With Independence Day falling on a weekend, people across Wisconsin are expected to hit the road to travel for fireworks, barbecues and family outings.
More people means more traffic, and thus greater risks for collisions.
After four straight years of growth, the enrollment of students labeled as English Learners (ELs) in Wisconsin public schools has fallen for the second year in a row. This decrease is noteworthy because of the particular needs of this population and the potential impact on funding for EL education under the state formula.
The state’s child care subsidy program for low-income families, Wisconsin Shares, is among those that saw sweeping changes during the last year — as enrollment in the program spiked early in the COVID-19 pandemic, then fell to its lowest level in at least five years.
The results of the referendum that would bring $1 billion over 30 years to the Racine Unified School District — and allow the district to revamp buildings dating back to the Civil War — came down to just five votes.
At least three county Republican parties in Wisconsin have added a new name to their events celebrating eminent Republican presidents Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan. That name is Donald Trump.
While Republican Sen. Ron Johnson keeps everybody waiting on his 2022 plans, Democratic activists are eyeing a growing field of declared and potential candidates to take him on next year.
The American Society of Civil Engineers Wisconsin Section recently reacted to transportation dollars in the state.
It announced that the state needs to invest in infrastructure and transit/roads. Both areas received D+ rating from the organization in its most recent report card.
Rep. Mark Pocan stands outside Deli Bean in downtown Reedsburg on June 11. It was his first visit in over a year due to COVID-19. (Photo by Heather Stanek)
After more than a year of lockdowns, Rep. Mark Pocan is back on the road to visit locations in his district and find out about local needs.
