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 effective on July 28, 2025.  “With decades of experience in

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 Task Force 1 brings together individuals from across the state

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 for prospective students is the cost of a college education.

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 stripping the Legislature’s ability to oversee administrative rules is a

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 taxpayers for a $256 million funding increase in our new

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 created by District Attorney Matthew McElroy’s resignation, effective July 7,

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 Cooperative, including resetting of the Dairy Margin Coverage program (DMC),

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 centers to these communities and to continue growing this multi-billion-dollar industry in the state.

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 fall, the program seeks to blend technical programming education with

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 April, Zoril submitted an open records request for the five

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 Sen. Hutton’s district is one of the two most flippable

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 for Wisconsin kids and blocked updates to building and construction

(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, requested funding for this project in the Governor’s 2025-2026 budget

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 15 to vote on the following candidates: DATCP will mail

MADISON, WI – Marking the next chapter in The Welch Group’s distinguished history in Wisconsin government affairs and association management, founder Bob Welch will become Senior Advisor after a 40-year career in Wisconsin politics; Peter Welch and Jim Steineke to lead the firm forward. Bob Welch founded the firm in

MADISON, Wis. – Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau, the director of one of UW-Madison’s fastest-growing programs, will join industry experts to discuss trends in computing and data science Tuesday, July 29, during a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison. Join us at One City Schools, 1707 West Broadway in Madison. This is a new

MADISON — The John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy released the following statement from CEO Annette Olson regarding the state Supreme Court’s ruling in the Evers v. Marklein case: The liberal Supreme Court’s ruling today guts important legislative oversight over the unelected bureaucrats that already wield too much power in Madison. More

Baldwin: “Judge Chris Taylor is exactly the kind of justice Wisconsin needs on our Supreme Court – fair, impartial, and committed to making sure the law protects the rights and freedoms of everyone” MADISON, Wis. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced her endorsement of Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin

MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled today that the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Review of Administrative Rules unconstitutionally interfered with agency rule-making. In response to Tuesday’s decision, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison), a member of the Joint Committee on Review of Administrative Rules, issued the following statement:  “Wisconsinites rightly expect

Experts discuss the conflict between Israel, Iran, and the U.S. MADISON, WI (July 8, 2025) — The United States is once again involved in a conflict in the Middle East, this time with Israel and Iran. U.S. involvement has centered on Iran’s nuclear capabilities, with the president approving the unprecedented