Wisconsin schools put students first, Legislature should do the same
Friday, 13 September 2019 - Jon Erpenbach. State Senator 27th District
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-kids-s5.jpgSenator Jon Erpenbach is hopeful that Republicans will join Democrats and work to restore what they have cut from education.
The time for redistricting reform in Wisconsin is now
Friday, 13 September 2019 - League of Women Voters WI, Erin Grunze
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voter-us-elections-s5.jpgLeague of Women Voters continues the fight for nonpartisan redistricting legislation.
Wisconsin: America is Best When Labor is Strong
Wednesday, 04 September 2019 - Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/electrical-workers-s5.jpgSen. Smith talks about his upbringing in Eau Claire and the impact of organized labor in the community. Leaders before us worked to put protections in place for workers, but there’s still more to do.
   |
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/farm-family-dinner-s5.jpg
Wisconsin joins 16 other states voicing opposition to proposal to essentially eliminate Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
|
|
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-drinking-water-faucet-s5.jpg
Governor calls on DNR to create enforceable science-based standards to insure access to clean drinking water.
|
|
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/teaching-students-s5.jpg
After a visit to Northwest Journey and the Menomonie School District, Sen. Smith writes about the importance of mental health funding for our children.
|
|
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-bus-kids-s5.jpg
School is approaching, now is the time to develop those emergency communications plans and put together emergency kits so everyone knows what to do and where to go if an emergency happens.
