Gov. Evers: Secures federal disaster declaration approval for recent severe storms and historic flooding across Wisconsin

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Partial federal approval of the governor’s emergency declaration request to unlock nearly $30 million to help Wisconsin families and businesses rebuild and recover after extreme weather caused tens of millions of dollars in damages MADISON — At 7:48 p.m. CT today, the Evers Administration received official notice that the Trump Administration

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Rep. Sheehan: Introduces the Kids First bill package

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats introduced the Kids First bill package. This package includes a general aid increase to school funding, an additional line to your itemized tax bill displaying the cost of voucher schools, and highlights the

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Gov. Evers: Seeks court order requiring Republican-led legislature to comply with supreme court decisions and Wisconsin state law

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is formally seeking a court order to require the Republican-led Wisconsin State Legislature to follow Wisconsin state law and comply with recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions regarding the administrative rulemaking process. The Wisconsin Supreme Court, in a landmark decision earlier this year

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Washington County: FEMA disaster assistance applications open

WEST BEND, WI – President Donald Trump announced a presidential disaster declaration for Wisconsin, approving $29.8 million in federal aid to help recover from the severe storms and flooding in August. County Executive Josh Schoemann said, “I am pleased to see how quickly the disaster declaration was issued so our families

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Interstate Park commemorates 125 years with anniversary celebration

ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend an anniversary celebration event at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Join DNR staff, partners, local officials and other special guests to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System’s oldest park.   The 125th anniversary

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Legislative Audit Bureau: Announces the release of reports 25‑16 through 25-22: Wisconsin Retirement System and Other Benefit Programs

We provided unmodified opinions on the financial statements and related notes prepared by the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) (report 25-16), the Retiree Life Insurance programs (report 25-18), and the Supplemental Health Insurance Conversion Credit (SHICC) program (report 25-21). The fiduciary net position

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Rep. Gustafson: Assembly passes AB 211 with bipartisan support, strengthening Wisconsin’s clean air law and community health

Madison, WI — The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 211 on a bipartisan 57–37 vote, with support from leaders on both sides of the aisle. The bill strengthens Wisconsin’s smoke-free indoor air law by updating outdated exemptions and establishing tougher safeguards for tobacco bars. “AB 211 strengthens Wisconsin’s smoke-free

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Rep. Snodgrass: Welcomes Representative Murphy to District 52

Appleton, WI – Representative Snodgrass released the following statement regarding Representative Murphy’s move to District 52: “I extend a warmhearted welcome to Representative Murphy and his wife as new residents of Assembly District 52. I look forward to representing them and encourage them to sign up for our office newsletter to

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Gov. Evers: Secures federal disaster declaration approval for recent severe storms and historic flooding across Wisconsin

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Partial federal approval of the governor’s emergency declaration request to unlock nearly $30 million to help Wisconsin families and businesses rebuild and recover after extreme weather caused tens of millions of dollars in damages MADISON — At 7:48 p.m. CT today, the Evers Administration received official notice that the Trump Administration has approved Gov. Tony… Please log in to access subscriber

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Fox Cities Chamber: Next session of Leader Lab starts October 6

Fox Cities, Wis. (September 11, 2025) – Registration is open for the next sessions of the Fox Cities Chamber’s groundbreaking leadership program – “Leader Lab: Linking Organizational Culture and Leadership.” To date, almost 100 participants have gone through the program, and the Chamber is now seeking its next cohort of inspiring leaders

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Rep. Ortiz-Velez: Passage of recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month in Wisconsin

State Representative Sylvia Ortiz‑Velez is excited to announce the unanimous passage Of AJR 83 by the Wisconsin State Assembly recognizing September 15th to October 15th 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Wisconsin. State Representative Sylvia Ortiz‑Velez, issues a heartfelt thank you to all the  Bi-Partisan Co-Sponsors, and the entire Wisconsin State Assembly for un… Please

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Rep. Sheehan: Introduces the Kids First bill package

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Legislative Democrats introduced the Kids First bill package. This package includes a general aid increase to school funding, an additional line to your itemized tax bill displaying the cost of voucher schools, and highlights the previously introduced healthy meals for all bill. Representative Joe Sheehan (D-Sheboygan)

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U.S. Rep. Steil: President approves Steil request for FEMA assistance 

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Donald J. Trump announced that he approved $29.8 million to support recovery efforts in Wisconsin following historic flooding. Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) previously led the Wisconsin congressional delegation to request that President Trump issue a Major Disaster Declaration and unlock federal aid for Wisconsin.  “This relief

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