U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Memorial Day ceremony May 26 at Wood National Cemetery; volunteers needed to place flags at gravesites
MILWAUKEE — The public is invited to a Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 26, 2025, at Wood National Cemetery on the Milwaukee VA campus, 5000 W. National Ave. The ceremony will take place at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument obelisk, located in the
Disability Rights Wisconsin: Congressional action on Medicaid threatens Wisconsinites with disabilities
Yesterday, the Energy & Commerce Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill which would cut $715 billion in Medicaid funding over 10 years and would result in 13.7 million people losing health care coverage. Despite stated intent
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces the Insurance Data Protection Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) re-introduced the Insurance Data Protection Act. This legislation would crack down on the Treasury Department’s Federal Insurance Office (FIO) by repealing its subpoena authority and limiting how the office collects data from state insurance regulators.
Weekly GOP radio address: Assembly Bill 8
Hi, I’m Representative Cindi Duchow and I represent the 97th Assembly District. The 97th Assembly District includes the Lake Country community near Delafield, Oconomowoc and Wales, and it also recently expanded to the west, picking up Dousman, Eagle, and Palmyra.
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Ricketts in sending letter backing President Trump’s call for full dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) in sending a letter to President Donald Trump regarding the Administration’s ongoing negotiations with Iran. The letter calls on the Trump Administration to secure a deal that results
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Derrick Van Orden prefers Wisconsin families go hungry, votes for extremist cuts to vital food assistance in exchange for tax breaks for billionaires
Last night, Derrick Van Orden voted to slash funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that helps feed thousands of children across Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The Republican bill would cut nearly $300 billion from the program relied on by over 34,000
Dept. of Public Instruction: Five educators selected as 2026 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year
Honorees recognized for dedication to students, colleagues, and community MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, in partnership with The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation, is proud to announce the five educators selected as 2026 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year. These
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: Rob Stafslien honored for excellence in mortgage banking
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced today that the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association recognized Robert Stafslien as Mortgage Banker of the Year. As WHEDA’s Director of Single Family, Stafslien is a steadfast advocate for homeownership.
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Launches new and accessible website
MADISON—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, WisVets.com. The overhaul is aimed at providing veterans and their families with an improved digital experience to connect them with all Wisconsin veteran
Employment Resources, Inc.: Wisconsin disability employment advocate responds to potential Medicaid cuts under federal consideration
MADISON, WI — May 14, 2025 — Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI), a leading Wisconsin organization supporting employment for people with disabilities, is raising concerns about a proposal under consideration by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee to cut at
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers urged continued investments to bolster the state’s workforce
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I declared 2024 the Year of the Worker in Wisconsin because I want addressing the workforce challenges that plagued our state for generations to be a top priority. And the results speak for
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Moody, Welch: Introduce bipartisan bill to give tax relief to victims of fraud, scams, theft, and disasters
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ashley Moody (R-FL), and Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced legislation to give relief to those who have been victims of fraud, scams, thefts, accidents, and other personal casualty losses. The Tax Relief for Victims
Dept. of Natural Resources: Offering funding to promote safe ATV/UTV operation
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging organizations that recruit and train all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) safety instructors and volunteer trail ambassadors to apply for funding to support their programs. Organizations are
Survival Coalition: Concerned by proposed Federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP
Yesterday’s vote by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee would make the biggest cut in Medicaid history, cutting at least $715 B in federal spending from Medicaid that will have a significant impact on Wisconsin’s disability community. The Survival Coalition of
Dept. of Health Services: Campaign increases awareness of Wisconsin’s aging and disability resource centers
This Aging and Disability Resource Month and Older Americans Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is highlighting a statewide campaign to increase awareness of and improve access to ADRCs (aging and disability resource centers) and Tribal partner agencies.
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2025 spring hearing statewide results now available
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2025 Spring Hearing questions and results are now available. Just over 9,000 people responded to the 2025 Spring Hearing questionnaire either in person on April 14 or online from April 14
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Votes to advance Agriculture Committee reconciliation bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting to pass the House Agriculture Committee’s budget reconciliation bill: “Transparency, sustainability, accountability: these are the three things this bill delivers for the American people. Every SNAP
Wisconsin Early Childhood Action Needed: Child care providers remain at state capitol today demanding funding for wages in state budget
Madison, Wis. – Child care providers, educators, parents, and community members from across the state will remain at the state Capitol today as they continue the “State Without Child Care” rally to demand the restoration of the $480 million in
Dept. of Justice: Milwaukee man charged with first degree reckless homicide in connection with overdose death
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Delafield Police Department announced that Terrion D. Walker, 31, of Milwaukee, Wis., was charged with one count of first-degree reckless homicide for his connection with
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Presses RFK, Jr. on MPS lead crisis, Head Start closures at Senate hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, at a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Hearing, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pressed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on mass layoffs at the agency that are impacting Wisconsin families, including