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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 

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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,

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

Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will host “A Conversation with Congressman Adam Kinzinger” on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6 p.m. at The Weidner on the Green Bay campus. Kinzinger’s presentation is part of the UW-Green Bay Political

Milwaukee, WI, February 19, 2025 – Imagine MKE, Greater Milwaukee’s only nonprofit dedicated to advancing and advocating for the region’s entire arts, culture, and creative sector, issued the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ proposed 2025-2027 biennial state budget,

The School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin (SNA-WI) supports Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ proposal to fund the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids program and the School Breakfast Program at the statutorily set 15-cents per meal in the 2025-2027 biennial budget. Healthy Meals,