The Power of the Purse
Wednesday, 24 April 2024 - Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/jfcphoto-s5.jpgSenator Smith details the role and responsivities of the Joint Finance Committee, and how politics is getting in the way of its work for the people of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge Goal Increased to 100 Million By 2030
Monday, 22 April 2024 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/forest-conserve-s451.pngObjective to plant 75 million trees by the end of 2030 raised to 100 million. Since 2021, Wisconsin has planted over 32 million trees, which means the state has already achieved over 40 percent of its initial target in just three years.
All 12 jurors seated for Trump’s hush money trial
Friday, 19 April 2024 - The Hill Press
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-trial-2024-s460.pngThe former president complained that he had to sit in a “freezing” room for hours.
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Commissioner Strand selected to succeed Valcq as chairperson of PSC.
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Legislation would include displaying a human trafficking resource center hotline poster, instruction in specialty, elementary and high schools to identify victims, and raising the statute of limitations for child trafficking victims to age 35.
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The former New Jersey governor’s decision will be mainly viewed as a boon for Haley, who has seen particular momentum in New Hampshire.
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For a limited time, Wisconsinites can still sign up for affordable, high-quality health insurance on the federal marketplace through Jan. 16, 2024.
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Senator Smith previews the new Agricultural Road Improvement Program that seeks to bolster roads critical to agriculture and move food to families throughout Wisconsin.
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Recovery Voucher Program to provide $750,000 for safe housing and shelter.
- Republicans Introduce Restrictive Medical Marijuana Legislation
- Legislation to Increase State Park Access Passes Out of Committee
- New Year, New Opportunities
- Year End Review: A Good Year For the Middle Class In Biden’s America
- Maine bars Trump from primary ballot
- A Bipartisan Bedrock to Build On
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Gerrymandered Legislative Maps
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Redistricting Decision in Clarke v. WEC
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