Senator Baldwin Secures $40M for Wisconsin's Communities and Projects

Senator Tammy Baldwin Champions Nearly $40 Million in Federal Support for Wisconsin Initiatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a significant move to boost local projects, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has successfully advocated for a bipartisan funding package that allocates close to $40 million in direct federal aid to Wisconsin. This comprehensive package aims to strengthen public safety, bolster local businesses, and ensure that communities have access to clean drinking water. The legislative effort also counters proposed budget cuts by the Trump Administration, establishing essential measures to ensure compliance with Congressional funding directives.

Senator Baldwin emphasized the importance of the funding, stating, “Last year, we saw President Trump illegally cancel or withhold billions in funding for programs that Wisconsin families, businesses, and students rely on. I’m proud to work with Republicans and Democrats to stop the Trump Administration from taking resources from Wisconsin communities and ensure the President follows the law.” Furthermore, she expressed pride in collaborating with Wisconsin communities to secure resources for critical projects across the state.

Statewide Initiatives

• USACE Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP): $18 million dedicated to NESP implementation.
• USACE Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study: $3 million to enhance the resilience of the Great Lakes coastline and aid informed decision-making.
• Children’s Hospital and Health System, Inc.: $730,000 directed to the Children’s Child Advocacy Center network.
• Disability Rights Wisconsin: $564,000 to provide legal services to low-income crime survivors with disabilities.

Regional Projects

Northeastern Wisconsin

• Village of Brandon: $406,000 for water main and sewer line replacements.
• Town of Calumet: $420,000 for an agricultural runoff treatment system.
• Fond du Lac County: $1.3 million for a mobile command post for the sheriff’s office.
• Forest County Potawatomi Community: $2 million for septic system improvements.
• City of Oshkosh: $3.2 million for a phosphorus treatment system to reduce river pollution.

Northern Wisconsin

• Ashland County: $3.155 million to upgrade radio infrastructure for better communication between agencies.
• Bell Sanitary District: $1.1 million for a wastewater treatment facility to manage phosphorus levels.

Western Wisconsin

• Crawford County Sheriff: $744,000 for emergency services radio infrastructure updates.
• Town of Richmond: $144,000 to improve the local wastewater system.

Central Wisconsin

• City of Nekoosa: $1.63 million to replace broken water mains and lead service lines.
• Village of Vesper: $1.1 million for raw water service upgrades and watermain repairs.

Southeastern Wisconsin

• Sojourner Family Peace Center: $469,000 to support local law enforcement partnerships for domestic violence survivor support.

Additional Funding for Wisconsin

Beyond direct community support, the funding package includes substantial allocations for various programs. This encompasses weather forecasting, conservation efforts, and infrastructure projects that connect Wisconsinites to good-paying jobs and support small businesses. Notably, the Economic Development Administration’s Regional Tech Hub program is set to receive $41 million, with two additional implementation grants inspired by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.

Additional resources include $50 million for the Minority Business Development Agency, $175 million for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and $47.5 million for Great Lakes Observing Systems. The Upper Mississippi River Restoration program will see $52 million, and Army Corps of Engineers projects in Wisconsin will benefit from $26.7 million in funding.

Key environmental initiatives such as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the Ice Age Scenic Trail will also receive increased funding, ensuring continued protection and management of these natural resources.

For more information, the full release can be accessed here.