Dept. of Justice: Windsor man sentenced to 3 1/2 years for drug trafficking and possession of machinegun
Byron Ellison possessed a “ghost gun” converted to machinegun MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Byron Ellison, 28, Windsor, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley
Shankland campaign: New ads tout endorsements, record, and platform
STEVENS POINT, WI – This week, Rep. Katrina Shankland rolled out her next three ads across broadcast and digital platforms in advance of the August 13 Democratic primary election for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The ads highlight her endorsement from Eau
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Johnson pick for Eastern District Court judge moves forward
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that the White House has nominated one of her and Senator Ron Johnson’s (R-WI) recommended candidates for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Byron Conway. Conway was recommended
WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsin lands $49 million in funding for medical sciences. Baldwin says thousands of jobs possible
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senator Baldwin announced that Wisconsin businesses, colleges and economic development agencies have been awarded $49 million in federal funding through the CHIPS and Science Act to develop a biohealth tech hub in the Badger State. This critical funding—which every Wisconsin
Common Cause Wisconsin: Urges voters to oppose two constitutional amendments on August 13th primary ballot
Two highly partisan and potentially harmful measures have been rammed through the Wisconsin Legislature over the past several years. They are in the form of amendments to the state constitution. They will appear as questions on the August primary election
Lyerly campaign: Applauds WI Supreme Court for hearing abortion case
After successfully stopping Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, Dr. Lyerly’s lawsuit is heading to the Wisconsin Supreme Court (De Pere, WI) ― Dr. Kristin Lyerly, Candidate for Congress in WI-08 and a practicing OB-GYN physician, praised the Wisconsin Supreme Court for
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: ADVISORY: To launch “Fired Up for Tammy” tour
MADISON, Wis.— Tomorrow, Tammy Baldwin will launch her “Fired Up for Tammy” tour. From Thursday, July 4th to Sunday, July 7th, Tammy will embark on a four day tour to fire up voters and talk about what’s at stake this Election
School Choice Wisconsin: Press release 7-3-2024
Nicholas Kelly, president of School Choice Wisconsin (SCW) announced that he has appointed Susan Mitchell to serve as Director of Policy and Government Affairs. Mitchell succeeds Amy Loudenbeck, who resigned. Mitchell will serve on an interim basis until the position
Butler campaign: $40,000 in forty days
EAU CLAIRE, WI – The Nickolas Butler for Assembly Campaign announces that it raised over $40,000 in contributions in the first reporting period of the campaign, ending June 30th. “I’m so proud of where this campaign is today. It’s not
Rep. Myers: Reacts to special election results
MILWAUKEE– Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding the results of the July 2nd special election: “With the results of the district 4 special election having been tallied and complete, I am thankful to the people of the
Jacque campaign: Scores 100% rating from Wisconsin Conservative Coalition
GREEN BAY, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Conservative Coalition released their 2023-2024 Legislator Scorecard and State Senator André Jacque was the ONLY legislator to score a perfect 100% rating. The WCC, a coalition of three patriot groups in Northeast Wisconsin,
Sen. Knodl: Elections commission failure could disenfranchise voters
Madison – Last Friday, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) failed to provide timely information to municipal clerks regarding an upcoming price increase for postage on absentee ballot return envelopes. The belated communication, which WEC did not send out until the
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Respond to WI Supreme Court’s decision to hear Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit
Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced they had reached a decision to hear an original action brought forward by Planned Parenthood to “find” a right to abortion in the Wisconsin state constitution. The court also denied the motion of all three pro-life
Coalition to March on the RNC 2024: Trial to fight for our First Amendment rights begins
WHAT: The Coalition to March on the RNC 2024 will be hosting a press conference to bring attention to the first day of our trial for a permit to march within sight and sound of the front doors of the Fiserv
WED AM Update: Drake tops Myers in 4th SD primary, unopposed in July 30 special election
Subscribers: This is the final AM Update of the week due to the Independence Day holiday. The AM Update will return Monday. Thank you for subscribing! From WisPolitics … — Dora Drake beat fellow Milwaukee state Rep. LaKeshia Myers nearly