Tammy Baldwin

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

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Amendment to Support Medical Innovations

Amendment funds and advances Department of Energy efforts to produce domestic medical isotopes

Walker, Trump Oppose Affordable Care

Every action they’ve taken aims to destroy Affordable Care Act.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes For National Defense Authorization Act, Funds Troops

Fight continues for Wisconsin priorities, Buy American standards during the appropriations process

Senators Tammy Baldwin and Tina Smith Lead Colleagues to Call for Hearing on Trump Administration Nominee to Lead the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

Trump administration nominee lacks pensions-related experience

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Boost Apprenticeships

Baldwin legislation will invest in public-private partnerships to close skills gap

Baldwin Continues Demanding Action from Trump Administration to Hold Drug Companies Accountable for Massive Price Hikes

Young Republicans Endorse Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate

"The support of our Young Republicans is humbling."

A Fresh Voice for the District Makes Bid for Milwaukee’s 5th Aldermanic District Seat

"To me, local government is the last bastion of civility in government."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Opposes Trump Administration Support for Wisconsin Lawsuit that Threatens Guaranteed Protections for People with Pre-Existing Conditions

"Congressional Republicans have tried to repeal health care coverage for Wisconsin families and the Trump Administration has sabotaged people’s health care by raising costs."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Major Support for Wisconsin in 2018 Senate Farm Bill

New and Improved Dairy Risk Coverage for Wisconsin Dairy Farmers

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Accelerate Water Technology and Innovations

Wisconsin is leading the development of new solutions to address water challenges

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation Requiring Trump Administration to Release Buy American Reports

"Wisconsin manufacturers and workers deserve to have this report released publicly so we can be assured that our government is keeping its commitment to the Buy American, Hire American promises President Trump has made."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Secure Federal Investment in Wisconsin Infrastructure

$160 Million Federal Grant for I-94 Construction

Wisconsin Democrats leave 2018 convention energized and ready to win

Candidates up and down the ballot offered positive vision for future of Wisconsin under Democratic leadership

After Securing Federal Investments, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $2.4 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

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Highlights Legislation to Boost Apprenticeships in Oak Creek

Baldwin legislation to invest in public-private partnerships to close skills gap

In Sturgeon Bay and Kaukauna, Senator Baldwin Calls for Senate Vote on New Bipartisan Legislation to Fight the Opioid Crisis

Bipartisan reforms will prevent the flow of illegal fentanyl and opioids from other countries, support first responders with lifesaving naloxone, invest in local prevention, treatment and recovery efforts, and provide more resources for growing meth problem

Six Questions for Democratic Convention

Can the party revive in Wisconsin? That depends on these six questions.

In Superior, Senator Baldwin Calls for Senate Vote on New Bipartisan Legislation to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

Bipartisan reforms will prevent the flow of illegal fentanyl and opioids from other countries, support first responders with lifesaving naloxone, invest in local prevention, treatment and recovery efforts, and provide more resources for growing meth problem

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure in Wisconsin

The USDA Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program gives financial assistance to rural communities in order to provide safe and affordable drinking water and sanitation.

John McCain and Republican Values

He’s a patriot and man of character. Contrast this to Trump, Vukmir and Nicholson.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Rural EMS Agencies

The SIREN Act would reauthorize $20 million annually

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Endorses Josh Kaul for Wisconsin Attorney General

Kaul thanked Senator Baldwin for her support.

Democracy for America (DFA) endorses Mandela Barnes for Lieutenant Governor

Barnes joins Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Randy Bryce as the only Wisconsin candidates to receive the progressive group’s endorsement in 2018

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Labor Protections for Public Safety Workers

Bicameral legislation to ensure collective bargaining rights for police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Call to Stand Up for American Cheese Producers

Continues Fight to Protect Wisconsin Producers in Ongoing Trade Negotiations

Sen. Baldwin STILL Won’t Say Where She Stands On Haspel

"That’s because she knows that Haspel is qualified..."

Walker, Republicans Warn of Blue Wave

Ryan says farewell, Vukmir endorsed at annual state convention of GOP party.

Wisconsin GOP chooses Leah Vukmir with historic endorsement

Conservatives give Leah overwhelming mandate for the Republican nomination with vote exceeding Sen. Johnson's margin of victory

A New Low for Leah Vukmir?

GOP candidate for Senate smears Sen.Baldwin, branding her a “terrorist.”

Special Elections Attract Local Interest

Milwaukee Democrats raising money for outstate special elections Walker resisted calling.