State Politics
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How this rural Wisconsin school superintendent is working hard to keep his teachers
Wisconsin public schools are dealing with an ongoing teacher retention problem with almost 40% of teachers leaving within their first six years in the field, according to a new report by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
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Opinion: One year later, Reps. Steil and Van Orden still owe Wisconsinites answers about how they’ll fight for working families
Their votes indicate values out of the mainstream, despite their pledges.
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Opinion: Eric Hovde in no hurry to raise pay for low-wage workers
“I’m bad because I’m the One Percent?”
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Why one state lawmaker continues to fight to expand health care coverage
Affordable, comprehensive health care coverage is the most important protection against medical debt. The biggest gaps of coverage remain in states that have chosen not to expand Medicaid. Wisconsin is one of those states.
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Opinion: It’s time for Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled legislature to stand up for teachers
Commentary from A Better Wisconsin Together As Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 comes to a close, Wisconsinites have spent the past week showing gratitude for our dedicated teachers across the state, and we must continue standing up for Wisconsin teachers all year long. Part of that means holding our elected officials accountable for supporting legislation that…
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Here’s why Wisconsin’s public school budgets are struggling
Voters are being asked to make up the difference as state aid fails to keep up with rising costs and more state dollars are being transferred to private schools.
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This billionaire’s PAC is spreading a big lie about Tammy Baldwin, Medicare, and taxpayer savings
Restoration PAC, funded by Uline’s Richard Uihlein, twists the significance of forcing Big Pharma to negotiate for lower bulk pricing on Medicare prescriptions.
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‘I nearly died’: These women brought a grim warning to Wisconsin about abortion care restrictions
Traveling the country, they tell the real life-or-death situations that they faced because of extreme bans after the repeal of Roe v. Wade.
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Here’s what you need to know about medical debt in Wisconsin
Health care advocates argue that hospitals could be doing a lot more to help patients who can’t afford care. The legislature has also played a role in denying affordable health care coverage to 90,000 people across the state.
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Voucher schools are getting more funding than ever. What does that mean for Wisconsin public schools?
More than $700 million of taxpayer funds are being diverted from public schools to fund private school tuition—even for wealthy families.
