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.
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.
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.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgSen. Smith writes about the people’s priorities – investments for K-12 education and our rural roads. Republicans and Democrats need to find the common ground to work together and do what people sent us to Madison to do.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kewaunee-harbor-family-s5.jpgPFAS, or per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, are man made chemicals found in common household products that do not break down naturally and can accumulate over time in the environment. Health impacts to humans may include low birth weight, increased cholesterol, immune system impacts, cancer and thyroid hormone disruption.
State Senator writes about the issues that bring people together. It’s important that we don’t let politics get in the way of doing what’s right.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/immigration-children-2-s5.jpgProposal for HUD Rule Change and New Immigration Plan alarm advocates who serve immigrant victims of domestic violence.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/avr-press-conf-s5.jpgBill would remove unnecessary obstacles for Wisconsinites to exercise their fundamental right to vote. Joint Finance Republicans had taken AVR out of budget.
Petition will build on the support shown in the latest Marquette Poll, in which 70% of Wisconsinites backed Medicaid expansion.