MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Matthew McElroy to serve as Price County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Karl J. Kelz’s resignation. McElroy will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025.

MADISON – Recently, a number of legislative Republicans have threatened to impeach Justice Protasiewicz. The threats come after Justice Protasiewicz overwhelmingly defeated conservative Dan Kelly in the April election and before the new justice has even heard a court case from the bench. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/working-women-aflcio-s459.jpgSen. Smith celebrates Labor Day in commemoration of the contribution workers and organized labor have made to our society. Going forward, it’s imperative that we continue to safeguard these protections.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/drug-cost-s452.jpgInflation Reduction Act can help millions of Wisconsinites see their prescription drug prices reduced. See how.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisstatereformatory-allouez-s445.jpgProposed laws would assign transgender inmates to housing units based on their birth sex rather than their gender identity and could lead to increased sexual victimization, harassment and abuse.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-jan6-attack2.pngThe judge noted Trump would face trial more than three years from the day a mob of his supporters ransacked the Capitol after attending his rally.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-mug-2023-s454.jpgFulton County District Attorney Fani Willis brought a far-reaching case against Trump and 18 co-defendants alleging they entered a criminal enterprise to keep the former president in the White House.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/bar-patrons-s448.jpgSenator Smith outlines legislation that would standardize Wisconsin’s laws on alcoholic beverages and explains the importance of bringing alcohol regulation up to date.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/justice-statue-s452.jpgStrategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation are a tool used by the powerful and well-connected.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/childcare-s451.jpgGovernor continues push for child care funding ahead of special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature on September 20th.