposed Biden-era rule that would eliminate jobs and service opportunities available to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Steil made the announcement during a visit to KANDU Industries in Milton. “W… Please log in to access subscriber content.

Madison, Wis. – Today, Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the appointment of Jennifer Vandermeuse as DOA Chief Legal Counsel effective March 9, 2025. Vandermeuse most recently served as Assistant Attorney General and Criminal Appeals Unit Director for the Wisconsin Department of Justice, having served at the DOJ in

MADISON, WI: As part of the Governor’s 2025-2027 budget proposal, the Office of the Secretary of State is championing key investments to modernize government services, improve efficiency, and enhance the security of Wisconsin’s official records. Decade-old funding restrictions have left the office without the resources necessary to upgrade outdated systems

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today revealed that extreme right-wing politician Brad Schimel has put himself up for sale to the most extreme bidder, begging far-right megadonors like Elon Musk and Dick Uihlein to break out their checkbooks to bankroll his radical anti-freedom campaign. With Elon Musk’s money and