MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding an update from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to a corrective action plan with Milwaukee Public Schools: “I remain committed to always doing what is best for the kids of Milwaukee and all of Wisconsin. I know

MADISON – A little over one year ago, State Senator Duey Stroebel and Representative Joel Kitchens introduced the Right to Read Act, a bipartisan early literacy reform bill aimed at improving declining reading scores by shifting to a phonics-driven approach known as the Science of Reading. The bill, now known

WASHINGTON (June 13, 2024) – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Chairman of the Committee on House Administration issued subpoenas to 15 Biden administration cabinet officials for documents related to the Biden administration’s Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting. President Biden’s Executive Order 14019 directs federal agencies to promote access to voting

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court released is decision in Food and Drug Administration (FDA), et al. V. the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine (AHM) et al, and ruled that the challenger, the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, did not have standing. However, the court did not rule on whether the FDA acted properly in

MADISON, Wis. — Scrambling after Donald Trump bashed Milwaukee as a “horrible city” in a meeting with the House GOP this morning, Wisconsin Republicans have been struggling to get their stories straight—and even denying Trump made the remarks entirely. “We have five Republicans from Wisconsin in Congress and all five seem

MADISON –Senator Jesse James (R-Altoona) proudly attended the groundbreaking for the new U.W. Eau Claire science building on Thursday morning. The event was attended by several legislators, U.W. personnel, and members of the Eau Claire community. Sen. James authored the budget motion that provided the $231 million needed to finish the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after she voted to advance the Right to IVF Act: “Wisconsin women want the right to decide if, when, and how to have a family – without interference from politicians or the government. Unfortunately, since Roe v. Wade was

As this current school year officially ends, we want to thank all our students, families, faculty and staff for all their hard work and contributions. These key groups count on MPS to prepare our youth for success in higher education, post-education opportunities, work, and citizenship. This is our mission and

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, M.D. (R-Ky.), and 27 of their Senate GOP colleagues, in sending a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland condemning the evisceration of the American judicial process and the conviction of former President Donald Trump in Manhattan. Sens.

Minocqua – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), released the following statement on Jill Biden’s campaign stop in Duluth today. “It’s no surprise that the Biden campaign and the DNC are in a state of utter panic when looking at their polling numbers in the Great Lakes Region. Instead of sending Dr.

PLATTEVILLE, WI – At Wednesday’s Democratic candidate forum for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, Rep. Katrina Shankland challenged fellow candidates Rebecca Cooke and Eric Wilson to join her in refusing to accept donations from corporate PACs. Following Shankland, both Cooke and Wilson signed a one-page “pledge” document. Shankland has been outspoken against

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2.3 million contract to resurface WIS 113 northbound lanes between Sunset Lane in Waunakee and County V in Dane, Dane County. Work is scheduled to begin June 17. Payne and Dolan is the prime contractor for the project. The

(MILWAUKEE, WI) June 13, 2024 — Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement as former President Donald Trump calls Milwaukee “horrible city” weeks before the 2024 Republican National Convention. “In a closed door meeting this morning with House Republicans, former President Donald Trump referred to Milwaukee

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the summer issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. Learn about great things happening around the state and get ready for summer with the latest issue. The cover story focuses on an important but underappreciated

Watch your speed as Wisconsin State Patrol monitors the Madison Beltline (US 12/18) in Dane County from the sky. Weather permitting, the Air Support Unit is scheduled to patrol for traffic violations on the Beltline on Friday, June 14. “We want drivers to slow down on the Beltline to keep the

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and 19 of their Senate GOP colleagues, in sending an oversight letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick Garland, questioning the administration’s dismissal of over 350,000 removal cases and highlighting the

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump calling Milwaukee a “horrible city” in a closed-door meeting with House Republicans this morning, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin released the following statement: “Donald Trump attacking the great city of Milwaukee as a ‘horrible city’ exactly one month before he shuffles out