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Big racial and economic disparities in students’ English Language Arts and math scores continued in the 2024-25 school year, according to new statewide test results from DPI.
GOP state Rep. Scott Krug and Dem members of the Assembly touted competing election packages at a joint press conference Wednesday, hoping it would spark a conversation about overhauling the state’s policies ahead of the 2026 contests.
GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany declined to say if he still backs a six-week ban on abortion like the one he co-sponsored in Congress, telling WisPolitics he supports the state law he voted for while in the Legislature barring the procedure after 20 weeks.
Rep. Rob Brooks has announced a package of bills to build on last session’s bipartisan housing legislation and efforts to boost affordable housing in Wisconsin.
GOP U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany today launched his long-teased bid for governor, saying the American Dream is “slipping away” under Democratic leadership in Madison and “we can do better.”
Dubbed the “Wisconsin Governor Readiness Project,” it will be a vehicle to raise money, invest in messaging and build out field operations before voters select the party’s nominee in the Aug. 11 primary, 12 weeks ahead of the general election.
Republicans are set to introduce a sweeping package of election bills this week that would allow for Monday processing of absentee ballots and impose new security measures for ballot drop boxes statewide.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the growing Dem field for governor, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Rebecca Taibleson’s hearing before the Senate’s Judiciary Committee, Gov. Tony Evers’ executive order on vaccine access and more.
State Superintendent Jill Underly during her fifth State of Education address said the federal government is “the biggest schoolyard bully.”
State Rep. Francesca Hong today joined the growing Dem gubernatorial field, saying she is running to fix a “rigged system.”
Among other things, the guv’s order directs the Wisconsin DHS to “ensure vaccine access for Wisconsinites to the fullest extent of the law and available funding.”
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, now president of Young America’s Foundation, says security will be tightened at future YAF events following the murder of Charlie Kirk. “We constantly look at this,” Walker said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced
State Sen. Kelda Roys launched her campaign for governor today, saying the state needs someone who’s “been training for this moment her whole career and knows how to deliver.” Roys, 46, released a rollout video this morning in which she
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss reaction to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley joining the Dem gubernatorial field, dueling education packages from Republicans and Democrats and more.
WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, who has been weighing a run for guv, is leaving the Evers administration next week.
So far, the president’s disaster declaration applies to Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties, but not Door, Grant or Ozaukee, according to Gov. Tony Evers’ office.
An education package from Assembly Republicans would set new state standards for student discipline in local districts, seek to boost math scores and encourage districts to consolidate to save costs amid declining enrollment.
Crowley, 39, signaled he planned to get into the race shortly after Dem Gov. Tony Evers announced in late July that he wouldn’t seek a third term.
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius says the district could have a $100 million “structural imbalance” as soon as next year and is already raising the issue with state lawmakers.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the continuing dispute over legislative oversight of administrative rules, Dem state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez leaving the Dem caucus, the Legislature’s fall agenda and more.
Big racial and economic disparities in students’ English Language Arts and math scores continued in the 2024-25 school year, according to new statewide test results from DPI.
GOP state Rep. Scott Krug and Dem members of the Assembly touted competing election packages at a joint press conference Wednesday, hoping it would spark a conversation about overhauling the state’s policies ahead of the 2026 contests.
GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany declined to say if he still backs a six-week ban on abortion like the one he co-sponsored in Congress, telling WisPolitics he supports the state law he voted for while in the Legislature barring the procedure after 20 weeks.
Rep. Rob Brooks has announced a package of bills to build on last session’s bipartisan housing legislation and efforts to boost affordable housing in Wisconsin.
GOP U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany today launched his long-teased bid for governor, saying the American Dream is “slipping away” under Democratic leadership in Madison and “we can do better.”
Dubbed the “Wisconsin Governor Readiness Project,” it will be a vehicle to raise money, invest in messaging and build out field operations before voters select the party’s nominee in the Aug. 11 primary, 12 weeks ahead of the general election.
Republicans are set to introduce a sweeping package of election bills this week that would allow for Monday processing of absentee ballots and impose new security measures for ballot drop boxes statewide.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the growing Dem field for governor, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Rebecca Taibleson’s hearing before the Senate’s Judiciary Committee, Gov. Tony Evers’ executive order on vaccine access and more.
State Superintendent Jill Underly during her fifth State of Education address said the federal government is “the biggest schoolyard bully.”
State Rep. Francesca Hong today joined the growing Dem gubernatorial field, saying she is running to fix a “rigged system.”
Among other things, the guv’s order directs the Wisconsin DHS to “ensure vaccine access for Wisconsinites to the fullest extent of the law and available funding.”
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, now president of Young America’s Foundation, says security will be tightened at future YAF events following the murder of Charlie Kirk. “We constantly look at this,” Walker said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics. “We will reexamine all that we
State Sen. Kelda Roys launched her campaign for governor today, saying the state needs someone who’s “been training for this moment her whole career and knows how to deliver.” Roys, 46, released a rollout video this morning in which she said Wisconsin is in the “fight of our lives, for
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss reaction to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley joining the Dem gubernatorial field, dueling education packages from Republicans and Democrats and more.
WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, who has been weighing a run for guv, is leaving the Evers administration next week.
So far, the president’s disaster declaration applies to Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties, but not Door, Grant or Ozaukee, according to Gov. Tony Evers’ office.
An education package from Assembly Republicans would set new state standards for student discipline in local districts, seek to boost math scores and encourage districts to consolidate to save costs amid declining enrollment.
Crowley, 39, signaled he planned to get into the race shortly after Dem Gov. Tony Evers announced in late July that he wouldn’t seek a third term.
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius says the district could have a $100 million “structural imbalance” as soon as next year and is already raising the issue with state lawmakers.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the continuing dispute over legislative oversight of administrative rules, Dem state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez leaving the Dem caucus, the Legislature’s fall agenda and more.