Tammy Baldwin

Baldwin Votes to Strengthen Penalties, Step Up Enforcement Around Deadly Fentanyl

Baldwin has taken all of government approach to stop the fentanyl crisis, pushing for more border security, support for state and local communities, and increased access to Narcan

Senator Baldwin Launches “Hands Off Medicaid Tour”

Tour kicks off with stops in La Crosse, Eau Claire, Madison, Racine, and Waukesha

Baldwin, Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Address Consequences of Social Security Workforce Layoffs

Cut staff, closed field offices threaten seniors’ access to social security benefits

Baldwin, Marshall, Klobuchar, Ernst Call on Trump Administration to Level Playing Field with Canada for American Dairy Farmers

Baldwin, Johnson Join Bill to Expand Federal Funding for Bike and Pedestrian Safety and Honor Wisconsinite Killed in Biking Accident

Bill is named for American diplomat and Wisconsin native Sarah Debbink Langenkamp, who was involved in a fatal vehicle crash while cycling

10 Local Leaders Going to Harvard for Young American Leaders Program

Senators Baldwin, Murray Lead Bill to Protect, Strengthen Women’s Retirement Security

Barriers like pay inequality, time out of the workforce leaves women’s retirement savings lagging behind men’s by 16 percent

Gov. Evers: “Trump Administration Must Stop Turning Their Backs on America’s Dairyland”

Baldwin, Senators Push Back on Trump Administration’s Claims that Cutting 83,000 VA Employees Will Have No Impact on Veterans’ Care & Benefits

“We will make sure the public knows the truth – that cutting back to 2019 staffing levels means firing over 18,000 nurses, ten percent of the VA police force, nearly 10,000 schedulers, and more than thirty percent of the Veterans Benefits Administration staff.”

USDA Releases DBI Funds Following Industry Advocacy

Baldwin Successfully Pushes Trump to Release Wrongfully Withheld Funding for Dairy Farmers

Poll Shows Many Don’t Know About Crawford or Schimel in High Court Race

Marquette Law School poll also finds majority of voters view Elon Musk unfavorably.

Baldwin Responds to Trump’s Commitment to “Resurrect the American Shipbuilding Industry”

Baldwin has long pushed for investigation into China’s unfair practices and worked to boost American made ships

Federal Workers in Wisconsin Fight Their Firings After Mass Layoffs

'A slap in the face.' Most were probationary staff. Many were veterans.

Senator Baldwin Releases Statement on President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress

Senator Baldwin Announces Stage 4 Cancer Patient Who Relies on Medicaid as Guest for State of the Union

Baldwin will highlight Republicans’ budget that tees up more than $800 billion in cuts to Medicaid

Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City

Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.

State Legislators Disagree on Budget Impact of Massive Proposed Federal Cuts

28% of current, $98.7 billion state budget came from federal funding. Medicaid a big issue.

Baldwin Blasts Trump Administration for Stopping $65 Million for Alzheimer’s Disease Research

NEW: Baldwin reveals that 14 Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers have had funding halted due to Trump’s prohibition on NIH Advisory Council meetings

Baldwin Leads Senators Demanding Trump Protect Veterans Crisis Hotline Amid Deep Staffing Cuts at VA

Johnson, Baldwin Offer Radically Different Views on Musk During Town Halls

Baldwin criticized cuts, while Johnson called Musk one of the most 'brilliant' humans 'that ever walked on planet Earth.'

Senator Baldwin Statement on Deep Cuts at Social Security Administration

1.3 million Wisconsinites receive Social Security benefits

Senator Baldwin Calls on Secretary Kennedy to Undo Drastic Cuts to Affordable Care Act Program

The ACA Navigator program connects people with affordable health care, supported historic enrollment in recent years

LCV Releases 2024 National Environmental Scorecard

Baldwin Demands Trump’s USDA Restart Payments Guaranteed to 88 Wisconsin Dairy Farmers

88 dairy businesses in Wisconsin have been stiffed by Trump administration for $6.5 million they are owed, threatening farmers' livelihoods

Senators Baldwin, Grassley Roll Out Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Foreign Investment in Farmland, Protect Rural Communities

Baldwin Demands Answers from Social Security Administration on Musk and DOGE’s Access to Personal Information

Reports indicate DOGE has access to Social Security’s data center, which includes Americans’ bank and credit card information, work history, tax data, medical records, home address, children’s names, and more

Baldwin Enlists Constituents In Fight to Save Medicaid

Constituents sharing their personal Medicaid stories can help fight cuts, she says.

Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Import Lower-Cost Prescription Drugs from Canada

DOGE Cuts To Oceanic Agency a Threat to Great Lakes Recreation, Shipping

Data collected by NOAA is used as navigation guidance by surfers and shippers.

Baldwin Votes Against Republicans’ Budget that Prioritizes Billionaires Over Working Families

Pocan Joins State Democrats To Warn of Local Impacts From Federal Cuts

"Stop the Republican Rip Off" event highlights potential cuts to Medicaid, other services.

