Tammy Baldwin

Top Ascension Executives Earn $44.3 Million

How tax-exempt health care group cuts costs to help its for-profit companies.

Milwaukee’s Storm Cleanup Effort By The Numbers

Start with billions of gallons of water, end up with millions of dollars in damage and thousands of hours of cleanup.

Senator Baldwin Introduces Bill to Provide Healthcare For All Troops

Roughly 130,000 men and women in the National Guard and Reserve do not have health insurance

Wisconsin National Guard hosting 147th annual NGAUS General Conference in Milwaukee

Sen. Baldwin Sees Momentum to Save U.S. Education Department

Even some Republicans balk at Trump's order in March to close department.

Flood Damage Toll Rises Ahead of FEMA Assessment

More than 1,500 homes in Milwaukee County destroyed or suffered major damage.

Council Members Pitch Trump to Declare FEMA Emergency

Dimitrijevic and Chambers lead letter urging FEMA help after 1000-year rainstorm.

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Announces 2025 Winners for Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods

A Big Year for Purged Voters

WI Elections Commission purges most voters in 6 years. Why that matters.

Baldwin Urges Ascension Wisconsin Not To Outsource ICU Doctors

Fears of reduced care if doctors provided by controversial Tennessee company.

13,000 Properties in SE Wisconsin Suffered Flood Damage

Many not covered by home insurance, waiting on FEMA declaration.

Baldwin Calls for Federal Disaster Relief for Wisconsin

After tour with mayor and county exec, she cites widespread damage.

Moore, Baldwin, and Steil Call on FEMA to Provide Immediate Federal Support for Flooding Damage

Baldwin Presses Ascension on Decision to Outsource Staffing of Intensive Care Units to Private Equity-Backed Firm

TeamHealth, a private equity-backed firm, has history of business practices that compromise patient care and safety

Baldwin, Moore, Steil Call for Trump Administration to Provide Immediate Federal Support for Flood Damage in Southeastern Wisconsin

Lawmakers support Wisconsin’s request for assistance with federal damage assessment

Report Shows Affordable Care Act Plans Will Cost Up to 34% More in Wisconsin in 2026 Without Congressional Action

Increase is in large part due to Republicans’ refusal to extend key tax break that Baldwin has long championed

Baldwin Wraps Up First Week of “Fighting for Wisconsin Families” Tour

While GOP Gov Candidate Bill Berrien Doubles Down on Tariff Tax, Sen. Baldwin Listens To Negative Impacts On Local Businesses

Baldwin Blasts Trump’s ‘Chaotic’ Tariffs in Milwaukee

Meets with area business owners who say uncertainty hurts businesses, families.

Senator Baldwin Secures Wins for Wisconsin in Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Funding Bills

Legislation advanced out of Senate on bipartisan majorities, teeing up for negotiations with the House

Baldwin Launches Statewide “Fighting for Wisconsin Families Tour”

Baldwin kicks off tour this week with stops in Milwaukee, Brown, Door, Lincoln, Sawyer, and Ashland counties

Senator Baldwin Releases Statement on Continuing Chaos of Donald Trump’s Trade War

Senator Baldwin Releases Statement on Bipartisan Bill to Fund Labor, Health, and Education Departments for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate compromise increases funding for NIH, safeguards Department of Education, & invests in and restores services at 988

Baldwin Statement After Voting to Send a Message to Trump and Netanyahu to End War, Surge in Aid, Release Hostages

Baldwin, Capito, Hassan Lead Bipartisan Bill to Deliver First Responders with Training and Tools to Prevent Overdose Deaths

Baldwin Calls for Large-Scale Increase of Humanitarian Aid in Gaza and Diplomatic Efforts to End the War

Baldwin joins 43 senators in laying out needed humanitarian and diplomatic next steps after latest round of ceasefire talks faltered last week

Baldwin, Marshall Demand Regulator Scrutinize Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger as Poor Service, High Costs Already Plague Freight Rail Industry

Further consolidation in rail industry could lead to higher costs for Wisconsin manufacturers, agriculture, small businesses, and consumers

Baldwin, Risch, Collins, Welch Introduce Bipartisan DAIRY PRIDE Act to Stop Mislabeling of Dairy Imitation Products

Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Answers on Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and Violence Against Starving People in Gaza

UW Food Program Shutting Down After Federal Cuts

More than 90 people losing their jobs.

