MADISON, Wis. — Senator Tammy Baldwin has been a driving force in holding the Trump administration accountable for their illegal war in Iran. Since the war began, Senator Baldwin has forced multiple votes on War Powers Resolutions as the war has claimed the lives of 13 American soldiers, sent fuel and

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2,454,566 contract to reconstruct the US 18/151 and County F intersection in Blue Mounds, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin May 26. Rock Road Companies, Inc. is the prime contractor for the project. The project is designed

Federal disaster loans still available for Wisconsin small businesses and nonprofits unable to meet financial obligations due to severe weather last August MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today once again encouraged small businesses and nonprofits affected by severe weather last August to apply for federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). While the Home Disaster and Business Physical

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to help update its beach list to keep people safe on Great Lakes beaches this summer. Each year, the DNR’s beach program reaches out to Wisconsinites, local beach managers and public health departments along Wisconsin’s Great Lakes coasts to

Goal is to reduce emergency department visits and hospital stays Spring has sprung, and many Wisconsinites are starting to feel it in their airways. In Wisconsin, approximately 550 children are hospitalized each year for asthma-related health issues, and 4,800 children end up in Wisconsin emergency departments. May is Asthma Awareness

Funds Will Support Contamination Assessment MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the award of a Brownfield Grant to Barron County to assist with assessment of environmental contamination at a property in Rice Lake. The award is from the DNR’s Wisconsin Assessment Monies program, which provides contractor services

Governor’s request comes as Wisconsin Emergency Management and FEMA joint preliminary damage assessment determines more than $27 million in damages  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has formally requested a disaster declaration from President Donald J. Trump in response to severe storms and flooding in April that caused widespread destruction throughout the state of Wisconsin. Gov. Evers’

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges off-highway recreational vehicle operators to wear helmets and seatbelts and follow route and trail rules this Memorial Day weekend and throughout the rest of the year. To date, Wisconsin has had 14 ATV/UTV fatalities, including nine on public roadways. Operating with

MADISON, Wis.– Wisconsin’s licensed cherry growers are invited to submit their votes through June 15, 2026, to elect one new member to the five-member Wisconsin Cherry Board. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) administers the election and is proceeding with no candidates listed on the ballot,

Defying nationwide trends, Milwaukee County has seen a 75% decrease in homelessness in the past 10 years MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are proposing reallocating $2.5 million in federal HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance to support unsheltered individuals. This would

1 in 4 providers say they are likely to close or significantly reduce services; tuition increases of $1,300–$2,600 per child annually expected without sustained state investment FITCHBURG, Wis. — Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) recently released After the Bridge: The High Cost of Ending Child Care Stabilization in Wisconsin, a research and

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #296 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., May 25, 2026, as the state and nation recognize Memorial Day to honor and remember the nation’s fallen heroes, as well as the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #295 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., May 23, 2026, as a mark of respect for the emergency medical services (EMS) professionals who have given their lives in the line of

MADISON – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today delivered the first-ever State of the County Address in Dane County history, outlining the administration’s accomplishments over the past year and sharing a strategic vision for the future focused on environmental leadership, justice reform, economic development, and community services. Speaking at the

TOWN OF UNION, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred in the Town of Union in Eau Claire County, Wis. on the morning of Monday, May 4, 2026. At approximately 7:25 a.m. Monday, two Eau Claire

MADISON, Wis. — While voters in the third congressional district spend most days worrying about the cost of gas and groceries, new reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner highlights Derrick Van Orden’s history of prioritizing violent rhetoric over listening to his constituents. Van Orden has yelled at teenage pages, a teenage librarian, attended the January

Fond du Lac, WI — Marty Ryan announced today that he has successfully filed nomination papers with the Wisconsin Elections Commission to appear on the ballot for Wisconsin’s 60th Assembly District as a Republican, submitting the maximum 400 signatures allowed by law. “I want to thank everyone who signed our

MADISON, Wis. — Following the dismissal of the Department of Justice’s request for access to Wisconsin’s unredacted voter rolls and voters’ private information, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Wisconsinites are now safe from having their privacy invaded and sensitive personal information handed over to the

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss proposed improvements on I-39 from US 51 to County V in Madison, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Vienna Town Hall, 7161 County I,

MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this month, Derrick Van Orden attended a roundtable discussion with VA Secretary Doug Collins to try to hide behind his record of failing veterans. At the event, Van Orden stood by as Collins attempted to deceive veterans by saying the VA was hiring despite cutting 30,000 VA jobs