STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Underly has:
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH VOTE JILL UNDERLY STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Underly has: H Implemented higher standards for math and science H Expanded career and technical education H Made our graduation rate the highest in state history H Wisconsin schools ranked 6th in the nation – up from 14th in 2020 H Opposes vouchers Her opponent: 165660 H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H • Is an Education Consultant • Has never held a Wisconsin teaching license • Has an expired administrator license • Supports school vouchers! H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H The Wisconsin voucher program uses funds it withholds from the state aid payment to public schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, the state took $227,220,638 of State Aid to public schools and gave it to the Parental Choice Program for vouchers. School Vouchers harm public schools. VOTE APRIL 1 Elect Jill Underly for State Superintendent of Public Education Find us online at www.clarkdemocrats.org Paid for by the Clark County Democratic Party, Linda Hitchman Treasurer HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH VOTE JILL UNDERLY STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Underly has: H Implemented higher standards for math and science H Expanded career and technical education H Made our graduation rate the highest in state history H Wisconsin schools ranked 6th in the nation – up from 14th in 2020 H Opposes vouchers Her opponent: 165660 H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H • Is an Education Consultant • Has never held a Wisconsin teaching license • Has an expired administrator license • Supports school vouchers! H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H The Wisconsin voucher program uses funds it withholds from the state aid payment to public schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, the state took $227,220,638 of State Aid to public schools and gave it to the Parental Choice Program for vouchers. School Vouchers harm public schools. VOTE APRIL 1 Elect Jill Underly for State Superintendent of Public Education Find us online at www.clarkdemocrats.org Paid for by the Clark County Democratic Party, Linda Hitchman Treasurer HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Kris Brandner of the Taylor County Autism Support Group put an autism awareness sticker on a young participant in the Walk for Autism Acceptance and Inclusivity that took place on Monday evening. The walk started and finished at the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library in Medford. This is the 10th year of the event and the importance of it continues to be felt in the community. “In Medford Schools we have 54 students who have been identified as being on the autism spectrum,” stated student services director Joe Greget. Events such as Monday evening’s walk helps spread awareness in the community and serves to highlight its awareness and acceptance in the broader community. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Former Medford mayor Mike Wellner (right) passed the gavel to incoming mayor Laura Holmes at a City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 22. Holmes brought in 624 votes while former fellow council member and runner-up Dave Brandner received 380. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
Members of the Taylor County Coordinated Community Response and Sexual Assault Response Team gathered at Aspirus Medford Hospital on Friday, April 10. Pictured are (front row, l. to r.) Chad Liske, Medford police chief; Amy Riegert, Aspirus Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner coordinator; Jaime Johnson, Stepping Stones; Courtney Scholl, Stepping Stones director; Ashley Rourk, Stepping Stones; Holly Miller, Taylor County Sheriff’s Office detective; (back row) Nick Berger, Medford police school liaison officer; and Josh Budimlija, Medford police detective. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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