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Baldwin, Shaheen Lead Bill to Make Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Breaks Permanent, Lowering Costs for Millions of Americans
Over 230,000 Wisconsinites benefit from Baldwin-backed enhanced tax credits, saving over $500 on average each month on health care
Sep 25th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Introduces Bill to Rein in Private Equity in Health Care
Jul 26th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
RNC Brings Fame to Gen Z Party Leader
Milwaukee party official Hilario Deleon winning national, international attention.
Jul 15th, 2024 by Steven WaltersBaldwin Calls on Biden Administration to Expand Free IRS Direct File Program
IRS Direct File pilot program saved taxpayers nearly $100 million in refunds and tax preparation fees
May 16th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Manchin, Brown Lead Effort to Close Tax Loophole and Make Private Equity Pay Their Fair Share
On Tax Day 2024, Senators introduce bill to eliminate carried interest tax loophole and make wealthy fund managers pay what other American workers do
Apr 15th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Big Corporations Shrinking Products Without Reducing Prices
Earlier this week, Senator Baldwin also introduced bill to stop big corporations from price gouging consumers
Feb 28th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Warren Lead Group of 38 Senators in Introducing Resolution Affirming Support for Medication Abortion
Action follows this week’s announcement that the Supreme Court will hear a challenge to medication abortion access
Dec 15th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Statement Regarding Humanitarian Aid to Civilians in Gaza
Nov 4th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin Leads Call to Expand Access, Lower Cost of Over-the-Counter Birth Control
More than two-thirds of voters across parties support birth control pills being sold over-the-counter
Oct 30th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinOn Anniversary of Tyler Clementi’s 2010 Death, Baldwin, Murray Pocan Renew Push to Pass Anti-Harassment Legislation
Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023 comes as harassment and bullying, especially of LGBTQ+ community, on the rise
Sep 22nd, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Backs Legislation to Protect Americans’ Right to Contraception, Safeguard 60 Years of Settled Precedent
Right to Contraception Act comes as Supreme Court threatens to roll back fundamental rights in the wake of Dobbs decision
Jun 15th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Helps Introduce Legislative Package to End America’s Maternal Health Crisis
The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act includes 13 bills to address the maternal health crisis, including Baldwin’s bill to diversify and grow the perinatal workforce
May 16th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Combat the Child Care Crisis, Support Working Families
Over the last three decades, the cost of child care has increased by 220%
May 1st, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Colleagues, Introduces Bill to Fully Fund High Need Schools, Special Education
Apr 20th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin Leads 22 Colleagues in Calling on FDA to End Discriminatory Blood Donation Policy
Mar 23rd, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Colleagues Press Walgreens, Put National Pharmacies on Notice to Ensure Access to Mifepristone
As confusion brews about legal access to mifepristone—a safe and effective drug approved by FDA 20+ years ago—Senators press top pharmacy chains on plans to ensure strongest possible access for patients
Mar 14th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Colleagues, Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Military Hunger
Feb 23rd, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Senators Baldwin, Murphy Lead 32 Colleagues Urging Biden Administration to Limit Availability of Junk Health Care Plans
Junk plans can deny coverage to people with pre-existing conditions and don’t have to cover essential services like maternity care, prescription drugs, substance use disorder treatment and emergency room care
Feb 22nd, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act
Bill would end tax incentives for big multinational corporations to ship jobs overseas
Feb 10th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Provide Historic, Permanent Investment in Home Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities
The Better Care Better Jobs Act would expand access to long-term care, enabling older adults, people with disabilities to receive quality care and remain in their communities
Jan 26th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin, Colleagues Urge Department of Education to Hold Predatory For-Profit College Executives Accountable for Scamming Students
In their letter, the Senators reminded Secretary Cardona that the Department has the authority to hold executives personally and financially liable for their actions
Oct 18th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBernie Sanders Endorses Barnes for US Senate
Sanders latest of many big-name Democrats backing Mandela Barnes in August primary.
