WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Military Personnel, today released the following statement after securing major wins, including full funding for Marinette Marine to build the future frigate, in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “President Biden’s budget included an

(MADISON) – State Representative Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie) released the following statement following official troop withdrawal in Afghanistan: We cannot thank our troops enough for the bravery they showed during the evacuation of over 100,000 people out of Afghanistan. For almost 20 years, American service members have done what was

MADISON, Wis. – As states continue to revitalize and invest in their economies and support their small businesses, there are some simple ways residents, visitors and consumers can help – buy from and support your local farmers and food-based businesses. From buying fresh produce or jams at your favorite farmers

As the fall semester begins, UW–Madison has met and exceeded its goals for the vaccination rates of its students, faculty and staff. Efforts to increase these rates are ongoing. – As of Sept. 1, 88 percent of students are fully vaccinated and 91 percent of students have received at least

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has received the Program of Study Validation from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity. This recognition extends to the Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Technology with a Networking and Security emphasis offered by the College of Business and Economics. “It is an honor to earn this

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the release of its 2020-2021 statewide waste characterization study. The study provides valuable insight into what is going into Wisconsin landfills, and is a powerful planning tool for waste reduction and minimization efforts. The DNR contracted with SCS Engineers, an environmental consulting

The nation has watched as President Biden botched America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. Now, our states and communities have to deal with the aftermath. I’m Senator Patrick Testin. America lost nearly twenty five hundred lives to our fight for freedom in Afghanistan including 13 soldiers just last week. America has a

MADISON, Wis. – Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been on the rise this summer among children, and since symptoms can be similar to those of COVID-19, a UW Health expert is sharing what parents need to know. Cases of RSV, a common respiratory virus most people contract in childhood, have

MADISON, Wis. – Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been on the rise this summer among children, and since symptoms can be similar to those of COVID-19, a UW Health expert is sharing what parents need to know. Cases of RSV, a common respiratory virus most people contract in childhood, have

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is appointing Anne Sayers to serve as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Secretary-designee Sayers has been leading the agency as the interim secretary since former Secretary-designee Sara Meaney’s departure. “Secretary-designee Sayers has done an excellent job over the last nine months leading the

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) traveled to Washington, D.C. with his Republican veteran colleagues to demand President Biden and Speaker Pelosi take action related to the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan. Congressman Fitzgerald issued the statement below: “President Biden has lied to Americans. He promised he would leave

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Associated Press reported the legislature has set aside $25,000 in taxpayer funds to reimburse special counsel Michael Gableman for “travel” as he conducts an Arizona-style Cyber Ninja circus in Wisconsin.   Gableman has already attended MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell’s QAnon bonanza and jetted off to Arizona to get some inspiration for

(MADISON, WI) Wisconsin leads the nation in deadly falls among people age 65 and older – a distinction that has the attention of aging advocates and public health officials and has prompted a new statewide falls prevention initiative. Governor Evers recently declared September as Falls Prevention Awareness Month but recognizes

(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County’s 2022 – 2026 Capital Projects Plan focuses on essential infrastructure projects that support safety and economic development in the community. Residents will benefit from quality-of-life improvements to County parks, vital transportation corridors, and safer, more accessible courthouse facilities during this time period if the current proposal is adopted. The