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Joel Brennan Slams Trump’s Attempt to Take Over Elections: “Wisconsin Runs Wisconsin’s Elections. Period”
WI National Guard Members Supporting U.S. Strikes On Iran

WI National Guard Members Supporting U.S. Strikes On Iran

Gov. Evers say he is 'praying for the health, safety, and safe return' of troops.

Wisconsin’s Critical Infrastructure Partners Focus on Statewide Readiness
Gov. Evers Delivers 2026 State of the State Address
Joel Brennan Details Plan to Defend Our Democracy From Trumps Push for Federal Control
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LPWI Applauds Rep. Thomas Massies NATO Act and Demands Immediate U.S. Withdrawal from Outdated Alliance
Wisconsin DOJ Announces Overdose Death Initiative
Gov. Evers, First Lady Deliver Radio Address Celebrating Thanksgiving in Wisconsin
Gov. Evers, First Lady Share Thanksgiving Video Message
See Inside a Wisconsin Air National Guard Mission Before Weekend Open House

See Inside a Wisconsin Air National Guard Mission Before Weekend Open House

Open house being held Saturday and Sunday allows public to 'pet a jet.'

Senator Baldwin Introduces Bill to Provide Healthcare For All Troops
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Senator Baldwin Introduces Bill to Provide Healthcare For All Troops

Roughly 130,000 men and women in the National Guard and Reserve do not have health insurance

Wisconsin National Guard hosting 147th annual NGAUS General Conference in Milwaukee
Wisconsin Emergency Management Responds to Historic Flooding in Southeast Wisconsin
Rep. Robyn Vining Tours Wauwatosa Flood Damage With Governor Evers
Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Wisconsin National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jerome “Jerry” Berard
102 cadets from 48 counties graduate from Wisconsin Challenge Academy
Milwaukee Man Charged with First Degree Reckless Homicide in Connection with Overdose Death
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LPWI Re-asserts Desire For “Defend The Guard” Legislation
Gov. Evers Appoints Brigadier General Matthew Strub to Lead the Wisconsin National Guard
Wisconsin Air National Guard Inducts Newest Hall of Fame Member
Gov. Evers Delivers 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message
Wisconsin Has 18,000 Federal Workers. How Many Will Be Lost?

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

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

Gov. Evers Delivers 2025 State of the State Address
Gov. Evers, First Lady Host Virtual Tour of 2024 Holiday Decorations at the Wisconsin Executive Residence
Wisconsin Challenge Academy to graduate 86 cadets
State Funds 10 Milwaukee Real Estate Projects

State Funds 10 Milwaukee Real Estate Projects

From cargo to veterans, Meta House to Milwaukee Rep, new program boosts local efforts.

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Calls For ‘Defend the Guard’ Legislation
Daughter of man who died in Wisconsin prison pushes forward through despair

Daughter of man who died in Wisconsin prison pushes forward through despair

Wisconsin families with loved ones who died or are still in the prison system share how their pain turned into advocacy

Alexander, Goodwin Running For Same Assembly Seat

Alexander, Goodwin Running For Same Assembly Seat

The two candidates previously faced off running for a seat on the Milwaukee County Board.

Former Milwaukee Election Official Gets 1-Year Probation For Sending Fake Ballots

Former Milwaukee Election Official Gets 1-Year Probation For Sending Fake Ballots

Kimberly Zapata will also pay $3K in fines and complete 120 hours of community service.

Gov. Evers Appoints Alex Seifert as Forest County District Attorney
Press Release: Gov. Evers Delivers 2024 State of the State Address
3 Years After Jan. 6 Insurrection Where Do Wisconsin Cases Stand?

3 Years After Jan. 6 Insurrection Where Do Wisconsin Cases Stand?

Nearly a dozen state residents were charged in connection with attack on US Capitol.

Should National Guard Be Sent to State’s Prisons?

Should National Guard Be Sent to State’s Prisons?

Some advocates pushing Gov. Evers to use guards to relieve staffing shortage.

Evers Signs Bills Overhauling Alcohol Regulation, Driver Ed

Evers Signs Bills Overhauling Alcohol Regulation, Driver Ed

Governor also vetoed a handful of election bills.

Are These Houses Historic? Milwaukee Never Got To The Point Of Deciding

Are These Houses Historic? Milwaukee Never Got To The Point Of Deciding

Clock runs out on Bay View historic designation debate. A new house is likely coming.

Legislation Would Change National Guard Sexual Assault Investigations

Legislation Would Change National Guard Sexual Assault Investigations

Proposal trigged by 2019 federal investigation into Wisconsin National Guard that found several issues.