Jul 18th, 2022 by Rich KremerBaldwin, Klobuchar Urge Federal Trade Commission to Protect Data Privacy of Women Seeking Reproductive Health Care
Senators express concern over data brokers selling personal location data related to abortion services and other family planning care
May 20th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Push Infant Formula Manufacturers to Address Crisis, Get Formula on Shelves ASAP
Baldwin and colleagues call on infant formula manufacturers to increase production, prevent future supply chain disruption, and get formula to parents
May 16th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBarnes Campaign Aims to Bring State Together
Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate running hard in rural, urban areas of state.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Ruth ConniffSenator Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Increase Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness
Legislation would ensure Tribal Nations have equal access to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention resources to prepare for public health emergencies
Apr 1st, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Curb Profiteering by Big Oil Companies to Provide Relief at the Pump
Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax would protect consumers from giant oil companies taking advantage of world events to jack up prices
Mar 14th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Cosponsors to Legislation to Cap Insulin Prices at $35 Per Month
“We need to lower costs for people and cap the price of insulin at $35 so millions of Americans have the medicine they need at a price they can afford.”
Mar 10th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Supports Bipartisan Senate Resolution to Hold Putin Accountable for War Crimes, Human Rights Abuses in Ukraine
Resolution calls for investigation of Putin as war criminal
Mar 4th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Co-Sponsors Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022 to Require New Transparency and Accountability for Automated Decision Systems
Legislation Requires Assessment of Critical Algorithms and New Public Disclosures; Bill Endorsed by AI Experts and Advocates; Bill Will Set the Stage for Future Oversight by Agencies and Lawmakers
Feb 3rd, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinMandela Barnes Raises Over $1.23 Million in Q4 With Average Donation Under $50
Since Launching Mandela Has Raised Over $2.3 Million With Nearly 50,000 Individual Donations
Jan 19th, 2022 by Lt. Gov. Mandela BarnesTom Nelson’s Longshot Race for U.S. Senate
A 'classic populist, grassroots campaign’ — with the least campaign dollars.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Ruth ConniffSenator Baldwin Calls on FDA to Change Discriminatory Blood Donation Policies to Address National Blood Supply Shortage
The Red Cross declared its first-ever national blood supply shortage this week, posing risk to patients
Jan 13th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Supports Legislation to Give Every American Lifesaving N95 Masks
More than 50 Democratic Colleagues Sponsor the Masks for All Act in the House and Senate
Jan 12th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Colleagues in Letter Calling For Job Training Investments in Build Back Better Bill
Senators: “As we work to create a Build Back Better package, we urge you to invest in our workforce at a scale that lives up to the commitment we made to workers and businesses across our nation.”
Oct 22nd, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinWith Temperatures Forecast to Fall and Energy Costs Projected to Rise, Baldwin Calls for Swift Release of LIHEAP Heating Help
38 Senators urged the Biden Administration to swiftly make LIHEAP funds available to states
Oct 18th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Introduction of John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Oct 6th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Letter Urging the Department of Education to Continue to Bolster Federal and State Oversight of Student Loan Servicers
Growing markets offer export opportunities
Sep 14th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinCould ‘Baby Bonds’ Close Racial Wealth Gap?
A similar program run by the Ho-Chunk Nation in Wisconsin offers some clues.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Ben Baker and Zhen WangSenator Baldwin Supports Introduction of Safe Gun Storage Act
May 25th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Senator Baldwin, Congresswoman Jayapal Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Reverse Trump Administration Move to Silence Workers in Corporate America
EMPOWERS Act Allows Retirement Savers to Set Binding Proxy Voting Guidelines
May 18th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Joins 28 Senators Urging Immediate Ceasefire in Middle East
May 17th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Senator Baldwin Supports Bipartisan CORPS Act to Help America Recover and Rebuild from COVID-19
Bipartisan legislation would create new opportunities for young people to work on hunger, education, economic challenges while earning a pathway to pay for college or student debt
Apr 15th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Expand Emergency Broadband Benefit Access
New legislation builds on program that provides support to working families to access the internet; Aids workers and families that need broadband to find jobs and access health care, education and other services; Improves coordination and speeds up benefits
Mar 26th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin, Jeff Merkley and Representative Gwen Moore Introduce Legislation to Diversify the Perinatal Workforce and Improve Access to Maternity Care
The Perinatal Workforce Act is Part of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 that Addresses the U.S. Maternal Health Crisis
