MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Michael Schindhelm to the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 11. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge William J. Domina’s retirement. Schindhelm will complete a term ending July 31, 2027. “Michael Schindhelm has nearly two decades

MADISON, Wis. — As Americans and Wisconsinites celebrate 250 years of independence, we want to remind you what Mandela’s true thoughts about America are. Mandela Barnes believes the founding of America is “AWFUL”. Generations of Americans fought valiantly to preserve the freedoms that we enjoy 250 years later. Wisconsinites deserve a leader

MADISON, WI – This week, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) presented the 2025-2026 Champion of Commerce Award to selected recipients; this award is presented to legislators who showed strong, consistent support for policies introduced this session to support the regional economy. This session, MMAC prioritized bills which promoted

MADISON, Wis. — One year ago today, Van Orden tweeted “YES!” in response to a tweet detailing the devastating impacts MAGA’s Big Ugly Bill will have on Americans who rely on Medicaid and SNAP funding.  Van Orden was instrumental in the passage of the OBBB, which threatens healthcare for over 32,000 of

This July 4, millions of Americans will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with family, food and fireworks. The journey to such a historic milestone offers an opportunity to pause and reflect on the nation’s past, consider its future and honor the contributions of

MADISON, Wis. — On the one year anniversary of GOP Congressman Tom Tiffany and his fellow Wisconsin Republicans casting the deciding votes to pass the Big Ugly Budget Bill, A Better Wisconsin Together says the bill’s disastrous impacts on Wisconsinites over the past twelve months raise serious questions about who Congressional Republicans like

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.