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/covid-19-protest-madison-s5.jpgSen. Smith writes about the role and responsibility of government. While facing this current public health, we must remind ourselves of all the good our government can do serving its people.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/graduates-2020-s5.pngCelebration goes on, but many unable to participate in traditional graduation ceremonies due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/veterans-memorial-day-2020-s5.jpgThis memorial day, honor the fallen but respect the living by wearing a mask, staying close to home and forgoing large gatherings of people.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/coronavirus-ventilator-s5.jpgLong-Term Care, Home and Community Based Services, and Emergency Medical Services included. Two-part funding stream will support providers most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/unemployment-wi-wkow-s5.jpgRepublican efforts to discourage people from applying for unemployment benefits cause delays and frustrations during crisis.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wi-national-guard-troops2-s5.jpgTrump plans to end the deployments of more than 40,000 National Guard members a day before thousands would become eligible for federal benefits. We owe them more.