by Chris Kulow | Aug 22, 2018 | State Issue
The newest Marquette Law School Poll was released by Prof. Charles Franklin (pictured) on August 22 and it included an array of questions on various election and other issues. It featured several K-12 education-related questions including the recurring question of increased school funding vs reducing property taxes:
This number is up from the 59% who preferred school funding in June.
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by Chris Kulow | Aug 9, 2018 | Election
Several current school board members will be on the partisan primary ballot for various offices next Tuesday, August 14, 2018: Cathy Myers (Janesville) is running for the Democratic nomination for the 1st Congressional seat currently held by retiring U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan.
Kyle Whelton (Sheboygan Area) is running as a Democrat for the 9th district state Senate seat currently held by Sen. Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg).
Linda Boucher (Elmbrook), Timothy Ramthun (Kewaskum), and Robert Wittke (Racine Unified), all Republicans, are running to be their party’s nominee for the state Assembly in the 14th, 59th and 62nd Assembly districts, respectively. Each of those seats is vacant due to the incumbent either retiring or running for higher office. Finally, Wendy Sue Johnson (former Eau Claire Area board member) is running as a Democrat for the vacant 68th Assembly district. If we have missed anyone please let us know! (more…)
by Chris Kulow | Jul 12, 2018 | Election, Federal Issue, State Issue
As we get closer to the August 14 partisan primary election, the first debate for governor has been held and the first debate for U.S. Senate has been scheduled.
The eight Democratic candidates vying for the chance to take on incumbent GOP Gov. Scott Walker had their first debate Thursday, July 12 in Milwaukee. The candidates are state Superintendent Tony Evers; former state party chairman Matt Flynn; political activist Mike McCabe; state firefighters president Mahlon Mitchell; corporate attorney Josh Pade; former state Rep. Kelda Roys; Madison Mayor Paul Soglin; and state Sen. Kathleen Vinehout. (more…)
by Chris Kulow | Jun 19, 2018 | Election, State Issue
Editor’s Note: The role of the WASB during this election cycle will be to share information with our members relating to positions or statements by candidates relating to K-12 education issues. The WASB does not endorse candidates for office. The statements in the news articles referenced are those of the candidate(s) and the reporters who wrote the articles and not those of the WASB.
In an interview Monday, Gov. Scott Walker spoke about K-12 education issues heading into his campaign for reelection this fall. He also stated his goal of having Wisconsin lead the nation in high school graduation rate. (more…)
by Chris Kulow | Jun 18, 2018 | Election, State Issue
Update: Andy Gronik & Dana Wachs have announced they are ending their campaigns after the release of the latest Marquette Law School Poll.
Editor’s Note: The role of the WASB during this election cycle will be to share information with our members relating to positions or statements by candidates relating to K-12 education issues. The WASB does not endorse candidates for office. The statements in the news articles referenced are those of the candidate(s) and the reporters who wrote the articles and not those of the WASB.
The Democrats running for governor have been discussing a variety of K-12 issues at candidate forums and in response to media inquiries. Ten Democrats are currently in the race and the winner of the August 14 primary will face incumbent GOP Gov. Scott Walker in November. (more…)
