Tammy Baldwin

Senators Baldwin, Casey, Collins Introduce ‘Esther’s Law’ to Ban Deadly Water Beads and Protect Kids

Bill named for 10-month-old Esther Jo Bethard of North Prairie, WI, who passed away after swallowing a stray water bead

Cowboy Hovde Hurting Candidate Hovde?

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde might want to get off the range.

Baldwin Announces Over $17.7 Million to Tackle Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis in Wisconsin

Wisconsin receives increased funding following the passage of Baldwin-led legislation

Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge USDA to Strengthen Coordination in Avian Flu Outbreak Response

Letter comes after Baldwin called on Biden Administration to take immediate action to contain the avian flu outbreak and protect dairy farmers, producers, and consumers

Baldwin Notches Wins for Wisconsin in Senate Farm Bill Framework

Bill supports Wisconsin farmers and bolsters rural communities

Senator Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Bill to Boost Menopause Research, Expand Training and Awareness Around Menopause

Baldwin Delivers Over $83 Million to Replace Lead Pipes, Expand Access to Safe Drinking Water

Federal investment comes from Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

How Partisan Is Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation?

DW-NOMINATE shows our members are typically more partisan than the median.

Eric Hovde’s Brother Gives $1 Million to Group Attacking Tammy Baldwin

Steven Hovde supporting Super PAC running digital ads slamming US Sen. Baldwin.

Baldwin Backed Legislation to Crack Down on Fentanyl Traffickers Heads to President’s Desk

Senator Baldwin Votes to Protect Americans, Support Allies, and Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Civilians

Baldwin Announces $4.9 Million to Protect and Restore Wisconsin’s Coastal Habitats

Funding from Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will increase resilience to climate change and extreme weather events

Eric Hovde Has Another Bad Week

Even the good news was an issue for Republican candidate for U.S. Senate.

Senator Baldwin Honors the 54th Anniversary of Earth Day with Senate Resolution

Trump, Baldwin Narrowly Ahead In Marquette Poll of State

7 months before election Baldwin leads Hovde by 5 points, Trump leads Biden by 2 points.

Eric Hovde Loans His Campaign $8 Million to Oppose Tammy Baldwin

Republican seeking to unseat Sen. Baldwin is latest state candidate to self-fund.

Baldwin Blasts CNH Industrial for Laying Off Over 200 Workers in Racine while Company Makes Record Profits, Pays CEO $18 Million

Baldwin Leads Bill to Support Caregivers and Combat Workforce Shortages

Caregivers are widely underpaid, often living in poverty, leading to chronic shortage in nursing homes and assisted living facilities

Baldwin, Manchin, Brown Lead Effort to Close Tax Loophole and Make Private Equity Pay Their Fair Share

On Tax Day 2024, Senators introduce bill to eliminate carried interest tax loophole and make wealthy fund managers pay what other American workers do

Tammy Baldwin Announces $5.4 Million Raised in Q1

Baldwin Announces $5.7 Million for Western Tech to Increase Access to Good-Paying, In-Demand Careers in Advanced Manufacturing

Baldwin fought to fund the program in latest government funding bill

Senator Baldwin Delivers Nearly $2 Million to Keep Wausau Families Safe from Lead Contamination

Funding from Baldwin-supported bipartisan bill will help identify and get rid of lead-based paint

Baldwin and Gallagher Push to Create Program to Boost Research into China, Russia, and Other Adversaries and Competitors

The Open Translation Center Authorization Act would invest in publicly-available translated materials from countries critical to U.S. security

Eric Hovde Says Most Nursing Home Residents Not ‘At a Point to Vote’

GOP senate candidate echoes Trump's unproven claim of 'crooked' votes in 2020 election.

Senator Baldwin Delivers Over $2.6 Million for Rural Airports in Wisconsin

Baldwin-supported Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding will boost capacity and increase safety

Senator Baldwin Champions Investments for Child Care, Mental Health, and Affordable Housing

Baldwin: “I’m proud to have worked with both parties to give hardworking Wisconsin families the economic security they need and deserve”

Hovde Faces Minimal Competition For Republican Senate Nomination

An endorsement by former President Donald Trump could reduce the chances of a primary challenge.

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Southeastern Wisconsin in Government Funding Legislation

Baldwin secured support for affordable housing, critical infrastructure, public safety, and more

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Veterans, Wisconsin Military Families, and National Security in Annual Funding Package

Baldwin successfully included support for Wisconsin military installations, investments for Veteran mental health, and resources to stay ahead of threat of China

Baldwin and Hovde Using Drastically Different Strategies To Win Votes

Baldwin goes "hyper local," while Hovde pushes national issues.