Farmers, Chefs Call For Climate Action at James Beard Foundation Event

A roundtable discussion this week on climate change's impact on local industries.

Federal Workers in Wisconsin Fired Amid Nationwide Layoffs

Workers with US Forest Service and National Park Service among those affected.

Baldwin, Colleagues Tell Trump and Republicans: Hands Off Medicare and Medicaid

More than 1.1 million Wisconsin seniors, children, and veterans get health care through Medicaid

Baldwin Calls on Trump Administration to Contain Avian Flu, Protect Farmers and Consumers From Price Hikes

22.43 million birds affected by avian flu in the last 30 days as prices for consumers hit $8 for a dozen eggs

Brad Schimel Endorsed by Wisconsin’s Largest Farm Organization

Baldwin Introduces Year-Round E15 Bill to Cut Costs at the Pump, Support Wisconsin Farmers

Senator Baldwin Introduces Bill to Cap Prescription Drug Costs

The Capping Prescription Costs Act would cap annual out-of-pocket prescription drug costs per year at $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families

Senator Baldwin Exposes Trump Administration Halt on Lifesaving Research, Despite Court Orders

NEW: Baldwin reveals that NIH has awarded zero grants in 10 days and is failing to fund research projects, including to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease

Baldwin Demands VA Secretary Defend Veterans’ Private Information from Elon Musk

Wisconsin Universities Share Dire Consequences of Illegal Funding Cuts for Lifesaving Research

UW-Madison estimates illegal policy will cut $65 million, disrupt cancer research, and mean layoffs

Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit to Block NIH Funding Cuts Under Trump

UW says it will delay lifesaving discoveries related to cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes.

Wisconsin Has 18,000 Federal Workers. How Many Will Be Lost?

Workers face buyouts, layoffs. Delivery of services in state may suffer.

Senator Baldwin Leads Bill To Protect Access to Contraception

Baldwin Slams Trump and Elon Musk’s Illegal Cut to Lifesaving Disease Research

NIH funding cuts at Wisconsin’s research institutions will likely mean layoffs, halt development of cures for diseases, and stop treatments for patients

Baldwin Pushes Back on Trump’s Plan to Dismantle Education Department

Wisconsin received $630 million from the Department of Education last year, this year’s investment at risk

Baldwin Leads Colleagues on Bill to Close Tax Loophole and Make Wall Street Pay Its Fair Share

Loophole allows investment managers to often pay almost half the tax rate compared to most other Wisconsin workers

Baldwin Demands Answers from Trump Administration After Funding Blocked for Wisconsin Head Start

Half of Wisconsin’s Head Start programs were locked out from necessary federal funds to keep doors open, pay staff, care for kids

Republicans Unfazed by Musk, Grothman Says

Wisconsin House Republicans and their leader fine with a government 'coup'?

Senator Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support More Wisconsin Dairy Businesses

Baldwin-backed program has supported over 250 dairy farmers and processors in the Midwest, including 109 in Wisconsin to date

Wisconsin Congress Members Condemn Musk Takeover

Baldwin, Moore, Pocan outraged. Republican Glenn Grothman not sure.

Baldwin Slams Trump’s Tariffs for Raising Prices on Families, and Hurting Farmers and Manufacturers

Baldwin: “Families across the country are going to be paying more out of their wallets from the gas pump and the grocery store – and it will only get worse when retaliation hits”

Rep. Tom Tiffany and Fellow GOP Lawmakers Bring Back Bill to Delist Gray Wolf

Bill would remove federal protections for gray wolves across most of the country.

Gov. Evers, OCI Announce a Record-Breaking 313,579 Wisconsinites Enroll in Health Coverage on HealthCare.gov

Final enrollment numbers underscore continued importance of affordable coverage options through the ACA, Evers Administration’s efforts over the last six years to expand access to quality, affordable healthcare

Schimel Haunted By Rape Kit Issue

Candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court at odds over issue.

Baldwin Statement on Trump Administration Order to Cut Federal Grants and Loans

Baldwin Votes to Confirm Former Rep. Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary

Sen. Baldwin Calls on Trump to Combat China’s Shipbuilding Dominance

China is 'cheating,' she says. US Trade Representative report cites unfair trade practices.

Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Introduce Bill to Boost Transparency in Prescription Drug Advertisements

Evers Faces Washington, April Elections Headwinds

Will governor run for reelection? Are political winds behind or against Democrats?

Senator Baldwin Releases Statement on Opposing Confirmation of Pete Hegseth for DOD Secretary

“When it comes to keeping Wisconsin families and service members safe, Pete Hegseth is simply not up to the job”

Sen. Johnson Reintroduces the Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act

Senator Baldwin Applauds Report Confirming China is Cheating in Shipbuilding Industry, Calls on Trump to Act

Baldwin pushed Biden Administration to investigate China’s unfair trading practices that have been undercutting American shipbuilding and workers

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Endorses Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Baldwin Meets with RFK, Jr., Calls Him a Risk to Wisconsin Families

Full-Speed Ahead For Sean Duffy To Serve As Transportation Secretary

Former Wisconsin congressman finds bipartisan support, discusses policy during confirmation hearing.

