Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Underly criticizes federal decision to eliminate AmeriCorps: ‘Reckless and damaging for Wisconsin’

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding the federal government’s decision to eliminate AmeriCorps programming and staff, a move that will significantly impact Wisconsin’s students, educators, schools, and communities.  “The decision to dismantle AmeriCorps is reckless and will have serious and lasting consequences for education in

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Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Slams Trump, DOGE AmeriCorps cuts

Green Bay – State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s abrupt and short-sighted cuts to AmeriCorps: “Today, I strongly condemn the reckless and devastating decision by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to slash

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Rep. Stubbs: Ranking Democratic member Stubbs attends first meeting of Assembly Committee on Corrections

MADISON, WI – Today, the Assembly Committee on Corrections held its first meeting of the 2025-2026 legislative session with invited speakers from the Department of Corrections. Ranking Democratic Member Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Today the Assembly Committee on Corrections held its first informational meeting of the

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Dept. of Public Instruction: State Superintendent Dr. Underly criticizes federal decision to eliminate AmeriCorps: ‘Reckless and damaging for Wisconsin’

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today released the following statement regarding the federal government’s decision to eliminate AmeriCorps programming and staff, a move that will significantly impact Wisconsin’s students, educators, schools, and communities.  “The decision to dismantle AmeriCorps is reckless and will have serious and lasting consequences for education in Wisconsin. At a time when we are urgently working to improve

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Gov. Evers honors the 2024 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award recipients

MADISON, Wis. – Today Gov. Tony Evers honored 11 individuals and eight organizations as recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards in a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The recipients were honored for their efforts in helping Wisconsinites build their financial literacy and capability skills. “Financial education gives people the

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Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul joins lawsuit challenging Trump administration’s dismantling of national volunteer public service agency, AmeriCorps

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s dismantling of AmeriCorps, including release of members and volunteers, placing 85% of its workforce on leave, and suddenly terminating grants and contracts, effectively ending the agency’s ability to continue administering

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Benjamin campaign: Constituents to hold sit-in at Rep. Van Orden’s Eau Claire office over human rights violations and constitutional crisis

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – On Wednesday, April 30, local residents will gather outside Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s Eau Claire office (404 S Barstow St.) at 3:30 p.m. to stage a peaceful sit-in protest. The action aims to demand accountability for the federal government’s ongoing unconstitutional deportations and human rights abuses,

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Sen. Drake: Criticizes the AmeriCorps reductions & supports Governor Evers lawsuit against the Trump administration to stand up for Wisconsin’s most vulnerable

Milwaukee — Today, Governor Tony Evers announced Wisconsin plans to join a multi-state lawsuit suing the Trump Administration over their cuts to the AmeriCorps program affecting critical services to all 72 counties, including Wisconsin literacy and math tutors, substance use recovery services, support for homeless youth, and conservation projects, among

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Opportunity Wisconsin: 100 days later: Congressmen Van Orden and Steil continue to back Trump-backed cuts and policies that are raising prices for working families

MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement marking the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term: “Over the past 100 days Wisconsin working families have continued to ask President Trump and Republicans in Congress to focus on policies that lower prices and give

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Milwaukee County: County, state leaders aligned on need for partnership to invest in Milwaukee County Courthouse complex facilities

MILWAUKEE – During the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s Viewpoint Luncheon on Monday, April 28, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Chief Judge Carl Ashley and District Attorney Kent Lovern joined Wisconsin State Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) to discuss the need for investments in Milwaukee County Courthouse Complex

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Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Slams Trump, DOGE AmeriCorps cuts

Green Bay – State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s abrupt and short-sighted cuts to AmeriCorps: “Today, I strongly condemn the reckless and devastating decision by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to slash funding for AmeriCorps programs nationwide — a move that undermines

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Wisconsin Beef Council: Fuel up with beef this May Beef Month

VERONA, Wis. ― The Wisconsin Beef Council is hitting the accelerator this May Beef Month, offering exciting ways to help you fuel up with beef! As drivers pass by Wisconsin’s 22,777 farms and ranches raising cattle and calves, they’ll also be reminded of beef farmers’ dedication while fueling up at

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Rep. Van Orden: Statement on President Trump’s first 100 days

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement on President Trump’s first 100 days in office: “Over 77 million Americans and 1.7 million Wisconsinites put their trust in President Trump to get our nation back on the right track after four years of disastrous policy from

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Rep. Stroud: To host budget town halls in Superior, Ashland, and Brule

ASHLAND, Wis. – Representative Angela Stroud (D–Ashland) will be holding a series of budget town halls to help constituents better understand the budget process, to share details from Governor Evers’ budget proposal, and to hear from constituents about their priorities and concerns. These sessions are opportunities for community members to share their voices, ask questions, and engage

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State Bar of Wisconsin: Announces election results

MADISON, Wis. (April 29, 2025)—Wisconsin attorney Stephen W. Sawyer was elected April 28 as the next president-elect of the State Bar of Wisconsin, beginning July 1, 2025. In July 2026, he will take over as State Bar president. Sawyer is with Sawyer Law LLC in Stevens Point. “I am very

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Gov. Evers: “We’re going to sue to stop them” Gov. Evers slams Trump administration for cuts to AmeriCorps, serve Wisconsin

Governor takes Trump and Musk to task over cuts to Wisconsin literacy and math tutors, substance use recovery services, support for homeless youth, and conservation projects, among other critical programs, affecting services in well over half of Wisconsin’s 72 counties MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed the Trump Administration

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