Baldwin Introduces Bill to Improve Safety for Bicyclists and Pedestrians and Honor Wisconsinite Killed in Bike Accident

Senator Baldwin Delivers an Additional $50 Million for Community-Driven Projects

Direct support comes on heels of $211 million delivered to Wisconsin earlier this month

US Rep. Mike Gallagher Will Resign In April

Republican congressman was seen as a rising star, but is now walking away from elected office.

Timmerman Airport to Receive Federal Funding for Control Tower Renovations

Baldwin, Braun Lead Bipartisan Bill to Ease Barriers to Farmland Ownership for Next Generation

Seniors aged 65 and older own more than 40% of the agricultural land in the United States and cost remains major barrier for next generation

Baldwin, Welch Introduce Legislation to Give Relief to Victims of Fraud, Scams, Theft, and Disasters

Baldwin Rolls Out Bill to Lower Costs for First-Time Homebuyers

Second Inhaler Company Caps Prices at $35 a Month After Baldwin’s Investigation into High Costs

How Hovde Evaded Federal Taxes

He has said he wants to stop what the companies he invested in did: paying zero federal taxes on investments.

County Gets $2 Million Federal Funding for Affordable Housing

Funding included in congressional earmarks for latest appropriations bill.

County Executive David Crowley Successfully Advocates for New Federal Funding in Milwaukee County

President Biden signs federal appropriations legislation that will deploy investments in Milwaukee County for affordable housing, transit, and parks

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Law Enforcement, Public Safety Leaders in Government Funding Bill

Milwaukee Wins $36 Million To Rebuild Key Street

Grant will overhaul 6th Street through heart of city.

Baldwin Brings Home Over $39 Million in Infrastructure Upgrades to Reconnect Wisconsin Communities

Baldwin voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act that fund the projects and fought for Wisconsin investments

Baldwin Notches Wins for Wisconsin Farmers, Rural Communities, Water Infrastructure, and Tribes in Annual Funding Legislation

County Getting $4 Million Federal Funding for Transit, Parks

Return of federal earmarks, advocacy by Rep. Moore and Sen. Baldwin delivers for county.

Baldwin Brings Home Over $211 Million for Dozens of Wisconsin Projects

Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Legislation fights back against voter suppression, updates and restores critical safeguards of the original Voting Rights Act

Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee

Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.

At Waukesha Visit, Jill Biden Calls Trump ‘Dangerous to Women’

First Lady discussed abortion rights on her fourth visit to the state since August.

Senator Baldwin Successfully Pushes White House to Protect Airplane Passengers with Disabilities

Proposed changes advance priorities outlined in Senator Baldwin’s Air Carrier Access Amendments Act

Baldwin Calls on Biden to Fund Wisconsin Tech Hub, Applauds State’s New Application

Push comes after Baldwin helped secure Wisconsin’s designation as a Biohealth Tech Hub under the CHIPS and Science Act

League of Conservation Voters releases National Environmental Scorecard for Wisconsin’s congressional delegation

Senator Baldwin Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Big Corporations Shrinking Products Without Reducing Prices

Earlier this week, Senator Baldwin also introduced bill to stop big corporations from price gouging consumers

Democrats Optimistic About New Voting Maps

'This is a sea change in Wisconsin politics.'

Can Hovde Beat Baldwin?

Polls suggest Tammy Baldwin is beatable. But Hovde seems to be floundering for a way to do it.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Signs Legislation Approving $1 Million for Affordable and Emergency Housing

This will be the first project in the State of Wisconsin to merge crisis beds with permanent affordable-rate housing

Parties Seek New Candidates in New Districts

New state legislative maps means races are the fairest and most wide open in 12 years.

Senator Baldwin Leads Bill to Crack Down on Big Corporations Price Gouging Americans

How Healthy Is The Wisconsin Economy?

Poll reveals Republicans higher on Wisconsin than U.S., but what do economic indicators say?

Gov. Evers Signs Bill Providing Grant to Support Wisconsin’s Regional Biohealth Tech Hub

Baldwin Successfully Pushes Biden Administration to Support Northern Wisconsin Businesses Hurt by Lack of Winter Snow

Businesses in areas designated by the federal Small Business Administration can apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Hovde Enters Senate Race Against Baldwin

Hovde’s announcement focused on the economy, crime, the border. Dems already attacking him for California conmections.

Jefferson Stepping Down from RPW Executive Director Post

Senator Baldwin Brings Home Nearly $120 Million for Clean Drinking Water in Wisconsin

Funding through Baldwin-backed Infrastructure Law will help communities rebuild water infrastructure, address PFAS, replace lead pipes

Senator Baldwin Calls on House to Pass Bill that Cracks Down on Fentanyl Traffickers

The bipartisan FEND Off Fentanyl Act passed the Senate as part of the national security package

Wealthy Health Chain Closing 2 Hospitals

Executives seek to maximize revenue? GOP rejection of expanded Medicaid also at fault?

