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Joined August 2008
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Meet Abigail Tessmann, a graduate of our 2026 Community Transportation Academy & disability advocate. In a @CapTimes opinion piece, she shares why funding & access to employment and transportation matter – & what’s at stake for thousands of Wisconsinites.
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heading to @CapTimes idea fest in Madison tonight!
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As a report reveals students’ screen time exceeds district recommendations, a new parent-led coalition is urging MMSD to cut back on screen time, audit ed tech spending & largely return to pencil and paper instruction.
My latest cover story @CapTimes
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According to a letter shared with the Cap Times this morning, SSM Health has canceled all "special attire days" "including during nursing and Health Care week celebrations" because of the nurses' union and the hospital's banning of nurses wearing union-related badge reels.
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One City Schools spent $466,000 on lobbying while seeking more taxpayer money.
While One City leaders say it will need to make "drastic changes" without more public funds, Gov. Tony Evers & others oppose its proposal.
My latest @CapTimes cover story⬇️
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Protesters have started gathering at Library Mall for “A Day Without Immigrants,” a May Day demonstration that led MMSD to cancel classes today after 70% of MTI members voted to participate.
Protesters will march to the Capitol at 1 p.m.
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Excited to share that @danielle_duclos and the @CapTimes were recognized as a finalist for reporting on teacher misconduct investigations in Wisconsin. Other finalist in the category was the staff of the LA Times. poynter.org/reporting-editin…
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It’s rare that reporting changes laws, but I’m proud to say mine has.
WI lawmakers passed 4 laws to better protect children following my @CapTimes reporting on educator sexual misconduct and grooming, including banning schools from entering into NDAs:
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thank you @CapTimes, and see you this fall in Madison. captimes.com/opinion/paul-fa…
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More than 700 survey responses I obtained via an open records request reveal a core tension in MMSD's boundary and attendance area review:
A strong preference for neighborhood schools could clash with desires to prioritize student diversity.
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I'm excited to help facilitate the 2026 Youth Press Corps this summer with UW-Madison's Greater Madison Writing Project!
Registration for the five-day journalism camp is now open.
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Madison schools reported 1,400+ assaults in the 2023-24 school year, marking an 8-year high, according to data published online by DPI.
But following questioning from @CapTimes, MMSD says those numbers appear to be wrong — and likely have been for years.
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I'm excited to moderate the @CapTimes candidate forum for @MMSDschools' Board of Education! The event is March 11 at La Follette High School.
It's sure to be a lively conversation. Both races are contested as incumbents facing off against newcomers.
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The 15 plaintiffs, ages 8-17, argue the state is violating their constitutional rights to life and liberty by not overturning laws that ban Wisconsin from considering climate change when assessing fossil fuel projects. captimes.com/news/why-these-… via @CapTimes
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I published my first cover story for @CapTimes today!
The data center boom in Wisconsin has some residents worried the giant tech campuses will change the identity of their communities and transform Wisconsin from Dairyland to Dataland.
More in link!
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Two of @MMSDschools board’s seven seats are up for election, and both races are poised to be contested.
Read more about those races + other local and statewide spring elections in @CapTimes from me, @oherken and @enjoyiana 🗳️
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'And then nothing, again and again and again.'
Nearly one year after the Abundant Life school shooting, little action has been taken by WI lawmakers to address gun violence and school safety.
More here from me:
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In Dismissed, the @CapTimes revealed extensive gaps in how Wisconsin handles educator sexual misconduct and grooming
Here are 7 ways state officials could fix that by adopting laws used in other states, like banning NDAs between schools and employees:
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For Lighthouse Church, with close ties to Madison’s Abundant Life Christian School, the year since the shooting has tested and strengthened a community.
In my latest for @Captimes, how the leaders of Lighthouse navigated this past year.
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Years after David Kruchten's arrest, MMSD policies and training still fall short of researcher recommendations to prevent educator sexual misconduct
Former students speak out, saying MMSD didn't do enough to protect them
Pt 3 of Dismissed via @CapTimes
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