MADISON, Wis. – As dry, windy and warm conditions persist, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to avoid all outdoor burning due to elevated fire danger across the state.  The forecast for today, April 14, suggests another active wildfire day, with fire danger anticipated to reach High

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to stay vigilant and avoid all outdoor burning this weekend due to elevated fire danger across the state.  Thirty-five fires have burned approximately 300 acres today – the single most active wildfire day this year. Several fires had

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after Iran launched drone strikes into Israel: “Iran was emboldened to attack Israel with drones and missiles for the first time as a direct result of President Biden’s strategic weakness on the global stage and after he turned

APPLETON, WI – Today, Roger Roth released the following statement condemning Iran’s unwarranted and barbaric attack on Israel.  “Joe Biden’s weakness, indecision, and appeasement of our adversaries has failed time and time again. It’s resulted in the death of our service members and has invited this attack on one of

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – On Saturday morning, Third Congressional District Republicans unanimously endorsed Congressman Derrick Van Orden for re-election at their district caucus in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Van Orden, a first-term congressman who flipped the Third Congressional District seat in 2022, released the following statement in response to the party endorsement. “I

GRAND CHUTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved shooting in the Town of Grand Chute, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Friday, April 12, 2024. At approximately 5:56 p.m., deputies with the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office responded

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) introduced the Expedited Equitable Relief Act, which will require Veterans Affairs (VA) to accelerate the delivery of equitable relief for veterans, their dependents, and beneficiaries to no later than 120 days after an administrative error is identified. The

Do you have thoughts on deer management in your area? We want to hear about it! The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and County Deer Advisory Councils are seeking public input to prepare for the 2024 deer season. Each county in Wisconsin has a County Deer Advisory Council that

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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of David Casey to serve as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), effective April 29, 2024. Casey previously served as the deputy secretary of DOR, and his appointment fills the vacancy created by former Secretary Peter Barca’s departure. “We are

Contact: press@tammybaldwin.com MADISON, Wis. — Today, Tammy Baldwin announced her campaign has raised $5.4 million in the first quarter of 2024. Tammy received donations from more than 18,000 Wisconsinites. She received donations from every county in Wisconsin. Her average online donation was $29.67. Her most frequent donors were teachers and

MADISON, Wis. — The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced the hiring of Andrew Iverson as its new Executive Director. Iverson will direct the RPW’s operations and strategy for the 2024 cycle. “I am thrilled to bring Andrew on board as our new Executive Director. His wide breadth of experience and

This April marks the 7th annual Medicaid Awareness Month. About one in five – 66 million – Americans reside in rural areas across the United States and nearly 14 million are enrolled in Medicaid. Medicaid is a vital source of coverage for people across rural America, who are more likely

MADISON, Wisc., April 12, 2024 – U.S. Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small visited University of Wisconsin – Madison on Friday, April 12, to highlight the department’s ongoing support for agricultural research and education at UW-Madison and met with students to discuss potential career opportunities available for the next generation of farmers,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting against the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): “As a former member of the United States Navy SEAL Teams responsible for conducting counterterrorism operations on multiple continents, I have dedicated my life to physically

MADISON, WI – On Friday April 12, 2024, the State Capitol and Executive Residence Board reconvened to discuss the planned Capitol Statue of civil rights pioneer Velvalea “Vel” Hortense Rodgers Phillips.  Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) is a member of the Vel Phillips Statue Task Force which spearheaded this effort. After

LA CROSSE, WI – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is announcing that Western Technical College, in collaboration with eight other colleges from the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), will receive over $5.7 million to help students prepare for good-paying, in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing. The grant will be used to expand training

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin seniors and caregivers held a press conference responding to Eric Hovde’s recent comments that people living in nursing homes should not be allowed to vote because they are “only have five, six months life expectancy.”  They called out Hovde’s remarks for what they are – a disrespectful and out-of-touch attack on

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the State Capitol and Executive Residence Board (SCERB) has granted final approval for the installation of a sculpture commemorating the life and legacy of Vel R. Phillips. Commissioned by the late artist Radcliffe Bailey, the sculpture is slated for unveiling on the Wisconsin State Capitol grounds