Baldwin, Bipartisan Group Introduce Bill to Safeguard Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment Survivors in the Coast Guard

Last year, Baldwin pushed the Coast Guard for accountability for decades-long hidden reports of sexual assault

Baldwin Votes to Support Our Allies, Deliver Humanitarian Aid, and Disrupt Flow of Fentanyl

Baldwin calls out Republicans’ playing politics with the border, pushes the Senate to take action

Senator Baldwin Calls on HSHS to Consider Delaying Closure, Be More Transparent, and Prioritize Patients and Employees

Baldwin: “The closure of a rural hospital is a serious matter and requires a thoughtful transition”

Health Care A Big Issue in Western Wisconsin

As hospitals close and health care access shrinks Republicans face voter worries.

Green Bay Congressman Mike Gallagher Won’t Seek Reelection

Decision comes just after his vote against impeaching Homeland secretary caused a furor.

Baldwin Successfully Pushes Biden Administration to Ensure Use of U.S. Aid Follows International Humanitarian Law

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Wisconsin in Federal Aviation Administration Legislation

Senate Commerce Committee advances Baldwin priorities to strengthen aviation workforce and improve safety

Even Republicans Praise Tammy Baldwin

Democrat’s ability to court rural vote wins grudging respect — and fear.

Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Extend Great Lakes Protections

Bipartisan bill extends the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and increases funding to protect the Great Lakes

Baldwin Votes for Border Security Compromise

Trump, Biden Tied in Wisconsin

Marquette poll finds neck-and-neck race nine months before election.

Supreme Court Should Have Consultants Draw New District Maps

Data shows all suggested maps tilt Republican and fairer maps can be drawn.

Sen. Baldwin, Rep. McCollum Introduce Legislation to Restore and Protect the Mississippi River

Bill will establish Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative to improve resilience to floods, boost water quality, stop invasive species

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Celebrate $8 Million Federal Grant to Help Support Trucking Industry

Baldwin Supports Bipartisan Border and Immigration Compromise

Baldwin Calls on Senate to Pass Bipartisan Tax Cut for Wisconsin Families and Businesses

Bipartisan plan restores major provisions of Child Tax Credit, supports Made in Wisconsin manufacturers

Baldwin Presses Biden Administration to Prioritize American Workers, Businesses in Review of Vietnam’s Nonmarket Economy Status

Changing Vietnam’s nonmarket economy status could threaten American workers and manufacturers, bolster China

Baldwin, Bipartisan Group Work to Hold E-Cigarette Companies Accountable for the Youth Vaping Crisis

Legislation earned support from the American Lung Association, the American Heart Association, and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

Senator Baldwin Leads Bill to Expand Affordable Housing, Crack Down on Wealthy Investors Who Buy Local Homes

The Affordable Housing and Homeownership Protection Act would tackle housing crisis by creating millions more homes

Baldwin Helps Deliver Nearly $1.5 Million to Connect Wisconsin Students with Good-Paying Jobs

Bill Seeks ‘Truth in Maple Syrup’

Restaurants would be prevented from labeling sweet imposters as maple syrup.

Baldwin Introduces Bill to Improve Tracking of Foreign Investment in American Farmland

Legislation builds on Baldwin’s work to scrutinize foreign-owned farmland and protect rural communities, food supply, and national security

Senator Baldwin Demands Big Pharma Stop Unfair Practices that Reduce Competition, Raise Prices for Inhalers

Action comes after Baldwin helped launch investigation into efforts by companies to manipulate the price of asthma inhalers

Notables Attend City Birthday Party

The city's 178th birthday party offered fun, food and political chatter.

Baldwin Helps Deliver $700,000 to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers and Rural Businesses

President Joe Biden Touts Infrastructure Investments in Wisconsin

President joined by governors, senators from Wisconsin and Minnesota in visit to Superior.

Wisconsin Leaders Applaud $1 Billion Investment for Blatnik Bridge

Baldwin fought for two years to secure Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for critical project for regional economy

Senator Baldwin Delivers Over $3.5M to Lower Price at the Pump

Funding from the Baldwin-supported Inflation Reduction Act will expand access to clean biofuels and support Wisconsin agriculture economy 

Press Release: Gov. Evers Delivers 2024 State of the State Address

Gov. Evers Urges Legislative Action to Address Wisconsin’s Mental Health Crisis, Announces Interagency Council on Mental Health

Wisconsin’s Workforce Challenges Focus of Gov. Evers’ 2024 State of the State Address

Gov. Evers Celebrates More Than $1 Billion Federal Grant to Replace Blatnik Bridge

Senator Baldwin Delivers Over $1 Billion to Replace the Blatnik Bridge

After two years of advocating, Baldwin delivered Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to replace vital bridge for Wisconsin's economy and safety