Department of Veterans Affairs

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Dozens Of Bills

Chris Taylor Stresses Advocacy for People in WI Supreme Court Race

Liberal candidate in April 7 election is an advocate for 'individual rights and freedoms.'

What Will Federal Government Pay For New Milwaukee ICE Office?

Federal officials overrode local zoning and council opposition to create new office.

MATC Hosting Benefits Fair for Veterans – Tuesday, Feb. 24 and Wed., Feb. 25

40,000 Greetings From Around the Globe

WDVA’s Valentines for Veterans Program Elicits Overwhelming Response

Homeless Veterans Bill Advances, But Not For All Of Wisconsin

New state funding would bolster Milwaukee-area housing programs while leaving northern and western veterans without added beds or services.

Under Trump Wisconsin Lost 2,400 Federal Workers Yet Spending Rose

Remaining federal workers face more work, fewer resources.

Wisconsin’s State Building Footprint Has Shrunk by 10%

All since 2021. Should that continue? Candidates for governor weigh in.

Valentines for Wisconsin Veterans

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $185 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Wisconsin Faces Possible Cuts in Federal Housing Funds

Could leave 170,000 in US homeless, including many in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Recipient of the First Annual Anna Mae Robertson Veteran Legacy Award

This Veterans Day Wisconsin Serves Fewer Homeless Vets

State officials argue over closing of veterans agencies in Green Bay, Chippewa Falls.

DWD Announces 2025 Vets Ready Employer Initiative Recipients

State Building Commission Releases Funding Gov. Evers Requested to Revamp Corrections Facilities

More than $700 million approved for key state projects across UW System and corrections, among others

Sen. Keyeski Introduces Bills to Support & Honor Wisconsin’s Veterans, Including Bill to Improve Veterans’ Mental Health

WDVA Awards $550,000 to Veteran Nonprofits

Groundbreaking Held for Tiny Homes for Veterans

Veterans Community Project serves veterans experiencing homelessness.

Gov. Evers, DVA Announce Nearly $2 Million in Grants to Veteran Memorial Cemeteries

Veteran Housing Facilities in Green Bay, Chippewa Falls Close

Republican and Democratic lawmakers continue pointing fingers over who is to blame.

Honey Creek Corporate Center Building Sold at Sheriff’s Auction

New corporate headquarters couldn't save building from foreclosure.

Gov. Evers, Dva Announce Nine Organizations to Receive Veteran Mental Health Community-based Organization Grants

New Digital Learning Lab at Soldiers Home to Support Veterans

Partnership expands access to technology for veterans who otherwise go without

Despite Action, Bill Might Be Too Late To Stop Veterans Housing Closure

Two facilities weren't funded in state budget, Sept. 30 deadline looms.

Gov. Evers Sends Letter Urging Congress to Reject President Trump’s Reckless Cuts to Programs That Lower Costs for Working Families, Support Affordable Housing, Invest in Local Communities

Governor warns Wisconsin Congressional delegation that President Trump’s budget will gut programs aimed at lowering energy bills, improving access to affordable housing, and investing in local community and economic development

Second Federal Agency Moving Into Milwaukee ICE Building

Agency will create new center in facility on Milwaukee's Northwest Side.

Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Trump’s Va Drop Near Total Abortion Ban

Wisconsin has over 25,000 female veterans

Report Identifies Staffing Shortages At All Wisconsin VA Hospitals

Hospitals are short dozens of psychiatrists, medical officers and nurses.

Veterans Say Klein Hall Gave Them a New Life

Now the Chippewa Falls facility closing after Republican legislators cut funding.

Competing Bills Aim To Save Two State Facilities For Homeless Veterans

Budget deal 'overlooked' $2 million funding need.

Senator Baldwin Secures Wins for Wisconsin in Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Funding Bills

Legislation advanced out of Senate on bipartisan majorities, teeing up for negotiations with the House

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces Veteran Mental Health Bill

Facilities Assisting Homeless Veterans Set to Close

Gov. Evers blames GOP lawmakers, who call his remarks 'simply disingenuous.'