Baldwin Leads Bill to Cut Health Care Costs, Permanently Extend Affordable Care Act Tax Breaks for Working Families

As ACA Marketplace sees record-breaking enrollment in Wisconsin, tax breaks saving Wisconsinites over $570 on average each month set to expire

Grant Will Fund 6 Years of Milwaukee to Twin Cities Train

Amtrak Borealis secures major federal grant for 6 years of operations.

Great Lakes Funding Critical To County Parks

Bipartisan bill to extend federal funding will help reduce pollution in Milwaukee's watershed.

Gov. Evers Celebrates Wisconsin’s Highest Enrollment Ever on HealthCare.gov

Wisconsinites Can Still Enroll in Affordable, High-Quality Health Insurance Through the Federal Marketplace until January 15

Milwaukee Wins Grant To Rebuild National Avenue

New federal funding will advance Complete Streets effort, free up funding for other streets.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces $25 Million in Federal Investments for National Avenue Project

Senator Baldwin Helps Secure Over $38 Million Investment in Wisconsin Commuter Rail Service

Funding will support Amtrak Borealis service from Chicago to Minneapolis via Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells, La Crosse and more through 2029

Baldwin Delivers $25 Million to Improve Road Safety Along National Avenue in Milwaukee

Funding through Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will improve bike and pedestrian safety, reduce car speeds, and boost public transit

Federal Regulators Deny Petitions to Reduce Protections for Wolves

Wisconsin Bear Hunters, other groups in nation petitioned U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Celebrate Launch of First Federally Funded Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Wisconsin expanding EV infrastructure as fast-charging stations come online in Ashland, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls with more expected in coming months

Baldwin-Led Legislation to Place Women’s Suffrage National Monument on National Mall Signed into Law

Legislation authorizes the first ever monument dedicated to women’s history to be built on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Top Senate Democrat Schumer Endorses Wikler in Race for DNC Chair

Schumer's endorsement marks major boost for Wisconsin Democrat's candidacy.

2024 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2024 Accomplishments

Top 10 News Stories of 2024

Oh what a year it was. Here are the top 10 news stories, plus honorable mentions.

2024 Wrap Up- Gov. Evers Highlights 2024 Accomplishments

2024 Wrap Up- Gov. Evers Highlights Administration’s Accomplishments During “Year of the Worker”

Evers Administration celebrates successes bolstering and supporting Wisconsin’s workforce in 2024

A Christmas Gift List For State Officials

What would Tony Evers, Robin Vos, Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson like to get?

Senator Baldwin Votes to Avert a Government Shutdown

Baldwin’s Bill to Connect Veterans with Earned Benefits Now Heads to the President’s Desk

Click here to hear from Veterans how County Veteran Service Officers connect them with benefits

Announcement on Final Rule from the Federal Railroad Administration Completes Enactment of Legislation to Strengthen Safety of the U.S. Freight Rail Interchange System

FRA’s final rule on the “Stopping America’s Foreign Enemies Through Rail and Infrastructure National Security (SAFE TRAINS Act)”

Baldwin Hopes To Beat Clock On ‘Unfinished Business’

Baldwin has Senate-approved bipartisan bills in the House’s court.

Baldwin Celebrates AstraZeneca’s Commitment to Extend $35 Cap to New Inhalers

Action is the latest following Baldwin’s investigation into the extremely high prices these companies charge for inhalers

Baldwin Announces $1.5 Million to Expand Apprenticeships in Milwaukee

Cream City YouthBuild will provide skills training, paid hands-on work experience, and help connect young people with good paying jobs

Baldwin Secures $13.4 Million for New Business Accelerator to Support Great Lakes Economy and Resiliency

Announcement comes after Baldwin called on NOAA to invest in the Great Lakes

Senate Passes Bill By Baldwin, VP-Elect Vance

But it faces a tight timeline in U.S. House to become law.

Gov. Evers, Eli Lilly and Company Celebrate $3 Billion Expansion of Manufacturing Facility in Wisconsin

According to the company, the investment will benefit millions of patients worldwide, create 2,000 construction jobs, and add 750 highly skilled jobs to Southeastern Wisconsin

Baldwin, Ernst’s Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Red Tape and Expand Access to Internet in Rural America Passes Senate

Study Says State Wetlands At Risk

But Wisconsin's 6.1 million acres have more protections than many states.

Baldwin, Vance Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Taxpayer-Funded Inventions Are Made in America Passes Senate

Invent Here, Make Here Act expands Baldwin-championed requirements to manufacture cutting-edge technologies in the U.S.

Could Ben Wikler Nationalize Wisconsin-Style Campaigning?

Wisconsin Democratic Chair seeks to become national party leader.

Baldwin Secures Big Wins for Wisconsin Agriculture and Rural Communities in Senate Farm Bill

Baldwin calls on Congress to pass five-year Farm Bill, give farmers, small businesses, and families certainty and support

Wisconsin’s Ben Wikler Enters Race for DNC Chair

State chairman has helped Democrats win 7 of 10 statewide races.