On Saturday, October 29, 2022 former President Barack Obama came to Milwaukee's North Division High School to campaign for his fellow Democratic candidates who are running in Wisconsin. Pictured at the rally (lower left photo, from left) were State Representative Sara Rodriguez, who is running for Lt. Gov.; Congresswoman Gwen Moore, who is seeking re-election; Gov. Tony Evers, … [Read more...] about Former President Barack Obama visits Wisconsin to lend support to fellow Democrats for upcoming midterm elections
Tammy Baldwin
Senator Baldwin’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline launches nationwide
Baldwin helped deliver funding for 988 line through omnibus legislation and bipartisan 'Safer Communities Act' On Friday, July 15, 2022, U.S. Senator Baldwin joined a press conference at TDS Telecom in Wisconsin to highlight the upcoming launch of the new 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on Saturday, July 16, 2022. The 988 Lifeline is made possible by U.S. Senator … [Read more...] about Senator Baldwin’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline launches nationwide
Outreach Community Health Centers hosts U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin for ‘Maternal Round Table’
On Friday June 4, 2021, Outreach Community Health Centers (OCHC) hosted a Maternal Round Table with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin at their 210 W. Capitol Drive location. The event included conversation with mothers, public health stakeholders, and community leaders on the need to reverse the trend of rising maternal mortality rates, lose health disparities that put Black, … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers hosts U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin for ‘Maternal Round Table’
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduces American Opportunity Accounts Act
Growing momentum for “Baby Bonds” with re-introduction of landmark legislation to combat the growing racial wealth gap, earns support from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) to reintroduce the American Opportunity Accounts Act, legislation seeking to create a … [Read more...] about U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduces American Opportunity Accounts Act
Changing of the guard during Wisconsin mid-term elections
An eight-year reign of Republican dominance and political muscle in Wisconsin came to an end Tuesday, November 6, 2018, when Democrat Tony Evers defeated Republican Gov. Scott Walker, the central figure in Wisconsin politics for more than a decade. And his running mate, former state Rep. Mandela Barnes, will become the state's first African American lieutenant governor when the … [Read more...] about Changing of the guard during Wisconsin mid-term elections
Former President Barack Obama speaks at North Division High School
On Friday, October 26, 2018, former President Barack Obama came to Milwaukee, WI to help Democratic candidates drum up votes for the upcoming election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Obama, along with the Democratic candidates, spoke to a crowd of 4,000 at North Division High School, located in the 53206 zip code in which Lt. Governor candidate Mandela Barnes was … [Read more...] about Former President Barack Obama speaks at North Division High School
Souls are heading to the polls in Milwaukee
By: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin On Sunday, I had the honor of worshipping at the Tabernacle Community Baptist Church on Milwaukee’s north side, with Pastor Darius Butler and his congregation. I’ve had the pleasure of attending services at Tabernacle in the past, and it was a joy to see so many familiar faces and to raise our voices in song together. But I was … [Read more...] about Souls are heading to the polls in Milwaukee
We’re rebuilding Sherman Park together
By Senator Tammy Baldwin Two years ago, all of Milwaukee came to a standstill as our Sherman Park community was rocked by turmoil following a fatal police shooting. Since then, we’ve healed, we’ve grown and we’ve rebuilt. But we’re not done yet. The Sherman Park community experienced $6 million in damages to the neighborhood and area businesses. In the wake of … [Read more...] about We’re rebuilding Sherman Park together
You can vote today in Milwaukee
By U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin On Monday, September 24, 2018—the first day of early voting in Milwaukee—I was joined by Lieutenant Governor candidate Mandela Barnes, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Alderman Cavalier Johnson to celebrate the first votes cast in the city for this election. That’s right. There might be weeks until election day, but you can actually cast … [Read more...] about You can vote today in Milwaukee
What this election means for Wisconsinites’ health care
By U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Last month, Vice President Mike Pence visited Wisconsin. Moments after landing in Milwaukee, he was asked about my new legislation to protect the more than 2 million Wisconsinites who have pre-existing conditions. In his response, with just a few words, Vice President Pence outlined what this U.S. Senate election is really about: Health … [Read more...] about What this election means for Wisconsinites’ health care