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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Wisconsin withholds aid from Milwaukee Public Schools; deadline missed
The Brief Wisconsin is withholding new aid to Milwaukee Public Schools. The money is being withheld because the school district has not submitted its audited financial report to the state, as required by law. Officials said, "Because of that, we will continue to withhold the $16.6 million from the prior year and begin withholding new aid for this year." MILWAUKEE - Wisconsin is withholding new aid to Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) after missing yet another deadline to turn in its financial reports to the state. What we know MPS' 2024 audited financial report had until Friday, May 30 to turn in those financial reports with millions of dollars on the line. But that deadline passed and was not met. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The district was originally supposed to turn in that report in December, but again, that deadline was missed. What they're saying In a statement, DPI Deputy State Superintendent Tom McCarthy issued the following: "Withholding funding is a last resort and comes after countless hours spent supporting MPS. We've seen real progress in recent months under the leadership of Dr. Brenda Cassellius, and we recognize and appreciate the hard work that has gone into those efforts. Meeting key deadlines is critical to ensure the DPI can accurately and efficiently calculate general aid estimates for school districts across Wisconsin. "MPS continues to work tirelessly to complete its required tasks. At this point, there are still some required priority actions which were needed by the May 16 and May 30 deadlines. Because of that, we will continue to withhold the $16.6 million from the prior year and begin withholding new aid for this year. More information will be provided in a formal notice to the district, which includes exact amounts and steps to recover the funds. We expect that to come later this week." The Source The information in this post was provided by the state and includes information from previous FOX6 News reports.
West Australian
5 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
AFL WATCH: Clay Hall shines as West Coast Eagles debutant Tom McCarthy shows why he was so highly rated
AFL WATCH: Clay Hall shines as West Coast Eagles debutant Tom McCarthy shows why he was so highly rated
The Advertiser
30-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Eagles recruit made to regret his old fan-boy messages
New West Coast recruit Tom McCarthy has gone from stacking shelves at Woolworths to being on an AFL list, but there's some old fan-boy messages that are already coming back to haunt him. McCarthy was one of the feel-good stories of the AFL's mid-season rookie draft, the 24-year-old selected at pick No.1 by the Eagles to cap a meteoric rise over the past few years. The speedy half-back had never been a part of an elite junior pathway, and until two years ago was playing division two football for Highett in the Southern Football Netball League. McCarthy joined Richmond's VFL program last year, and his progression was so rapid the Eagles had no hesitation in pouncing on him with their prized No.1 pick. The Victorian had never even visited Perth before, and he was welcomed with open arms by his new Eagles teammates when he flew in on Thursday. But a bonding dinner that night with Eagles players uncovered something slightly embarrassing - McCarthy's old fan messages to new teammate Jayden Hunt. McCarthy grew up adoring the Melbourne Demons, listing the likes of David Neitz, Brad Green and Russell Robertson as some of his idols, as well as current superstar Christian Petracca. But he also had plenty of love for Hunt, who played 114 games for Melbourne between 2016 and 2022 before joining West Coast. "There's a few photos and messages that I sent him back in the day as a fan," McCarthy said with a laugh. "There's a joke going around at the moment that my favourite player was Jayden Hunt back when he was at Melbourne, so there's been a bit of laughter about that. "I can't remember what I texted him, but I used to love he had his headband ... and he used to love his choccie milk. He made it a big thing, so it would have been about that." McCarthy, who will play for West Coast's WAFL side on Saturday, has been working in a marketing company for the past six months. Before that, he spent more than six years at Woolworths. For most of his football career, McCarthy has been told he is too skinny and not good enough to make it to the elite level. He used that criticism as extra motivation to achieve his dreams. "To go from waking up early stacking shelves ... to being footy full-time now is a very good thing for me, and I"m so excited," McCarthy said. "For me, coming in as a 24-year-old, already working through some not fantastic jobs, I definitely know I won't take this for granted. "I'm so glad I'm not sitting at a desk anymore." New West Coast recruit Tom McCarthy has gone from stacking shelves at Woolworths to being on an AFL list, but there's some old fan-boy messages that are already coming back to haunt him. McCarthy was one of the feel-good stories of the AFL's mid-season rookie draft, the 24-year-old selected at pick No.1 by the Eagles to cap a meteoric rise over the past few years. The speedy half-back had never been a part of an elite junior pathway, and until two years ago was playing division two football for Highett in the Southern Football Netball League. McCarthy joined Richmond's VFL program last year, and his progression was so rapid the Eagles had no hesitation in pouncing on him with their prized No.1 pick. The Victorian had never even visited Perth before, and he was welcomed with open arms by his new Eagles teammates when he flew in on Thursday. But a bonding dinner that night with Eagles players uncovered something slightly embarrassing - McCarthy's old fan messages to new teammate Jayden Hunt. McCarthy grew up adoring the Melbourne Demons, listing the likes of David Neitz, Brad Green and Russell Robertson as some of his idols, as well as current superstar Christian Petracca. But he also had plenty of love for Hunt, who played 114 games for Melbourne between 2016 and 2022 before joining West Coast. "There's a few photos and messages that I sent him back in the day as a