Lawmakers Introduce Tax Credit to Protect Affordable Health Coverage
Friday, 20 February 2026 - Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/health-care-costs-s444.jpgAs gridlock in Congress stalls progress, Wisconsin needs action to ensure our families won't see their premiums skyrocket now.
Milwaukee Bucks Partnership to Raise Awareness, Prevent Domestic Violence
Friday, 20 February 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/domestic-violence2-s454.jpgNew partnership builds on Evers Administration’s efforts to end the cycle of violence, address rising rates of domestic violence deaths in Wisconsin, and keep kids, families, and communities safe.
State Celebrates Four Consecutive Years of Record-High Enrollment in Apprenticeship Program
Thursday, 19 February 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tech-jobs-engineering-technicians-s450.jpgGovernor announces two new apprenticeship pathways in healthcare and education careers, workforce training grants for advanced manufacturing and AI sectors, and efforts to advance startup companies with high-growth potential.
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Governor’s $20 Million in Mental Health support after COVID includes $15 million for K-12 schools, $5 million for UW System.
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As inflation hits 40-year high, governor pushes plan in State of the State address to refund surplus to Wisconsin taxpayers.
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$5 million investment in Guard’s Wellness Office to combat burnout after two years of stress during pandemic. Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity created.
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Sen. Jeff Smith writes about the city’s history and shares his experience growing up, owning a business and raising a family in Eau Claire.
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Governor has sent grants to small businesses and family farms, expanded internet access, kept unemployment low, and signed a tax cut.
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Investing in our teachers so that they can provide high-quality education is an investment in both our current workforce and future generations.
- Building Commission Approves More than $28 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin
- Funding Available for Municipalities to Voluntarily Test for PFAS
- $82 Million in Equitable Recovery Grants Statewide
- Will the Lincoln Hills youth prison finally close, and at what cost?
- Trust is Complicated
- Evers Grants 25 Pardons, Brings Total Pardons Granted to 416
- Patient-Focused Medical Cannabis Bill Introduced
- Wis Democracy Campaign - A Barrage of Bad Election Bills
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Latest News
- Lawmakers Introduce Tax Credit to Protect Affordable Health Coverage
- Milwaukee Bucks Partnership to Raise Awareness, Prevent Domestic Violence
- State Celebrates Four Consecutive Years of Record-High Enrollment in Apprenticeship Program
- New State Film Office and Tax Credit Program
- New Efforts to Bolster Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Future
Commentary
- Battleground Wisconsin Podcast: "Remembering Jesse Jackson, Postpartum Medicaid victory, $20 Wage Legislation launch, and data centers public hearing."
- Smith on Governor Evers' Final State of the State Address
- Wall Responds to Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address
- Stubbs Mourns the Passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
- Rivera-Wagner Praises Pardon for Green Bay Mother Samantha Hampton