Feb 8th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Helps Introduce Bill Raising Minimum Wage to $15
The Raise the Wage Act would boost wages for nearly 32 million Americans
Jan 27th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces New Legislation to Reverse Trump Administration Move to Silence Workers in Corporate America
EMPOWERS Act Allows Retirement Savers to Set Binding Proxy Voting Guidelines
Dec 11th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Urge Robust Funding for State and Local Governments to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines
Public health experts have estimated that a minimum of $8.4 billion is needed for COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts
Nov 23rd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin to Attorney General William Barr: Stop Efforts to Gut the Affordable Care Act in Court
As Supreme Court ACA Hearing Approaches and Republicans Ram Through a Supreme Court Nominee in an Illegitimate Process, Democratic Lawmakers Highlight How Overturning the ACA Will Impact Health Coverage for Millions of Americans, Including Those Who Contract COVID-19.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Introduce COVID-19 Relief Bill to Support Small Businesses
Oct 22nd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin Seeks Swift Release of LIHEAP Heating Help
40 U.S. Senators Urge Trump Administration to Make LIHEAP Funds Available to States
Oct 19th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Brown Blast Trump Administration For Failing To Protect Workers
Senators: DOL’s Recently Imposed Fines on Employers for Failing to Protect Their Workers from COVID-19 are Inadequate
Sep 30th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinVoter suppression to be focus of Hip-Hop Political Education Summit
Hip-Hop Week MKE a partner in debut of day-long streaming event on September 22
Sep 15th, 2020 by Ald. Khalif RaineyBaldwin, Colleagues Call on Postmaster General to Immediately Reverse Operational Changes to the U.S. Postal Service Causing Delays of Critical Medications to Americans
Senators: "We continue to have grave concerns regarding widespread delays in the delivery of critical medications that millions of Americans rely upon every day."
Sep 15th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces New Legislation to Support Millions of Americans Who Have Lost Health Insurance During COVID-19 Pandemic
Over Six Million Workers Have Lost Access to Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sep 10th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin12 Takeaways on DNC Day One
Milwaukee was all but invisible. The format rocked, but Michelle disappointed.
Aug 18th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyDemocrats Announce Highlights from Opening Night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention: Uniting America Monday Night’s Theme is “We the People”
Monday Night’s Theme is “We the People”
Aug 17th, 2020 by 2020 Democratic National ConventionBaldwin, Colleagues Call for Long-Term Relief for 43 Million Student Loan Borrowers Amid Pandemic
Administration’s executive order to extend student loan relief still leaves millions of Americans behind
Aug 11th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinWisconsin Support Grows for Senator Baldwin’s Legislation to Provide Federal Funding for Local Jobs Programs
Legislation would support long-term economic recovery by providing dollar-for-dollar federal funding of state jobs programs when unemployment rate is above 7%
Aug 4th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Urge Senate to Reject Conditioning Federal Funds to Schools on Re-Opening In-Person
Jul 31st, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Senators Call on Majority Leader McConnell to hold vote on bipartisan bill that would restore the landmark Voting Rights Act
Jul 28th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinMilwaukee County Executive David Crowley Thanks Senator Tammy Baldwin for Support of Senate Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis
Baldwin joined Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Kamala Harris (D-CA) to introduce a Senate Resolution to declare racism a public health crisis.
Jul 24th, 2020 by County Executive David CrowleyBaldwin, Colleagues Urge Significant New, Flexible Funding for State and Local Governments
Jul 23rd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Senate Colleagues Demand Answers from Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary Wolf on Deployment of Anonymous Federal Agents in American Cities
In the wake of Trump's threat to deploy more federal agents, Senators press Department of Justice and Homeland Security heads on accountability and legal authorities for militarized interventions in American cities
Jul 22nd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Immediately Comply with Supreme Court Decision on DACA
DHS Must Open DACA For New Applicants
Jul 17th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Call for $32B in Transit Funding in Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package
As stay-at-home orders continue across the country, public transit agencies are faced with decline in ridership, steep revenue losses
Jul 9th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinACLU of Wisconsin Hires James Stein as Data and Organizing Specialist
Jul 8th, 2020 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Economic Recovery, Finance Six Months of Wages and Benefits
Program would support long-term economic recovery by providing dollar-for-dollar federal funding of state jobs programs when unemployment rate is above 7%
Jun 30th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Leads NDAA Amendment to Increase National Production of Testing Supplies and PPE as COVID-19 Cases Rise
“We need more testing supplies, more testing, and more personal protective equipment for workers on the frontlines of this pandemic.”
