http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/union-afscme-at-capitol-s457.jpgThis week is Public Service Recognition Week.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/broadband-map-northwoods-s459.jpgSen. Smith highlights the important role study committees play in drafting legislation for the upcoming session, and he invites members of the public to consider applying to serve on one before the May 17 deadline.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/jfcphoto-s5.jpg$125 million to combat PFAS contamination and $15 million to stabilize healthcare access sits unused while JFC Republicans play politics.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wi-senate-swearing-in-s448.jpgSenator Smith lets readers know about the services available through his legislative office and encourages folks to call with any concerns or issues they may be having with any state agency.

GREEN BAY, WI – Surrounded by family, friends, and local elected leaders on the steps of the Brown County Courthouse, Assistant District Attorney Ryan Spaude launched his campaign for state assembly on Saturday morning.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/pfas-contamination-test-s450.jpgState Senate candidates Jamie Wall and Andi Rich will be joined in Green Bay on Monday by Joint Finance Committee member Sen. LaTonya Johnson and State Rep. Lori Palmeri to speak out on the obstruction of $125 million in already-approved funding.

Madison – End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse) is hosting its annual Teen Summit from April 28-30, 2024 at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells. End Abuse invites media to cover the event - especially during the main day of the event (Monday, April 29) – and will make available interviews with youth representatives about their experiences and the impact of the event on their understanding of and work to help prevent violence statewide.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/nestl-purina-jefferson-expansion-s448.jpgProject will create 100 new high-paying jobs, qualify for up to $1.7 million in performance-based incentives.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/lake-superior-coast-s460.jpg$4.1 million will support the Gile Flowage Land Conservation Project in Iron County. The remaining $500,000 will support the Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Valley Creek Corridor project in Port Washington.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-energy-economy-s460.jpgMoney from PSC’s Energy Innovation Grant Program will go to 28 projects that will expand access to clean energy and invest in the adoption of innovative technologies and processes.