DHS Details End of Emergency COVID-19 Response
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DHS Details End of Emergency COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 prevention and precaution remain a priority as response programs transition

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Due to Elevated Flooding Concerns
Extreme Fire Danger Continues For Thursday, April 13
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Extreme Fire Danger Continues For Thursday, April 13

Red Flag Warnings Issued For The Southern Two-Thirds Of Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Due to Elevated Wildfire Conditions
Gov. Evers Reacts to Republican Rejection of Historic Investment in State Infrastructure
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Gov. Evers Reacts to Republican Rejection of Historic Investment in State Infrastructure

Republicans again obstruct state infrastructure investments estimated to provide 45,000 family-supporting jobs, $6.8 billion in economic impact

Wisconsin National Guard Recruiting Falls Far Short

Wisconsin National Guard Recruiting Falls Far Short

Low unemployment, pandemic play roles in national trend of plummeting enlistments.

Gov. Evers Announces Historic Proposed Long-Term Investments in State’s Infrastructure
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Gov. Evers Announces Historic Proposed Long-Term Investments in State’s Infrastructure

Governor’s historic capital budget investments saves taxpayers nearly $1 billion, supports estimated nearly $7 billion in economic activity and 45,000 jobs

Bill Allows DACA Recipients To Become Police Officers

Bill Allows DACA Recipients To Become Police Officers

Bipartisan bill could help immigrants, boost recruiting for state's law enforcement agencies.

Gov. Evers Delivers 2023 State of the State Address
Gov. Evers Sworn in for Second Term as 46th Governor of Wisconsin, Delivers Second Inaugural Address
2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2022 Accomplishments
Recruitment Down for Military, State National Guard

Recruitment Down for Military, State National Guard

Concerns about vaccine requirements and handling of sexual assault and BLM protests.

Senator Baldwin Secures Over $255 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Legislation
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Senator Baldwin Secures Over $255 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Legislation

Projects championed by Senator Baldwin were included in Fiscal Year 2023 bipartisan bill

Legislators Tackle National Guard Sexual Misconduct

Legislators Tackle National Guard Sexual Misconduct

Years of reported mishandling leads to bipartisan legislative effort.

Entertainment: Holiday Shopping Season Begins With Special Events
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Holiday Shopping Season Begins With Special Events

Plus: Trainfest and annual Veterans Day ceremony.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Vacant Lot Near Bay View Cottages For Sale
Eyes on Milwaukee

Vacant Lot Near Bay View Cottages For Sale

Your modern dream home near the lake adjacent to 1860s workers cottages?

Michels Attacks Evers on 2020 Kenosha Unrest

Michels Attacks Evers on 2020 Kenosha Unrest

On two-year anniversary Republican tours city. Evers slams GOP for ‘false’ claims.

Legislature Taking Up Sexual Misconduct in National Guard

Legislature Taking Up Sexual Misconduct in National Guard

New committee will propose policies for handling sexual misconduct cases.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Secures Key Investments and Vital Resources for Milwaukee in House-passed FY 2023 Omnibus Funding Package
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Secures Key Investments and Vital Resources for Milwaukee in House-passed FY 2023 Omnibus Funding Package

Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore voted to pass H.R. 8294, a six-bill appropriations minibus. This package includes the following six appropriations bills: Transportation-HUD; Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA; Energy and Water Development; Financial Services and General Government; Interior-Environment; and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs.

State Program Plans to Recruit, Train 3,000 New CNAs

State Program Plans to Recruit, Train 3,000 New CNAs

Long-term care facilities face a shortage of workers. New nursing assistants would recieve on the job training.

Milwaukee Salutes the Arrival of the National Guard for its 147th NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition
Gov. Evers and DHS Recognize State Workers and Interagency Cooperation for PPE Distribution in Wisconsin
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Gov. Evers and DHS Recognize State Workers and Interagency Cooperation for PPE Distribution in Wisconsin

Launch of coordinated effort delivered more than 80 million pieces of PPE statewide, continues as part of ongoing preparedness and response planning

‘You Are Heroes,’ Evers Tells Workers

‘You Are Heroes,’ Evers Tells Workers

Governor kicks off statewide tour to thank health and front-line workers who helped battle pandemic.

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce 154 Wisconsin National Guard Members Completed CNA Training Course Since January
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Gov. Evers, DHS Announce 154 Wisconsin National Guard Members Completed CNA Training Course Since January

Provide update on administration’s efforts to support hospital and nursing home capacit

Gov. Evers Delivers 2022 State of the State Address
Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin National Guard Completes OCI Requirements After Making Improvements in Sexual Assault Response Programs
Public Health Officials Monitoring Omicron Subvariant

Public Health Officials Monitoring Omicron Subvariant

Fewer than five cases of the new variant have been detected in Wisconsin.

