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In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson praises President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
U.S. AG Pam Bondi appointed Schimel first assistant U.S. attorney a week after the judges on the Eastern District of Wisconsin declined to extend his appointment as the interim leader of the office.
A group of local neighbors has come together with an ambitious goal: permanently protect eight acres of conservancy land adjacent to Lake Kegonsa. The newly formed Committee to Preserve Lot 3 Sunnyside, Inc. has secured an accepted offer to purchase
Madison, Wis. – Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding Dolores Huerta’s recent remarks: “I am deeply saddened by Dolores Huerta’s recent statement surrounding the nature of her relationship with Cesar Chavez. No woman should have to
WATCH: Baldwin takes to Senate Floor to advocate against Trump’s war of choice WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Tammy Duckworth
Mandela Barnes: “The Game is Rigged Against All of Us Wisconsin Has Frozen Rates Before—Mandela Barnes Will Do It Again It’s Time To Freeze The Rates. LISTEN HERE Mandela Barnes sat down with WisPolitics Capitol Chats to talk about his campaign for Governor,
After voting to cut benefits and give new tax breaks to the ultra-rich in the Republican Tax Law, Congressional Republicans advance a new threat to these programs MADISON, Wis. — Opportunity Wisconsin called out Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation announced over $1.05 billion for the replacement of the 65-year-old Blatnik Bridge on I-535, which connects Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin. The project has received bipartisan
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Nicholas J. Fisher, 41, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 10 years in federal prison for possessing 500 grams or more of
MILWAUKEE – March 18, 2026 – Today, the BRAVE (Building Resilience through Action in Veterans and First Responders) program was honored to welcome Secretary James Bond from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs for a tour of the program’s new, expanded clinic space located in the
Brad D. Schimel, First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on March 17, 2026, Markita Barnes (age 33) was sentenced to 121 months’ incarceration for committing a healthcare fraud scheme through which she stole $2,361,799.17
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In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson praises President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
U.S. AG Pam Bondi appointed Schimel first assistant U.S. attorney a week after the judges on the Eastern District of Wisconsin declined to extend his appointment as the interim leader of the office.
A group of local neighbors has come together with an ambitious goal: permanently protect eight acres of conservancy land adjacent to Lake Kegonsa. The newly formed Committee to Preserve Lot 3 Sunnyside, Inc. has secured an accepted offer to purchase a parcel located across Sunnyside Street, adjacent to Lake Kegonsa.
Madison, Wis. – Representative Priscilla A. Prado (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding Dolores Huerta’s recent remarks: “I am deeply saddened by Dolores Huerta’s recent statement surrounding the nature of her relationship with Cesar Chavez. No woman should have to carry pain in silence, or feel forced to choose between
WATCH: Baldwin takes to Senate Floor to advocate against Trump’s war of choice WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) forced the Senate to vote on the Trump Administration’s
Mandela Barnes: “The Game is Rigged Against All of Us Wisconsin Has Frozen Rates Before—Mandela Barnes Will Do It Again It’s Time To Freeze The Rates. LISTEN HERE Mandela Barnes sat down with WisPolitics Capitol Chats to talk about his campaign for Governor, where he discussed his plan to Freeze the Rates and take on
After voting to cut benefits and give new tax breaks to the ultra-rich in the Republican Tax Law, Congressional Republicans advance a new threat to these programs MADISON, Wis. — Opportunity Wisconsin called out Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden for voting in favor of new legislation that would put Social
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation announced over $1.05 billion for the replacement of the 65-year-old Blatnik Bridge on I-535, which connects Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin. The project has received bipartisan support from both the Wisconsin and Minnesota congress… Please log in
MADISON, WIS. – Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Nicholas J. Fisher, 41, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 10 years in federal prison for possessing 500 grams or more of methamphetamine intended for distribution. The prison te… Please log in to
MILWAUKEE – March 18, 2026 – Today, the BRAVE (Building Resilience through Action in Veterans and First Responders) program was honored to welcome Secretary James Bond from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs for a tour of the program’s new, expanded clinic space located in the Milwaukee County Research Park. During his visit, Secretary Bond heard
Brad D. Schimel, First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on March 17, 2026, Markita Barnes (age 33) was sentenced to 121 months’ incarceration for committing a healthcare fraud scheme through which she stole $2,361,799.17 from a Medicaid benefit program meant to help at-risk pregnant