Dane County – Today, County Executive Melissa Agard proclaimed August 2026 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month, underscoring the critical role that Dane County Emergency Management (DCEM) plays in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies and disasters throughout the region. Emergencies can occur with little to no warning.

The 3rd CD Democrats of Wisconsin congratulates the Democrats advancing to the general election in November. We look forward to working together to secure Democratic victories up and down the ballot and to deliver a Blue Trifecta for Wisconsin.  In the 3rd CD, we had an energetic and spirited primary

Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. For the past year and a half, President Trump and Republicans in Congress have run roughshod over our economy, enacting disastrous foreign and economic policies that have caused costs to go through the roof. Gas, groceries, school supplies—you name it, you’re paying more for it,

“Consistent with our approach to prior federal actions affecting vaccine recommendations, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) relies on systematic and transparent reviews of scientific evidence to inform any updates to immunization guidance we give to parents, health care providers, and public health agencies statewide. The executive order issued

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressmen Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Lou Correa (D-CA) introduced the PERM Backlog Reduction Act, legislation to reduce costly delays in the Department of Labor’s Program Electronic Review Management(PERM) system, which employers use to obtain permanent labor certifications required for certain permanent employment-based immigration petitions, by establishing an optional premium processing program for participating employers. The bill establishes an optional fee for expedited processing of the ETA-9089 Permanent Employment Certification Form, which is one of the two required filings in the Department of

MADISON, Wis. — This week, the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) presented Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) with their Champion of Economic Development Award. WEDA is an advocacy organization that partners with the public and private sectors to promote economic development throughout the state, including workforce housing and neighborhood investment, local

KIMBERLY, Wis. — Alicia Saunders, candidate for Wisconsin’s 2nd Assembly District and a U.S. Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Harry S. Truman during Operation Iraqi Freedom, issued the following statement regarding reports about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and criticism directed at sailors reportedly experiencing mental health

MILWAUKEE – The Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin (CECW) released the following statement in response to the results of Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary elections:  With Wisconsin’s primaries now decided, our state enters a general election that will help shape one of the most consequential issues facing families and businesses: energy affordability.  

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, alongside Travel Wisconsin, today announced the Wisconsin State Capitol and the surrounding square are joining the “Wonders of Wisconsin.” Launched in 2023, the Wonders of Wisconsin are Travel Wisconsin’s list of unforgettable destinations—shaped by both natural forces and human hands—that every resident and visitor should experience around the state. With today’s announcement, the State

Cryptocurrency. Veterans Benefits. A.I. in Healthcare. Cemeteries. Floodplain Restoration. DA funding. What do they have in common? While we’d all like to take the summer off and enjoy everything Wisconsin has to offer, the Legislature continues to work hard year-round. All those topics? They’re all subjects of legislative study committees:

Campaigns matter, and a chaotic last month in the Wisconsin Democratic primary is a prime example. In the Marquette Law School Poll’s final survey of Wisconsin voters, July 22-27, Francesca Hong received 38%. Her unofficial vote total in the August 11 primary election is 39.3%. And 34% said they were

Wednesday morning, Wisconsinites woke up to the results of their primary elections while also learning that inflation remains above wage growth. As families face the realities of an ever-more expensive economy, the need to elect leaders who will tackle this economic crisis grows by the day. Tom Tiffany and Derrick

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announces that registration is open for WHEDA Conference 2026: How Housing Happens, taking place November 18 and 19 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The annual WHEDA Conference convenes developers, property managers, financial specialists, lenders, advocates, government officials, and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues to reintroduce the Momnibus Act, a comprehensive legislative package designed to end the nation’s maternal health crisis and directly confront the devastating disparities that continue to claim the lives of Black mothers at alarming rates. The package includes Senator Baldwin’s Perinatal Workforce

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that on July 21, 2026, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) approved the Lake Pepin TMDL: Total Maximum Daily Loads for Total Phosphorus study. The DNR, together with many partners throughout the basin, including the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA),

UW-Stout Polytechnic Chancellor Katherine Frank joined Universities of Wisconsin Regent President Kyle Weatherly, UWs Interim President Renée Wachter and other university leaders today to announce budget proposals focused on building Wisconsin’s workforce and the next generation of businesses. The Tech for Tomorrow and Accelerate Wisconsin proposals represent new initiatives from the UWs’

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) awarded the I-894 resurfacing project in Milwaukee County with a regional America’s Transportation Award in the category of ‘Best Use of Technology & Innovation, Medium Project.’ Watch the AASHTO video announcing the I-894 project. This section of Interstate 894 in Milwaukee County

MADISON – Five years into construction, the future USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827) is taking shape, and the public is invited to hear the latest on its progress at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum on August 27, 2026. The event kicks off at 9:15 a.m. with a reading of Governor Evers’ proclamation declaring

MADISON, Wis. — At a bar touting Pittsburgh Steelers fan swag, and not the green and gold of Wisconsin’s beloved Packers, Congressman Tom Tiffany finally told the truth: he’s a “MAGA extremist.” “It’s not enough for MAGA extremist Congressman Tom Tiffany to vote for Trump’s agenda 100% of the time, now he’s

MADISON, WI — Children who experience abuse often carry the effects of that trauma long after the abuse ends. Without the right support, those experiences can impact mental health, relationships, educational success and long-term well-being.  To help children and families access the care they need, Dean Health Plan by Medica is investing $152,000 over multiple years to