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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are sounding the alarm on the Trump administration’s recent decision to terminate nearly all Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program grants and are calling upon Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary

(Stevens Point, Wis., July 6, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today that the agency is awarding the city of Lancaster with a $1.125 million grant to renovate its existing fire and

MILWAUKEE — Former Wisconsin Court of Appeals Chief Judge Maxine White today announced her endorsement of Judge Nathan Petrashek to continue serving the people of Milwaukee County in Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I.Judge White retired from the Court of

MADISON, Wis. — Madison Parks Foundation will celebrate the completion of a full kitchen renovation at Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC) as part of the center’s Ribbon Cutting & Grand Reopening Celebration on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 10:00

Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) endorsed two new candidates for the State Legislature Monday. The new candidate support is part of AFP-WI’s latest efforts to prevent a Democrat trifecta in November and elect candidates who will lower taxes, cut

Milwaukee, WI – Today, State Assembly Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez announces some important endorsements. It has been my honor to serve the people of the 8th Assembly District and I look forward to continuing to serve our Neighborhoods.  I authored or co-authored

MADISON, Wis. —  Today, in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, the foundation of our country’s promise—the right to life, liberty, and

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers also announced today his appointment of Jeremy Guza to the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Ralph M. Ramirez’s retirement. Guza will complete a term ending

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Michael Schindhelm to the Waukesha County Circuit Court – Branch 11. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge William J. Domina’s retirement. Schindhelm will complete a term

MADISON, Wis. — As Americans and Wisconsinites celebrate 250 years of independence, we want to remind you what Mandela’s true thoughts about America are. Mandela Barnes believes the founding of America is “AWFUL”. Generations of Americans fought valiantly to preserve the freedoms

MADISON, WI – This week, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) presented the 2025-2026 Champion of Commerce Award to selected recipients; this award is presented to legislators who showed strong, consistent support for policies introduced this session to support

MADISON, Wis. — One year ago today, Van Orden tweeted “YES!” in response to a tweet detailing the devastating impacts MAGA’s Big Ugly Bill will have on Americans who rely on Medicaid and SNAP funding.  Van Orden was instrumental in the

This July 4, millions of Americans will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with family, food and fireworks. The journey to such a historic milestone offers an opportunity to pause and reflect on the

MADISON, Wis. — On the one year anniversary of GOP Congressman Tom Tiffany and his fellow Wisconsin Republicans casting the deciding votes to pass the Big Ugly Budget Bill, A Better Wisconsin Together says the bill’s disastrous impacts on Wisconsinites over the past

Contact: FEMA Region 5 News DeskPhone: (312) 408-4455Email: fema-r5-news-desk@fema.dhs.gov WASHINGTON­– FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Wisconsin to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from April 13-23, 2026. The President’s

MADISON, WI – On Monday, June 29, Representative Shelia Stubbs was presented with the Wisconsin Counties Association’s Outstanding Legislator Award for the 2025 – 2026 Legislative Session, an award given to legislators who have demonstrated leadership and represented county interest

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  MADISON — Wisconsin will be sending a trade mission delegation to Africa this summer with Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), set to lead an economic partnership mission to Ghana and South Africa, highlighting Wisconsin’s business relationships

On July 1, 2026, the Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) hosted a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum at the Oak Creek Performing Arts Center, a chance for candidates to speak directly to a community of over 70,000 Wisconsin Muslims who have too

WHITEWATER, Wis. – July 2, 2026. A proposed entertainment industry merger may look like a Hollywood story, but a new economic impact analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Fiscal and Economic Research Center (FERC) shows the ripple effect could reach

NORTH FREEDOM, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the DNR-managed public access site on Seeley Lake in Sauk County has been temporarily closed while the local dam is removed. The site of the dam removal