Contact: FEMA Region 5 News DeskPhone: (312) 408-4455Email: fema-r5-news-desk@fema.dhs.gov WASHINGTON­– FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Wisconsin to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from April 13-23, 2026. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Bayfield, Brown,

MADISON, WI – On Monday, June 29, Representative Shelia Stubbs was presented with the Wisconsin Counties Association’s Outstanding Legislator Award for the 2025 – 2026 Legislative Session, an award given to legislators who have demonstrated leadership and represented county interest on key issues in the legislature and in their districts. 

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Wisconsin will be sending a trade mission delegation to Africa this summer with Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), set to lead an economic partnership mission to Ghana and South Africa, highlighting Wisconsin’s business relationships with African counterparts and promoting educational, institutional, community, and people-to-people

On July 1, 2026, the Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) hosted a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum at the Oak Creek Performing Arts Center, a chance for candidates to speak directly to a community of over 70,000 Wisconsin Muslims who have too often been an afterthought in state politics.  While six candidates

WHITEWATER, Wis. – July 2, 2026. A proposed entertainment industry merger may look like a Hollywood story, but a new economic impact analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Fiscal and Economic Research Center (FERC) shows the ripple effect could reach communities across the United States, including Wisconsin. “The Economic Impact

NORTH FREEDOM, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the DNR-managed public access site on Seeley Lake in Sauk County has been temporarily closed while the local dam is removed. The site of the dam removal is an active construction zone located immediately adjacent to the

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) joined a coalition in filing a formal comment letter today opposing the U.S. Postal Service’s attempt to aid the president’s efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting through a proposed rule, and asking the Postal Service to withdraw the proposed

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding the surge in ICE activity which has led to the detention of community members with no criminal records, as well as those who have work permits and others who are working to obtain legal status: “ICE’s operations in Milwaukee have

As travelers approach the busy holiday weekend, the Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers that slower traffic should keep right on interstates and multi-lane highways. The July Law of the Month highlights the importance of maintaining a safe and efficient flow of traffic to reduce the risk of tailgating and rear-end

MADISON, Wis. — One year after congressional Republicans passed the Republican Tax Law, the damage to Wisconsin families is clear: less access to healthcare, more families going hungry, and costs are higher, all while the ultra-rich and big corporations are benefiting from new tax breaks. Rep. Derrick Van Orden and

BROOKFIELD – As Wisconsin and the nation prepare to celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday, State Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) joins his colleagues in honoring the courage and sacrifice of the hundreds of Gold Star families in Wisconsin. Beginning July 1, Gold Star family members can get a personalized Gold Star

JANESVILLE, Wis. — On July 2, 17 students completed the Accelerated Industrial Maintenance (AIM) program on Blackhawk Technical College’s Beloit-Janesville campus, marking the fifth graduating class of this initiative. Funded by a federal grant through the Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board (SWWDB), AIM is part of Wisconsin’s Worker Advancement Initiative,

This week marks one year since Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted for the Big, Ugly Bill that enacted the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in history, all to fund massive tax breaks for billionaires.  The DCCC made clear that a vote for this Tax Scam would be the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) anticipates a high volume of ATV/UTV riders this Fourth of July weekend and reminds everyone to ride sober.  In 2025, there were 300 reported ATV/UTV crashes with 42 fatal crash victims. Many of these crashes involved alcohol as a contributing factor.

As American families prepare to hit the road and fire up the grill this Fourth of July weekend, they are finding the holiday to be more expensive than ever thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans’ cost-hiking agenda. From the grocery store to the gas pump, families are having to fork

MADISON, Wis. — In a letter to the editor published today by the Cap Times, a voter in Bryan Steil’s 1st Congressional District demands that the congressman get his priorities straight by focusing on bringing costs down instead of his endless attempts to push forward legislation that would make it more difficult to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, slammed the Trump Administration for cutting off funding for the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) that provides services and support for the more than five million Americans

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead for summer travel by purchasing their Wisconsin state park and forest vehicle admission pass and making their camping reservations before they hit the road. A Wisconsin state park and forest vehicle admission pass is required for all

David Tomblin is a thief and a fraudster who preys on poor people.  In defiance of a judge’s order he has tried to collect rent from his former tenants.  Common Ground has been receiving calls from several tenants, whom Tomblin and his staff are approaching asking for July rent.  This

Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address in celebration of the Fourth of July and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Gov. Evers also proclaimed July 4, 2026, as America 250, in accordance with national observances.  A transcript of