http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/covid-19-hospital-icu-s5.jpgAppoints Lieutenant Governor Chair. Task force to create plan to address chronic challenges in the state’s healthcare industry, bolster healthcare workforce.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Sen. Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 41. The appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Audrey Skwierawski’s resignation. Taylor will complete a term ending July 31, 2025.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/pelican-river-conserv-project-2024-s445.jpgDNR takes final action to protect more than 54,000 acres of forest in one of the largest forest conservation efforts in state history.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/biden-superior-visit-2022-s450.jpgCelebrates More Than $1 Billion Federal Grant to Replace Blatnik Bridge Thursday.

MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard was joined by community advocates to announce the introduction of the Healthy Youth Act, which would require science-based, medically accurate, human growth and development instruction to be taught in Wisconsin’s public schools. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/green-bay-s460.pngNOAA’s acceptance is a significant milestone in the NERR designation process and a step toward bringing water quality research, educational programming, and technical expertise to Northeast Wisconsin.

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of President Biden’s visit to Wisconsin today to discuss how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is paying off for our state, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement:

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tech-jobs-automotive-s450.jpgGovernor’s declaration in SOS builds on administration’s work to bolster state’s workforce in high-demand, high-need industries.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/womens-health2-s449.jpgGov. Evers announces efforts to expand access to oral contraception, postpartum coverage after pregnancy in SOS. BadgerCare Plus members may access over-the-counter contraception without copays.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/ho-chunk-code-talkers-honored-s440.jpgSen. Smith writes about his work with Ho-Chunk members to advance the Ho-Chunk Code Talkers Memorial Highway bill through the State Senate. These dedicated and brave soldiers helped turn the tide in World War I and II.