Lawmakers calling for congressional hearings on Tomah VA pain management
TOMAH (AP) — Some Wisconsin and Minnesota lawmakers are calling for congressional hearings after allegations of overmedication at the VA Medical Center in Tomah.U.S. Reps.
A friendly wager: Tammy Baldwin, Washington senators offer up beer & cheese ahead of big game
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have wagered local beer and cheese from their respective states as the Seattle Seahawks prepare to face the Green Bay Packers in Sunday’s NFC Championship game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.Senators Murray and Cantwell have offered Rainier and Red Hook beer and Cougar Gold cheese from the Washington State University creamery, while Senator Baldwin has staked New Glarus Spotted Cow beer, Sprecher root beer and Renard’s cheese curds.“The Packers may pride themselves on winning on Wisconsin’s frozen tundra, but the truth is that the 12th Man provides the greatest home field advantage in the NFL.
Wisconsin receives $92.9 million in heating and home energy assistance funds for winter
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has announced that Wisconsin has received $92.9 million in heating and home energy assistance funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help those who struggle to heat their homes during the winter months.In 2013, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds were provided to 214,531 Wisconsin households.“As winter approaches in Wisconsin, it’s more important than ever that we do everything we can to keep those in need warm and safe.
Deeply concerned about ISIS, Senators Johnson, Baldwin speak out ahead of President's address
MADISON (WITI) -- "A clear and present danger" -- the words one Wisconsin Senator uses to describe the threat to American from the terrorist organization known as ISIS.
Senator Tammy Baldwin introduces legislation to address VA medical staff shortage
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has introduced legislation to help address the serious physician shortage within the VA that keeps veterans waiting far too long for care.“We must address the underlying issue of the serious physician shortage at the VA in order to address the unacceptable wait times our veterans are experiencing,” said Baldwin. “My bill helps ensure that the VA has the tools to create and sustain a robust health care workforce so that we can guarantee our veterans continue to receive high quality health care in a timely manner.
Protesters flock Milwaukee streets about Israel & Gaza fighting: "This is a humanitarian crisis, we need to stand for them"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fighting and bombings continue to escalate in Israel and Gaza.
Baldwin, Rand close geographically, but miles apart on key issue
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Senators Tammy Baldwin and Rand Paul were in Milwaukee on Wednesday, April 23rd speaking to students -- and while they were close geographically, they were miles apart philosophically on one of the key election issues.Three miles separated Baldwin and Paul on Wednesday.Paul, of Kentucky -- a Tea Party favorite, attended a School Choice forum at St.
Baldwin announces legislation to train workers for green jobs
Washington D.C. (WITI) – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin on Wednesday, January 22nd, visited technical colleges across Wisconsin to announce her new legislation to help train the next generation of skilled-workers for jobs in clean energy.Baldwin visited Milwaukee Area Technical College, Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay on Wednesday and will tour Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids on Thursday.The Grants for Renewable Energy Education for the Nation (GREEN) Act allocates competitive grant funding for clean energy career and technical training programs so that students are better trained for post-secondary education and better equipped for the high-skilled jobs of the future.“In order to create a Made in Wisconsin economy that is built to last, we must invest in job training and workforce readiness for clean energy jobs.
Health coverage questions swirl around Affordable Care Act
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Health coverage questions swirl around the Affordable Care Act as we enter the new year.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin talks postal reform at Quad/Graphics
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Stamp prices are about to spike again, and while it's a pain for the average person -- it could be an even bigger problem for Wisconsin employers.That's why Sen.
Wis. senators weigh in on deal to avoid government shutdown
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Democratic and Republican leaders in the U.S. Senate reached a deal on Wednesday, October 16th to reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling.What do Wisconsin's senators think of the deal?
Wisconsin lawmakers at Capitol Hill react to shooting
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wisconsin lawmakers were at the Capitol Thursday afternoon, October 3rd as shots were fired and a lock-down incident unfolded.
Lawmakers speak out against proposed cuts to Great Lakes funding
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Congress is proposing a 30% to 75% cut in funding for the Great Lakes.Milwaukee and Wisconsin leaders say both the state and city would be greatly affected, so now they are speaking out in an effort to stop the cuts from being made."I'm asking my colleagues on the House side consider the powerful economic impact the great Lakes have not only in Wisconsin, but in the region and in our entire country,” said Sen.
Senators pressure House to pass immigration bill
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The issue of immigration will be waiting for Congress when it returns from summer break in September -- but Wisconsin Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are working behind the scenes, advising members of the House of Representatives how to vote.In July, an immigration overhaul bill sailed through the Senate with bipartisan support in a 68-32 vote.Republican Senator Ron Johnson voted "no," saying the plan doesn't begin to fix the problem.
Sen. Baldwin discusses Next Generation Research Act
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin on Tuesday, August 13th visited Milwaukee and Madison to announce new legislation she is sponsoring to strengthen America’s commitment to the next generation of research, science, and innovation.Senator Baldwin’s new legislation, the Next Generation Research Act, builds off of Wisconsin’s proud tradition of being a leader in research, science, and innovation.
Weekend of reflection to remember Sikh Temple shooting victims
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A weekend of reflection, honoring the lives lost in the mass shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, began on Friday, August 3rd with a ceremony at Milwaukee's Federal Courthouse.Victims' families, friends and community leaders came together on Friday to reflect upon a year that changed so many lives.
Senators Ron Johnson, Tammy Baldwin talk immigration and the House
MADISON (WITI) -- The sweeping immigration reform that passed in the U.S. Senate last month has been halted in the House, as the GOP has found flaws in the plan.
WI senators react to NSA data collection issue
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- The British newspaper that broke the story about the government tapping into cell phone records is now naming the man who leaked the information."The Guardian" says 29-year-old Edward Snowden agreed to have his identity revealed.Snowden is a former technical assistant at the CIA and has been working at the National Security Agency for outside contractors.Snowden told the paper "I can't in good conscience allow the U.S. government to destroy privacy, internet freedom and basic liberties."Snowden's employer calls the leak shocking, and says it violates their code of contract.As this issue continues to develop, Wisconsin's senators will have a say in how Congress reacts.
Senator Baldwin looks to future, asks for bipartisanship
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As Senator Tammy Baldwin moves into her sixth month in office, her agenda includes getting her message out at this weekend's State Democratic Convention.
Tammy Baldwin to visit Gateway Tech, Xten Industries in Kenosha
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin will visit Gateway Technical College and Xten Industries in Kenosha on Wednesday, May 29, 2013.Baldwin will tour Gateway’s Integrated Manufacturing and Engineering Technology (iMET) Center, which includes the region’s first flexible manufacturing lab dedicated to training the manufacturing workforce.The iMET Center also offers short-term, customized, modular and bootcamp training in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) operations, industrial maintenance, robotics, welding and fabrication, in addition to industrial trades apprenticeship training.Baldwin will also visit the Horizon Center for Transportation Technology where the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), an organization of educators and business leaders, provides students access to industry driven certifications is the areas of transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and energy.Baldwin will also visit Xten Industries where she will learn about the workforce training partnership recently established between Gateway Technical College and Xten.