Rep. Kitchens: Assembly approves cell phone ban

(Madison) – Teachers could soon get the undivided attention of their students. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved a bill, authored by State Representative Joel Kitchens, which would ban cell phones in classrooms. Representative Kitchens says cell phones and social

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Rep. Franklin: Supports education reform package

MADISON – During Wednesday’s floor session, Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) supported a series of education bills aimed at prioritizing student success including Assembly Bill (AB) 6, which he authored. AB 6 would require school districts to move towards spending 70%

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Sen. Pfaff: Introduces right to repair legislation

Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and State Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) introduced Right to Repair legislation to support Wisconsin farmers. This consumer protection proposal creates a right to repair agricultural equipment by requiring manufacturers to make things

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Rep. Kitchens: Assembly approves cell phone ban

(Madison) – Teachers could soon get the undivided attention of their students. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved a bill, authored by State Representative Joel Kitchens, which would ban cell phones in classrooms. Representative Kitchens says cell phones and social media are affecting more than just grades. “Since smartphones and

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Rep. Franklin: Supports education reform package

MADISON – During Wednesday’s floor session, Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) supported a series of education bills aimed at prioritizing student success including Assembly Bill (AB) 6, which he authored. AB 6 would require school districts to move towards spending 70% of tax dollars they receive in the classroom. Additionally, it

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Sen. Pfaff: Introduces right to repair legislation

Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and State Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) introduced Right to Repair legislation to support Wisconsin farmers. This consumer protection proposal creates a right to repair agricultural equipment by requiring manufacturers to make things like repair documentation, data, parts, and necessary tools available to

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WisDems: Reminder: Brad Schimel failed to keep Wisconsin safe

MADISON, Wis. — We’re back to remind you of Brad Schimel’s years-long failure to keep Wisconsin kids, families, and communities safe. “Brad Schimel made a career out of failing survivors of sexual assault, but his dangerous public safety record doesn’t end with the victims he let down,” said Democratic Party of Wisconsin Deputy

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: The costs of repealing Act 10: WILL unveils new property tax calculator

The News:  The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new new property tax calculator to help Wisconsinites estimate the significant financial impact that repealing Act 10—major collective bargaining reforms passed in 2011—could have on their personal finances.   This free, easy-to-use tool allows individuals to input their school district and pro…

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Wisconsin Family Action: Applauds WIAA decision to protect women’s sports

MADISON – Yesterday the WIAA banned biological men from participating in women’s sports. This common-sense decision is a great move for Wisconsin, for women, and for women’s and girls’ sports in the Badger State. Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) supported legislation in 2024 that would have ensured the protection of women’s sports, as well

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