Tammy Baldwin

New Marquette Law School Poll finds tight race for Wisconsin governor, Baldwin leading in Senate contest

Wisconsin voters weigh in on Kavanaugh confirmation, Mueller investigation

AFP Action: Bad Bill Today Keeps Doctors Away

"This much is clear: a vote for Baldwin is a vote for Washington-prescribed plans that we cannot afford, and we urge Wisconsinites to vote against her in November."

Baldwin calls Wisconsinites’ choices to buy affordable health insurance ‘junk’

"As a nurse, I support giving Americans more choices in health care because the people know best, not the government."

Baldwin, Vukmir Debate Health Care, Abortion

Challenger Vukmir was consistently on attack for one-hour debate.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces the USS Beloit, Newest Littoral Combat Ship Honors Made In Wisconsin Manufacturing

Senator Baldwin advocated for designating this new Wisconsin-built LCS after the City of Beloit to honor its proud history of supporting the Navy and America’s national security

Retiree Group Endorses Sen. Tammy Baldwin for U.S. Senate

Cites Commitment to Protecting Earned Social Security and Medicare Benefits

Leah Calls On Baldwin To Tell NFL Players To Stand During The National Anthem

"She let down our veterans at the Tomah VA, and she has refused to encourage NFL players to stand during the national anthem."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court

"Judge Kavanaugh has proven that he lacks the judicial temperament to serve on America’s highest court and I do not believe he will provide the independence we need on our Supreme Court at this time."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on FBI Background Investigation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh

"I am still not convinced that Judge Kavanaugh would serve as a fair, impartial and independent Supreme Court Justice."

Baldwin Stands With Randy Bryce, Despite His Criminal History And Refusal To Pay Child Support

Bryce is running as the liberal option to replace Speaker Paul Ryan.

The Curious Campaign of Leah Vukmir

Her campaign seems to ignore poll data showing most disagree with her stands.

Senator Baldwin’s Reforms to Protect Rights of Disabled Airline Passengers Pass Congress

FAA Reauthorization includes key provisions from Baldwin’s legislation to ensure equal access to air travel

State Politicians Split on Kavanaugh

Vukmir disagrees with Baldwin, Evers; Walker equivocates on Supreme Court nominee.

Extreme Partisanship Prevents National Solutions

Could political reforms improve the state and national political system?

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Funding for Sherman Park Development in Milwaukee

Sherman Phoenix Project awarded federal grant to spur economic development and create jobs for Milwaukee

Leah Vukmir: It’s Time To Confirm Judge Kavanaugh

“It’s time the Senate votes and confirms Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.”

U.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

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Improve Transportation Access for Workers and Families

Bipartisan reform expands resources to help solve mobility challenges and boost economic opportunity

Senator Baldwin’s Work to Finalize Critical Asian Carp Study Included in Final Bipartisan Legislation

President Trump signed the FY19 Energy and Water Development funding legislation. Bill will finalize strategy to block Asian Carp from reaching the Great Lakes.

Leah Vukmir Issues Call To Action for Wisconsin Voters

"Tammy Baldwin and her extreme left allies are using every smear tactic and despicable trick in an attempt to silence us, beat us and obstruct reforms that will help the American middle class."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces More Than $20 Million Awarded to Wisconsin Communities to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

Senator Baldwin worked to secure federal funding for local communities that invests in prevention, treatment and recovery

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Evers, Baldwin with leads among Wisconsin voters

Trump at 42 percent approval, voters divided on how he has changed GOP

Senator Baldwin’s Reforms Pass Senate with Overwhelming Bipartisan Support

Opioid crisis response legislation includes support for local prevention, treatment and recovery efforts; Prevents the flow of illegal fentanyl and opioids from other countries; Provides more resources for growing meth problem in Wisconsin

Kimberly-Clark Won’t Get Tax Break

Company demands subsidy by September 30. Why that won’t happen.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Gets the Job Done for Wisconsin Shipbuilding in Bipartisan Defense Spending Bill

Three Littoral Combat Ships Funded in Bipartisan legislation

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Water Infrastructure Legislation

Speaker Ryan Fails to Keep President Trump’s Promise on Permanent Buy America Commitment

Bipartisan Senate Opioids Response Legislation Includes Senator Baldwin’s Reforms

Prevent the flow of illegal fentanyl and opioids from other countries. Support for local prevention, treatment and recovery efforts. More resources for growing meth problem in Wisconsin

Despite Baldwin’s Efforts To Hide It, The Tomah VA Report Became Public

“Senator Baldwin let us down by sitting on the Inspector General’s report that detailed the problems at the Tomah VA that endangered veterans,” said Leah Vukmir campaign manager Jess Ward.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Reauthorizing the Land and Water Conservation Fund

With Wisconsin Hunters and Sportsmen in Wausau, Baldwin pushes for action to ensure that future generations will be able to carry on Wisconsin’s traditions of hunting, fishing and enjoying the great outdoors

Tammy Baldwin Knew About Tomah And Kept It To Herself

Baldwin also denied a plea from VA whistleblower Ryan Honl to make the report public that would’ve spurred action.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Speaker Ryan and the House to include Permanent Buy America Commitment in Final Water Infrastructure Legislation

With the House and Senate working on final water infrastructure legislation, Baldwin says, “Don’t let lobbyists for foreign steel makers water down a strong and permanent Buy America standard.”

