http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/congress-unproductive-s5.jpgSen. Smith talks about the importance of having conversations with people that have different points of view. We can overcome the political divisiveness in society if we remember we have more in common than what sets us apart.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-kids-s5.jpgSenator Jon Erpenbach is hopeful that Republicans will join Democrats and work to restore what they have cut from education.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-energy-economy-s460.jpgReport highlights progress toward lower energy bills for families, reduced reliance on out-of-state energy sources, investment in job and apprenticeship training, and creation of more than 40,000 jobs by 2030.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voter-us-elections-s5.jpgLeague of Women Voters continues the fight for nonpartisan redistricting legislation.