Content referencing Kristina Shelton
State Rep. Ryan Clancy Kicked Out of ALEC Meeting
Socialist and Democrat peeking as GOP legislators draft model state laws.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Will Legislators Run Or Not?
The long list of legislators in newly mapped districts who haven't filed to run includes Robin Vos.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Bill That Would Hold Students Back For Truancy Passes First Major Hurdle
Assembly passes bill that would make frequently absent students repeat their current grade, sends it to Senate.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr and Anya Van Wagtendonk
Legislature Approves Reduction in Educator Licensing Requirements
Republican backers say their aim is easing a workforce shortage
Feb 21st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Democrats Were For Uncoupling Voucher Funding, Why The Change?
School choice groups asks why Dems ran away from proposal to separate funding from property taxes.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Nicholas Kelly
Assembly Committee Votes To Overhaul Voucher School Funding
Governor Evers has already signaled his opposition.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Bill Eliminates Work Permits for Younger Teens
Democrats warn it undermines child labor laws. Legislation now goes to governor.
Feb 14th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Civics Education Bill Focuses on Patriotism
DPI opposes bill and its costs, says it's already working on civics education.
Jan 21st, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
Partyline Vote Approves Ban On Gender-Affirmation Procedures, Sports Participation For Transgender Kids
Gov. Evers has pledged to veto GOP-backed proposals.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
State Superintendent, GOP Legislators Duel Over Education
Underly defends DEI, public schools; Republicans push culture war, school choice.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Assembly Passes Bill To Overhaul How Reading Is Taught
DPI gives support after changes. Plus: Pharmacists could prescribe birth control, alcohol regulations overhauled.
Jun 22nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Legislature Passes Local Revenue, Schools Bills
Deal heads to Gov. Evers’ desk. Despite bipartisan support, some are calling for him to veto proposals.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
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
Many in State Forgo Medical Care Due to Costs
Survey finds 52% to 62% of state residents, many with insurance, delay or don't get care.
Jan 31st, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Legislature Approves Referendums on Cash Bail, Public Assistance
Cash bail is binding constitutional amendment, while public assistance vote is only advisory.
Jan 20th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
The End of Universal Free School Meals?
Expansion of free meals with federal pandemic funding has ended. How will families, schools respond?
Aug 16th, 2022 by Erin Gretzinger and Maddie Bergstrom
Barnes Campaign Aims to Bring State Together
Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate running hard in rural, urban areas of state.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Democrats Relaunch ‘Economic Bill of Rights’
Resolution went nowhere in Legislature but now a statewide campaign for fall elections.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Democrats Push Badger Care Public Option
Bill to expand Medicaid coverage, increase access to health care unlikely to pass.
Feb 28th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Voces Opposes Bill Allowing DACA Hires By Law Enforcement
Bill would allow law enforcement agencies, such as police departments, to hire DACA recipients.
Feb 27th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Assembly Passes Unemployment, Medicaid Restrictions
One proposal limits access to unemployment insurance when the unemployment rate is low.
Feb 18th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Republicans Push Pro-Gun Bills
Allowing guns to be carried on school grounds, in places of worship and by those as young as 18.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Henry Redman
Legislature Passes Absentee Voting Restrictions
And proposal cutting funding to municipalities that reduce police funding.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Megan Hart
School Districts Consider Defunding Police
Madison, Green Bay, Milwaukee among districts that may end programs. Milwaukee school board votes Thursday.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Terry Falk