Jun 30th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Call for HIV/AIDS Treatment and Prevention Funding in Next COVID-19 Response Package
Effort for increased HIV/AIDS funding comes as the nation observes tomorrow, June 27, as the 25th Anniversary of National HIV Testing Day
Jun 26th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinFollowing SCOTUS Ruling, Senators Lead Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote
Jun 17th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Colleagues Unveil Bipartisan Bill to Expand National Service Dramatically in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
The CORPS Act is supported by more than 150 national service and public health organizations across the country
Jun 16th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce $50 Billion Bill to Address Child Care Crisis
Jun 4th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Colleagues Urge Congressional Leaders to Support Vulnerable Students Amid Coronavirus Crisis
May 20th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
As the Trump Administration Pressures Meat Processing Plants to Open, Baldwin and Senators Urge Action to Ensure Worker Safety
In a letter to USDA Secretary Perdue, 29 Senators make recommendations to protect food supply workers
May 15th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Ensure All Students Have Access to Internet during Coronavirus Pandemic
The current public health emergency is exacerbating a longstanding “homework gap” and requires immediate action by Congress
May 13th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic
Senators Press USDA for Answers, Immediate Solutions
May 12th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging USDA to Target Relief to Local Farmers in Finalized Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Earlier this Month, Senators Outlined Steps that USDA Can Take to Ensure that CARES Act Relief Programs Reach Local Farmers
May 1st, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Murray, Heinrich, Democrats to Scalia: Do Your Job and Protect Workers Before Reopening the Economy
As the Trump Administration pushes to reopen economy, Senate Democrats insist that worker protections must come first
Apr 30th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Joins Effort to Repeal GOP Tax Giveaway to Million-Dollar-Plus Earners in Coronavirus Relief Legislation
Legislation would unwind GOP changes in CARES Act that cost taxpayers $160 billion, were more than was given to hospitals and more than to state and local governments
Apr 28th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Leads Push for New Employment Program to Help Workers and Businesses Recover from COVID-19
More than 22 million unemployment claims have been filed in the last four weeks
Apr 22nd, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Murray, Colleagues Press President Trump For Answers on Mismanagement of the Strategic National Stockpile
"It should not take public pleas from governors or letters from congressional delegations for states to obtain the supplies they need."
Apr 15th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin, Colleagues Request COVID-19 Demographic Data from CDC to Ensure Effective Response to the Pandemic
Members ask CDC for comprehensive demographic data about testing availability, health care access and more amid ongoing limited access to tests
Apr 8th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Senate Colleagues Urge FDA to Change Discriminatory Blood Donation Policies to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic
As COVID-19 has spurred a nationwide blood shortage, the FDA continues to enforce discriminatory policies prohibiting many healthy gay and bisexual men from donating blood
Mar 26th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Colleagues Call for Direct Cash Assistance to Help Americans Weather Economic Fallout of Coronavirus Outbreak
Senators Propose Bold Plan to Lift Up Families Hurt by Crisis
Mar 18th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Helps Introduce Bill to Expand Free Coronavirus Testing
Legislation Would Expand Free Coronavirus Testing and Related Health Care Services to People on Private Insurance, in Medicare, Medicaid and for the Uninsured
Mar 13th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinIn Letter to Trump, Baldwin and Senate Democrats Call for Coronavirus Economic Response Focused on Helping Workers and Families Most Harmed
Stimulus should focus on boosting working Americans, not corporate bottom lines
Mar 11th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Calling on EPA to Deliver on Promises Made in PFAS Action Plan
One Year after EPA Pledged to Act on PFAS Exposure, Key Parts of the Strategy Not Yet Implemented
Feb 14th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Feb 12th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Brown, Sanders Demand Answers From Amazon As Work-Related Injuries Continue To Rise
Senators Urging Amazon to Put Worker Safety Ahead of Profits, Prevent and Protect Employees from Workplace Injuries
Feb 11th, 2020 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mark Pocan Join in Cosponsoring Checkoff Reform Bill
Feb 7th, 2020 by Animal Wellness Action
Legislation Targets Hair Discrimination
Federal bill pushed by Rep. Gwen Moore, state bill by Milwaukee Rep LaKeshia Myers.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Allison Stevens and Melanie ConklinBlack Organizing Group Tripling in Size
BLOC looks to increase turnout, political power of city’s African American voters.
