http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/ed-grad-day-s5.jpgSen. Vinehout writes about attending her son’s graduation ceremony. She describes the lessons learned by commencement speakers and how our graduates can use their education to play roles in the communities they serve.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-bus-kids-s5.jpgWalker and his allies are suing to take away the authority of the State Superintendent of Wisconsin’s public schools.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/womens-health-s450.jpgCurrently, there is no process by which Wisconsinites can introduce referenda or initiatives to reject existing state statutes like the abortion ban. Legislature in special session could create one.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisconsin-senate-s450.jpgRepublican majorities in the state legislature are also floating plans for a $600 Million property tax hike.