WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin issued the following news release:

MILWAUKEE, WI - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a meeting with Southeast Wisconsin law enforcement and public safety leaders for a robust discussion on addressing the fentanyl and opioid epidemic. During the meeting, Senator Baldwin discussed her efforts to crack down on Chinese chemical suppliers, invest in border security and technology, and support local communities in their prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts.

"I am grateful for our law enforcement and public safety officers who are on the front lines every day fighting the fentanyl crisis in Wisconsin. It was great to hear firsthand from leaders the dire impact of fentanyl in their communit...