Jan 22nd, 2020 by Sam WoodsWhat Would Martin Luther King Think?
What would he make of Trump, and the 2020 Democratic challengers?
Jan 20th, 2020 by Eugene KaneNew Marquette Law School Poll finds majorities of Wisconsin voters disapprove of Trump foreign policy and killing of Iranian general
Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll
Jan 15th, 2020 by Marquette UniversityBoth Parties Bar Primary Challenge to Trump
Weld and Walsh barred from Republican presidential primary in state’s Spring election. Why?
Jan 15th, 2020 by Bruce ThompsonIt’s All About Black Milwaukee
2020 election spotlight on one group of voters in one city. What does it all mean?
Dec 20th, 2019 by Eugene KaneA. Curtis Farrow Presents Gospelfest to Take Place at Fiserv Forum on Friday, April 10, 2020
Nationally-renowned gospel singers and local talent will come together for Good Friday celebration at Milwaukee’s world-class venue
Dec 20th, 2019 by Fiserv ForumPoll Shows Trump Ahead in State
MU Poll shows him beating the major Democratic candidates, though within margin of error.
Dec 16th, 2019 by Melanie ConklinImpeachment Support the Same in MU Poll
Percent supporting impeachment and removal in new poll nearly identical to last poll.
Dec 13th, 2019 by Shawn JohnsonNew Marquette Law School Poll finds no change in impeachment views following end of public testimony
Dec 12th, 2019 by Marquette University
Baldwin, Brown, Menendez Lead Senators Urging Media Companies to Recognize Workers’ Unions
GateHouse-Gannett merger will combine two of country’s largest newspaper chains
Nov 20th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinNew Marquette Law School Poll finds shifts in Wisconsin public opinion favorable to President Trump on impeachment and presidential election preferences
Trump holds small leads over each of four top Democratic candidates for president in head-to-head matchups in the new survey
Nov 20th, 2019 by Marquette UniversityThe Man Behind Coffee Makes You Black
Entrepreneur Bradley Thurman is 70 years young, with a unique cafe.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Andrea WaxmanSenator Baldwin and Representative McEachin Introduce Legislation to Make Health Care More Affordable for Young Adults
The Advancing Youth Enrollment Act lowers health care costs while maintaining critical ACA protections
Oct 30th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Stop Foreign Interference in our Elections
The House of Representatives passed companion legislation yesterday to end harmful interference in American elections
Oct 24th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinNew Marquette Law School Poll finds increased support for Trump impeachment hearings since the spring, while opinions about Trump have changed little
When asked if Trump should be impeached and removed from office, 44 percent say that Trump should be removed.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Marquette UniversityDo ‘Checkoff Groups’ Help or Hurt Family Dairy Farms?
Federally-required agricultural promotion organizations may not benefit small dairy farms
Oct 9th, 2019 by Bruce ThompsonU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Protect Health Coverage for People with Pre-Existing Conditions
Letter requests HHS and CMS to limit push of “junk” health insurance plans that cover less and cost more
Oct 3rd, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Warns That Pharmaceutical Mergers May Increase Drug Prices and Reduce Patient Access to Essential Medications
"The past several years have seen a steady increase in mergers and acquisitions across our economy, and the pharmaceutical sector is no exception."
Sep 17th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinNew Marquette Law School Poll finds Biden leading Trump in head-to-head presidential match in Wisconsin
Biden is most popular choice in the Democratic primary field, while full sample of voters split sharply by partisanship on Trump and the economy
Sep 4th, 2019 by Marquette UniversitySanders Leads Dems in State Funds Raised
Warren is second, Buttigieg third, in state donations to presidential primary candidates.
Aug 20th, 2019 by Robin BravenderBipartisan Support Grows for Baldwin’s Reform Inspired by Wisconsin Teenager
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act will provide health insurance coverage for children born with congenital anomalies or birth defects
Jul 22nd, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Introduction of Legislation to Stop the Cruel and Neglectful Treatment of Children at Border
The Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act would create clear, non-negotiable standards for the treatment of children in America’s care
Jul 12th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Congratulating U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team on Historic Victory, Urges Equal Pay
"The U.S. women’s national soccer team brought our nation together and made us all proud winning their second straight World Cup."
