http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/assembly-wi-robin-vos-s450.jpgGov. Evers signed the budget last week, exercising his partial veto to modify the most harmful provisions added by Republican legislators. Our lack of political compromise is driven by gerrymandering and the resulting lack of electoral accountability.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/emt-s5.jpgGovernor highlights investments in Rural Healthcare.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Teresa Chrisman as Florence County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Dan Miller’s resignation, effective July 10, 2023. Chrisman will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/jobs-economy-2023-s460.pngDespite persistent recession warnings and rapid Federal Reserve rate hikes, the U.S. economy has remained sturdy throughout 2023.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday his appointment of Mark A. Huesmann to the La Crosse County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Todd W. Bjerke’s retirement, effective July 31, 2023. Huesmann will complete a term ending July 31, 2024.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tony-evers-s-sos-2022-s450.jpgGov. Evers enacts budget with over 50 line-item vetoes to provide child care and housing grants, target tax relief to working families, among others.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisconsin-senate-s450.jpgLast week, Republican members of the Wisconsin Legislature passed a budget that blows a massive hole in our state’s future budgets while including a tax giveaway for the wealthy.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/uwgb-graduates-s5.jpgCourt ruled 6 to 3 that Congress had not authorized the executive branch to forgive the debts that are estimated at hundreds of billions of dollars.

Hero lost his life during World War II.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/childcare-s451.jpgChild care providers, parents brace for increased tuition and lack of staff and capacity as payment program enters final segment.