Capitol Chats: WEAC’s Wirtz-Olsen says more school referendums ahead without funding formula changes

In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Wisconsin Education Association Council President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen says the $1.4 billion in combined school budget referendum requests across Wisconsin is a sign public schools need more funding and the funding formula is broken. A WisPolitics review found this year to be the third-highest ask from schools since 2000. Wirtz-Olsen also talks about a new AAPI curriculum bill and the Senate’s rejection of Gov. Tony Evers’ nomination of John Miller to the UW Board of Regents.

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Acquires Al. Ringling Theatre

Madison, WI—The Wisconsin Historical Society will acquire the Al. Ringling Theatre in Baraboo, Wis., after working with the Al. Ringling Theatre Friends, Inc., to secure $3.07 million from community donors to ensure the long-term future of the beloved regional theatre. The

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John Torinus: Time is now for table stakes warfare against Putin

The U.S. alone — Congressional Republicans willing — could enable Ukrainians to push Russia out of their country. It’s a no-brainer that the 32 NATO countries combined have the military and economic capacity to overwhelm Putin’s barbaric ambitions in Ukraine and the rest of his delusional empire.

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Polco announces AI tool for public sector decision-making

A Madison-based software company called Polco is conducting field testing for a new conversational AI application designed to support public sector decision-making.  The business yesterday announced the new AI tool known as “Polly,” described as a conversational data analyst. It

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Michalski campaign: Announces re-election bid to the 13th Assembly District

Contact:Tom MichalskiVote.michalski@gmail.com Elm Grove: Rep. Tom Michalski (R-Elm Grove) has announced his re-election bid to the 13thAssembly District following a highly productive first session in the Wisconsin State Assembly. “Serving my neighbors in Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties is a true honor and privilege,”expressed Michalski. “While we’ve achieved a lot, there’s

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Capitol Chats: WEAC’s Wirtz-Olsen says more school referendums ahead without funding formula changes

In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Wisconsin Education Association Council President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen says the $1.4 billion in combined school budget referendum requests across Wisconsin is a sign public schools need more funding and the funding formula is broken. A WisPolitics review found this year to be the third-highest ask from schools since 2000. Wirtz-Olsen also talks about a new AAPI curriculum bill and the Senate’s rejection of Gov. Tony Evers’ nomination of John Miller to the UW Board of Regents.

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Acquires Al. Ringling Theatre

Madison, WI—The Wisconsin Historical Society will acquire the Al. Ringling Theatre in Baraboo, Wis., after working with the Al. Ringling Theatre Friends, Inc., to secure $3.07 million from community donors to ensure the long-term future of the beloved regional theatre. The 700-seat theatre was built in 1915 by Al Ringling, co-founder

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John Torinus: Time is now for table stakes warfare against Putin

The U.S. alone — Congressional Republicans willing — could enable Ukrainians to push Russia out of their country. It’s a no-brainer that the 32 NATO countries combined have the military and economic capacity to overwhelm Putin’s barbaric ambitions in Ukraine and the rest of his delusional empire.

Read More »

Polco announces AI tool for public sector decision-making

A Madison-based software company called Polco is conducting field testing for a new conversational AI application designed to support public sector decision-making.  The business yesterday announced the new AI tool known as “Polly,” described as a conversational data analyst. It can be accessed through the company’s existing civic engagement and

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