Content referencing John Jagler
Republicans Struggle to Save Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund
GOP legislators 'have strong feelings both for and against' land acquisition program.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
State Literacy Report Says 36% of Youngest Students ‘At Risk’
36% of 4K through third grade Wisconsin students below 25th percentile for reading.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Superintendent Jill Underly Makes Changes on Sexual Misconduct
Legislative committee grills her on handling of 'sexual grooming' by teachers.
Nov 5th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Evers Vetoes Bill That Would Have Changed School Testing Standards
GOP-backed bill had passed largely along party lines.
Mar 28th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Republican Bill Changing Student Testing Benchmarks Heads to Governor
Gov. Evers has previously said he would 'probably' veto proposal.
Mar 19th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Prison Reforms Impact Many Legislators
One-third of all districts affected. Evers 'take it or leave it' plan likely to get lots of discussion and review.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Legislative Proposal Would Reverse DPI’s Changes To School Testing
Superintendent Jill Underly criticized for decision to change standards.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Underly Defends Changing Standards While GOP Lawmakers Propose Reversion
'Confusing at best and misleading at worst,' say lawmakers about DPI changing benchmarks.
Jan 24th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Mayor Calls On MPS To Add Police, Fulfill Agreement
Milwaukee schools have defied state law requiring district to put 25 police officers in city schools
Sep 13th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
MPS Pushed to Bring Back Police Officers In Schools
Pressure from DPI, legislators. Union says this will cause more student arrests, suspensions.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Legislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS
Proposal comes in addition to Governor Tony Evers plan for outside audit.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Senate Republicans Fire Four Evers Appointees
GOP boots one from DNR board, three from UW Health board.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Bill Would Require Armed School Resource Officers
Republican proposal requires all schools to track crimes, hire officer after enough incidents.
Mar 6th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
State Has Many Uncontested Legislative Races
Why newcomers Ryan Clancy on East Side, Dave Maxey in New Berlin face no opponent.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
GOP Lawmakers Far Ahead in Campaign Cash
Four times more money than Democratic legislators going into 2022 year.
Feb 19th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Bill Changes School Transfer Rules for Athletes
No more waiting period after students transfer for athletics, if legislation passes.
Jun 21st, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Outside Groups Spent $1 Million on State Superintendent Race
Groups backing Underly had 5-1 advantage over those backing Kerr.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Liberals Have 13 to 1 Edge In Superintendent Race
Groups supporting Underly bury the one group backing Kerr in total campaign donations.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Outside Spending Tops $800,000 for Election
Most of special interest spending for spring election is for state school superintendent race.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
4 Reasons Legislature Won’t Reconvene
Haven’t met since April, won’t return this year. Republicans explain why.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Steven Walters
No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races
Gerrymandering and decline in number of candidates leaves 2.5 million residents with no choice.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
GOP Legislative Districts Heavily White
Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Buyers’ Remorse for Voucher Backers
School choice backers donated generously to Walker, but he’s vacillated on the issue.
Aug 7th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Drunk Driving Bill Costs $15 Million Per Year
Department of Corrections estimates minimum cost of get-tough bill.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Johnny College Can’t Read
Or add. Report shows which high schools’ grads require remediation from UW System.
Oct 3rd, 2016 by Steven Walters
No Compromise is Possible
State Sen Tim Cullen retires, saying the Capitol is run by the moneyed and powerful.
Sep 9th, 2013 by Steven Walters
How to Reelect Freshmen Legislators
Party leaders let them sponsor high-profile bills likely to win votes.
Aug 26th, 2013 by Steven Walters
