Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address, Highlights Evers Administration Efforts to Cut Down Emissions, Reduce State’s Climate Impact, Build a Clean Energy Future in Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address, highlighting efforts of the Evers Administration to cut down emissions and reduce the state’s climate impact, while investing in a more sustainable future for the state. The governor’s radio address features

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UW-Milwaukee: New Applied Agile Professional Microcredential from UWM’s School of Continuing Education designed to help professionals thrive in a changing workforce   

Milwaukee, WI, July 29, 2026 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education (UWM SCE) is proud to introduce the Applied Agile Professional Microcredential, a new professional development pathway developed with support from the HERA Micorcredential Grant. The four-course microcredential provides

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Volunteers for Agriculture:  Announce primary endorsements 

MADISON – Today, Volunteers for Agriculture®, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s political action arm, announced several endorsements in partisan primaries for state Senate and state Assembly races ahead of the August 11 Primary Election.   The VFA® endorsement process began with candidate engagement at the local county Farm Bureau level. Farm

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Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, WEDC celebrate investments in hundreds of Wisconsin businesses, nonprofits, organizations, and communities   

WEDC invested $229 million across Wisconsin in fiscal year 2026 to support entrepreneurs and startups, small businesses, housing, child care, Main Street development, job creation and workforce retention, and more  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), today announced that in fiscal year 2026, which

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, U.S. Sen. Van Hollen, U.S. Rep. Dingell: Americans with serious illnesses warn against dangerous GOP policy attacking at-risk populations as July 31 deadline rapidly approaches

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), & Americans who have been impacted by Washington Republicans’ attacks on health care joined a press call alongside Unrig Our Economy, Social Security Works, Protect Our Care, and Caring Across

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Gov. Evers: Mobilizes Wisconsin National Guard as Winnebago County begins recovery from devastating tornado

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he has activated the Wisconsin National Guard to support Winnebago County’s ongoing recovery response after devastating and destructive storms earlier this week. This announcement also comes as, earlier today, Gov. Evers toured storm damage in Menasha, where he met and spoke

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Crowley campaign: Wisconsin Carpenters Endorse David Crowley for Governor

MILWAUKEE – The Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters today endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. The union represents thousands of carpenters, millwrights, and other skilled tradespeople across Wisconsin. “Wisconsin’s carpenters are proud to endorse David Crowley because he understands that strong unions and a highly

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Brennan campaign: Joel Brennan’s Statement on the Governor’s Race

Milwaukee, WI — Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan  released the following statement:  “It’s unfortunate for voters that this primary has gotten more attention for chaos than the stakes of this election. From the start of this campaign, my focus has been on the families, workers, businesses, and communities being squeezed by

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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin: Baldwin-Backed Bill to Stop Key Parts of Trump’s Push to Shut Down Education Department Advances to Full Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s (D-WI) bipartisan legislation to block key elements of President Trump’s effort to shut down the Department of Education advanced on a bipartisan vote out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. The bill would block some of the deals, called

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Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address, Highlights Evers Administration Efforts to Cut Down Emissions, Reduce State’s Climate Impact, Build a Clean Energy Future in Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address, highlighting efforts of the Evers Administration to cut down emissions and reduce the state’s climate impact, while investing in a more sustainable future for the state. The governor’s radio address features the state’s new Clean Fleet Policy, which requires state agencies to purchase

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UW-Milwaukee: New Applied Agile Professional Microcredential from UWM’s School of Continuing Education designed to help professionals thrive in a changing workforce   

Milwaukee, WI, July 29, 2026 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education (UWM SCE) is proud to introduce the Applied Agile Professional Microcredential, a new professional development pathway developed with support from the HERA Micorcredential Grant. The four-course microcredential provides a practical, multi-framework foundation in Agile approaches, helping professionals lead

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Wisconsin Emergency Management: One month left to apply for federal assistance for April 13-23 storms and flooding

MADISON, Wis. – Individuals and households impacted storms and flooding from April 13-23, 2026, have one month remaining to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance or U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) physical disaster loan. Those impacted by the disaster are urged to apply by Aug. 31, 2026.  “The deadline is more than just a date on a calendar,

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WI AFL-CIO: Wisconsin AFL-CIO endorses Josh Kaul for Attorney General

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement announcing the labor federation’s endorsement of Josh Kaul for Wisconsin Attorney General: “As Attorney General, Josh Kaul has a strong record of protecting the rights and freedoms of working people in Wisconsin,” said Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale. “Attorney

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Volunteers for Agriculture:  Announce primary endorsements 

MADISON – Today, Volunteers for Agriculture®, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s political action arm, announced several endorsements in partisan primaries for state Senate and state Assembly races ahead of the August 11 Primary Election.   The VFA® endorsement process began with candidate engagement at the local county Farm Bureau level. Farm Bureau members engaged candidates and learned about their backgrounds and

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Gov. Evers: Gov. Evers, WEDC celebrate investments in hundreds of Wisconsin businesses, nonprofits, organizations, and communities   

WEDC invested $229 million across Wisconsin in fiscal year 2026 to support entrepreneurs and startups, small businesses, housing, child care, Main Street development, job creation and workforce retention, and more  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), today announced that in fiscal year 2026, which ended June 30, 2026, WEDC invested $229 million in 67

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Free and Just: 61 years of Medicaid: Pregnant patients and rural communities suffer from sweeping health care cuts under Trump and Republican lawmakers

WASHINGTON, DC –– Today marks the 61st anniversary of Medicaid being signed into law. The program is a lifeline for pregnant patients, working families, and rural communities across the country who need comprehensive health care — including reproductive care. Despite Medicaid’s critical role in making health care accessible to millions of Americans,

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Pocan, Frankel, Randall, & Takano lead 113 House members in letter to OMB calling for renewal of community HIV funds

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Emily Randall (WA-06), and Mark Takano (CA-39) led 113 of their colleagues in a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director, Russell Vought, regarding reports that the Trump Administration has directed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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Responsible Energy Alliance: Local citizen coalition asks PSC to revoke completeness determination for ATC’s Ozaukee County Transmission Project

Port Washington, Wis. – The Responsible Energy Alliance (“REA”), a local citizen alliance, filed a petition with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (“PSC”) Wednesday asking the PSC to revoke its Dec. 15, 2025, determination that American Transmission Company’s (“ATC”) application for the Ozaukee County Distribution Interconnection Project (Docket No.

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Second Harvest Foodbank: Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin names Tanya Andersen Buckingham as Vice President of Advancement

MADISON, Wis. — Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin is pleased to announce the appointment of Tanya Andersen Buckingham as its new Vice President of Advancement, a key executive leadership position responsible for advancing the organization’s mission through strategic fundraising, cross-sector partnerships, and community-centered engagement. In this role, Buckingham will provide

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin Conservation Congress and DNR align on mission to protect Wisconsin’s resources

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources leaders (DNR) met in July to discuss their shared commitment to conserving the state’s natural resources and how to continue providing excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation. The WCC is the only statutory body in the state where residents

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, U.S. Sen. Van Hollen, U.S. Rep. Dingell: Americans with serious illnesses warn against dangerous GOP policy attacking at-risk populations as July 31 deadline rapidly approaches

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), & Americans who have been impacted by Washington Republicans’ attacks on health care joined a press call alongside Unrig Our Economy, Social Security Works, Protect Our Care, and Caring Across Generations to warn about a harsh new Republican Medicaid rule that could

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