Angelina Cruz, president of Racine Educators United.

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Democrats, Unions Push $20 Minimum Wage Bill

Democrats, Unions Push $20 Minimum Wage Bill

800,000 Wisconsin workers earn less than $20 an hour, below a 'living wage.'

Bill Hikes State Funding for Demonstration Charter School

Bill Hikes State Funding for Demonstration Charter School

Encouraging innovative education or taking funding from public schools?

Assembly Passes Constitutional Amendments

Assembly Passes Constitutional Amendments

One would outlaw DIE programs in Wisconsin.

Assembly Passes GOP Bill That Encourages School District Mergers

Assembly Passes GOP Bill That Encourages School District Mergers

Other bills focus on school discipline, teacher licensing.

After MPS Issue, GOP Lawmakers Would Require Financial Reporting Before Referendums

After MPS Issue, GOP Lawmakers Would Require Financial Reporting Before Referendums

Bill would bar districts that haven't reported figures to state from advancing a referendum.

The State of Politics: Four Districts Will Shape Control of Wisconsin Senate
The State of Politics

Four Districts Will Shape Control of Wisconsin Senate

Democrats are targeting three Republican incumbents.

Assembly Approves Restrictions on Trans Children, Evers Pledges Veto

Assembly Approves Restrictions on Trans Children, Evers Pledges Veto

The GOP bills mirror similar actions being taken by the Trump administration.

Capitol Rally Backs Public Schools

Capitol Rally Backs Public Schools

Advocates call for more state funding. 'Don't let us fade away.'

Legislature’s LGBTQ+ Caucus Doubles in Size

Legislature’s LGBTQ+ Caucus Doubles in Size

With 7 new members, the caucus now includes 12 lawmakers, all Democrats.

New Wisconsin Legislators Prepare for Session

New Wisconsin Legislators Prepare for Session

6 new state Senators and 31 new Assembly members need to learn the process.

Republicans Retain Majority in Wisconsin Assembly

Republicans Retain Majority in Wisconsin Assembly

Democrats make some gains under new competitive political maps drawn by Gov. Evers.

Underly Announces Transition Team

Underly Announces Transition Team

New state school superintendent promises “more offense, less defense."

Evers Wants Massive Education Investment

Evers Wants Massive Education Investment

Biggest item in schools budget: $140 million increase in early childhood education.

Vos Pandemic Plan Sets Up Political Battle

Vos Pandemic Plan Sets Up Political Battle

Speaker Robin Vos releases plan and includes provisions that strip power from the governor.

State High Court to Review School Shutdown

State High Court to Review School Shutdown

WILL and school choice group sue to block Racine order closing all schools.