MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling has dealt Gov. Scott Walker a loss, upholding a ruling that keeps the state education secretary independent. The 4-3 decision released Wednesday preserves the powers of the state superintendent of education. The court’s conservative majority was split on whether to overturn its unanimous ruling from 19 years ago that had solidified the state superintendent’s independence as head of the Department of Education. Ultimately, the court rejected arguments made by Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel to overturn the decision. Current superintendent Tony Evers had opposed overturning the law, saying the case before the court was about preserving the office’s role as a nonpartisan constitutional officer in charge of implementing and overseeing education policy.
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photo: waupun mayor rohn bishop The Waupun Common Council has postponed action on wage increases for paid on call firefighters and elected officials to get more public input. The council discussed the matter, sometimes heated, at their meeting this week and will take up the issue again at their April 8th meeting. If […]
todayMarch 27, 2025
A house fire near New Holstein claimed the life of a child. Shortly after 2am Wednesday firefighters were called to the scene on Honeymoon Hill Road near County Road T. A child in the home was pronounced dead at a hospital. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
todayMarch 27, 2025
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