Rep. Dittrich: MPS scandal hurts all Wisconsin students

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following statement regarding the MPS fiscal scandal and its impact on local school districts: “Aside from the fact that the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) leadership

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Milwaukee Board of School Directors: Statement

With regard to the news of Governor Evers announcing a request for services to conduct an independent operational audit of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district, the Board issues the following statement: “As we continue to focus on the students,

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RNC: Partners with local security company

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In less than five weeks, upwards of 50,000 delegates, officials, guests, and members of the media will converge in Milwaukee for the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC). With tens of thousands of guests amassing in Milwaukee, the RNC’s topmost

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Voces de la Frontera Action: Protests Trump visit to Racine, WI

(Milwaukee, June 17, 2024) – As Voces de la Frontera Action organizes a “Trump is Not Welcome in Wisconsin” rally during Trump’s visit to Racine, Wisconsin on Tuesday, June 18th, the organization calls on President Biden to use broad executive action to grant parole in place to Dreamers and long-term

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Cooke campaign: Calls for Democratic unity against Derrick Van Orden

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke – small business owner, nonprofit leader, and Democratic candidate for Congress in WI-03 – pledged her support for the eventual Democratic nominee and issued the following statement:  “I have been clear from the beginning of this campaign that it is not about me –,

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Rep. Dittrich: MPS scandal hurts all Wisconsin students

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following statement regarding the MPS fiscal scandal and its impact on local school districts: “Aside from the fact that the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) leadership have deceived the public and hurt some of Wisconsin’s most

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Milwaukee Board of School Directors: Statement

With regard to the news of Governor Evers announcing a request for services to conduct an independent operational audit of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district, the Board issues the following statement: “As we continue to focus on the students, families, staff and community of MPS, we welcome and appreciate

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RNC: Partners with local security company

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In less than five weeks, upwards of 50,000 delegates, officials, guests, and members of the media will converge in Milwaukee for the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC). With tens of thousands of guests amassing in Milwaukee, the RNC’s topmost priority is ensuring safety and security. This is a formidable

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Develops database for employers’ substance abuse prevention plans on public work projects

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has launched an online, searchable database of substance abuse prevention policies for all contractors and subcontractors who perform public works projects.” Wisconsin employers must have a written policy in place for the prevention of substance abuse among employees before working on

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Phelps campaign: American Federation of Teachers (AFT) – Wisconsin endorses Christian Phelps for Wisconsin’s 93rd Assembly District

On Thursday, June 13, the American Federation of Teachers-Wisconsin (AFT-Wisconsin) endorsed Christian Phelps for the 93rd Assembly District, covering the western half of the city of Eau Claire and parts of Dunn, Eau Claire, and Trempealeau Counties. “Whether he is in the capitol testifying or meeting with concerned community members in a

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Biden campaign: First Lady Dr. Jill Biden launches seniors for Biden-Harris in Green Bay, slams Trump’s attacks on Social Security and Medicare

On Thursday in Green Bay, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden kicked off Seniors for Biden-Harris — a national organizing coalition to mobilize key communities around what’s at stake for American seniors in the 2024 election. The First Lady highlighted the contrast between the Biden-Harris administration’s work to protect American seniors — including reducing

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Introduces legislation to strengthen veteran retention in apprenticeships, on-the-job training programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), alongside Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), announced the introduction of legislation to increase financial support for veterans in apprenticeships and on-the-job training programs. Specifically, the Warriors to Workforce Act will amend the current stipulation of the GI Bill that dictates the Monthly Housing Allowan… Please

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