MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Erica Koxlien as Trempealeau County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Brett A. Semingson’s retirement. Koxlien will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “Erica Koxlien is a respected law enforcement officer, who has served her

MADISON, WIS. – The judges tasked with evaluating the Showmanship Contest and Fitting Contest at World Dairy Expo 2026 have been confirmed. Nominated and selected by this year’s contest participants, these individuals will evaluate the skills of over 500 youth. The youth contest official judges for the 59th World Dairy Expo

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting its annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 17-18, 2026 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. Winter Free Fishing Weekend gives families, friends and newcomers an opportunity give fishing a try or introduce another to the sport.

FOND DU LAC – Yesterday, the Federalist revealed that Attorney General Josh Kaul, who built his initial political career by criticizing his predecessor for backlogs of forensic testing, has now presided over even slower turnaround times and declining testing output at the state crime labs despite having additional resources and technology at his disposal.

Madison, WI – On December 16, 2024, a mass shooting took place at Abundant Life Christian School, resulting in the death of 2 beloved members of the Abundant Life Christian School community and the injury of 6 others, some of whom still require ongoing care. On January 27, 2025, Representative

Poll shows Lt. Governor Barnes easily defeating general election challengers Lt. Governor Barnes will take on Donald Trump, supporting redistricting in Wisconsin and fight rising health care costs Today, Senator Adam Schiff announced his support for former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. Senator Schiff became a prominent national figure after he led

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi raising concerns about potential judicial misconduct against Jim Troupis, a former Dane County, WI Circuit Court judge who faces criminal charges in Wisconsin. The charges are connected to Mr. Troupis’ role

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting six career fairs across the state in early 2026. The fairs will be held in Spooner, Woodruff, Oshkosh, Milladore, Milwaukee and Fitchburg, starting Jan. 17. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with current DNR staff, ask questions,

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of State Patrol is joining law enforcement agencies across the state and nation in a unified effort to get impaired drivers off the roads this holiday season. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign kicks off today boosting efforts to educate and

MADISON, Wis. – A randomized trial from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health showed that introducing ambient artificial intelligence scribes in UW Health clinics reduced health care practitioner burnout and time spent documenting patient notes. The clinical trial also provided one of the

WEST BEND — Washington County Executive and candidate for Governor Josh Schoemann today announced plans to move key agencies out of Madison to make state government closer to more accountable and responsive to residents all across Wisconsin. In addition, the plan calls for selling state property in Madison and requiring state employees

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a happy Hanukkah as families and individuals across the state celebrate the start of The Festival of Lights. The governor and first lady’s video message is available on Gov. Evers’ YouTube page here, and

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Audio File of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers delivered his weekly radio address highlighting action he took this week to enact 35 bills into law. Bills enacted by the governor this week include new efforts to keep kids, families, and communities safe, including promoting roadway safety, increasing

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, held a hearing entitled “Defining Our Healthcare Problem, and Principles We Should Follow to Solve It.” The four Majority witnesses discussed how Obamacare’s structural problems are fueling higher costs and rampant fraud, and they identified the harms

MADISON, Wis. – Following the Senate’s rejection of a proposal to extend health care tax credits this afternoon, the former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services joined local healthcare professionals and Wisconsin families to demand members of Congress, including Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden, take

APPLETON, WI – This week, Governor Evers announced increased funding that municipalities across Wisconsin will be receiving through the Municipal Services Payments (MSP) Program. Municipalities in Senate District 18 will be receiving a total of $1.8 million through MSP.  “Local governments and taxpayers have been drawing the short-stick for years. The

MADISON, Wis. — This week, Wisconsin Democrats introduced bills regarding paid family leave, school funding, agriculture, criminal justice, and more. Representative Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “My Democratic colleagues and I remain steadfast in our commitment to address affordability in Wisconsin, and our bill rollouts this week demonstrate this

Washington, D.C – Today, Senator Ron Johnson and his Republican colleagues delivered a devastating blow to hard-working 271,589 Wisconsinites by hiking their health insurance premiums, pushing thousands toward crippling medical debt, and kicking hundreds of thousands off their health care altogether. After months of chaos and uncertainty, Senate Republicans voted

MADISON, Wis – Today, Representative Clinton Anderson and Legislative Democrats, introduced legislation, LRB-5640, that increases funding for essential programs supporting job stability, promoting local farmers, and providing food accessibility. Financial support for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin and Something Special for Wisconsin, shows the importance of local producers and keeping dollars

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 3383, the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act. “America’s capital markets are the backbone of our economy. As a member of the House Financial Services Committee, I’ve seen firsthand how urgently