http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/4th-flag-us-2022-s450.pngSenator Smith encourages readers to take time during the 4th of July festivities to reflect on the privilege we have of living in such a great nation, and the responsibility that comes with it to continue the work of ensuring all American’s are truly free.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/weather-lighting-s5.jpgStorms from June 21 to June 25 that caused widespread tree and structural damage, road washouts, power outages, and flooding.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-jan6-attack-s450.pngJustice Amy Coney Barrett, a conservative, accused the court of completing “textual backflips” to find “some way – any way” – to narrow the subsection’s reach.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voting-2020-538-s5.jpgSen. Jeff Smith and Rep. Deb Andraca write about the Fair Maps Bill they are introducing on May 17th to create a nonpartisan redistricting reform process in Wisconsin.
Governor orders flags to half-staff to honor thousands of Hmong-Lao people who fought alongside the United States and ultimately faced harsh retribution from the Vietnamese and Lao governments.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/coronavirus-mask3-jennifer-aniston-skynews-s5.jpgFully vaccinated people can take masks off indoors and outdoors safely. Restrictions still apply in public transportation, health care settings, correctional facilities and homeless shelters. Private businesses may enforce own rules.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wi-fair-maps-s5.jpgLWV-WI to call for nonpartisan redistricting Monday. Kristin Brey of As Goes Wisconsin to emcee event featuring legislators, activists, and musicians at first in-person Fair Maps rally in more than a year.
Northeast Wisconsin Congressman votes against Liz Cheney, supports Republican election conspiracies.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/opioid-overdose-s5.jpgSen. Smith writes about the prevalence of mental illness in the U.S. so we can better support those who may be struggling and help them understand it’s okay to not be okay.