MADISON, Wisc. — Brittany Kinser, candidate for DPI Superintendent released the following statement in response to the Assembly passing AB1 to restore higher education standards. “We are one step closer to higher educational standards for our kids. The Assembly passed a bill to undo Jill Underly’s decision to double down on

The News:  The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new new property tax calculator to help Wisconsinites estimate the significant financial impact that repealing Act 10—major collective bargaining reforms passed in 2011—could have on their personal finances.   This free, easy-to-use tool allows individuals to input their school district and pro…

MADISON – Yesterday the WIAA banned biological men from participating in women’s sports. This common-sense decision is a great move for Wisconsin, for women, and for women’s and girls’ sports in the Badger State. Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) supported legislation in 2024 that would have ensured the protection of women’s sports, as well

MADISON, Wis. – In 2019, Jeffrey Colvin reportedly punched his ex-girlfriend and mother of three kids in the head, dragged her by the hair, strangled her, and then pressed a gun into her neck and threatened to shoot her if she called the police.  Colvin caught a break and ended up

The Wisconsin Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (WACEP)  commends Governor Evers for an executive budget proposal that prioritizes patient safety and quality care. The Governor’s proposed budget helps address important issues like  access to all types of healthcare but, very importantly, prioritizes quality healthcare that  will benefit

MADISON, Wis. – Today, local Wisconsin physicians, medical professionals, and advocates joined together in a virtual press conference to speak out against far-right Judge Brad Schimel’s extreme and dangerous record on abortion and reproductive healthcare. Speakers – including Tanya Atkinson, President of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin; OB/GYN Dr. Barbara

Gov. Evers’ budget proposal – and his declaration of 2025 as the Year of the Kid –  signals a return to a core Wisconsin value: supporting our children and their public schools, while making critical & popular investments in health care, prison reform, and meeting childcare needs. It’s now up

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a package of bills seeking to raise academic standards and improve student outcomes across the State. Rep. Duchow (R-Delafield) released the following response: “Today, I joined my Republican colleagues in passing Assembly Bill (AB) 1 to return Wisconsin’s academic standards to

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after the Assembly passed legislation regarding education standards, transparency, and classroom prioritization. Recently, the National Assessment of Education Progress found that Wisconsin’s 4th graders were under performing as only 31% were proficient in reading in 2024. Assembly Bill 1 addresses… Please log in to

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