http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wi-senate-swearing-in-s5.jpgJeff Smith writes about the origin of his mobile office hours known as “Stop & Talks.” It’s always been important to be accessible to the people you are elected to serve and he's glad to be hosting more of Stop & Talks now that the weather is warming up!

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/bike-pedestrian-paths-s460.pngFederal funding will support safer school routes, pedestrian and bicycle path improvements for communities across Wisconsin.

https://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-meeting-crowd-s5.jpgBill would require referendum before funds diverted to private schools at property taxpayer expense.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/affordablecareact-s5.jpgLFB report also shows that by June 30, 2020, this failure will cost Wisconsin more than $1 billion. Wisconsin has missed out so far on more than $1.7 billion in federal dollars available under the Affordable Care Act.