WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced on Dec. 22 that more than $255.7 million in congressionally directed spending for Wisconsin projects she supported has been included in the bipartisan Omnibus Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The bill passed the Senate 68-29. Senator Baldwin has spent the last year working to fund the following projects on behalf of public and nonprofit entities across Wisconsin.

“For the second year in a row, I’m proud to have worked in a bipartisan way to deliver direct support from Washington to Wisconsin,” said Senator Baldwin. “These community driven projects will reach every corner of Wisconsin, with critical investments for roads, bridges and water infrastructure, workforce development, access to health and child care, improvements for emergency services, and so much more. By working with folks from across Wisconsin, I am proud to deliver federal support that responds to the unique needs of so many different communities.”

Senator Baldwin’s office began soliciting input for appropriations requests from communities in every part of Wisconsin in early spring, working to submit requests for projects that benefit communities across the state. The Senate Appropriations Committee reviews all requests from Senators. Only those requests that comply with Committee and Senate rules and are deemed appropriate for federal support were considered for funding.

The City of Monroe received $825,000 to replace a fire truck to better serve and protect the city and surrounding areas.

The Village of New Glarus gained $1,000,000 to construct a new water tower.

In Darlington, Baldwin’s appropriations include $5 million to Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County for the construction of its new facility.