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/medical-marijuana-s5.jpgBill would create only five state-run medical cannabis dispensaries and restrict qualifications to receive a medical card.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/forest-conserve-s451.pngBill would make DNR issue state park passes on a 12-month basis rather than just current calendar year.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/new-year-happy-s450.jpgSenator Smith explores new opportunities for Republicans and Democrats to work together for solving Wisconsin’s challenges.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/biden-guns-2022-s450.pngWhen President Biden took office, he inherited an economy from Donald Trump that had been rigged for the ultra-rich and left in shambles. But he had a theory and a plan to grow the economy from the middle out and bottom up — and that plan is working.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-2023-maine-s460.pngThe Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Trump should be barred from its primary ballot for the same reasons last week. An appeal is likely.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wi-farm-winter-s450.jpgSenator Smith looks back at the bipartisan achievements of 2023 and the hope for continued collaboration in the New Year. Have a happy holidays!