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.
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.
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.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-drinking-water-faucet-s5.jpgWisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania support PFAS Action Act approved this week in the House.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/seniors-living-s5.pngLegislation would establish bonds for infants, a vetted retirement marketplace, pension relief, raises the minimum wage to $15, and more.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/domestic-violence2-s5.jpgBill, introduced by Senator Tammy Baldwin, secures billions for local domestic violence shelters, child abuse treatment programs, elder fraud and abuse services, rape crisis centers, and legal services across the country.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/milwaukee-bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-s5.jpgState joins in celebration of Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA championship.
Democrats pursue a separate $3.5 trillion plan that they will pass along party lines under reconciliation.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/working-poor-hurts-s5.jpgSen. Smith shares his personal story as a small business owner and describes Governor Evers' continued efforts to strengthen Wisconsin's workforce in our post-pandemic recovery.