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.
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.
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.
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.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/affordablecareact-s5.jpgReport finds continuing regional disparities on cost, inflation, and quality. Rate of health care inflation was more than 15x higher before Affordable Care Act.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/mining_wisconsin_senate_s5.jpgSenator 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.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/internet-apps-s5.jpgDemocrats Call on Attorney General to Challenge FCC Decision to Repeal Obama Era Regulation that Protected Internet Equality
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/highway-crowded-s5.jpgAssembly 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.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-air-s5.jpgLatest GOP proposals undercut protections for public health.
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