Wisconsin
Wisconsin superintendent: Schools won't comply with Trump administration's DEI demands
Wisconsin’s education department won’t sign or submit documents to the Trump administration certifying the elimination of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, state Superintendent Jill Underly told WPR on Friday.
Underly previously asked the U.S. Department of Education for clarification on both the intent and legality of an April 3 directive that schools sign a letter acknowledging they’re following the government’s interpretation of civil rights laws.
States were given 10 days to do so or be at risk of losing Title I funding. The federal government later extended the deadline to April 24.
Stay informed on the latest news
Sign up for WPR’s email newsletter.
The recertification order argues that diversity, equity and inclusion programs violate civil rights laws, but it doesn’t clearly define what such violations look like.
On Friday, Underly said her questions were never answered, and she found an “alarming lack of clarity” in recertification directives.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction on Friday sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education reaffirming the state’s 460 local educational agencies are in compliance with federal law.
“What’s really at the root of all of this is that they shouldn’t be dictating how schools in Wisconsin are educating their kids,” Underly said. “We trust our local leaders, superintendents, principals, boards to work closely with families and make the best decisions for their students.”
The decision could put school districts at risk of losing federal dollars, which make up about 10 percent of DPI’s budget.
This school year, Wisconsin received about $216 million in Title I funds. About $82 million of that money went to Milwaukee Public Schools.
Title I funding provides financial assistance to schools and districts with a high percentage of students from low-income families.
Underly said in this biennial budget year, she hopes the Legislature will provide more funding to public schools for special education, literacy and mental health.
She said the decision to push back on the Trump administration was not made in haste.
“I could not in good conscience sign a new certification because we’re already in compliance with the federal law, and we’ve reaffirmed that with the U.S. Department of Education,” Underly said.
On Feb. 14, the U.S. Department of Education sent a “Dear Colleague” letter giving educational institutions 14 days to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal funding.
At that time, the state DPI issued guidance to school districts encouraging a “measured and thoughtful approach, rather than immediate or reactionary responses to the federal government’s concerns.”
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has not clearly defined what the administration considers a violation of civil rights law. The February letter said institutions must “cease using race preferences and stereotypes as a factor in their admissions, hiring, promotion, scholarship.”
In a related document addressing frequently asked questions about how the administration would interpret Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the agency said: “Many schools have advanced discriminatory policies and practices under the banner of ‘DEI’ initiatives.”
The document went on to say that schools were permitted to engage in historical observances like Black History Month, “so long as they do not engage in racial exclusion or discrimination.”
More information on how federal funding is affecting Wisconsin schools can be found here.
Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2025, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.
(WLUK) — Just two days after he met with the FBI and Secret Service, Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad has entered the Wisconsin governor’s race.
Bangstad made the announcement this afternoon during an event that was posted on the company’s Facebook page.
He says he wanted someone to “stand up to Trump” and that his main concerns is “saving our democracy.”
Bangstad also shared his dissatisfaction with the current group of candidates for the crowded Democratic primary later this year
“I never wanted to do this,” Bangstad said. “At least I’m part of the conversation that I feel like everybody needs to be hearing right now.”
The brewing company owner was under fire this week after he posted “well, we almost got #freebeerday” shortly after the latest assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.
Bangstad has been a outspoken critic of the president. His company currently has a promotion promising free beer on the day Trump dies, which has drawn heavy criticism in the past.
In addition, his company sells merchandise that’s critical of the president, including t-shirts that read “I wish it was free beer day at Minocqua Brewing Company” and “Is he dead yet?”
Bangstad did not share if he would be aiming for a partisan endorsement, or the status of various required documents to enter the race.
He previously ran for a seat in the 34th District of the Wisconsin Assembly in 2020, but did not win the race. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin did donate to that campaign.
The Democratic primary is up in the air, with several state legislators and officials already in the race.
These include State Rep. Francesca Hong, former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.
On the Republican side, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany is the front-runner, following an endorsement from President Trump that led to Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann dropping out of the race.
MADISON, Wis. – Walleye and musky fishing season will proceed as normal on Wisconsin’s lakes, despite resolutions by a local Tribe to restrict fishing on certain lakes.
On Friday, May 1, the federal Western District of Wisconsin issued a temporary restraining order that stopped the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians from restricting fishing of walleye and musky on certain lakes.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), over the past month, the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians have passed resolutions and made public statements that attempted to prohibit non-tribal members from fishing walleye and musky on nineteen lakes within the external boundaries of the Band’s reservation and from using forward trolling and forward-facing sonar on all lakes within the external boundaries of the Band’s reservation.
The State of Wisconsin filed a federal complaint in the Western District of Wisconsin to prevent the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians from enforcing these resolutions against licensed anglers.
FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android
Where to fish
What we know:
The federal court issued a restraining order against the tribe, which means that non-tribal anglers may fish as normal in the following lakes:
- Big Crawling Stone Lake
- Big Crooked Lake
- Bolton Lake
- Fat Lake
- Fence Lake
- Flambeau Lake
- Ike Walton Lake
- Little Crawling Stone Lake
- Little Sand Lake
- Long Lake
- Pokegama Lake
- Poupart Lake
- Signal Lake
- Stearns Lake
- Sugarbush Chain (Upper, Middle and Lower)
- White Sand Lake
- Whitefish Lake
The DNR says it remains committed to collaborating with the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians on important conservation work to protect the walleye and musky fisheries.
Anglers are also reminded to follow all fishing regulations and bag limits for lakes across Wisconsin, and everyone is encouraged to be respectful of all tribal harvesters, anglers, and recreators.
Head to the DNR’s website to check out the full fishing season schedule.
The Source: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) sent FOX6 a news release.
Manuel Franco claims his $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was revealed Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 1, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 1 drawing
16-21-27-41-61, Mega Ball: 24
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 1 drawing
Midday: 8-3-1
Evening: 0-8-0
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 1 drawing
Midday: 4-5-0-8
Evening: 7-8-4-7
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning All or Nothing numbers from May 1 drawing
Midday: 01-02-03-05-07-10-11-14-15-16-17
Evening: 02-03-05-06-10-11-13-16-18-20-22
Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Badger 5 numbers from May 1 drawing
04-09-11-19-21
Check Badger 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning SuperCash numbers from May 1 drawing
16-18-21-22-28-29, Doubler: N
Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
- Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
- Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
- Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
That lucky feeling: Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
Feeling lucky? WI man wins $768 million Powerball jackpot **
WI Lottery history: Top 10 Powerball and Mega Million jackpots
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Wisconsin editor. You can send feedback using this form.
-
Minneapolis, MN1 minute agoSouth Minneapolis crash: Stolen car hits state trooper at 80 mph, slams into home
-
Indianapolis, IN7 minutes agoMultiple Fatal Shootings Rock Indianapolis in Overnight Violence
-
Pittsburg, PA13 minutes agoPanini A. Chowdhury: How much did Pittsburgh buy with its national introduction?
-
Augusta, GA19 minutes agoWest Augusta festival celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Latin cuisine
-
Washington, D.C25 minutes agoDC Weather: Sunny and pleasantly cool start to May
-
Cleveland, OH31 minutes agoMan in critical condition after shooting on Cleveland’s East Side: EMS
-
Austin, TX37 minutes ago
William Brian Moriarty Obituary
-
Alabama43 minutes agoA quick history of the University of Alabama for commencement weekend