Baldwin Demands Trump Admin Stop Withholding Funding for Labs that Protect Food Supply to Prevent Disease Spread and Price Hikes

Stopping testing at these labs risks outbreak and spread of diseases like bird flu, disruption in food supply chain, and higher costs at the grocery store

Baldwin, Evers, Moore, and Pocan Release Joint Statement on SNAP Cuts and UW Layoffs from Republican Budget Bill

UW announced layoffs of nearly 100 staff who help implement food assistance program

Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat

Senator Baldwin Statement on Governor Evers’ Retirement

Government Watchdog Finds Trump Administration Illegally Froze Funding to Head Start Nationwide

Fight for Control of Wisconsin Senate Has Begun

2026 election gives Democrats a chance to flip seats under new legislative maps.

Senators Baldwin, Collins Take Action to Help Provide Clean Drinking Water for Rural Communities

Wisconsin has 714 towns with families and small businesses that would be eligible for funding for testing and treatment under this program

Sen. Baldwin, Rep. Wied Introduce Bill to Honor Veterans of Operation End Sweep with the Vietnam Service Medal

Bipartisan bill inspired by Sturgeon Bay, WI veteran who served in Operation End Sweep to clear mines from Vietnam

Rep Robyn Vining Launches Campaign for 5th Senate District

Democrat challenging GOP Sen. Rob Hutton in Milwaukee-Waukesha district.

Sens. Johnson, Baldwin Recommend Judges for U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Baldwin, Banks Urge Administration to Strengthen Oversight on Buy America Rules in Defense Industry

Reformers Want to Change How Legislative Maps Drawn

Seeking constitutional amendment to create independent redistricting commission.

On 3rd Anniversary of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Baldwin Blasts Trump Administration for Cutting Service

Anniversary comes as the Trump Administration plans to shut down the LGBTQ+ youth services effective July 17

Baldwin Demands USDA Safeguard Farmers’ Financial Information, Revoke DOGE’s Access to Payment System

Baldwin’s call comes as reports show DOGE has special access to sensitive information from millions of farmers and system that distributes grants and loans

Baldwin, Wyden Call out Trump Admin for Lying About Social Security Taxes

SSA Administrator sent out mass email to millions that spreads false information that likely confuses seniors

Baldwin Demands Vought, McMahon Stop Blocking $7 Billion for Afterschool Programs, K-12 Schools Across America

Trump admin has withheld $80 million from Wisconsin from funding signed into law by President Trump in March

Baldwin, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Our Shoreline Communities

Bill reauthorizes program that provides essential data and resources for coastal communities to protect against storms, boost safety, and plan for the future

Senator Tammy Baldwin endorses Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Baldwin: “Judge Chris Taylor is exactly the kind of justice Wisconsin needs on our Supreme Court – fair, impartial, and committed to making sure the law protects the rights and freedoms of everyone”

Mayor Johnson Blasts Republicans for Stripping 6th Street Funding

'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $36.6 million federal grant for 6th St. reconstruction.

Baldwin Statement on House Passage of Republicans’ Budget Bill That Guts Medicaid, Raises Costs for Families

In Wisconsin, the bill will terminate at least 250,000 people’s health care, reduce or eliminate 90,000 Wisconsinites’ food assistance, and threaten to close rural hospitals

Evers, GOP Lawmakers Beat Congress, Trump To Punch On Hospital Funding

Wisconsin could see additional $1.2 billion in federal Medicaid matching funds because of state budget passage.

