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As reported by WisBusiness.com, Becky Valcq, president of Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin energy company, vice president of Energy Delivery, and former chair of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, spoke at Wisconsin Counties Association annual conference cautioning county leaders on rejecting data centers.
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During the 2026 State of Education Address, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly, WI State Superintendent called for an overhaul of the school funding formula. "If we're going to improve the academic outcomes for all students then the funding formula must prioritize student need," Dr. Underly said. According to the agency's Sept. 15 announcement, "the first part of DPI's 2027-29 Biennial Budget request seeks $28 million in new state funding for critical education services and agency operations, including strengthening specialized support for children who are deafblind, public libraries, cybersecurity, technology modernization, and the investigation of alleged educator misconduct. The second and final part of the DPI’s budget request, to be submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Administration in November, will include new investments in categorical aid programs and other critical supports for Wisconsin’s public schools."
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On this episode of WisconsinEye's Rewind: Your Week in Review Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics of State Affairs Editor JR Ross discuss how state agencies have requested nearly $3.7 billion in additional aid, with over half for continuing the state’s Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid program. And that tab will rise once the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, the courts and the Legislature turn in their requests.
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WisPolitics of State Affairs hosted a panel discussion on the race for the Wisconsin State Legislature. The panel talked about polling and how the governor's race will impact the legislative races. Panelists include: Former GOP Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen & former Dem Senate Majority Leader Chuck Chvala, the WisOpinion Insiders; Joe Handrick, redistricting expert and former GOP lawmaker; and Victoria Stewart, a progressive strategist.
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