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.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/asian-american-pacific-islander-s5.jpgEnvironmental 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.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/univ-student-vote-s5.jpgWisconsin’s highest court has shut down WEC attempt to unlawfully purge voters from the rolls, finding the relevant statute is directed at municipal clerks, not them. Victory for voters.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-bus-kids-s5.jpgWisconsin among 6 states selected; state to receive $35,000 grant, technical assistance from the NGA.