Jul 10th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin: Census Should Stay on Schedule, Omit Citizenship Question
Senators Urge Secretary Ross To Print Census Materials Without Citizenship Question, Avoid Delays
Jul 1st, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinEvers Faces Hurdles to Cutting Prisons
Governor promised to cut prison population by 50%, but has so far made no progress.
Jul 1st, 2019 by Izabela ZaluskaU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Colleagues to Introduce First Ever Bipartisan Senate Resolution to Honor the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising
June 28, 2019 marks 50 years since brave Americans at New York’s Stonewall Inn stood up to oppression and discrimination
Jun 26th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Casey Introduce Legislation to Restore Navigator Funding and Make It Easier for Americans to Sign Up for Quality, Affordable Health Insurance
The Trump administration has slashed funding for health care enrollment assistance by more than 80 percent
Jun 19th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Casey Introduce Legislation to Restore Navigator Funding and Make It Easier for Americans to Sign Up for Quality, Affordable Health Insurance
The Trump administration has slashed funding for health care enrollment assistance by more than 80 percent
Jun 19th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Comprehensive Reform to Address Skyrocketing Prescription Drug Prices
The Affordable Medications Act Would Hold Drug Companies Accountable For High Prices, Bring Down Costs for Seniors, Families and Taxpayers
Jun 12th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Effort Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by the Paris Climate Agreement
On June 1, 2017, President Trump announced his intention to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement – making the United States the only count ry to reject the climate accords
Jun 7th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Guarantee Equal Access to Abortion
May 23rd, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on House Passage of Equality Act
"The House has taken an historic step forward by passing the Equality Act..."
May 17th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Reintroduce Legislation to Combat the Opioid and Substance Use Epidemic
Endorsed by over 200 organizations, the CARE Act is the most ambitious legislation of its kind in Congress and would allocate $100 billion over 10 years
May 8th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBernie Sanders Campaigns in Madison
“It is about all of us — not me, us — transforming this country.”
Apr 13th, 2019 by Shawn JohnsonU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Reintroduce Legislation to Simplify and Decrease the Costs of Tax Preparation and Filing
Taxpayers spend an average of 11 hours preparing and filing tax returns and pay $200 for tax preparation services
Apr 12th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinEvers’ Approval, Disapproval Rises in Poll
But big majority in MU poll says Legislature not cooperating with governor and support him on most issues.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Shawn JohnsonU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposed SNAP Rule
Proposed rule would bypass the intent of Congress in the 2018 Farm Bill and take food assistance away from families
Apr 1st, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Take on Student Debt Crisis
Aid Student Loan Borrowers With Refinancing At Lower Interest Rate
Mar 19th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Inclusion of Contractor Back Pay in Upcoming Disaster Package
“Contractor workers and their families should not be penalized for a government shutdown that they did nothing to cause.”
Mar 11th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSchatz, Pocan Reintroduce Legislation To End Student Loan Debt Crisis
Support Grows With 40 Lawmakers Joining Schatz and Pocan
Mar 6th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Mark PocanU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Ensure Child Care for All
The Child Care for Working Families Act would ensure high-quality, affordable child care for working families across the country
Mar 1st, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Reintroduce Legislation to Create State Public Health Care Option
State Public Option Act will allow states to create a Medicaid buy-in program for all their residents, regardless of income
Feb 15th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin, Debbie Stabenow and Sherrod Brown Introduce Legislation to Expand Medicare and Reduce Health Care Costs
"Wisconsinites have sent a clear message to Washington that they want us to work together to expand access to health care and lower costs."
Feb 13th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Rising Prescription Drug Prices
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation would counter most common delay tactics used by name-brand manufacturers to prevent lower-cost generic competition
Feb 8th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Resolution to Recognize Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day
Tax credit for workers gives financial boost to millions of Americans and their families, including more than 350,000 Wisconsinites
Jan 25th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinNew Marquette Law School Poll finds some issues less divisive amid continuing partisan divide
Special education increases and accepting more federal Medicaid money are drawing broader support than many other current issues
Jan 24th, 2019 by Marquette UniversityU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Colleagues to Reintroduce Resolution To Defend Constitutionality of Pre-Existing Condition Protections
"No parent should have to lay awake at night wondering if the health care they have today, for themselves and their children, will be there tomorrow."
