Tammy Baldwin

GOP Tax Scam Gifts Big Pharma a Massive Windfall, While Americans Struggle with Skyrocketing Drug Costs

The Republican U.S. Senate field has embraced the GOP tax law that hikes taxes on 53% of Americans and spikes health insurance premiums, while gifting billions to Big Pharma special interests

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Visits Fox Valley Technical College, Announces Legislation to Create More Paths to Affordable Higher Educatio

“Higher education should be a path to shared prosperity, not a path into suffocating debt.”

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Visits Fairbanks Morse Engine

Baldwin Announced New Buy American Legislation to Prioritize U.S. Manufacturers and Shipbuilders

Republicans Caused Wisconsinites’ Spiking Health Care Costs

Republicans Have Sole Ownership of Wisconsin’s Rising Health Insurance Premiums, a Result of Years of Sabotage and Undercutting the Affordable Care Act

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Visits Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy

Baldwin Announced New Buy American Legislation to Prioritize Manufacturers and Shipbuilders

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Meets with Dairy Farmers in La Crosse and Altoona

Senator Baldwin secured investments and improvements for dairy farmers in bipartisan budget agreement

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges DOT to Prioritize Consumers Over Airlines

Senators Express Concern Following DOT's Request for Aviation Industry's Regulation Rollback Wish List

Sensenbrenner Leads Delegation-Wide Effort Asking for Local Business Support

"It’s important that we correct these perverse trade incentives that would put family’s livelihoods in jeopardy."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Co-Sponsors Legislation for Enhanced Investment in Universal Flu Vaccine Development

Flu costs the nation $10.4 billion in direct medical costs annually and $87 billion in total economic burden

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Fights for Great Lakes Funding in Budget Proposal

Senator Baldwin opposes President Trump’s elimination of vital investments to the Great Lakes

U.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."

U.S. Senators Baldwin and McCain to President Trump: Hold the Pharmaceutical Industry Accountable for Skyrocketing Prescription Drug Prices

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Effort to Warn VA Against Limiting Caregiver Support Services

Senators to VA: Do Not Redefine the Law to Take Away Caregiver Support for Disabled Veterans

With Over 600 Wisconsin Workers Facing Lay-Offs in Fox Valley, Senator Tammy Baldwin Questions the Use of Corporate Tax Cuts for Stock Buybacks

“Reward workers instead of the wealth of executives and shareholders with more stock buybacks.”

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Major Investment for Wisconsin Dairy Farmers in Bipartisan Senate Budget Agreement

“We are doing right by them and Wisconsin’s rural economy.”

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Push to Establish an Investigation into the U.S Olympic Committee & USA Gymnastics Over Decades of Sexual Abuse

"Our bipartisan push to open this investigation will provide needed oversight and accountability."

Attorney Michael Hupy Recognized for Crime Prevention Efforts

To seek justice and awareness for gun violence and pedestrian safety in the community, Attorney Hupy has personally offered monetary rewards to assist police with their search for perpetrators.

After Reports that Trump Administration has Pulled Back Equifax Probe, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Inspector General Investigation of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

“Investigating the largest breach of consumer financial data in American history is not optional, but obligatory.”

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Improve Rail Safety

Builds on the Senator’s Efforts to Keep Wisconsin Communities Safe and Strong by Requiring Two-Person Crews on Freight Trains

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Requests Government Accountability Office Review of Trump Administration’s Failure to Meaningfully Address Opioid Epidemic

The Administration Has Done Little since Declaring the Crisis a Public Health Emergency

Leah announces 300+ Wisconsin endorsements

Leah has also been endorsed by former White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, Maggie’s List, RightNOW Women PAC and VIEW PAC.

Grassroots Unite Behind Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate

“Over the years, it’s been a pleasure to work with these strong grassroots conservatives to build the Republican Party in Wisconsin,” Leah said.

Let’s Get Real About Immigration

We need immigrant workers. Will the two parties find a middle ground?

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Opposes Nomination of Alex Azar to be Health and Human Services Secretary

Trump Administration’s sabotage of the health care market has contributed to a 36 percent premium spike in Wisconsin.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Meets with Trump Administration on Boosting Rural Development in Wisconsin

Senator Baldwin: "Washington must be a stronger partner to our rural communities in order to support rural business development, create jobs and spur new economic growth"

Women’s March Brings Thousands Downtown

As one attendee puts it, “the stakes are too high, I can’t stay home.”

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes to Open the Government and Get the Job Done on Bipartisan Solutions

"We now have an opportunity in the Senate to do right by the American people so we need to get to work and do it."

Reince Priebus endorses Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate

Priebus served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee from 2011-2017.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on the Senate Vote for a Four-Week Funding Bill

"This continuing resolution shortchanges our military, veterans’ health and doesn’t keep a promise on the pensions that Wisconsin workers have earned.'

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on President Trump to Provide Information on Political Appointees Serving in Key Drug Policy Positions

Letter to President Follows Report that 24-Year-Old with No Relevant Work Experience Served as Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin: “We need to strengthen our counterterrorism efforts and protect the privacy and freedoms of law-abiding Americans – we can and must do both.”

