Rep. Haywood: Statement on FEMA aid denial

MADISON, Wis. – The Trump administration has denied a request for $26.5 million in disaster mitigation funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), after severe flooding damage that took place in several Wisconsin counties in August. FEMA did not give

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Oct. 24

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss a hearing on grooming and sexual misconduct in Wisconsin schools, Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill Karofsky’s push for more security funding amid a rise in threats, a bill that would define antisemitism in state law and more.

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Gov Evers: Trump Administration denies federal disaster request for communities impacted by August sever weather, Gov. Evers to appeal decision to ensure communities get the support they need

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Trump Administration has denied Wisconsin’s application for Public Assistance for Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties after severe storms and flooding caused severe damage to public infrastructure in August. In response, the governor announced he

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Jones campaign: Judge Ben Jones launches campaign in Dane County

MADISON—Judge Ben Jones launched his campaign today for a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1.  “In these incredibly difficult and divided times, we need judges committed to the rule of law, the Constitution, and equality for all people,” said Judge Jones. “I have dedicated my career to

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Ebben campaign: Monroe County Sheriff Revels and County Board Chairman Schnitzler endorse Trump conservative Jessi Ebben in WI-07

STANLEY, WI – Today Trump Conservative Jessi Ebben’s congressional campaign announced she has been endorsed by Monroe County Sheriff Wes Revels and Monroe County Board of Supervisors Chairman Cedric Schnitzler. In a statement, Sheriff Revels said “Jessi Ebben is exactly the type of America First leader who law enforcement can trust to have

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Rep. Haywood: Statement on FEMA aid denial

MADISON, Wis. – The Trump administration has denied a request for $26.5 million in disaster mitigation funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), after severe flooding damage that took place in several Wisconsin counties in August. FEMA did not give specific reasons for the denial. In response, Representative Kalan Haywood

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and coalition seek answers from Trump Administration on SNAP funding due to lapse in one week

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and 22 other attorneys general today sent a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Acting Associate Administrator for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) seeking additional information on how USDA plans to proceed after it alerted states that SNAP funding may lapse

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Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Interdisciplinary group provides clarity on IV hydration therapy

Madison, Wis. – The Interdisciplinary Advisory Committee (IAC) met this week and unanimously adopted comprehensive guidance on the practice of IV hydration therapy. Participating boards independently reviewed and approved the guidance. Recently, Wisconsin has seen an increase in intravenous (IV) hydration therapy business. Specifically, the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional… Please

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Fox Cities Chamber: Announces Lifetime Achievement Award recipients

Fox Cities, Wis. (October 24, 2025) The Fox Cities Chamber has announced the recipients of its Lifetime Achievement Awards. These annual awards recognize individuals who embrace principled leadership, strategic thinking, balanced workplace values and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence. Each has a unique blend of vision, energy, perseverance and skill, demonstrating outstanding

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Oct. 24

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss a hearing on grooming and sexual misconduct in Wisconsin schools, Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill Karofsky’s push for more security funding amid a rise in threats, a bill that would define antisemitism in state law and more.

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Slams Trump’s denial of FEMA disaster assistance for Wisconsin communities impacted by August storms

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released a statement following the Trump Administration’s decision to deny federal assistance for Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties after catastrophic storms and flooding in August caused more than $26.5 million in damages to public infrastructure.   “By denying federal assistance, the

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WisDems: Democrats highlight effects of government shutdown across the state, discuss impacts of potential ACA cuts on Wisconsinites

MADISON, Wis. — This week, former CMS Director Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, former CMS Director, and emergency medicine physician Dr. Chris Ford, laid out the stakes of the GOP shutdown, including how this could force nearly 300,000 Wisconsinites to deal with skyrocketing health care premiums and will further jeopardize rural health care access.

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The Creative Company: New report exposes rural legal access crisis, highlights community solutions

WISCONSIN (Oct. 24, 2025) — For millions of Americans living in rural communities, access to civil legal help is out of reach, according to a report released Wednesday by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). The report, “Justice Where We Live: Promising Practices from Rural Communities,” is a first-of-its-kind exploration of the barriers rural Americans

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Gov Evers: Trump Administration denies federal disaster request for communities impacted by August sever weather, Gov. Evers to appeal decision to ensure communities get the support they need

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Trump Administration has denied Wisconsin’s application for Public Assistance for Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties after severe storms and flooding caused severe damage to public infrastructure in August. In response, the governor announced he will be filing an appeal to ensure these&… Please log

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