Department of Veterans Affairs

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Receives Nursing Assistance from USDVA and WI National Guard

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week

Senators Introduce Post Traumatic Stress Resolution

Bipartisan resolution would designate this Saturday, June 27, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day

WDVA Continues to Limit Visitors to Wisconsin Veterans Homes

Homes Located in Chippewa Falls, King, and Union Grove

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Student Debt

Baldwin Joins Senate Democrats in Calling on VA to Develop COVID-19 Testing Strategy at Facilities Nationwide

Lawmakers Press VA Secretary to Set Example for a National Testing Strategy

Baldwin, Senate Colleagues Call for Administration to Fully Utilize Defense Production Act & Protect Veterans from COVID-19

“This Administration must prioritize VA’s sacred mission to care for our nation’s veterans who are especially vulnerable during this pandemic”

Donor Pledges $10,000 Match for COVID-19 Relief Fund for Wisconsin Veteran Service Organizations

Veterans Light Up the Arts announces full program ahead of Friday’s event

Fourth annual event will take place March 6 at the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Windhover Hall

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Wins for Wisconsin in Bipartisan Defense Spending Legislation

Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 78 Months for Fraud Scheme Involving Over $260 Million in Small Business Contracts

Baldwin, Sullivan, Tester, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Veteran Suicide Crisis

Gov. Evers Announces $250,000 in Grants to Organizations Helping Wisconsin Veterans and Families

Since starting in 2015, the WDVA’s nonprofit grant program has awarded more than $1 million in funding to organizations that have a goal of ensuring veterans and their families are properly cared for in Wisconsin.

VIDEO RELEASE: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Honors 93 year-old Shawano Veteran

Baldwin visited the home of Phyllis Hafemann Olson to recognize her service in the Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII

WDVA Announces 2019 Woman Veteran of the Year

"Gundy" Metz's service continues after 20 years on active duty

Keith Streicher Named Director of the Veterans Upward Bound Department at UWM

Keith brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him.

National Save America’s Treasures Program Awards HACM $500,000 Grant for Soldiers Home

The development partners expect to complete construction in early 2021.

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Thom Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve the Quality of Health Care for Veterans

Bipartisan bill would expand access to training and educational opportunities for future health professionals on veteran-specific health needs

Baldwin, Cornyn Legislation to Support Veterans Experiencing Bankruptcy Passes House Judiciary Committee

Bill would amend current bankruptcy law to protect veterans experiencing financial hardship

AG Kaul and 50 AGs Call on Trump Administration to Discharge Student Loans for Disabled Veterans

"Discharging the student loans of veterans who are permanently disabled is the right thing to do—and it’s what the law requires."

Gov. Evers, Secretary-designee Kolar Break Ground on New, State-of-the-Art Skilled Nursing Facility at King

"I’m proud to be investing in King’s future."

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and John Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Veterans’ Economic Security

Bipartisan reform amends current bankruptcy law to better support veterans and their families experiencing financial hardship

Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce Additions to Administration Team

"The team members we are announcing today will help our administration connect the dots on important issues facing our state."

24 Wisconsin businesses named finalists for 2018 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards

Winners in competition for top minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses to be announced at MARKETPLACE conference Dec. 13

New ‘Mission Wisconsin’ initiative provides state employers with unique opportunity to recruit military veterans

Initiative will help Wisconsin companies fill workforce needs by engaging with service members about to return to civilian life

Joseph E. Kerschner, MD, Named Chair-elect of the Board of Directors of the Association of American Medical Colleges

Medical College of Wisconsin Dean, School of Medicine, Continues National Leadership Role

Foxconn Committed to Hiring 3,000 Veterans; Begins Fall 2018 Military Veteran Recruitment Campaign

With several veterans already working at Foxconn, company expands efforts to fill available jobs with men and women with military backgrounds.

Walker Put Veterans at the Mercy of the Domestic War Profiteer For-Profit ‘College’ Cartel

‘Our Veterans Protected This Nation, Scott Walker Protects the Industry That Preys on Our Veterans.’

