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Public trust in the Department of Public Instruction and State Superintendent Jill Underly plummets as voters learn about statewide assessment changes City Forward Collective, in partnership with CFC Action Fund, is releasing the second part of our two-part series on

Jesse Roesler is the featured speaker for the Feb. 20 Thursdays at the Upresentation at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. Roesler, an Emmy and James Beard award-winning filmmaker, will present “The Power of Visual Storytelling” from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding the release of an operational school audit report on Milwaukee Public Schools. “The success of our children is at the heart of everything we do. The operational audit report released today

Removing competition will increase rates Madison –The Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group, Inc. (WIEG) the non-profit association representing 25 of Wisconsin’s largest energy consumers and 35,000 jobs today urged lawmakers to reject renewed efforts to revive the transmission Right of First Refusal (ROFR)

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the first of two independent audits of Milwaukee Public Schools’ (MPS). This is the first of two comprehensive, independent audits that Gov. Evers directed with support of the local community following the district’s failure to submit statutorily required annual financial audit reports to the Wisco…

(MILWAUKEE) — The independent operational audit of Milwaukee Public Schools validates the progress we are making while also serving as a guide for continued improvements. It highlights the strength of our existing systems and the dedication behind key initiatives, reinforcing the steps

The unions representing the plaintiffs in the case to restore collective bargaining rights to Wisconsin public service workers have released this statement in response to the announcement regarding our petition to bypass: “While we are disappointed in this delay, we

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Janet Protasiewicz’s refusal to recuse herself from the Act 10 lawsuit, please consider the following statement: “Democrats couldn’t beat Republicans in November so now they are abusing the court to throw out Republican policies

Agreeing with WILL, Supreme Court allows case to remain with Court of Appeals The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a statement following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s denial of a bypass petition in Abbotsford Education Association v.

MADISON, Wis. — In a new budget resolution unveiled today, House Republicans proposed $4 trillion in tax cuts that overwhelmingly benefit the ultra-wealthy—and make deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP food assistance to pay for it. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congressman Don Davis (D-NC) introduced the Ag Vets Act, which codifies an existing Ag Vets program to direct the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to award competitive grants to prepare veterans for agricultural

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) testified in front of the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care and the Senate Committee on Health on two crucial bills that will help protect the most vulnerable in our state. Senator James’ full

WAUKESHA, Wisc. – Judge Brad Schimel released the following statement after the tragic shooting of a Milwaukee Police Officer.  “Prayers to the MPD Officer, his family, and the entire Milwaukee Police Department. This is a painful reminder of the dangers our

MADISON, WI – On February 10, 2025, Representative Shelia Stubbs welcomed Chief Apostle-Prelate Ohouel R. Djadji, Founder and President of the Evangelical Protestant Church ‘Christian Mission of the Full Gospel’ (EPE-MCPE) International Ministry in Orleans, France, to the State Capitol

MILWAUKEE — For the second straight year, the Milwaukee VA’s Emergency Department has been named a Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Preservation Alliance (MPA) has launched a new curriculum for Wisconsin schools, focusing on the rich history of the Milwaukee Soldiers Home. Through engaging lessons, students in grades 7-9 will gain valuable insights into the Soldiers Home’s connections

MADISON – More than a month after an Open Records request seeking details about financial mismanagement, Jill Underly’s Department of Public Instruction has yet to return records detailing recent communications about the troubled agency’s hiring freeze and potential layoffs.The Wright for Wisconsin