Gov. Evers Announces 70 Wisconsin National Guard Members Complete CNA Training Course, Provide Support Hospital and Nursing Home Capacity
Evers Administration Continues COVID-19 Testing Efforts, Support
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Evers Administration Continues COVID-19 Testing Efforts, Support

10.9 million COVID-19 tests administered in 2021, including nearly 200,000 tests administered in K-12 schools

New Commander Installed at Volk Field
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New Commander Installed at Volk Field

Col. Matthew Eakins, a 1996 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, said he was humbled and honored for the opportunity to be Volk Field’s 13th commander.

National Guard Deploying to Hospitals, Nursing Homes

National Guard Deploying to Hospitals, Nursing Homes

Gov. Evers deploying 210 members in wake of COVID-19 surge.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin National Guard to Support Hospital and Nursing Home Capacity
Six Wisconsinites Charged in Capitol Insurrection

Six Wisconsinites Charged in Capitol Insurrection

One West Allis man was sentenced to 30 days in jail.

Evers Strategizes on Pandemic

Evers Strategizes on Pandemic

Seeking federal help to staff health care facilities, reserving some pandemic aid for future problems.

Pressure Builds on State’s Hospitals

Pressure Builds on State’s Hospitals

More than 95% of ICU beds are full, one-third of them patients with COVID-19.

Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for National Defense Authorization Act to Support Wisconsin’s Service Members, Veterans, and Economy
Rittenhouse Could Face Lesser Homicide Charges

Rittenhouse Could Face Lesser Homicide Charges

Judge might allow jury to consider second-degree homicide charges.

Gov. Evers Authorizes Wisconsin National Guard to Support Local Partners in Kenosha
Gov. Evers Releases Statement Responding to Speaker Vos
Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Officer Joseph Kurer
Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Passing of Officer Joseph Kurer
Gov. Evers Honors Wisconsin National Guard’s Role in COVID-19 Response
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Gov. Evers Honors Wisconsin National Guard’s Role in COVID-19 Response

The work of the Wisconsin National Guard in this pandemic saved thousands of lives,” said Evers.

Gov. Evers Visits Fort McCoy, Evers Administration Delivers Diapers, Clothing to Afghan Individuals, Families
One Year After Jacob Blake Shooting Kenosha Seeks Answers

One Year After Jacob Blake Shooting Kenosha Seeks Answers

Still dealing with fallout from police shooting, protests, killing of protestors.

AG Kaul Announces Conclusion of Review of Sexual Assault Cases Previously Investigated by the Wisconsin National Guard
Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Wisconsin Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Albert H. Wilkening
Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #128 Declaring a State of Emergency Due to Severe Weather
Senator Bradley: What changed on the border, Governor Evers?
Prairie du Chien engineer unit to support federal border mission this fall
Rep. Sanfelippo Calls For National Guard To Patrol City

Rep. Sanfelippo Calls For National Guard To Patrol City

Suburban Republican cites crime, calls it a “war zone,” demands Gov. Evers act.

Assembly Leaders Accused of ‘Systemic Racism’

Assembly Leaders Accused of ‘Systemic Racism’

Republicans use racist retaliation, punish free speech, Democratic legislators charge.

City Hall: Police Again Enforcing Expired Plates
City Hall

Police Again Enforcing Expired Plates

Fair warning to drivers, who haven't had to renew license plates since COVID-19 health order issued.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Maj. Gen. James G. Blaney
Wisconsin Guard Soldiers begin grueling Best Warrior competition
Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #110, Declares State of Emergency Due to Elevated Wildfire Conditions
Wildfires in State Up This Year

Wildfires in State Up This Year

250 wildfires have burned 1,000 acres in Wisconsin, above the state’s 5- and 10-year averages.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Historic Commission Says Bay View Cottages Are Historic
Eyes on Milwaukee

Historic Commission Says Bay View Cottages Are Historic

But Common Council will grant final decision.

City’s Largest Solar Installation Is Live

City’s Largest Solar Installation Is Live

More than 7,000 solar panels produce enough energy to power 500 homes.

Ignace Center Offers Special Vaccine Program

Ignace Center Offers Special Vaccine Program

Teams with state health department this week to get the Native American community vaccinated.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Puddler’s Cottage Given Temporary Historic Protection
Eyes on Milwaukee

Puddler’s Cottage Given Temporary Historic Protection

House is at least 153 years old, but is it historic?

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