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MADISON, Wis. – Members of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program won nearly three quarters of the awards (31 of 43), including Best of Show, at the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair Grand
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) issued an order directing the City of Madison’s Clerk’s Office to implement a series of administrative and procedural changes following the WEC’s investigation into nearly 200 uncounted absentee ballots in Madison during the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges individuals preparing for the fall hunting seasons to enroll now in a Hunter Education course. Hunter Education plays a vital role in keeping Wisconsin a safe place to hunt. Anyone
MADISON, Wis. – With 25 lives lost in ATV/UTV crashes so far in 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning riders that vehicle rollovers and lack of basic safety gear and training are common factors in these often-preventable
MADISON, Wis. – As families prepare for the back-to-school season, UW Health Kids reminds parents to prioritize vision care for kids. The goal of Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, observed each August, is to emphasize the critical role eye
Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and other members of the Wisconsin Congressional delegation wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to request assistance expediting a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) to support recovery efforts across Wisconsin following historic flooding.
August 15, 2025 – As previously announced, Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s new state-of-the-art, 30,000-square-foot production center, located at 1300 Glenview Place, Wauwatosa, WI was severely damaged by historic flooding. This flooding, described as a “1,000-year flood event,” caused the nearby Menominee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and Bryan Steil (R-WI-01) called on the Trump Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support Wisconsin’s request to assist the state in conducting a
Madison, WI – Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown), along with a bipartisan coalition of Wisconsin state legislators, has sent a formal letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urging swift federal action to assist communities across the state devastated by record
Congressional Candidates for Wisconsin’s 3rd District Laura Benjamin and Emily Berge Unite in Call for Accountability at Pearl Street Brewery Event LA CROSSE, WIS. – Earlier today, Laura Benjamin and fellow Democratic candidate Emily Berge joined forces at a grassroots
MADISON, Wis. – Recent flooding has caused widespread damage in Wisconsin. Consumers whose homes, vehicles, or other properties were damaged will likely seek out repair contractors, but they should practice caution while doing so. “Vulnerable consumers are often targeted by
MADISON, WI – The first Missing Child Alert in Wisconsin, created by 2023 Wisconsin Act 272, also known as the Prince Act, was issued in early August of 2024. Today, the Department of Justice officially marked 1 year since the
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice is raising awareness about the importance of Wisconsin’s Missing Child Alerts as it marks more than one year since announcing these alerts, which broaden options for alerting the public to missing
Fall sports report back to campus early, looking forward to successful seasons UW-Stout is gearing up for the start of the 2025-26 academic year and is already welcoming some student groups to campus. Blue Devil fall athletes are reporting to
Waukesha, WI – August 14, 2025 – Waukesha County continues to work closely with municipal partners to monitor community needs and support recovery efforts following the historic flooding event. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains activated, coordinating with local governments,
Hello, this is Senator Patrick Testin, and I am coming to you from the Capitol in Madison to talk about my bipartisan Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act, which was recently signed into law following more than a decade of
Regional workforce in need of professional translators as the state’s Spanish-speaking population grows Green Bay, WI – Professional translators are in demand within the region to meet the needs of the Spanish-speaking population in Northeast Wisconsin. Recognizing this need, UW-Green
After promising to protect Social Security, the Republican Trifecta has cut, gutted, and pushed a scheme to privatize this vital program A foundational cornerstone of America’s middle class, Social Security turns 90 today. For nearly a century, the program has
MILWAUKEE — A free, family-friendly outdoor music series in support of veterans will wrap up its fourth season on Thursday, Aug. 21, at Milwaukee’s lakefront. “Music in the Garden” will be 6-8 p.m. at the War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln
His announcement will be held on Wednesday, August 20 th at 2:00pm and should last for no more than 10 minutes. The location of the announcement will be at Mitchell BOULEVARD Park (not to be confused with Mitchell Park) and
MADISON, Wis. – Members of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP’s) Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program won nearly three quarters of the awards (31 of 43), including Best of Show, at the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair Grand Champion Eats and Treats competition. “We congratulate all the winners
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) issued an order directing the City of Madison’s Clerk’s Office to implement a series of administrative and procedural changes following the WEC’s investigation into nearly 200 uncounted absentee ballots in Madison during the 2024 November General Election. On Friday, the Commission voted 5-1
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges individuals preparing for the fall hunting seasons to enroll now in a Hunter Education course. Hunter Education plays a vital role in keeping Wisconsin a safe place to hunt. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1973, must complete a
MADISON, Wis. – With 25 lives lost in ATV/UTV crashes so far in 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning riders that vehicle rollovers and lack of basic safety gear and training are common factors in these often-preventable tragedies. Over half of all crashes this year have been rollovers,
MADISON, Wis. – As families prepare for the back-to-school season, UW Health Kids reminds parents to prioritize vision care for kids. The goal of Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, observed each August, is to emphasize the critical role eye health plays in children’s overall success in the coming school year.
