http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/construction-workers-s5.jpgFor years, people in occupations like the construction trades could get up to 12 weeks of UC wages when laid off seasonally. The rule helped local contractors keep their workforce intact until projects could resume and they were glad to pay for it, but in 2015 the Walker administration ended the practice for what it called cost savings. Sen. Erpenbach is introducing a bill to put it back.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wi-kikkoman-welcome-s430.jpgInvestment in Walworth and Jefferson communities will create 83 new high-paying jobs.

Governor says he supports any decision Mandela makes about how best to serve the people of Wisconsin.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/evers-budget-sign-s5.jpgGovernor highlights budget investment of more than $100 million in new, additional funding to help support schools as they recover from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.