ICYMI: Baldwin Wraps Up Week Highlighting Support for Wisconsin Farmers, Emergency Responders, and Lowering Costs for Families

WISCONSIN - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrapped up a week on the road talking to Wisconsin farmers about the impacts of President Trump's Iran war and meeting with families, workers, and first responders to discuss her work to lower costs and deliver direct support for them. The Senator made stops in Platteville, Argyle, Janesville, Sharon, Madison, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, Warrens, La Crosse, Stoddard and Viroqua.

"I have always said that I will show up everywhere, listen to everyone, and fight for Wisconsin - and that is just what I am doing. Across Wisconsin, I'm hearing from families and businesses feeling the squeeze of rising costs. Whether it's our farmers getting hammered by the high cost of diesel and fertilizer, small businesses squeezed by tariffs, or families feeling the pinch everywhere they go - Wisconsinites are paying the price under the Trump administration," said Senator Baldwin. "I'm committed to addressing these challenges head on so more Wisconsinites cannot just get by, but get ahead. I'm proud of my work to support our communities, families, and farmers - but I know we have more to do."

Senator Baldwin started the week honoring Memorial Day at gatherings in Platteville and at the Argyle American Legion in Lafayette County.

In Wisconsin Rapids, Senator Baldwin visited the Wood County Head Start to learn how sudden funding freezes and uncertainty under the Trump Administration are impacting their ability to provide high-quality, affordable childcare to Wisconsin families. Senator Baldwin also toured the Viroqua Fire Department, where she delivered $5.25 million for design and construction of a new fire station to serve the City of Viroqua, as well as the Townships of Viroqua, Franklin, and Jefferson. Senator Baldwin also visited with St. Mary's nurses in Madison in support of their fight for fair pay and safe working conditions.

This week, Senator Baldwin made several stops on Wisconsin farms to talk about how Donald Trump's trade war and war of choice in Iran is jacking up the cost of fuel and fertilizer and cutting into farmers' bottom lines. On Tuesday, Senator Baldwin visited Rebout Farms in Janesville, Wisconsin, which raises 4,200 acres of corn, soybeans and wheat in Rock County, and Frontier Farms in Sharon, Wisconsin, which specializes in soybeans, corn, and winter wheat. Later in the week, Senator Baldwin visited Hamburg Hills Farm in Stoddard to talk about how rising costs are impacting their organic dairy operation. She also toured Wetherby Cranberry Company in Warrens to discuss the high cost of fuel and fertilizer and talk about how to address these challenges in the upcoming Farm Bill.

In Stevens Point, Senator Baldwin also toured the Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology at UW-Stevens Point to learn how funding she supported through the U.S. Economic Development Association is being used to partner with Wisconsin's paper and forest industry to help businesses and organizations meet their goals in ways that make more sustainable use of natural resources. She also stopped by several store fronts on Stevens Point Main Street to chat with local business owners about the challenges they are facing with rising costs under President Trump.

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