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.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/evers-2023-sos-addr-s460.png“This is a Win for Wisconsin’s Kids, Families, and Communities,” says Gov. Evers.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-hydrogen-economy-s450.pngGovernor signs four additional bills filling gaps to ensure kids in crisis can get the close-to-home care they need, strengthening support for statewide child advocacy centers, and supporting workplace safety for local police and fire.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/women-1849-s424.jpgWisconsin Supreme Court overturns archaic 1800s-era statute that effectively forced women to operate under a near-complete abortion ban.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-water-lead-copper-pipes-s460.jpgAct 8 would allow private water utility in Superior to utilize federal funding for lead service line replacement.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgMonths long negotiations lead to deal to put the financial and physical security of Wisconsinites over partisan bickering.

Will hold media availability today at 9:30 am at De Pere City Hall.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/broadband-town-mtg-cross-s450.pngMore than 93,000 locations across the state have received new access to high-speed internet service in the last year, report urges continued state investments.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/mc-courthouse-jail-flag-honor-s434.pngOfficer shot in the line of duty while responding to a call last week.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/door-county-people-s5.jpgMost voters know little about the specific impacts of the bill, even though many will be directly affected.