Jan 18th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Legislation to Protect Federal Workers and Their Families from Losing Their Homes, Falling Behind on Bills During Shutdown
"The Trump shutdown is punishing federal workers, and contractors who are serving without pay."
Jan 10th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation To Allow Medicare To Negotiate Prescription Drug Prices And Lower Costs For Seniors
Legislation would allow Medicare to negotiate the best possible price of prescription drugs, to cut costs for nearly 43 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part D. Current law only allows for bargaining by pharmaceutical companies but bans Medicare from doing so
Jan 9th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence
"This legislation is a commonsense solution to prevent the easy access of weapons for those that shouldn't have them."
Jan 9th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Legislation Calling on President Trump, Future Presidential Nominees to Release Tax Returns
Measure would give insight into foreign deals, increase transparency
Jan 4th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans that Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections
New Administration guidance encourages states to promote “junk” health plans that lack protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions and would increase costs for millions of Americans
Dec 20th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinMajor Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Cosponsored By Senator Baldwin Passes Senate
Baldwin: “An important step in the right direction to keep our communities safe and make the criminal justice system more just and fair.”
Dec 19th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Colleagues to Help Protect People’s Personal Data Online
Data Care Act will stop websites and apps from using personal data against users, protect user information from hacks and hold companies accountable for misuse
Dec 13th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinFollowing the Recent Federal Report, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Immediate Action to Combat Climate Change
Baldwin joins 24 Senate colleagues in backing the recent report and National Climate Assessment on the consequences of climate chang
Nov 29th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Effort to Give Workers a Greater Voice at Public Companies
Baldwin and colleagues call for SEC to consider the merits of directly electing workers to company boards
Oct 16th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bill To Enhance Maternal Health Coverage Under Medicaid, Improve Health Outcomes for New Moms
New reform aims to reverse rising maternal mortality rates, close disparities that put women of color at risk
Sep 26th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Halt Skyrocketing Drug Prices
New bill would hold drug companies accountable for high prices, bring down costs for seniors, families and taxpayers
Sep 7th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinWill Baldwin Support Or Condemn Booker’s Decision To Knowingly Release Confidential Information About Racial Profiling?
"Voters deserve to know if she agrees with Booker’s unethical decision to release confidential documents," said Leah Vukmir campaign manager Jess Ward.
Sep 6th, 2018 by State Sen. Leah VukmirBaldwin, Colleagues Introduce Senate Resolution Recognizing June As Pride Month
June is LGBTQ Pride Month
Jun 29th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinAhead of Open Enrollment, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Presses HHS on Navigator Funding
In past years, the federal grant process for Navigators was underway by April, but as of today, CMS has yet to put out a formal call for grant applications.
Jun 25th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Stabenow, McCaskill Lead 47 Senators in Calling on Trump Administration to Halt Expansion of Junk Health Insurance Plans
The Senators expressed their opposition to the proposed rule to expand junk plans, CMS-9924-P, ahead of the deadline for public comment on April 23, 2018.
Apr 23rd, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Colleagues to Call on Administration to Take Immediate Action to Reduce Price of Life-Saving Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug
“No police officer, no firefighter, no public health provider, and no person should be unable to save a life because of the high price,” wrote the lawmakers.
Apr 20th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinVotes In 2018 Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Were Most Partisan In Two Decades
Despite differing outcomes, ballot preferences echoed 2016 Presidential election.
Apr 9th, 2018 by Aaron WeinschenkU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins 32 Colleagues to Introduce Legislation that takes on Student Debt Crisis
Mar 22nd, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Student Non-Discrimination Act
Legislation would help protect public school students from bullying, harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity
Mar 21st, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Anti-Bullying Legislation
Safe Schools Legislation Would Require School Districts Across the Country to Develop and Implement Locally Driven Anti-Bullying Policies
Mar 20th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Cory Booker Endorses Rebecca Dallet for Wisconsin Supreme Court
"I’m so honored that Senator Cory Booker has joined our fight to bring independence and fairness back to Wisconsin's Supreme Court."
