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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New law would generally prohibit a court from placing a child in the home a person convicted or charged with crimes against a child.
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WEDC supports project with up to $500,000 in tax credits.
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Green Bay parents Dr. Kristin Lyerly and Terry Lee point out how Johnson liked tax money when it benefitted his own company in 2017.
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New workforce programs announced Wednesday in Green Bay to build on successes and incentivize new solutions to workforce challenges.
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Sen. Jeff Smith provides an overview of the budget process and what was included in the 2021-23 budget signed by Governor Evers last week.
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These Republican bills make it harder to vote and need to be stopped.
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- LWVWI Report Recommends Improved Voting Experience for Eldery
- Rx Reform in Congress Must Include Price Negotiations
- State, Oneida Nation Join Compact Permitting Event Wagering
- President Biden Builds Back for the Badger State
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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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- Smith on Governor Evers' Final State of the State Address
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- Stubbs Mourns the Passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
- Rivera-Wagner Praises Pardon for Green Bay Mother Samantha Hampton