Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov  Governor grants 220 pardons, bringing total pardons granted to 2,027 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has officially granted more than 2,000 pardons since taking office in 2019, continuing his record-breaking streak of granting more official acts of forgiveness than any other governor in Wisconsin state history. The

MADISON, WIS. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin proudly announces that Detective Jordan Trundle of the Fitchburg Police Department has been awarded the inaugural Hometown Hero Award sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice in honor of America’s 250th birthday. In a ceremony today, U.S.

MILWAUKEE (May 20, 2026) – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) will receive millions in federal funding towards the continued redevelopment of Concourse E, a new state-of the-art international concourse that can also be used for domestic flights. The funding is part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Terminals Program. The redeveloped concourse

MADISON, Wis. — At a recent roundtable, despite vehemently supporting the DOGE cuts that ultimately led to the loss of 30,000 jobs at VA hospitals across Wisconsin, Bryan Steil had the gall to speak down to veterans, claiming “we’ve got a lot of resources that are available.” This could not be further from the

MADISON — Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) joined several Republican legislators in sending a letter to Governor Tony Evers encouraging continued bipartisan negotiations focused on returning Wisconsin’s budget surplus to taxpayers and advancing reforms to help lower costs for working families. The letter follows last week’s failed special session legislation, which

MADISON – State Representative Dean Kaufert [R—Neenah] issued the following statement after State Senators voted to block a $1.8 Billion tax relief and school funding bill, using part of the state’s available budget surplus. The bill was negotiated between Governor Evers and Legislative leaders. “After 26 years in the State

Wisconsinites planning to travel this Memorial Day Weekend are being squeezed from every direction, as the cost of gas, airfare, groceries, and utility bills continues to climb. Yet Donald Trump isn’t even trying to hide the fact that he could not care less about American families. When asked whether Americans’

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 9. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Paul R. Van Grunsven’s retirement, effective Sept. 4, 2026. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31,

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the House passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. “Solving America’s housing shortage starts with increasing supply and cutting the red tape that makes it harder to build,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “This legislation takes important steps to

Madison, Wisconsin (May 20, 2026) – The Wisconsin court system today released a new judicial workload study designed to help court leaders, county officials, legislators, and justice system partners evaluate judicial resource needs across Wisconsin’s circuit courts. The study, conducted in conjunction with the National Center for State Courts, uses a

Madison, Wis. – More than 600 Wisconsin voters, community leaders, and media from across the state joined for two statewide virtual forums yesterday and last week to hear eight major-party gubernatorial candidates share their policy approaches to clean energy, fossil fuels, data center development, utility accountability, transportation and community resilience.  Former

Gov. Tony Evers proclaims May 22 as Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day for the third consecutive year MADISON, Wis. — Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District will recognize its nearly 140 employees on Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day this Friday, joining wastewater utilities across Wisconsin in marking the day. For the third consecutive year, Gov. Tony

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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Washburn County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Dennis Stuart’s resignation, effective June 12, 2026. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. The

MILWAUKEE – The public is invited to a Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 25, 2026, at Wood National Cemetery on the Milwaukee VA campus, 5000 W. National Ave. WHAT: The annual Memorial Day ceremony and observance on the Milwaukee VA grounds is outdoors and will honor fallen Veterans, their families, and those prisoners

Madison, WI, May 20, 2026 — The Wisconsin Office of Rural Health (WORH) is introducing EMS F.O.R.W.A.R.D., a detailed plan to address the issues highlighted in the nationally-recognized EMS Week, running May 17–23, 2026. Developed by WORH’s Rural EMS Outreach Program Manager, James Small, the initiative draws on decades of field experience and technical support

Brown County Celebrates America 250 with History Telling Plaque (Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach, along with Parks Director Matt Kriese and the Wisconsin Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), held a dedication ceremony as part of its celebration of America 250 for a new Liberty

MILWAUKEE — Today, former Governor Jim Doyle endorsed Judge Pedro Colón for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. “I have known Pedro Colón for many years. I’m proud to endorse him for the Wisconsin Supreme Court”, said Governor Doyle. With over 15 years of experience on the court and 10 years in

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced he’ll be introducing the Tax the Grift Act, a bill to tax all payouts from President Trump’s $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” at 100 percent so that all taxpayer funding goes back to the Treasury rather than into the hands of Trump allies.   “Donald Trump just

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Dep​artment of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees eligible to be elected to the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Candidates were nominated during the period that ended March 27, 2026. Potato growers have until June 15, 2026, to vote on the following