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/wetlands-wi-s450.jpgOur rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands can only sustain us if we remain committed to caring for them. Jeff Smith writes about our connection to water sources here in Wisconsin.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/small-business-office-s5.jpgGrants have helped more than 6,000 small businesses and nonprofits, brings total investment to $100 million in all 72 counties.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/ukraine-conflict-2022.jpgUkrainian forces quickly reclaim territory and push Russian troops back to the northeastern border of the country, amplify dissent in Russia.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/coronavirus-nurse-tired-s448.jpgScheduled strike to start Tuesday averted by agreement.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-kids-s5.jpgTour highlights $90 million investment into K-12 education and new proposal to increase K-12 schools funding by nearly $2 billion while holding line on property taxes.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/schools-classroom-empty-s445.jpg“This law offers a cash incentive to keep children out of public school but does nothing to make sure those children receive a quality education.” – Kieryn Darkwater on Arizona's universal school voucher law.