The Power of the Purse
Wednesday, 24 April 2024 - Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/jfcphoto-s5.jpgSenator Smith details the role and responsivities of the Joint Finance Committee, and how politics is getting in the way of its work for the people of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge Goal Increased to 100 Million By 2030
Monday, 22 April 2024 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/forest-conserve-s451.pngObjective to plant 75 million trees by the end of 2030 raised to 100 million. Since 2021, Wisconsin has planted over 32 million trees, which means the state has already achieved over 40 percent of its initial target in just three years.
All 12 jurors seated for Trump’s hush money trial
Friday, 19 April 2024 - The Hill Press
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-trial-2024-s460.pngThe former president complained that he had to sit in a “freezing” room for hours.
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Giuliani spars with Stephanopoulos over whistleblower report: 'Donald Trump was framed by the Democrats'
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Area Democrats React to PSC decision Thursday.|
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MADISON, WI – Today marks the two-year anniversary of Donald Trump introducing his tax scam bill. The bill, which Trump promised would improve wages, bring back jobs from overseas, and improve hard working people’s well being, has turned out to be nothing more than a handout to the richest Americans and largest corporations.
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Sen. Smith writes about meeting suicide prevention advocates in western Wisconsin and Madison. It is important to stop the stigma around mental illness and understand what action we must take.
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Five-page transcript of the call released by the White House on Wednesday supports abuse of office claims.
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Liegeois is a committed public servant, lifelong resident of Brown County, and he has been an assistant district attorney here for 11 years.
- Bold Plans Needed to Save Our Planet
- Bill to Legalize Medical Cannabis in Wisconsin Introduced
- Trump’s Economy Presents Opportunity for Democrats in Wisconsin
- Opposition to Trump Solidifies as Voters See Economic Slippage
- Republican Inaction Ignores Urgency of Gun Violence Crisis
- Bill Would Confront Violence Against Native Women
- Legislators Seek Debate on Death with Dignity
- Have a Conversation for Democracy’s Sake
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