Janesville, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and other members of the Wisconsin Congressional delegation wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to request assistance expediting a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) to support recovery efforts across Wisconsin following historic flooding. A PDA is the first step in establishing a Major
August 15, 2025 – As previously announced, Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s new state-of-the-art, 30,000-square-foot production center, located at 1300 Glenview Place, Wauwatosa, WI was severely damaged by historic flooding. This flooding, described as a “1,000-year flood event,” caused the nearby Menominee River to rise from less than 2 feet to over
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and Bryan Steil (R-WI-01) called on the Trump Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support Wisconsin’s request to assist the state in conducting a formal federal preliminary damage assessment as communities across Southeastern Wisconsin
Madison, WI – Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown), along with a bipartisan coalition of Wisconsin state legislators, has sent a formal letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urging swift federal action to assist communities across the state devastated by record rainfall and flooding on August 10, 2025. The letter, addressed
Congressional Candidates for Wisconsin’s 3rd District Laura Benjamin and Emily Berge Unite in Call for Accountability at Pearl Street Brewery Event LA CROSSE, WIS. – Earlier today, Laura Benjamin and fellow Democratic candidate Emily Berge joined forces at a grassroots protest outside Pearl Street Brewery in La Crosse. The demonstration,
MADISON, Wis. – Recent flooding has caused widespread damage in Wisconsin. Consumers whose homes, vehicles, or other properties were damaged will likely seek out repair contractors, but they should practice caution while doing so. “Vulnerable consumers are often targeted by scammers. Property owners should stay alert about the possibility that
MADISON, WI – The first Missing Child Alert in Wisconsin, created by 2023 Wisconsin Act 272, also known as the Prince Act, was issued in early August of 2024. Today, the Department of Justice officially marked 1 year since the launch of the alert. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice is raising awareness about the importance of Wisconsin’s Missing Child Alerts as it marks more than one year since announcing these alerts, which broaden options for alerting the public to missing children. “Too many Wisconsin families know what it’s like for
Fall sports report back to campus early, looking forward to successful seasons UW-Stout is gearing up for the start of the 2025-26 academic year and is already welcoming some student groups to campus. Blue Devil fall athletes are reporting to their sports camps, including more than 300 soccer, volleyball, cross
Waukesha, WI – August 14, 2025 – Waukesha County continues to work closely with municipal partners to monitor community needs and support recovery efforts following the historic flooding event. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains activated, coordinating with local governments, public safety agencies, and public works crews to ensure the
Hello, this is Senator Patrick Testin, and I am coming to you from the Capitol in Madison to talk about my bipartisan Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act, which was recently signed into law following more than a decade of various lawmakers trying to get it across the finish line.
Regional workforce in need of professional translators as the state’s Spanish-speaking population grows Green Bay, WI – Professional translators are in demand within the region to meet the needs of the Spanish-speaking population in Northeast Wisconsin. Recognizing this need, UW-Green Bay has launched a new English-to-Spanish Noncredit Certificate program including an American
After promising to protect Social Security, the Republican Trifecta has cut, gutted, and pushed a scheme to privatize this vital program A foundational cornerstone of America’s middle class, Social Security turns 90 today. For nearly a century, the program has been the ticket to financial security for millions of Americans
MILWAUKEE — A free, family-friendly outdoor music series in support of veterans will wrap up its fourth season on Thursday, Aug. 21, at Milwaukee’s lakefront. “Music in the Garden” will be 6-8 p.m. at the War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, featuring music from the band Inner Ally, which bills itself
His announcement will be held on Wednesday, August 20 th at 2:00pm and should last for no more than 10 minutes. The location of the announcement will be at Mitchell BOULEVARD Park (not to be confused with Mitchell Park) and the exact location of the announcement will be at the