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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Jodi Kummet as Barron County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald’s retirement. Kummet will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. Her appointment is

MADISON, Wis. — Members of Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, known as Wisconsin Task Force 1 (WI-TF1), are currently on their way to Texas to assist with search efforts following devastating flooding in portions of the state. “Wisconsin

MADISON – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) released the following statement about the UW System proposal to raise tuition by up to 5%, which will be voted on by the Board of Regents at their July 10 meeting: “A major concern

Madison, WI… Senator Tomczyk (R-Mosinee), member of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR), released the following statement on today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that strips the Legislature’s administrative rules oversight powers: “The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling

System Refuses Reform, Sticks Taxpayers with the Bill MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after the UW System announced plans to raise tuition by up to 5 percent at each of its universities: “The UW System is thanking

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is now accepting applications for Price County District Attorney on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled after he previously began seeking applicants on June 3, 2025. The appointment will fill a vacancy

Dairy Margin Coverage and conservation funding included in legislation GREEN BAY, Wis. — The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4, 2025, included a number of dairy-focused provisions aligned with key priorities for Edge Dairy Farmer

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on Assembly Bill 140, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 16, a bipartisan bill that creates exceptions for Tax Increment District (TID) Number 5 in the city of Port Washington and TID Number 10 in the city of Beaver Dam to support attracting new data

As artificial intelligence continues to redefine industries and everyday life, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is looking to take the next step towards preparing students for an evolving workforce. With the launch of the Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) this

Fromer Supervisor sought performance reviews of top county officials A lawsuit filed by former Rock County Board Supervisor and government accountability advocate Mike Zoril resulted in Rock County producing requested records and paying Zoril’s attorney fees, court costs, and statutory damages.  In

MADISON, Wis. — A report published yesterday confirmed that Senator Rob Hutton (SD-5) is the most vulnerable Republican in the Wisconsin State Senate. After analyzing vote margins in his senate district from the 2024 cycle and 2025 state Supreme Court race, the report states

MADISON, Wis. — In a ruling released this morning, the progressive majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court shut down yet another power grab from Wisconsin Republicans. The decision comes after GOP lawmakers overstepped and stopped a ban on harmful conversion therapy

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to the 2025-2027 budget enactment and the claims by Rep. Donovan to have “secured” funding for the sound barriers on I-894 and I-41. Senator Carpenter along with Representative Kirsch,

MADISON, Wis. –The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees who are eligible to be elected to three seats on the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Starting July 10, 2025, Cranberry growers will have until August