U.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

Will 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.

WISN 12 Presents Live U.S. Senate Debate

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and challenger Leah Vukmir to meet ahead of November election.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Emergency Road Funding for Wisconsin Communities Impacted by Severe Flooding and Storms

Baldwin called on the Trump administration to make emergency funding available for Wisconsin communities

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $4.7 Million for Broadband Development in Rural Wisconsin Communities

Catching Up on Summer’s Political News

Summer’s over. Election looming. What do you need to know?

Leah Vukmir Backs Lawsuit To Gut Pre-Existing Condition Protections

GOP Senate candidate Leah Vukmir backs 3 separate Republican efforts to gut anti-discrimination protections the for 2.4 million Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions

Unlike Baldwin, Leah Vukmir Pledges To Meet With Every Supreme Court Nominee And Thoroughly Review Their Qualifications

"As senator, I promise to meet with every Supreme Court nominee..."

Leah Vukmir: Wisconsinites want options, not one-size-fits-all health care

"There is no one-size-fits-all solution to fix healthcare..."

AFP-WI: New Baldwin Bill Threatens Affordable Health Care Options

"Tammy Baldwin is trying to take away Wisconsinites’ new opportunity for accessing quality, affordable health insurance."

Baldwin Voted Against ‘Three-Strikes And You’re Out’ For Wisconsin’s Most Dangerous Criminals

Baldwin’s vote mirrors her positions of voting against mandatory sentences for failing to register as a sex offender and lighter sentencing for child sex offenders.

Why Walker Must Go Negative

Governor is so unpopular he must bludgeon his opponent or change his identity. Or both.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Security Investments for Wisconsin Faith-Based Nonprofits

Funding awarded through Baldwin-created grant program to help nonprofits invest in security and safety enhancements

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on President Trump to Back Up Words with Action on Buy Americ

With the House and Senate working on final water infrastructure legislation, Baldwin urges President to call on Speaker Ryan and the House to include permanent Buy America commitment in legislation that goes to his desk

Baldwin Voted For Lighter Sentencing For Child Sex Offenders

In the state Legislature, Baldwin voted against requiring someone who is a repeat convicted child sex offender from being sentenced to life without parole.

Walker, Evers Tied in Governor’s Race

And Vukmir just behind Baldwin in race for Senator, as challengers gain momentum.

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Shelley Moore Capito Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Trade Cheating

Play by the Rules Act Holds China Accountable for Ignoring Trade Rules and Harming American Workers and Businesses

New Marquette Law School Poll finds tight races for Wisconsin Governor, U.S. Senate seat

Jobs, schools, health coverage are most important issues to state voters

Vukmir Staffs Up For General Election Battle Against Baldwin

"These additions to my team with significant Wisconsin experience will give us additional fire-power in exposing Two-Faced Tammy for the hypocrite she is."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Colleagues to Demand Trump Administration Protect Troops from Financial Fraud

49 Senators are urging Trump Admin to protect the finances of our troops and their families

Election Had Big Democratic Turnout

100,000 more people voted in Democratic primary despite massive Republican spending on Senate race.

Health Advocates Ask U.S. Senate Candidates to Sign Pledge to Protect Wisconsinites with Pre-existing Conditions

The full pledge which is being transmitted to both campaigns today.

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Tammy Baldwin Introduce Legislation to Defend American Workers Against China’s Cheating

"It’s time to hold bad actors like China accountable when they harm our economic interests and use unfair trade actions that disadvantage American workers."

23 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the vote totals, who were the other winners and losers in yesterday’s election?

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Republican Nominee to Join in Three Televised General Election Debates

"This election will be a choice between who stands up to powerful special interests, and who is in their pocket."

Leah Vukmir Wins Wisconsin GOP Primary for U.S. Senate

"I am the fighter Wisconsin needs."

Early Turnout High for Election

Absentee voting far higher than in 2014, nearly equals presidential year of 2016.

Guide to Republican Candidates

Republican U.S. Senate duel leads the way on Tuesday's ballot.

A United Community Supports Earnell Lucas for Sheriff

"I am deeply grateful for the outpouring of support that our campaign is receiving."

A Home Built for Entertaining

Owners of this riverfront home hold their share of Democratic fundraisers.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Trump Administration Plan to Expand Junk Insurance Plans

We can’t let big insurance companies rewrite the rules on guaranteed health care protections that people depend on

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Flight-Training Programs for Veterans

New legislation increases opportunities for veterans seeking career

New Patisserie For Walker’s Point

Plus: new south side Pita Palace and new Peruvian food truck, Triciclo Peru.

This Is It! Celebrates 50th Birthday

State's oldest LGBT+ bar celebrates a half century in business with weekend party.

