Contact: media@platform-communications.com  MADISON – Platform Communications, a Midwest-based strategic communications firm, announced today Rachel Reisner will be joining its team to serve as Director of Public Relations. Prior to joining Platform, Reisner oversaw communications for the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin as chief media strategist, as well as other high-le… Please log in

MADISON – Today, Representative Joe Sheehan (D- Sheboygan) delivered his first speech as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in opposition to Assembly Bill 1, relating to: changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. Below is an excerpt from this speech.  “I

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, a new independent fact check from Wisconsin Watch  confirms what’s been clear all along: Brad Schimel supports Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban – including with no exceptions for rape, incest, or the health of the mother. Schimel has made his stance crystal clear, stating that, “there is not a constitutional

Madison, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after  the Assembly passed several bills to improve K-12 education in Wisconsin:   “Today, I joined my Republican colleagues on the Assembly floor to pass bills to preserve and promote  K-12 education in this state. While a first step, these

Madison, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement in  response to Governor Evers’ Budget Address:   “I came to Madison to advocate for the people of Fond du Lac. They overwhelmingly want to keep more  of their hard-earned money and have less government intrusion in their lives. Unfortunately,

MADISON, WI – The Assembly was in session today and debated several education bills put forward by the majority party. Representative Ben DeSmidt (D-Kenosha) had the following statement: “I was pleased to vote no on a handful of education bills today that are nothing more than politically-driven, unfunded mandates. These

Ensuring high-quality education remains a top priority. MADISON… Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly moved swiftly on a comprehensive package of bills aimed at reforming education in Wisconsin.  The bills include raising standards, prohibiting students from using distracting cell phones in classrooms, and ensuring more funding is spent directly in the

Madison – Representative Lindee Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) issued the following statement after attending Governor Evers’ 2025 Budget Address: “As I listened to Governor Evers introduce his budget proposal and as I read the contents of his plan, I was surprised and alarmed by the exorbitant new spending levels littered throughout

Backs legislation aiming to improve accountability and student achievement    MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a package of education reform bills to restore high academic standards, increase transparency, and set students up for success. Representative William Penterman voted in favor of these measures, including Assembly Bill 1, a

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting in favor of Assembly Bill 1, which will restore education standards in Wisconsin: “What DPI and Superintendent Underly have done to public education has been an absolute disaster. Lowering the standards for schools and students to make the

MADISON – This afternoon, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened for legislature floor session. Assembly Joint Resolution 5, to recognize February 2025 as Black History Month in Wisconsin, passed by a voice vote. “I am so glad that we are finally able to bring this bipartisan effort to the floor of

MADISON, WI – Today, the legislature met in session to consider a package of bills ranging from mandating cursive in schools to a blanket ban on communication devices in classrooms. Many of these bills have already been introduced in other states – very few of them have public support from

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin’s Assembly met to consider a package of bills that regulate aspects of education ranging from cursive writing to civics to cell phones. None of the proposals as drafted contain appropriations for these policies, creating unfunded mandates for school districts across Wisconsin. Rep. Ryan Clancy opposed

MADISON, Wis – During today’s legislative session, Assembly Democrats forced a vote on Healthy School Meals for All which would provide free breakfast and lunch for all students. This bill could save the average family approximately $150 a month per child, or $1,800 annually by keeping grocery costs low. Assembly

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