Gun debate: Democrats push for new controls; Sen. Johnson says, "We need to proceed cautiously"
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is urging Congress to be cautious before voting on laws to keep guns away from people on terror watch lists.
"It is time to disarm hate:" 14-hour gun control filibuster a success for Senate Democrats
MILWAUKEE -- Democrats in the Senate say their 14-hour filibuster was a success.
Orlando mass shooting prompts new debate over government's terror watch list
MILWAUKEE -- The mass shooting in Orlando has re-ignited debate over the government's terror watch list -- and whether people on it should be able to legally buy guns.On Monday evening, June 13th, there was shouting on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Democrats hope to turn up the pressure as Republican leaders are refusing to vote for a new SCOTUS
MILWAUKEE -- It's been nearly three months since the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.
In new ad, whistleblower says Russ Feingold ignored warning about Tomah VA scandal
MILWAUKEE -- One of the Tomah VA Hospital whistleblowers says in a new television ad that U.S. Senate candidate Russ Feingold ignored a warning about the scandal while he was in office.A Feingold campaign spokesman on Tuesday, May 3 said the ad was false and blamed Feingold's opponent, U.S. Sen.
Ron Johnson officially kicks off campaign for re-election to Senate, says he "can't quit this country"
OSHKOSH -- Senator Ron Johnson on Monday, May 2nd officially kicked off his campaign for re-election to the United States Senate.Johnson said he is running for re-election because he "can't quit this country."Johnson's campaign event was held on Monday morning at Pacur -- an Oshkosh custom sheet metal maker he led for years before his run for U.S. Senate in 2010.On Monday, Johnson said he is "more panicked" for the future of the country than he was during his first campaign.Johnson is facing former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold."Senator Feingold, let`s face it, he`s a career politician.
Wisconsin's heroin epidemic takes center stage at Pewaukee hearing
PEWAUKEE -- Recovering heroin addicts shared their stories at a congressional field hearing on Friday, April 15 with the hopes of making a difference.
"America's best days can be ahead of us:" Hillary Clinton joined by Tammy Baldwin at Eau Claire stop
EAU CLAIRE -- Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton made a campaign stop in Eau Claire on Saturday, April 2nd.During the event, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin was also there -- she introduced Clinton to the crowd as the "next president of the United States.""I so admired the fact that Hillary Clinton, right out of law school, took on the task of organizing parents, parents of children with disabilities, to make sure their children had the same equal educational opportunities.
Members of Congress from Wisconsin call on Gov. Walker to make changes to FoodShare program
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin's congressional Democrats are calling on Gov.
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson heading John Kasich's Wisconsin effort
MADISON — Former Gov.
Risk on the Rails: FOX6 investigation leads to creation of new Federal Railroad Administration website
MILWAUKEE -- Concerned cargo, corroded columns, and dangerous consequences.
Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opiod Safety Act approved by United States Senate committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Capitol Hill Wednesday, December 9th, senators discussed changes to how veterans receive medications at our nation's clinics.Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin is pushing for the bill that is aimed at providing safer and more effective pain management.The Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opiod Safety Act is part of a larger bill.Simcakoski died last year at the Tomah VA Medical Center.On Wednesday, the bill was passed by a Senate committee, and now heads to the full Senate.READ IT: Statement from Senator Tammy Baldwin -- Jason Simcakoski Memorial Act Moves Forward
Risk on the Rails: Bill with provisions aimed at increasing safety, transparency headed to President Obama
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Late last week, the United States Senate voted 83-16 to approve a bipartisan, five-year transportation funding bill that includes several provisions championed by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin aimed at increasing safety and transparency along Wisconsin’s oil train routes.The legislation now heads to President Barack Obama for his signature.“I am so grateful to the advocates, first responders, local officials, and concerned citizens who have spoken out and demanded increased transparency, communication and accountability when it comes to keeping our Wisconsin communities along oil train routes safe,” said Senator Baldwin. “I have been sounding the alarm for two years on the need to put in place strong rail safety reforms and today we have taken major action to hold railroad companies accountable and protect Wisconsin’s citizens from the catastrophic consequences of these dangerous derailments.”“As a fire chief with 37 years of experience, I know that there is no substitute for advance notification.
"Right to know:" Provision to make railroad bridge inspection reports public headed to White House
MILWAUKEE -- It is your safety -- so it's your business.
"Walk a Day in My Shoes:" Sen. Baldwin joins home health care worker to spotlight low wages
WEST ALLIS -- On Monday, November 30th, Senator Tammy Baldwin took part in a "Walk a Day in My Shoes" event with one of her constituents -- joining Fight for $15 leader and home health care worker Kelly Weishan as she cared for Derek, an adult with degenerative myopathy and hydrocephaly.
"Risk on the rails:" FOX6 investigations a wakeup call for Washington; will things change?
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- FOX6's Brad Hicks began his "Risk on the Rails" series of investigations one year ago, and now -- a wakeup call for Washington.
"I have been sounding the alarm:" Sen. Baldwin calling on House, Senate to act on oil train reforms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tammy Baldwin is calling on House and Senate committees to include several oil train provisions aimed at increasing safety and transparency along Wisconsin's oil train routes.
Senator Tammy Baldwin visits Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative
MILWAUKEE — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative (MHVI) to tour the non-profit’s headquarters and highlight efforts to support Wisconsin’s veterans, including the Homeless Veterans Welcome Home Act.“The Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative takes on the important and inspirational task of ensuring our veterans have the support networks and resources they need and deserve,” said Senator Baldwin. “We have a shared responsibility to meet the needs of veterans who served our nation and who are at-risk or experiencing homelessness.
Federal Railroad Administration inspects S. 1st Street bridge, says it's safe, but more analysis underway
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has received a copy of a letter sent by the Federal Railroad Administration to United States Senator Tammy Baldwin, after Baldwin drafted a letter to the FRA back in July on concerns regarding Canadian Pacific's S. 1st Street railroad bridge in Milwaukee's Fifth Ward.
"Women for Hillary:" Clinton speaks on UWM campus as Republicans weigh in on email controversy
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is set to speak in Milwaukee on Thursday evening, September 10th -- on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus.The event marked Clinton's first trip to Wisconsin during this presidential campaign.