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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Sen. Jeff Smith writes about all of the fun activities families can enjoy at a local county fair.
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Grants of up to $3.5 million will be awarded to regional entities through a competitive application process for things like convention centers, travel infrastructure, public or nonprofit attractions, and more.
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“To be able to do it again, to drink water out of the tap, to drink water out of the hose, to know all of my neighbors in my community have clean water again, would mean a lot,” says resident.
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Federal ban on evictions is set to expire on Sunday, more than 11 million Americans affected.
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Over 2.5 million Wisconsinites receive benefits.
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Portland Oregon Deputy Chief to come to Green Bay.
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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
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- Stubbs Mourns the Passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
- Rivera-Wagner Praises Pardon for Green Bay Mother Samantha Hampton