U.S. Dept. of Justice: Janesville man sentenced to 7 ½ years for fentanyl trafficking and illegally possessing firearms
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Cedric Sanders, 26, Janesville, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 7 ½ years in federal prison for possessing fentanyl intended for distribution and possessing firearms as a
U.S. Dept. of Justice: Madison man sentenced to 7 years for illegally possessing a firearm
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that James Stevens, 42, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 7 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. Stevens pleaded guilty to this charge on
DNC: IN THE STATES: Democrats hold town halls as Republicans refuse to face their constituents, mobilize voters ahead of upcoming special elections
The DNC, DCCC, and ASDC are uniting to hold vulnerable Republican members of Congress accountable for their refusal to face their constituents and answer for their votes with a series of town halls. The “People’s Town Hall” blitz will lay
Milwaukee Public Schools: Submits draft lead action plan to city of Milwaukee Health Department
(MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) today submitted a preliminary Lead Action Plan to the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD), fulfilling the March 21 deadline set by the department in its February 5 directive. The plan outlines MPS’s proposed next steps
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin: Sends Schimel campaign cease & desist
Madison, Wis. – This afternoon attorneys representing Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, the state’s largest sexual and reproductive health care provider, sent the Schimel campaign a cease-and-desist letter regarding their latest campaign advertisement and the accompanying media release. The ad and
Sen. James: Joint listening sessions
Madison, WI – Representative Rob Summerfield (R – Bloomer) and Senator Jesse James (R – Thorp) announced upcoming listening sessions across the 68th Assembly District to hear directly from constituents as they prepare for the 2025-27 Biennial Budget. These sessions will take place in Gilman
Crawford campaign: Schimel ally & Jan. 6 participant Scott Presler caught lying
MADISON, Wis. — Brad Schimel’s ally—formerly a supporter of Dan Kelly—and January 6th riot participant Scott Presler was caught lying this afternoon. Presler falsely claimed that a canvasser was knocking doors for Susan Crawford, when really the canvasser is paid
Crawford campaign: Facing corrupt Musk onslaught, Crawford campaign smashes national records with historic $24 million raised
Contact: press@crawfordforwi.com The Crawford campaign will report raising $17 million in recent reporting period thanks to surge in grassroots support MADISON, Wis. – Today, with exactly 8 days left until Election Day and as Elon Musk continues his corrupt onslaught to try to secure
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul announces consent judgment with Kroger over opioid crisis
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, a consent judgment with Kroger was entered by Dane County Circuit Court, addressing the grocery chain’s role in the opioid crisis. The consent judgment comes
NRCC: Sleazy political activist Rebecca Cooke lies
Three-time loser Rebecca Cooke is once again lying to Wisconsinites about her background. On MSNBC, the far-left echo chamber, Rebecca Cooke claimed, “I’m still working class.” The truth is, Rebecca Cooke is a sleazy political activist who worked as a professional fundraiser for Democrats and
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: ICYMI: Wraps up “Hands off Medicaid Tour”
Baldwin made stops in La Crosse, Eau Claire, Madison, Racine, and Waukesha WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrapped up her “Hands Off Medicaid Tour” with a meeting with Wisconsinites in Waukesha who rely on Medicaid. At stops in
USDA: Wisconsin ag news – milk production
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Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: While Rep. Van Orden hides from town hall meetings, constituents show up in Eau Claire to raise concerns about Medicaid, VA funding, education, and more
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Yesterday a packed room of Third District constituents showed up in Eau Claire with questions for Congressman Derrick Van Orden, who again dodged the opportunity to appear in-person and instead scheduled a competing registration-only virtual town
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Joined by Gov. Evers to call out GOP war on health care
On the 15th anniversary of the ACA, Republicans seek to hike premiums and take away health care from staters Watch the full event here WISCONSIN – Today, Governor Tony Evers joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to highlight the ongoing threats
Associated Builders and Constractors of Wisconsin: Endorses Schimel for Supreme Court
MADISON, Wisconsin – Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s largest commercial construction trade association, voted this week to endorse Brad Schimel for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race. “Our members need a judge who is tough on crime, specifically contractor theft.
Underly campaign: Lobbyist Brittany Kinser thinks she can “talk” her way out of Trump’s $1 billion cut to Wisconsin schools
MADISON – After refusing to answer direct questions about the devastating education cuts already hitting Wisconsin schools, lobbyist Brittany Kinser is now claiming she can fix it all by simply having a conversation. In response to Donald Trump’s order to
WisGOP: Hispanic Outreach Office vandalized
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, windows at the WisGOP Hispanic Outreach Office on the south side of Milwaukee were smashed. A police report was filed this morning. “Vandalizing and destroying property is never acceptable. Every American deserves to feel safe expressing their
WisGOP: Hispanic outreach office vandalized
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, windows at the WisGOP Hispanic Outreach Office on the south side of Milwaukee were smashed. A police report was filed this morning. “Vandalizing and destroying property is never acceptable. Every American deserves to feel safe expressing their
Schimel campaign: Wisconsin professional police association endorses Judge Brad Schimel
WAUKESHA, Wisc. – The Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA), the state’s largest law enforcement group, endorsed Judge Brad Schimel in his bid to save Wisconsin’s Supreme Court. Serving over 10,000 active and retired law enforcement members, WPPA’s endorsement is the most
Rep. Pocan, Kelly, Gillibrand, Merkley: Urge Trump to fully fund HIV/AIDS prevention
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Robin Kelly (IL-02), along with Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) andJeff Merkley (D-OR), led a bicameral letter with 97 of their colleagues to President Trump urging him to maintain CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention. If the Division