Baldwin Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Striking Down 1849 Abortion Ban

PPAWI Statement on Senate Republicans’ Vote to “Defund” Planned Parenthood

Gov. Evers, WEDC Celebrate Catalent’s $45 Million Expansion, Adding to the State’s Booming Biohealth Sector

Catalent investment has created 200 new highly skilled biohealth jobs, further advancing Wisconsin’s status as a U.S. Regional Tech Hub

Senator Baldwin Votes Against Republicans’ Catastrophic Budget Bill

In Wisconsin, the bill will terminate at least 250,000 people’s health care, reduce or eliminate 90,000 Wisconsinites’ food assistance, and threaten to close rural hospitals

US Sen. Ron Johnson Flip Flops on Trump Budget Bill

After leading opposition to omnibus bill, Johnson votes to move it forward.

Video: Senator Baldwin Blasts Republicans’ Disastrous Budget Bill that Slashes Medicaid & SNAP, Rigs Tax Code for the Wealthy

Baldwin: “This bill will make it harder for working families to have the opportunity to get ahead. Harder for parents to get their kids health care. Harder for families to put food on the table.”

Baldwin and Colleagues Introduce No War Against Iran Act

On 3rd Anniversary of Roe Being Overturned, Baldwin, Blumenthal, and Murray Lead Senate Dems in a Bill to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide

Women’s Health Protection Act comes as Trump and Congressional Republicans move to restrict a woman’s right to choose and toward a national abortion ban

Wisconsin’s Congressional Members Divided on Iran Bombing

Republicans back Trump's attack, Democrats say approval from Congress needed.

Supreme Court Justices Call for More Security

GOP legislators reject $2.2 million proposal. But that was before Minnesota killings.

Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group Urging Trump Admin to Reverse Closure of Job Corps Centers

Baldwin has been outspoken advocate for Wisconsin’s Job Corps centers that help young Americans get career training and are a path to good-paying jobs

WisDems Muslim Caucus Releases Statement As Trump Teeters on Going to War With Iran

Senator Baldwin Statement on U.S. Strikes in Iran

Can Democrats Win More Rural Voters?

There's reason to doubt this. Maybe it's a waste of resources.

Baldwin, Marshall Introduce Bill to Lower Costs and Improve Reliability of Freight Rail Service for American Businesses

Bipartisan Reliable Rail Service Act will help businesses get their products to their destination quicker, strengthen American supply chains, and bring down the cost of goods for families

Trump Administration Announces Plan to Shutter 988 Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth in 30 Days

Trump cuts come as roughly 40 percent of LGBTQ+ young people reported seriously considering attempting suicide

Minnesota Shooter’s Hit List Included Sen. Baldwin, Reps Moore and Pocan

Wisconsin's state Capitol upgrades security, other lawmakers listed as targets.

Wisconsin Democrats Elect Devin Remiker as New Party Chair

Succeeds Ben Wikler, who said of Remiker: 'He gets rural. He gets grassroots.'

WisDems Latino Caucus Chair Releases Statement in Response to Law Enforcement Attack on US Senator Alex Padilla

Baldwin Statement on Reports Secretary Kennedy Allegedly Rehired CDC Staff, Including Lead Prevention Staff

Baldwin, Reed Demand Written Answers from RFK, Jr. on Firings of Childhood Lead Poisoning Experts at CDC

Despite Kennedy’s false claims in Senate hearings, Milwaukee Public Schools has still not received help from the CDC to remove lead from classrooms

Wisconsin’s Congressional Members Divided on Trump Use of Military in L.A.

Decision defies wishes of California's governor

Baldwin, Shaheen, Castor, Evans Intro Bill to Reverse Trump’s Cuts to Key ACA Program That Helps More Americans Sign Up for Health Insurance

Sen. Baldwin Hears From Parents About MPS Lead Crisis, Chides RFK Jr. 

Still no help from federal government. 'These children are people.'

Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Expand Access to Palliative Care, Hospice Care

Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson Blasts Budget Bill, Rising National Debt

Backs hundreds of billions in federal cuts, saying only 'grifters' would be affected.