Leah’s Statement on Baldwin’s $32.6 Trillion Plan for Single-Payer Healthcare

"It's outrageous. Sen. Baldwin has zero regard for Wisconsin taxpayers."

Vukmir, Nicholson Debate, Both Back Trump

Neither criticized anything president has done, no major disagreements between candidates.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Wisconsin Communities Damaged by Flooding

Senator Baldwin toured flood damage in June and requested federal assistance for impacted Wisconsin counties

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Gets the Job Done for Wisconsin Shipbuilding and Manufacturing in National Defense Authorization Act

Final NDAA released by House-Senate conference committee includes funding for three Littoral Combat Ships and rejects cuts to the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle

Ron Johnson To The Rescue?

His attempt to bring peace between Vukmir and Nicholson backers is welcome.

Sen. Baldwin Demands Packers Coverage

Bill requires cable companies to provide all state customers an option to see Packers games.

Both Parties Ducking Major Issues

But what will Trump’s impact be on state’s November election?

Leah Vukmir: Senator Baldwin Panders to Packers Fans During Campaign Season

Congressman Duffy Authored Bill For Northern Packers Fans, But Baldwin Was Silent

Poll Good News for Evers, Vukmir

Evers lead widens in gubernatorial primary, Vukmir nudges ahead of Nicholson.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Nearly $2 Million for Wisconsin Shipyards

Baldwin Secures Federal Grant to Support Shipyards in Sturgeon Bay, Superior

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Integrity of Our Elections

The DETER Act prevents election interference with the threat of immediate, powerful sanctions

New Marquette Law School Poll finds roughly one in three Wisconsin voters still undecided one month before primaries

Voters split along partisan lines on Supreme Court nominee, other national and state issues

Déjà Vu All Over Again: Gov. Tommy Thompson Condemns Out-of-State Special Interests In U.S. Senate Race

Gov. Tommy Thompson overcame millions of dollars of spending from the Club for Growth in 2012 on his way to winning the Republican nomination.

Statement from Alderwoman Lewis on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh

I believe that someone in the model that other Republican presidents have appointed would be better.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Go Pack Go Act Makes Sure All Wisconsinites Can Watch Packers Game Broadcasts

Packers Fans in Remaining 13 Wisconsin Counties Would Always Have Access to the Green and Gold

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to Pfizer CEO: Make Drug Price Reductions Permanent

Major drug companies have drastically raised prices for top-selling drugs over the past five years, in some cases more than doubling prices.

Bernie, Baldwin Rally Voters in Eau Claire

Sen. Baldwin warns that abortion rights and Affordable Care Act at stake in election.

State Democrats Split on Abolishing ICE

Pocan’s proposal not backed by Baldwin, most Democratic candidates for Congress

Pocan’s Bill Would Abolish ICE

Democratic Congressman says federal immigration agency no long serves intended purpose.

Vukmir And Nicholson Oppose Buy American Requirements

"It's striking that Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson would break with Donald Trump and oppose making sure that the government Buys American, but it's typical of their hardline commitment to a corporate special interest agenda."

Senator Baldwin’s Bipartisan Measure to Support Rural Communities Included in Senate Farm Bill

Reauthorization of first responder grants includes funding for naloxone to help combat opioid abuse

Leah Vukmir: I Won’t Let Baldwin Hide on ICE Elimination

"Sen. Baldwin, where do you stand?"

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces New Buy America Legislation

Baldwin announced her new reform at a prominent Wisconsin manufacturer that would benefit from the legislation

Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Senate Resolution Recognizing June As Pride Month

June is LGBTQ Pride Month

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes to Pass Bipartisan 2018 Senate Farm Bill

Final bipartisan bill includes key reforms authored by Senator Baldwin to support Wisconsin farmers

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on the Retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy

"This is no time for a divisive nominee."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Moves Bipartisan Career and Technical Education Legislation Forward

Reauthorization of Carl D. Perkins CTE Act will raise the quality of Career and Technical Education programs at schools in Wisconsin and across the country

Ryan, Sensenbrenner Endorse Vukmir

Republican establishment rallying around Vukmir over Nicholson for U.S. Senate.

Ahead 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.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Works to Protect VA Watchdog

Senator Co-Sponsors Amendment to 2019 VA Funding Bill in Response to VA’s “Alarming Disservice to American Veterans and Taxpayers”

Really, Senator Baldwin!?!

When Wisconsinites see her on the coasts with her elitist pals more than in her home state, it makes us all ask…. Really!?!

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces New Legislation to Spur Innovation, Support Wisconsin Cheesemakers and Dairy Businesses

Legislation would promote dairy product innovation, provide technical assistance and grants to dairy businesses

Brad Schimel’s Dreadful Record on Rape Kits

Attorney General is anything but tough on crime by serial rapists.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds many Wisconsin primary voters undecided, unfamiliar with candidates

Walker, Baldwin hold modest advantages over challengers

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces New Federal Funding Available to Help Wisconsin Combat the Opioid Epidemic

Wisconsin is eligible to receive $11,805,710 when the state applies for the funding