http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/uwgb-students-s452.jpgGov. Evers’ line-item vetoes removed several Wisconsin State Legislature-imposed restrictions on communities seeking to receive funding. Money needed after years of attacks and a lack of meaningful, ongoing state investment.

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, WPR revealed how Joint Finance Republicans’ refusal to release $15 million in approved funding to support health care in the Chippewa Valley is already taking a toll on providers in western Wisconsin.

Eau Claire hospitals are struggling to keep up with demand for care following the closure of two hospitals and 19 care clinics in the Chippewa Valley, with a nearly 50% uptick in emergency room visits and labor and delivery care displaced for 900 pregnant moms. Remaining hospitals have been forced to treat patients in hallways and scramble anesthesia resources as a result of Joint Finance Republicans’ obstruction of crisis response funding.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/pfas-contamination-s5.jpgMonday's roundtable was the latest event in Wisconsin Democrats’ No More Games campaign.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/amtrak-borealis-trains-s446.jpgGov. Evers, WisDOT Officials to Join Inaugural Trip across three Midwest States.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/childcare-s451.jpgRequest builds upon governor’s continued efforts to support state workforce, lower childcare costs for working families, and prevent state childcare industry closures.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/women-missing-afamer-s460.jpgFollowing Press Conference, End Abuse Announces Unwavering Support.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/milw-city-workers-s5.jpg“They are beginning to deliver real results for the people that we serve, and you know what? We’re just getting started, y’all,” said Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, May 16, 2024, after gathering community advocates, victim families, representatives of nation organizations, law enforcement officers, and legislators in the Wisconsin State Capitol Assembly Parlor to bring awareness to the emergent crisis of missing people in Wisconsin, especially African American women and girls, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/elections/88th-assembly-dist-s440.jpgChief Business Systems Officer for Green Bay manufacturer and Chair of the Democratic Party of Brown County to run in newly redrawn 88th Assembly district.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kamala-harris-vp-getty-s442.jpgVice President Harris coming to Milwaukee Thursday to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration's historic investments and commitment to entrepreneurs and businesses.