Gov. Evers Slams Legislature for Failing to Approve Investments in Veterans Causing Housing Location Closures

Two of three veteran housing locations to close after Legislature rejects governor’s funding request

Apply Now: Wisconsin to Recognize Employers Who Hire and Retain Veterans

Deadline to Apply for the Vets Ready Employer Award is July 18

AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Effort to Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits

Baldwin Releases Report on How Trump Cuts Are Hurting Veterans and Caregivers

4 out of 5 veterans are worried about cuts impacting care

Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery to hold Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 25

WDVA Launches New and Accessible Website

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Join Ho-Chunk Nation to Unveil Signs for the Ho-Chunk World War II Code Talkers Memorial Highway

Wisconsin Lawmakers Ask Trump To Address Federal Data Sharing Dispute Impacting Veterans

Lawmakers want to use data tool to help veterans connect to benefits.

Department of Workforce Development Seeks Wisconsin Employers Who go Above and Beyond for Veterans

Apply Now for the Vets Ready Employer Initiative

Thousands Across Wisconsin Protest Cuts Under Trump, Musk

National 'Hands Off' movement sparks protests in dozens of Wisconsin cities.

AG Kaul Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Trump Administration for Mass Firings of Federal Probationary Employees

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin’s Veteran Employment Services Rank Top Five in America for Second Consecutive Year

Evers Seeks to Hire Displaced Federal Workers in Wisconsin

New online portal launched. 'We have a place for you here in Wisconsin.'

Gov. Evers Announces Evers Administration to Recruit Federal Workers Affected by Mass Trump Administration Firings

Governor launches new portal to support fired federal workers and other displaced professionals as Evers Administration announces series of virtual job fairs recruiting in high-demand sectors

AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Effort to Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting 2025-27 Executive and Capital Budget Investments Supporting Wisconsin’s Veterans and Their Families

Why Is Trump Targeting Veterans?

Trump/Musk cuts hurt a popular government program and many workers who back MAGA.

Baldwin, Senators Push Back on Trump Administration’s Claims that Cutting 83,000 VA Employees Will Have No Impact on Veterans’ Care & Benefits

“We will make sure the public knows the truth – that cutting back to 2019 staffing levels means firing over 18,000 nurses, ten percent of the VA police force, nearly 10,000 schedulers, and more than thirty percent of the Veterans Benefits Administration staff.”

Unions, Veterans Protest Cuts to VA

Friday afternoon protest attended by Congresswoman Gwen Moore.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on New Lawsuit Suing Trump Administration for Illegally Firing Federal Workers Including Thousands of Veterans

Gov. Evers Slams President Trump and Trump Administration’s Continued Attacks on Veterans

New report indicates Trump Administration is set to cut 80,000 jobs from Veterans Affairs

Federal Workers in Wisconsin Fight Their Firings After Mass Layoffs

'A slap in the face.' Most were probationary staff. Many were veterans.

Baldwin Leads Senators Demanding Trump Protect Veterans Crisis Hotline Amid Deep Staffing Cuts at VA

Johnson, Baldwin Offer Radically Different Views on Musk During Town Halls

Baldwin criticized cuts, while Johnson called Musk one of the most 'brilliant' humans 'that ever walked on planet Earth.'

Pocan Joins State Democrats To Warn of Local Impacts From Federal Cuts

"Stop the Republican Rip Off" event highlights potential cuts to Medicaid, other services.

Baldwin Demands VA Secretary Defend Veterans’ Private Information from Elon Musk

Wisconsin Has 18,000 Federal Workers. How Many Will Be Lost?

Workers face buyouts, layoffs. Delivery of services in state may suffer.

ICE Can Build Whatever Facility It Wants in Milwaukee

Council learns federal immigration agency can simply bypass local authorities.

Valentines for Wisconsin Veterans

Baldwin’s Bill to Connect Veterans with Earned Benefits Now Heads to the President’s Desk

Click here to hear from Veterans how County Veteran Service Officers connect them with benefits

WDVA Announces the 2024 Woman Veteran of the Year

Yolanda Medina, M. Ed., USMC Veteran

DWD Announces Winners of 2024 Vets Ready Employer Awards

Twenty-two employers honored for exemplary commitment to hire and support veterans

WDVA Awards $550,000 to Veteran Nonprofits

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves 50 Community Projects Across Wisconsin Supported by $50 Million State Budget Investment

Construction Begins On Expanded Housing Complex For Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

Centers for Veterans Issues expanding Vets Place Central on city's Near West Side.