Opposes warrantless government spying of Americans, Supports USA RIGHTS Act

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Pension Plans

The reform would provide additional funding to protect pensions by imposing fees on financial firms convicted of criminal acts

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to Call for Pensions Fix on the Senate Floor Tonight

Without Congressional Action, the Retirement Benefits of 25,000 Workers and Retirees in Wisconsin Could Be At Risk

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on President Trump To Renew The Opioid Public Health Emergency

"The opioid epidemic is devastating our country and it is only growing worse."

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Susan Collins’ RAISE Family Caregivers Act Passes Congress

Bipartisan legislation to establish a national strategy to support family caregivers is endorsed by over 60 aging and disability organizations

Gov. Scott Walker Praises Creators of Student Loan Debt Crisis

'Honoring Sallie Mae for Student Loan Work Would Be Like the Company That Owned the Titanic Honoring the Iceberg'

ICYMI – RightNOW Women PAC Endorses Leah Vukmir

Over the weekend, RightNow Women PAC endorsed Leah Vukmir for U.S. Senate. Read more below...

Top 10 State News Stories of 2017

Another historic year in Wisconsin politics created some big headlines.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on President Trump to Sign Bipartisan Legislation Passed by Congress to Help Halt Flow of Illicit Fentanyl into the United States

Baldwin supported bipartisan legislation will help promote the latest in chemical screening devices and scientific support to detect and intercept fentanyl and other synthetic opioids

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Continuing Resolution Vote

"Congress should not be leaving town without getting the job done to keep a promise on pensions that workers have earned."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Republican Tax Legislation

"his is largely a tax giveaway to the wealthiest few, big corporations and Wall Street while millions of middle class families will face tax hikes."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging Congressional Leadership to Commit Resources to Opioid Epidemic

“Opioid misuse is not a partisan issue. It is ravaging communities in every state and preys upon individuals and families regardless of party affiliation,” wrote the Senators.

U.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

U.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

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Colleagues to Fight to Restore FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules

CRA resolution would reinstate robust net neutrality protections and the Open Internet Order

Senators Baldwin, Johnson and Klobuchar Propose Bipartisan Reform to Enhance American Timber Economy

The Good Neighbor Authority Improvement Act would update Good Neighbor Authority to avoid timber harvest delays, allow needed road repairs

President Trump Signed a Buy American Executive Order in April, but Administration Report Remains Incomplete

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Complete and Release Buy American Report

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Nationwide Review of VA Providers in Light of USA Today Report

Tax Cuts Pass Under Dark Clouds

Secrecy and lies used to pass it. How much will Trump, Ron Johnson personally benefit?

U.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

AFP-Wisconsin “Extremely Disappointed” in Baldwin’s Vote Against Tax Reform

Badger State activist group slams Senator Baldwin’s vote against tax relief for Wisconsin families and small businesses

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Senate Republican Tax Legislation

"I think we need to make our tax system simpler and fairer for hard working Wisconsin families, small businesses and manufacturers, but this partisan legislation fails to do that."

Will Roy Moore Embarrass Kevin Nicholson?

The Republican Senate candidate depends on Moore contributor Richard Uihlein.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Renews Push to Hold Companies Accountable for Notifying Consumers of Data Breaches

Measure calls for up to five years in prison for knowingly concealing breaches

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Proposes Amendments to Republican Tax Bill

Provide Tax Relief for Working Families, Start-Ups, Small Businesses and Manufacturers

Tax Reform Should Put Families First

Republican bill cuts taxes for wealthy, corporations, hikes them for many families.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Great Lakes Task Force Letter Raising Alarm over Delay in Finalizing Critical Asian Carp Study

Senators express serious concerns over the timeline for implementing permanent measures to combat Asian carp

Bike Commuter Tax Break Threatened

Senate version of tax plan ends $20 per month benefit for those biking to work.

American Manufacturers Applaud U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin for Getting the Job Done to Improve Buy American Standards in National Defense Legislation

The legislation also includes measures Senator Baldwin fought for to support Made in Wisconsin manufacturing and shipbuilding.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Net Neutrality

"Net neutrality is a principle that is at the heart of an accessible and free internet..."

Senate Interior Bill Maintains Great Lakes Funding

Bill also cuts agency funding, rolls back Clean Water Act protections

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Seeks Answers from PNC Bank on Closing of Appleton Coated, Lost Jobs

Senator Baldwin: “I want to know why the bank appears to have chosen a short-term profit at the expense of Appleton Coated, its workers and their families.”

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Funding for Wisconsin’s Great Lakes

Senate Appropriations Committee includes $300 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

Walker, Vukmir Court the Israel Lobby

A great way to get donations from billionaires like Sheldon Adelson.

As 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."

