U.S. Census Bureau data released Thursday enables Wisconsin lawmakers to start drawing new congressional and state legislative maps. Despite winning just over half of the congressional vote in 2020, Republicans hold 2/3.

https://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/constitutional-convention-s5.jpgSome in our Legislature want an Article 5 Constitutional Convention for a "Balanced Budget" amendment, but once opened, those at the convention would not be bound to that proposal and the liberties and freedoms we hold dear, even our system of government, could be changed.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wi-senate-swearing-in-s448.jpgSen. Smith chides Republicans for attempting to save their members from redistricting and putting forward another variation of a tax cut plan for the wealthy while the Chippewa Valley struggles with the recent health system closure.

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.