Baldwin, Gallego Roll Out Bill to Prevent Companies from Retaliating Against Striking Workers and Terminating Their Health Care

Bill comes as workers at two Wisconsin companies had their health care coverage stripped away, or threatened to be, by their employers after striking for better benefits, fair pay, and safe working conditions

Trump Administration Shutting Down Vocational School

Milwaukee Jobs Corps Center one of dozens in nation getting shut down.

Baldwin Demands Trump Administration Reverse Course on Milwaukee Job Corps Closure

Nearly 240 students in Milwaukee abruptly losing access to job training, housing after Trump claws back bipartisan funding for workforce program

Baldwin Holds Trump Accountable for Unlawfully Dismantling Minority Business Development Agency

Baldwin worked with Republicans to make MBDA permanent; agency boosts small businesses and minority entrepreneurship

Baldwin Slams Trump Administrations’ Cuts to Vital Job Training Program for Wisconsin Workers, Businesses

Since 1964, Job Corps centers have connected millions of students with careers in the trades, manufacturing, and nursing

Baldwin Wraps Up Tenth Stop of “Hands Off Medicaid” Tour in Superior

Congressional Republicans’ plan will kick 228,000 Wisconsinites off their health care, including nearly 150,000 people on Medicaid

Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Medicare Drug Price Negotiation and Lower Costs for Americans

Baldwin Releases Report on How Trump Cuts Are Hurting Veterans and Caregivers

4 out of 5 veterans are worried about cuts impacting care

RFK Jr. Claims ‘Team’ Is In Milwaukee Helping With Lead Crisis, Health Department Can’t Find Them

But health department is exploring hiring staffers Kennedy terminated.

Senators Baldwin, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure More Americans Can Access Lifesaving Cancer Screenings

Bill reauthorizes program that has helped detect 80,000 breast cancers since 1991

Republicans’ Bill Will Rip Away Health Insurance from Over 228,000 Wisconsinites

Nearly 230,000 Wisconsinites who rely on Medicaid and Affordable Care Act will lose health insurance

Baldwin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Older Workers from Discrimination in the Workplace

Over 60% of workers 45+ reported experiencing or seeing age discrimination in the workplace

Baldwin Challenges Trump to Close Tax Loophole for Wall Street

Baldwin has long fought to close the carried interest loophole that benefits wealthy money managers on Wall Street

Baldwin Calls Out Trump Administration’s Illegal Firings and Cuts at AmeriCorps, Demands Reversal

Baldwin, Moody, Welch Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Tax Relief to Victims of Fraud, Scams, Theft, and Disasters

Baldwin, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Support U.S. Manufacturing, Bar Taxpayer Funds on Chinese-Made Buses and Rail Cars

Baldwin Slams Trump Plan to Shutter Agency that Addresses Opioid Epidemic and Provides Mental Health Support

SAMHSA gives out grants to Wisconsin communities to tackle the fentanyl epidemic, oversees the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and more

Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support American Businesses’ Research and Development and Outcompete China

Baldwin, Ernst Lead Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Coverage for Children Born with Congenital Anomalies or Birth Defects

Bill comes after Wisconsin child was denied coverage and forced to pay out of pocket for medically necessary care to manage birth defect

Baldwin, Warren, Markey, Merkley Blast Trump Plan to Cut 988 Suicide and Crisis Line For LGBTQ+ Youth

Trump cuts come as roughly 40 percent of LGBTQ+ young people reported seriously considering attempting suicide

Wisconsin Could Lose $55 Million Under Proposed EPA Budget Cuts

Trump is 'gutting programs Wisconsin needs to get rid of toxic contaminants.'

Baldwin Introduces Bill to Give Tax Break to Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Bill increases startup tax deduction to $50,000 to give more small businesses the opportunity to grow and combat increasing cost of starting a company

Baldwin, Colleagues Demand to Know Who Killed Minority Business Development Agency, Why & Where’s the Money Going?

Baldwin fought to make MBDA permanent in 2021, delivering an office in Wisconsin to help small businesses and entrepreneurs