http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/high-voltage-lines-farms-s450.jpgLast week, Governor Evers released his biennial budget proposal, which invests our $7 billion surplus in local communities and the people. It’s vital that we work together as we continue to develop the budget.

Governor’s budget initiatives include measures to prevent reckless driving, build electric vehicle infrastructure, pay down state debt, make historic investments in local road maintenance and projects, expand reliable, high-speed internet.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voter-us-elections-s438.jpgToday is Election Day, get out to vote. The League of Women Voters gives you some tools to help.

Governor’s plan to bolster workforce, economy includes expanding paid family and medical leave, investments in child care and affordable housing, new venture capital fund, developing community-based solutions to workforce challenges.