Senators Baldwin, Capito, Moran, Manchin, Blumenthal and Tester Introduce Bipartisan VA Reform to Strengthen Opioid Safety in the VA Choice Program

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Letter to FCC Chairman Raising Concerns Over Proposed Rule That Could Harm Rural Americans Who Depend on Landline Service

"Households and businesses in our states, and across the country, cannot afford the disruption of having service altered without adequate advance notice..."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Transportation Funding for Wisconsin Counties Affected by 2016 Flood

The announcement comes after Senator Baldwin called on the Department of Transportation to make emergency funding available for Western and Northern Wisconsin Communities

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan VA Reform to Ensure Veterans Receive Care from Trusted Doctors Passes the Senate

The Veterans ACCESS Act prevents doctors once fired or suspended by the VA from treating our veterans again

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to Equifax CEO: Provide Direct Notice to Each And Every American Consumer Impacted by Your Company’s Failures

Senator Baldwin: “I will continue to closely watch how Equifax works to remediate the damage that has been done to the lives of our constituents.”

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group Calling on DOJ to Provide Guidance on Boosting Support for Forensic Labs in Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic

Opioid Crisis Hits City Hard

County’s huge increase isn’t just suburban whites, city and minority residents hurt, too.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to Chairman Hatch: Let’s Keep President Trump’s Promise to Close Carried Interest Tax Loophole for Hedge Funds on Wall Street

President Trump: “It’s out. Done…carried interest was great for me, but carried interest was unfair and it’s gone.”

U.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.

Journal Sentinel reporter Gilbert goes ‘On the Issues’ to discuss Wisconsin’s political climate

Gilbert is currently engaged in a special reportage project concerning the political climate during the Trump presidency.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Visits Washington County to Meet with Local Officials Working on the Frontlines of the Opioid Crisis

Senator Baldwin joined 14 of her Senate colleagues last week to introduce the Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Support Additional Funding to Combat Opioid Epidemic

The President’s emergency declaration only makes about $57,000 available which fails to adequately address this epidemic.

Leah unveils 100+ Wisconsin endorsements

Elected officials, grassroots activists and business owners unite behind Leah

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Slow Revolving Door Between the Pharmaceutical Industry and Federal Agencies

"Patients, families and the public need to have trust that the DEA and FDA are working for them, not powerful Washington interests."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney Lead Congressional Amicus Brief in Masterpiece Cakeshop Case

Outcome Could Determine Whether Public Accommodations Can Discriminate Against Marginalized Groups

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Hold Drug Companies Accountable for Overpricing

Despite Pledges to Lower Drug Prices, Trump Administration Has Four Times Delayed Implementation of Rule Punishing Drug Companies for Overpricing Prescription Drugs

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Scenic Trails Parity Act

This bipartisan legislation will provide Wisconsin scenic trails with improved management and access to additional funding

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Representative Rosa DeLauro Introduce Legislation to Hold Workplace Harassers Accountable

The Fair Employment Protection Act restores protections for workers harassed on the job by supervisors and those with authority to direct people’s day-to-day work.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Invest $45 Billion to Address Opioid Cris

Senators call on President Trump to support the legislation, join in strengthening local prevention, treatment and recovery efforts

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Introduce USA RIGHTS Act to Reform Secretive Warrantless Spy Program

Bill Reforms FISA Sec. 702 to Protect Americans' Security AND Liberties, Reduce Secret Law and Focus Spy Program on Foreign Threats

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Senate Great Lakes Task Force Letter to OMB Director Calling for $300 Million for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in Next Year’s Budget

"Now is not the time to scale back our nation’s commitment to restore the Great Lakes environment and economy."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Tax Reform to Support Small Business Start-Up Growth

For three years in a row, Wisconsin has ranked last in business start-up activity

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Stabilize Health Insurance Market and Help Lower Costs for Wisconsin Families

“The Senate needs to get the job done and pass this bipartisan solution”

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Amendment to Prohibit Tax Cuts from Increasing the Deficit

"I just do not think it’s right to make the middle class pay for tax breaks for the top 1%..."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Advocates for Wisconsin Dairy and Buy America Priorities in NAFTA Renegotiation

Meets with Canadian Ambassador MacNaughton

Senators Baldwin and Nelson Call on Department of Education to Act on Student Loan Debt Relief Scams

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on President Trump’s Sabotage of Wisconsin’s Health Care Market by Ending Cost-Sharing Reduction Payments

"The Trump Administration’s sabotage of the health care market has contributed to a 36 percent premium spike in Wisconsin."

Can Democrats Beat Ryan, Grothman?

Odds are slim. But the added turnout for those races could help reelect Tammy Baldwin.

Vukmir And Nicholson Support Trump Limits to Women’s Healthcare Access

"Shame on Leah Vukmir..."

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Cory Booker Introduce The Stronger Way Act in Milwaukee

Tax reform to reward work and jobs to raise incomes

In just three weeks, Leah Vukmir raises nearly $250K

Leah demonstrates fundraising strength to take on Tammy Baldwin

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Reauthorize Critical Funding for Community Health Centersaty Room of the State Department

Community health centers are a critical component of the nation’s primary care network.

U.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

Senators: Administration Too Lax on Worker Safety

Senators slam Labor Department for pulling workplace fatality info from its website, call on Secretary to nominate qualified OSHA administrator

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Give Control of Credit Information Back to Consumers, Protect Personal Data Following Equifax Hack

"Consumer protection should be more important than profit."