Many schools in the state offer it or even require it, but it’s not a requirement statewide. The governor wants to use $5 million to fund the class, but that’s not enough for every kid. Some Republicans want to require it, but aren’t funding it.
Meanwhile, the Republican-controlled legislature in #Wisconsin is still struggling to legalize medicinal #marijuana.
Experts say that’s an indication of extreme gerrymandering in Wisconsin. The April election could change things.
Resignations by the Republican-appointed board members come after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ re-election.
Democrat Mike Bare is the first new face to represent the 80th Assembly District — which includes Middleton, Verona, Oregon and Mount Horeb — in 20 years.
Democrat Dianne Hesselbein will be the first woman to represent the 27th State Senate district, which includes Middleton, Waunakee, Mount Horeb and New Glarus.
The state could get fair maps, or it could be stuck with perhaps the worst gerrymandering in the country for the rest of the decade.
Includes lists of top donors to both candidates
A Natural Resources Board member who refused to vacate his seat when his term expired did so to keep the board under Republican control, according to newly released text messages from his cell phone.
With state Supreme Court approval, coordinated norm-breaking across state boards allows GOP to hold control of some and possibly take control of others sooner than usual, experts say