Underly urges lawmakers to release funding for literacy law

State Superintendent Jill Underly during her fourth State of Education address urged legislators to release funding for the state’s new literacy law. Meanwhile, Underly also said the state must reimburse special education costs at least 60% in order to support students and teachers. 

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Dept. of Public Instruction: State superintendent stresses importance of student belonging, investing in public schools during State of Education Address

MADISON — Joined by Wisconsin students, educators, administrators and community members, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly renewed her call for increased investment in public education and providing additional supports for Wisconsin students and teachers during the 2024 State of Education Address on Thursday. Speaking to an audience filling the Rotunda at

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Releases highlight video from roundtable discussion: American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released a highlight video of his four-hour roundtable discussion: American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion. The 14-minute video captures important points and powerful testimony made by Sen. Johnson and the panel of experts. Watch the highlight video here. Watch the full, four-hour discussion here. … Please

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Gov. Evers: WisDOT announce over $32 million in awards for Wisconsin’s transportation alternatives program

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced more than $32 million in federal funding for 56 local improvement projects across Wisconsin over the next four years through WisDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). Authorized by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the goal

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WAVE Educational Fund: Is at the White House to celebrate historic gun violence reductions in Wisconsin and new life-saving executive orders

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, WAVE Educational Fund joined President Biden, Vice President Harris, and scores of gun violence prevention advocates from across the country at the White House to celebrate what the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention has achieved since its creation one year ago. Advocates also supported new Executive Orders that will

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Underly urges lawmakers to release funding for literacy law

State Superintendent Jill Underly during her fourth State of Education address urged legislators to release funding for the state’s new literacy law. Meanwhile, Underly also said the state must reimburse special education costs at least 60% in order to support students and teachers. 

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