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Assembly Passes Bill Banning Cell Phones in Classrooms

Assembly Passes Bill Banning Cell Phones in Classrooms

Republicans say ban would improve learning and mental health. Democrats call it an unnecessary attack on local control.

After Years of Controversy, Assembly Recognizes Black History Month

After Years of Controversy, Assembly Recognizes Black History Month

Once a routine practice, the Assembly has not passed the resolution since 2020.

WIAA Changes Policy, Bans Transgender Students From Girls Sports

WIAA Changes Policy, Bans Transgender Students From Girls Sports

Wisconsin organization says it is following guidance of Trump's executive order.

Bill Creates Observance Day in Schools for Civil Rights Pioneer Vel Phillips

Bill Creates Observance Day in Schools for Civil Rights Pioneer Vel Phillips

There are currently 21 special observance days in Wisconsin public schools.

Federal Workers in Wisconsin Fired Amid Nationwide Layoffs

Federal Workers in Wisconsin Fired Amid Nationwide Layoffs

Workers with US Forest Service and National Park Service among those affected.

Evers Calls For $2 Billion Tax Cut, Historic School Funding

Evers Calls For $2 Billion Tax Cut, Historic School Funding

But Republicans said most of his budget proposal would be 'dead on arrival.'

Wisconsin Supreme Court Dismisses Racine Voting Van Lawsuit

Wisconsin Supreme Court Dismisses Racine Voting Van Lawsuit

Court's majority says former Republican official who filed challenge lacked legal standing.

Crawford, Schimel Won’t Pledge to Recuse from Cases Involving Political Parties

Crawford, Schimel Won’t Pledge to Recuse from Cases Involving Political Parties

Their campaigns for state Supreme Court have gotten millions from two major parties.

Elon Musk’s Group Spending Big in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Elon Musk’s Group Spending Big in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

His PAC buying some $650,000 for ads expected to back Brad Schimel.

$50 Million for Reading Instruction Will Return to State Surplus

$50 Million for Reading Instruction Will Return to State Surplus

Supreme Court won't rule on Evers vs. Legislature battle before end of fiscal year.

Water Fluoridation Debate Boils Up in Wisconsin

Water Fluoridation Debate Boils Up in Wisconsin

Village of DeForest joins nearly 80 communities banning fluoridation since 1995.

Wisconsin Students Still Lag Behind in Math, Reading Since Pandemic

Wisconsin Students Still Lag Behind in Math, Reading Since Pandemic

Months behind in math, a half-grade behind in reading compared to 2019, study finds.