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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PMC will hold a virtual Executive Session from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. to discuss and vote on draft map-drawing criteria used to sift and winnow the 2020 U.S. Census data.
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Sen. Smith writes about the critical investments for our schools that Governor Evers proposed in his 2021-23 biennial budget.
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State will continue receiving $70 million a month for FoodShare Program from Feds, more than 400,000 Wisconsin households affected.
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Investment in economic well-being will revitalize Main Streets and prioritize equitable recovery across the state.
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Virtual listening session will cover topics including addressing racial disparities in our justice system, legalizing marijuana, investing in treatment, rehabilitation, and other alternatives to incarceration.
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Environmental group calling on all Madison legislators to support racial justice and accountability by passing of Joint Resolution LRB 2576 & LRB 2572 in the wake of growing Anti-Asian violence.
- Court Upholds Halt to Purge of Wisconsin Voter Rolls
- State Teams with NGA on Social and Emotional Needs of Kids and Families
- Vaccination Clinic in Douglas County Opens April 13
- Wisconsin Small Businesses Get More Than $46 Million in Support
- Imagine the Possibilities during the Year of Broadband Access
- Badger Bounceback Live Session Will Focus on What’s Best for Our Kids
- Governor Declares State of Emergency Due to Elevated Wildfire Conditions
- CDC says fully vaccinated people can safely travel
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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
- 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