The governor said in his veto message that while he's been critical of the process, he objects to legislators trying to undermine the state superintendent's authority and independence.

Included in the priority list is securing entrances, upgrading security camera and the fire alarm system, enlarging and remodeling some classroom, updating the HVAC system, and improving accessibility to the stadium.

Rising costs coupled with low state aid is leading the School District of Rhinelander going to referendum earlier than intended.The district is asking voters if they approve an increase to cover the cost of running the schools.

Tribal colleges and universities, which ProPublica last year found are perpetually underfunded by Congress, say it’s illegal to withhold financial support from them. Their funding is protected by treaties and other legal obligations on the federal government.

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, said campuses are seeing a chilling effect due to hostilities toward international community members

Northland Pines received a 67% approval vote for a $5.6 million per year referendum for the next three years

Northland was founded in 1892 and was the first US college to fully integrate an environmental focus with its liberal arts curriculum.

The winner in the April 1 general election will guide education policy in the battleground state during President Donald Trump’s second term

Both districts sought approval as existing referendums were due to expire at the end of the school year