fan," McCarthy said with a laugh. "There's a joke going around at the moment that my favourite player was Jayden Hunt back when he was at Melbourne, so there's been a bit of laughter about that. "I can't remember what I texted him, but I used to love he had his headband ... and he used to love his choccie milk. He made it a big thing, so it would have been about that." McCarthy, who will play for West Coast's WAFL side on Saturday, has been working in a marketing company for the past six months. Before that, he spent more than six years at Woolworths. For most of his football career, McCarthy has been told he is too skinny and not good enough to make it to the elite level. He used that criticism as extra motivation to achieve his dreams. "To go from waking up early stacking shelves ... to being footy full-time now is a very good thing for me, and I"m so excited," McCarthy said. "For me, coming in as a 24-year-old, already working through some not fantastic jobs, I definitely know I won't take this for granted. "I'm so glad I'm not sitting at a desk anymore." New West Coast recruit Tom McCarthy has gone from stacking shelves at Woolworths to being on an AFL list, but there's some old fan-boy messages that are already coming back to haunt him. McCarthy was one of the feel-good stories of the AFL's mid-season rookie draft, the 24-year-old selected at pick No.1 by the Eagles to cap a meteoric rise over the past few years. The speedy half-back had never been a part of an elite junior pathway, and until two years ago was playing division two football for Highett in the Southern Football Netball League. McCarthy joined Richmond's VFL program last year, and his progression was so rapid the Eagles had no hesitation in pouncing on him with their prized No.1 pick. The Victorian had never even visited Perth before, and he was welcomed with open arms by his new Eagles teammates when he flew in on Thursday. But a bonding dinner that night with Eagles players uncovered something slightly embarrassing - McCarthy's old fan messages to new teammate Jayden Hunt. McCarthy grew up adoring the Melbourne Demons, listing the likes of David Neitz, Brad Green and Russell Robertson as some of his idols, as well as current superstar Christian Petracca. But he also had plenty of love for Hunt, who played 114 games for Melbourne between 2016 and 2022 before joining West Coast. "There's a few photos and messages that I sent him back in the day as a fan," McCarthy said with a laugh. "There's a joke going around at the moment that my favourite player was Jayden Hunt back when he was at Melbourne, so there's been a bit of laughter about that. "I can't remember what I texted him, but I used to love he had his headband ... and he used to love his choccie milk. He made it a big thing, so it would have been about that." McCarthy, who will play for West Coast's WAFL side on Saturday, has been working in a marketing company for the past six months. Before that, he spent more than six years at Woolworths. For most of his football career, McCarthy has been told he is too skinny and not good enough to make it to the elite level. He used that criticism as extra motivation to achieve his dreams. "To go from waking up early stacking shelves ... to being footy full-time now is a very good thing for me, and I"m so excited," McCarthy said. "For me, coming in as a 24-year-old, already working through some not fantastic jobs, I definitely know I won't take this for granted. "I'm so glad I'm not sitting at a desk anymore."
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eagles recruit made to regret his old fan-boy messages
New West Coast recruit Tom McCarthy has gone from stacking shelves at Woolworths to being on an AFL list, but there's some old fan-boy messages that are already coming back to haunt him. McCarthy was one of the feel-good stories of the AFL's mid-season rookie draft, the 24-year-old selected at pick No.1 by the Eagles to cap a meteoric rise over the past few years. The speedy half-back had never been a part of an elite junior pathway, and until two years ago was playing division two football for Highett in the Southern Football Netball League. McCarthy joined Richmond's VFL program last year, and his progression was so rapid the Eagles had no hesitation in pouncing on him with their prized No.1 pick. The Victorian had never even visited Perth before, and he was welcomed with open arms by his new Eagles teammates when he flew in on Thursday. But a bonding dinner that night with Eagles players uncovered something slightly embarrassing - McCarthy's old fan messages to new teammate Jayden Hunt. McCarthy grew up adoring the Melbourne Demons, listing the likes of David Neitz, Brad Green and Russell Robertson as some of his idols, as well as current superstar Christian Petracca. But he also had plenty of love for Hunt, who played 114 games for Melbourne between 2016 and 2022 before joining West Coast. "There's a few photos and messages that I sent him back in the day as a fan," McCarthy said with a laugh. "There's a joke going around at the moment that my favourite player was Jayden Hunt back when he was at Melbourne, so there's been a bit of laughter about that. "I can't remember what I texted him, but I used to love he had his headband ... and he used to love his choccie milk. He made it a big thing, so it would have been about that." What a story for Tom reaching the to have you as an Eagle 👏 — West Coast Eagles (@WestCoastEagles) May 28, 2025 McCarthy, who will play for West Coast's WAFL side on Saturday, has been working in a marketing company for the past six months. Before that, he spent more than six years at Woolworths. For most of his football career, McCarthy has been told he is too skinny and not good enough to make it to the elite level. He used that criticism as extra motivation to achieve his dreams. "To go from waking up early stacking shelves ... to being footy full-time now is a very good thing for me, and I"m so excited," McCarthy said. "For me, coming in as a 24-year-old, already working through some not fantastic jobs, I definitely know I won't take this for granted. "I'm so glad I'm not sitting at a desk anymore."
News.com.au
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
No.1 pick reacts to becoming an Eagle
AFL: No.1 mid-season draft pick Tom McCarthy joins AFL 360 to share his reaction to being selected by the West Coast Eagles.
