WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is highlighting legislation President Biden signed into law to support Wisconsin’s farmers, rural communities, and Made in Wisconsin agriculture economy. As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Senator Baldwin worked to pass the Agriculture Appropriations bill, which was included in the bipartisan Omnibus Appropriations Legislation for Fiscal Year 2023.  “In recent years, our agricultural and rural communities have faced unique challenges, including supply chain disruptions, high input costs, and severe weather events. I am proud to have helped craft legislation that increases investments

Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced that community-based organizations can now apply for the Partner in Equity (PIE) Food Project Grant, which was created to encourage the innovative development of projects that advance equity and access in local food systems across Dane County through educational and outreach services. Vulnerable populations saw food insecurity and other needs rise during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Dane County community continues to respond and recover from the pandemic’s impacts on its local food system, Dane County government is looking for projects that will provide the greatest impacts in strengthening the community’s food system

Jan. 30, 2023 – The Badger Institute, the state’s oldest free market public policy research organization, announced today it has opened an office in Madison, across the street from the Capitol. The office, located at 25 W. Main St. on the fifth floor, will be used by Badger Institute lobbyists Jim Bender, educational consultant, and Michael Jahr, vice president of communications and government relations. It will also provide space for meetings and events. The Badger Institute’s headquarters will remain in Milwaukee. “A regular presence in Madison will allow us to more effectively provide research and educational resources to Madison policymakers and

Washington, DC — Today, Protect Our Care released a health care agenda detailing steps Congress should take to build on the health care victories over the past two years. The agenda lays out legislative actions to expand coverage, lower costs, strengthen protections, and address inequities in care. The agenda comes after a historic year in expanding affordable health care, which has resulted in record enrollment on the ACA marketplaces and the national uninsured rate reaching an all-time low. These actions are particularly important as Republicans are in the majority in the House and are working to cut Medicare and Medicaid,

MADISON, Wis. – While taxpayers prepare their 2022 state and federal tax returns, they can also minimize the risk of identity theft by keeping their personal information private and secure. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) are teaming up during Identity Theft Awareness Week to encourage the public to keep their documents and data safe. “Most consumers know about the danger of identity theft and assume it won’t happen to them,” said DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski. “Everyone can and should make a conscious effort to reduce their personal risk, including

MADISON, Wis. – on January 7, 2023, Wisconsin College Republicans (WICR) Chairman William Terry officially announced his resignation from the position after preparing for his graduation from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Following constitutional procedure laid out in Article IV, Section 4, Subsection A of the WICR Constitution the Vice Chairman assumes the position of Chair. Thus, we are pleased to announce that effective 12:01 AM on January 28, 2023 William Alexander Blathras has assumed the role of Chairman for the Wisconsin College Republicans. Chairman Blathras released the following statement at the conclusion of the State Executive Board meeting tonight:

Milwaukee, Wis. –  Bitter cold temperatures are in the forecast. Use these winter tips to keep yourself and your family safe and warm. Prevent carbon monoxide dangers: Make sure carbon monoxide detectors are working properly and learn the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Oven safety: Never use a stove or oven to heat your home. Not only is it inefficient, it could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep your meters clear: Safely brush away snow and ice from your home’s natural gas meter and vents. The extra weight can stress or crack meter piping, causing a natural gas leak. It also can clog appliance vents, trapping carbon

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin sent a letter today to United States Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai calling for a second dispute settlement panel with Canada under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to ensure fair market access for American dairy products.  The dispute settlement mechanism included in the USMCA was an update to the dispute procedure in the North American Free Trade Agreement, and intended to bring resolutions to trade disputes quickly and fairly. Last year, a dispute settlement panel brought under USMCA found that Canada was reserving its dairy tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for the exclusive use of Canadian processors, in