MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Rusk County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Jeffery Wallace’s retirement, effective April 1, 2025. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. To

Today marks the start of the 2025-26 Wisconsin Legislative Session. Representative Steve Doyle was sworn in for his 8th Legislative Session representing the 94thAssembly District. Rep. Doyle had the following to say:  “It is an honor to have received the confidence of my community and be reelected to represent this district.

Madison – In a ceremony held today in the Wisconsin State Capitol, Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) was sworn in as the new State Representative serving the Green Bay area’s 90th Assembly District. “I am beyond honored to represent Green Bay in Madison. I want to thank my community for the tremendous

Madison – Today, Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) was officially sworn in to his 7th term representing the 86th Assembly District.  “I am excited to be a member of the 107th Wisconsin State Legislature and especially proud to continue to represent the residents of the 86th.  I look forward to continuing to work on the

MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger released the following statement after being inaugurated to serve a second term representing Northeast Wisconsin in the State Senate: “I’m grateful as ever for the privilege to work in the State Senate on behalf of my neighbors for another four years. In the coming months,

MADISON – State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) announced his committee assignments and legislative staff as the 2025-2026 legislative session began at the State Capitol. Senator Spreitzer was elected to a four-year term in 2022, and represents communities in Rock, Jefferson, and Walworth Counties – including six cities, two villages, and

Madison – Today, Senator Drake was appointed by Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein as the Ranking Democrat on the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Service. Senator Drake was also appointed to the Senate Committees on Health; and the Joint Committee on Criminal Penalties. Senator Drake released the following statement:

(MADISON) – Wisconsin Senate District 16, created by the State’s new, fair maps, has a new State Senator: Melissa Ratcliff was sworn into office on January 6, 2025. She is one of six new Democratic Senators elected to the State’s upper chamber in November. “We have work to do in

MADISON – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) was sworn into her seventh term in the Wisconsin Assembly on Monday afternoon. The Inauguration Day Ceremony begins the 107th Session in the Wisconsin State Legislature. “I am so honored that my neighbors have elected me to return to Madison and continue representing the

Contact: Rep. Lindee Brill, (608) 237-9127 Madison – Today, State Representative Lindee Brill was sworn-in for her first term representing the people of Wisconsin’s 27th Assembly district. Rep. Brill (R-Sheboygan Falls) took her first oath of office during an inauguration ceremony held in the Assembly chamber Monday afternoon. Rep. Brill was

Madison, WI – Following today’s Inauguration ceremony, Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp) is eager to dive into the 2025-2026 legislative session, bringing energy and focus to tackling Wisconsin’s most pressing issues. “This session presents an incredible opportunity to make meaningful progress for our communities,” said Senator James. “I’m committed to working with my colleagues

MADISON, Wis. – Activity ramped up at the state Capitol on Monday as members of the 107th session of the Wisconsin State Legislature were sworn into office. Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is beginning his third term representing the 24th Senate District in Central Wisconsin. He is anticipating a productive session where

Madison, WI—RepresentativeDave Maxey (R-New Berlin) was sworn in today at the State Capitol as the State Representative for the 83rd Assembly District for his second term. “I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to return as your state representative for another term,” Representative Maxey said. “My commitment to supporting

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) was sworn in for her fourth full term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 66th District. Representative Neubauer released the following statement:  “I am deeply honored to return to the State Capitol to represent the people of Racine, Mt.

MADISON – Today, Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) joined her colleagues in the Wisconsin State Legislature by taking the oath of office for her fourth term.  Rep. Emerson will serve on the following committees during the 2025-2026 legislative session:  Colleges and Universities (ranking), Criminal Justice and Public Safety (ranking), and

Contact: Rep. Treig E. Pronschinske, (608) 237-9129 Madison, WI – Rep. Treig E. Pronschinske released the following statement succeeding the swearing in of himself and 98 other Assembly members as the 107th Wisconsin State Legislature: “Today, I was thankful to be sworn in to be a part of the 107th Wisconsin State Legislature.

MADISON, Wis. — A new state legislative session begins in Wisconsin today as legislators, elected in November, take the oath of office for the 2025-26 session.  According to A Better Wisconsin Together Deputy Director Mike Browne, today’s legislative inauguration marks both a new beginning and a monumental shift toward accountability and

MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) was sworn in for a sixth term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. “I am honored that the people of the 79th district have chosen me to represent them for another term in the Assembly,” said Rep. Subeck, “I look forward to collaborating with my

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the certification of the 2024 Presidential Election or the inauguration ceremony for the state legislature, please consider the following statement: “In November, Wisconsin voters stood strong, rejecting Democrat policies and electing Republicans up and down the ballot. Today, we proudly celebrate Wisconsin officially casting