HGA Acquires SEG – Sustainable Engineering Group

Acquisition Broadens HGA’s Expertise in Sustainable Energy Planning

“Outsider” Opportunist Kevin Nicholson Self-Promoted for Insider Job

New report details Nicholson's "arm twisting of insiders" to secure a Gov. Walker appointment

Supervisor Alexander Invited to the White House

Trump Administration Hosts County Officials from Wisconsin

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures $55 Million for Wisconsin Veterans Home at King

Senator Baldwin worked to include additional resources in bipartisan funding legislation that improves services and care for Wisconsin’s veterans

Four state agencies poised to launch new marketing initiative as legislation authorizing $6.8 million for effort is signed into law

Campaign to focus on attracting veterans, Wisconsin alumni and millennials to the state

HUD, VA Team up to Help 54 Homeless Veterans Find Permanent Homes in Wisconsin

The supportive housing assistance announced today is provided through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program.

Bipartisan Omnibus Supports Wisconsin Veterans

Senator Baldwin worked to include reforms that improve services and care for veterans

Governor Walker Signs Bills on Improving Family Access to High-Quality Child Care, Creating Transitional Jobs Program for Wisconsin Veterans, and Increasing Funding for Watershed Protection Grants

Governor Walker signs 64 bills into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Hosts Roundtable with Green Bay Officials on Fighting the Opioid Epidemic

Baldwin helped secure a $3 billion increase in federal funding to fight the opioid epidemic in the bipartisan spending legislation signed by President Trump

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Full Funding for Jason Simcakoski Memorial and Promise Act

Baldwin’s Bipartisan Reform Strengthens VA Opioid Prescribing Guidelines and Puts In Place Stronger Oversight and Accountability

Governor Walker Honors Wisconsin’s Vietnam Veterans

Proclaims March 29, 2018 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Wisconsin

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Honored by Disabled American Veterans Organization with Senate Legislator of the Year Award

Senator Baldwin recognized for working to combat the opioid epidemic and fund critical veterans programs and services

Governor Scott Walker Announces Veteran Service Provider Grant Recipients

“It is important that we support our veterans and remember their sacrifices every day"

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Nationwide Review of VA Providers in Light of USA Today Report

Governor Walker Announces $400,000 for Non-Profit Organizations to Help Veteran Entrepreneurs

Approximately 11% of all businesses in the state, or 65,000, are veteran owned.

Senators Baldwin, Capito, Moran, Manchin, Blumenthal and Tester Introduce Bipartisan VA Reform to Strengthen Opioid Safety in the VA Choice Program

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan VA Reform to Ensure Veterans Receive Care from Trusted Doctors Passes the Senate

The Veterans ACCESS Act prevents doctors once fired or suspended by the VA from treating our veterans again

Coalition Launches Campaign to Fund Renovation of Historic Soldiers Home Buildings in Service of Veterans

Old Main to house homeless, at-risk veterans

King Audit, Hearing Highlight Need for Legislative Oversight and Accountability

DVA unresponsiveness to Legislature, LAB audits should prompt legislative action

Bi-partisan Corey Adams Searchlight Act Would Create “Green Alert” to Help Find Missing At-Risk Veterans

This bill is supported by the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the VFW.

Rep. Hesselbein: Statement on DVA Secretary Zimmerman’s Column

"The divisive and inflammatory rhetoric used by Secretary Zimmerman in his column is counter-productive and well outside the scope of his duties as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs."

Rep. Shankland: Statement on Walker’s Veto of DVA Oversight

"I’m disappointed Governor Walker was unwilling to take even one step forward on an issue so critical to qualify of life for our veterans."

First Lady Tonette Walker Hosts First Spouses in Milwaukee to Discuss Trauma-Informed Care

The two-day conference focuses on Trauma-Informed Care,

President Trump Signs Baldwin-Backed Bipartisan VA Accountability Reform Into Law

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Overmedication and Combat Suicide Among Veterans

An average of 20 veterans a day die from suicide, accounting for nearly a quarter of all deaths from suicide among U.S. adults

As Health Care Debate Shifts, Senator Baldwin and Senate Colleagues Lead Milestone Effort to Bring Down Prescription Drug Prices

Landmark proposal introduced by group of key Senate Democrats to improve the Affordable Care Act by addressing skyrocketing drug prices