Council adopts resolution in support of veterans’ mental health awareness

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Recognize World Suicide Prevention Day, Highlight Grants to Help Reduce Suicide Deaths

Evers Administration highlights ongoing work and investments to help reduce suicide as the deaths by suicide in Wisconsin exceed 900 for second consecutive year

Baldwin Pushes VA to Ensure Wisconsin VA Facilities are Properly Staffed

Letter follows reports of persistent vacancies within VA facilities

Plans for New Wisconsin Veterans Museum Moving Forward

Baldwin Demands Investigators Follow Up on Reports Coast Guard Mishandled Sexual Assault Allegations

Baldwin's call comes after new reports that survivors were not provided resources to report sexual assault and get accountability

Wisconsin Veterans With Illnesses From Toxic Exposures Aided by PACT Act

1 million claims approved nationally since law backed by Biden, Baldwin passed in 2022.

See Inside 3 Buildings For Civil War Veterans That Will Be Saved

Chapel, theater and mansion will provide supportive services for veterans.

Gov. Evers, DVA Announce Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant Recipients

DPI Report Shows Educator Workforce Crisis in Wisconsin

Teacher retention a huge problem; compensation has decreased 20% since 2010.

Gov. Evers Take Actions on 44 Bills

Street Would Be Named For Former Alderman Terry Witkowski

Plus: An honorary street name for William Stark in front of Milwaukee's oldest Black church.

$25 Million Plan To Save Three Endangered Soldiers Home Buildings

Alexander Company aims to rehabilitate historic theater, chapel and mansion for veterans.

A New Plan For Tiny Homes

With a new design and developer for project to support homeless veterans.

Gov. Evers Urges Legislative Action to Address Wisconsin’s Mental Health Crisis, Announces Interagency Council on Mental Health

Baldwin, Van Orden Lead Wisconsin Delegation in Introducing Bill to Rename Tomah VA after Wisconsin Veteran Jason Simcakoski

In 2016, Senator Baldwin passed “Jason’s Law” to strengthen VA’s opioid prescribing guidelines and provide safer pain management to veterans

In 2023, Senator Baldwin Delivered for Wisconsin

2023 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2023 Accomplishments

Baldwin-Sponsored Bill Funds Local Veterans Service Officers

Officers help veterans access services. Bill passed US Senate unanimously.

Baldwin and Colleagues Demand VA Step Up and Protect Veterans from Prescription Drug Abuse

Senators push VA to enforce existing protections for veterans seeking prescription opioids, ensure community care program administrators and providers meet Department standards

WDVA Secures More Than $700,000 for Veteran Long-Term Care

Gov. Evers, DVA Announce Applications Open for Three Grants Supporting Veteran Mental Health

Gov. Evers, First Lady Encourage Wisconsinites to Take Care of Mental Health During the Holiday Season

WDVA Awards More Than $474,000 in Veterans Mental Health Grants to Organizations Across Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces Winners of 2023 Vets Ready Employer Awards

Seventeen employers honored for exemplary commitment to hiring and supporting veterans

Community Groups Working With Milwaukee VA To Prevent Veteran Suicides

Suicide rate for veterans is 58% higher than other adults.

Baldwin Successfully Pushes VA to Pay Earned Benefits to Up to 650 Veterans After Doctor Misdiagnosed Conditions

Baldwin has been advocating for new exams, proper compensation, and an investigation into doctor for 2 years

Company Moving HQ To Milwaukee

Mayville Engineering is biggest metal fabricating company in U.S. Plus: Bay View school completes addition and our weekly recap.

Senator Baldwin Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Delivering Earned Health Care and Benefits for Toxic-Exposed Veterans

More than four million veterans have been screened for toxic exposure and nearly 350,000 Americans have been approved for expanded benefits because of the PACT Act

Record-High State Job Turnover Deepens Trend Started After Act 10

Study finds soaring turnover among state employees, high rate of job vacancies.

Baldwin Successfully Pushes VA to Reexamine & Pay Earned Benefits to 600 Veterans After Doctor Misdiagnosed Conditions

Doctor who misdiagnosed veterans was terminated from Tomah VA

Gov. Evers Raises LGBTQ+ Flag At Capitol, Celebrates Pride Month

"We will keep working to build a Wisconsin that is more welcoming, more inclusive and more just for everybody," said Evers.