Secretary of State Doug La Follette Steps Down, Godlewski Named Replacement
Friday, 17 March 2023 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/doug-la-follette-record-s460.pngSecretary La Follette retiring effective today, March 17, after serving more than 40 years in office. Gov. Evers is appointing former State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski to complete term.
Are taxpayers on the hook for bank bailouts?
Friday, 17 March 2023 - The Hill Press
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/banking-silicon-valley-bank-2023-s460.pngNo one has lost money since 1933, but many worry that coming to the aid of the banks won’t put a stop to future risky banking.
Wisconsinites Paid over $36 Million in Taxes to Illinois on Cannabis Purchases
Friday, 17 March 2023 - Melissa Agard Press
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/marijuana-hemp-dairy-farmers-wi-s5.jpgRepublican's refusal to legalize marijuana is fiscally irresponsible. We lost millions in taxes to Illinois in 2022, not to mention Michigan and soon Minnesota. It's time to end our island of prohibition.
Governor Celebrates Tourism Awards at WIGCOT
Thursday, 16 March 2023 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tourism_wis-dells-s441.jpgGovernor’s budget proposes significant investments to promote local tourism, attract large-scale events, and supports the arts.
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Report finds continuing regional disparities on cost, inflation, and quality. Rate of health care inflation was more than 15x higher before Affordable Care Act.
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Senator Vinehout writes about the Blue Ribbon Commission on School Funding, the problems we face with how Wisconsin pays for schools and ideas she’d like the Commission to consider.
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Democrats Call on Attorney General to Challenge FCC Decision to Repeal Obama Era Regulation that Protected Internet Equality
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Assembly bill would add restrictions to local governments raising money for transportation projects
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Sen. Jon Erpenbach of Madison proposes reforms to help our overcrowded, understaffed prisons and the people living with this issue every day.
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Latest GOP proposals undercut protections for public health.
- Governor Gives Corporate Mining Polluters an Early Gift
- Emergency Medical Workers in New Community Role
- Erpenbach on Trickle Down Policies
- Gov. Walker's Job Numbers Lag Behind Nation For 6 Years Straight
- DHS Holds GB Public Hearing on Gov. Walker Health Care Waiver
- New Bill Would Require Individual Locks on Gas Pumps
- Free Tuition for Two-Year and Tech Colleges Means Freedom to Learn
- Will The Last Young Person In Wisconsin Please Turn Off The Light?
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Latest News
- Secretary of State Doug La Follette Steps Down, Godlewski Named Replacement
- Are taxpayers on the hook for bank bailouts?
- Coalition Forms to Introduce a New Vision for Pre-Trial Detention
- Wisconsinites Paid over $36 Million in Taxes to Illinois on Cannabis Purchases
- Governor Celebrates Tourism Awards at WIGCOT
- $24 Million in Federal Funds Will Go to Ease Congestion, Improve Air Quality
- Education Committee Dems React to School Crime Bills
- Ending Pay Inequity Will Lift Up Working Families
Commentary
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- Governor on Plan to Create a Statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
- Sen. Smith Opposes Bill to Control Women’s Healthcare Decisions