http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/laura/trump-fires-2025-s434.pngTrump has a long history of firing anyone who tells the truth—from health officials and intelligence experts to election workers and generals. Now he’s firing the Commissioner of Labor Statistics because the job numbers weren’t flattering enough.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/obama-farewell-address-s5.jpgThe President stepped beyond the daily give and take of elections, policies, and the news cycle to rekindle our faith in the American democratic system of government. It was a call to all of us citizens to take up our burden of citizenship.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/foxconn-wall-s5.jpgThe commitment of millions of dollars to Foxconn will impact budget priorities and decisions going forward for many years. So much state funding Foxconn will limit funding for other priorities such as K-12 education and transportation – priorities that are vital to a strong Wisconsin economy.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/aca-save-s5.jpgIf successful, suit would jeopardize health care protections for 2.4 million Wisconsinites living with a pre-existing condition. Schimel and Walker ensnared in lawsuit for potentially violating open records laws.