Evers to name Carolyn Stanford Taylor as new DPI head

Gov.-elect Tony Evers plans to appoint Carolyn Stanford Taylor as state superintendent, his Department of Public Instruction announced Thursday. Stanford Taylor, who currently oversees DPI’s Special Education Team, will officially be appointed on Jan. 7 after Evers is sworn in as guv, per the announcement. Evers had the option to call a special election to fill the seat. But by making the appointm… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot

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Rep. Taylor: Dem weekly radio address: Happy holidays

Contact:  Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 Audio File of Radio Address Hello. I am State Representative Chris Taylor with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. The holidays are a time to come together with family and friends to enjoy good food and good conversation. Those conversations can provide an opportunity to discuss the issues that matter most to you. For me, and for Wisconsin Democrats, these issues include access to quality, affordable health care, sustainably funding our public education system, protecting our precious natural resources, and investing in our state’s infrastructure for future generations to come. The holidays are also a time

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Evers, Steil voted “WisPoliticos” of 2018

The “WisPoliticos” of 2018 have been selected. Voters in the annual contest selected Gov.-elect Tony Evers as the Dem “WisPolitico” of the year and U.S. Rep.-elect Bryan Steil as the GOP “WisPolitico” of 2018. Evers beat Gov. Scott Walker to win back the governor’s office for Dems after eight years, while Steil won southeastern Wisconsin’s open 1st Congressional District after House Speaker Paul R… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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WisPolitics.com: Evers, Steil voted ‘WisPoliticos’ of 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jeff Mayers, president, WisPolitics.com, 608-212-9422, [email protected] The “WisPoliticos” of 2018 have been selected. Voters in the annual contest selected Gov.-elect Tony Evers as the Dem “WisPolitico” of the year and U.S. Rep.-elect Bryan Steil as the GOP “WisPolitico” of 2018. Evers beat Gov. Scott Walker to win back the governor’s office for Dems after eight years, while Steil won southeastern Wisconsin’s open 1st Congressional District after House Speaker Paul Ryan’s surprise retirement. Voters also picked the Safe Transportation Over Politics “Scotholes” campaign as Dem ad of the year. And they picked U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy’s “Just

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Evers to name Carolyn Stanford Taylor as new DPI head

Gov.-elect Tony Evers plans to appoint Carolyn Stanford Taylor as state superintendent, his Department of Public Instruction announced Thursday. Stanford Taylor, who currently oversees DPI’s Special Education Team, will officially be appointed on Jan. 7 after Evers is sworn in as guv, per the announcement. Evers had the option to

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Rep. Taylor: Dem weekly radio address: Happy holidays

Contact:  Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 Audio File of Radio Address Hello. I am State Representative Chris Taylor with this week’s Democratic Radio Address. The holidays are a time to come together with family and friends to enjoy good food and good conversation. Those conversations can provide an opportunity to discuss

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Evers, Steil voted “WisPoliticos” of 2018

The “WisPoliticos” of 2018 have been selected. Voters in the annual contest selected Gov.-elect Tony Evers as the Dem “WisPolitico” of the year and U.S. Rep.-elect Bryan Steil as the GOP “WisPolitico” of 2018. Evers beat Gov. Scott Walker to win back the governor’s office for Dems after eight years,

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