Mar 19th, 2018 by Rebecca DalletU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to Health Insurers: Step Up Response to Opioid Epidemic
Baldwin Joins Senate Colleagues in Writing Letters to 10 of Nation’s Top Health Insurers
Mar 5th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce SAFE Lending Act to Protect Consumers from Predatory Practices in Payday Lendin
"We need the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to work for American consumers, not powerful Washington interests like the predatory payday loan industry."
Feb 14th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Colleagues to Call on EEOC to Address Rampant Sexual Harassment of Tipped Workers
Sexual Harassment Remains Persistent Problem for Tipped Workers, Particularly Women of Color
Dec 15th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in Congress
The Congressional Harassment Reform Act to Bring Transparency and Accountability to Sexual Harassment Reporting Process
Dec 14th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges FCC Chairman Pai to Delay Vote Rolling Back Net Neutrality Rules
Letter Follows Reports that Bots may have Filed Hundreds of Thousands of Comments to FCC During Net Neutrality Policymaking Process
Dec 4th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinAs NAFTA Renegotiations Move Forward, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Letter to Trump Administration Calling for Strong Protections for Workers
"Entrenched corporate special interests are fiercely lobbying against reforms that benefit American working families."
Nov 15th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Colleagues Urging Senate Finance Committee To Reject Tax Changes To 401(k)’s
Senate Republicans may be considering making changes to the incentives Americans enjoy for retirement.
Nov 7th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Cory Booker Introduce The Stronger Way Act in Milwaukee
Tax reform to reward work and jobs to raise incomes
Oct 6th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Colleagues to President Trump: We Must Do More for Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Senators call for swift additional actions following devastating storms
Sep 28th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Call to Extend DACA Renewal Deadline for Dreamers in Wake of Storms
"An extension of the deadline would provide DACA recipients more time to collect the $495 application fee and gather the necessary documents to accurately complete the renewal application."
Sep 26th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Reform to Increase Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care and Preschool
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin helped introduce legislation to expand access to affordable, high-quality child care and preschool for Wisconsin families.
Sep 19th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinAfter Charlottesville Attack, Baldwin and Twenty-Three Senators Press DHS on Trump Administration’s De-emphasis of Domestic Terrorism Efforts
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and a group of 23 other Senators are pressing the Department of Homeland Security on questions arising from the Trump Administration’s apparent de-emphasis on protecting Americans from domestic terrorism.
Aug 19th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Allow Medicare to Negotiate Prescription Drug Prices and Lower Costs for Seniors
Legislation would allow Medicare to negotiate the best possible price of prescription drugs, to cut costs for nearly 41 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part D
Aug 1st, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to President Trump on Proposed Medicaid Cuts: America’s Veterans Deserve Better
About 35,000 veterans in Wisconsin and nearly two million veterans across the country rely on Medicaid for their health coverage.
May 26th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenators Baldwin, Markey, Menendez, Shaheen Call for Increased Federal Funding to Combat Opioid Epidemic
"We request that the FY2018 appropriations bill reflect the magnitude of this public health crisis by increasing federal investment in addressing opioid and all substance use disorders across HHS agencies."
May 18th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Supports Legislation that Takes Action on Student Debt Crisis
Student loan debt has swelled to $1.4 trillion, surpassing total amount of credit card debt
May 18th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinHistoric, Comprehensive LGBT Non-Discrimination Legislation Re-Introduced in Congress
Despite major advances in equality for LGBT Americans the majority of states still do not have explicit LGBT non-discrimination protection laws.
May 2nd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to “Ban the Box” for Federal Hiring
Fair Chance Act would give returning citizens a second chance
Apr 5th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Demands Trump Administration Release Secret Plan to Undermine Health Care System Presented to House Freedom Caucus
According to reports, Administration presented House Freedom Caucus with detailed plan to throw health care system into chaos in order to win far right’s support
Apr 4th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinAs Health Care Debate Shifts, Senator Baldwin and Senate Colleagues Lead Milestone Effort to Bring Down Prescription Drug Prices
Landmark proposal introduced by group of key Senate Democrats to improve the Affordable Care Act by addressing skyrocketing drug prices
Mar 30th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinAt UMOS Faith-Based Luncheon, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Stronger Way Forward to Reduce Poverty
Baldwin's Stronger Way Act Offer Real Solutions to Reward Work
Oct 25th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin