http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wi-senate-swearing-in-s448.jpgLast week, the Joint Finance Committee voted unanimously to raise the pay of public defenders and district attorneys. This step can help restore confidence in the Legislature’s ability to get the people’s work accomplished.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/vote-poll-workers-s450.jpgThe figure includes a $10 million investment in voting rights litigation and a $5 million investment in digital voter protection and education ads.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/pfas-cleanup-shawn-valosin-s450.pngJoint Finance Committee action Thursday will begin to protect our communities from these dangerous forever chemicals, but much work to do.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/lake-michigan_5-s5.jpgHundreds of conservationists speak out against plan to divert seven million gallons of water per day from the Great Lakes to the private company Foxconn.
Republicans lose battle to deny Wisconsinites representation, judge Gov. Scott Walker personally appointed says he violated his "plain and positive duty" to hold special elections in Senate District 1 and Assembly District 42.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/americanhealthcareact_s5.jpgHealth care is ranked as a top issue for 72% of Wisconsin voters according to new Public Policy Polling.
Gun violence has touched all Americans and our students asked us for real solutions. In the end, those in power chose to ignore them and hope they go away.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/boy-in-doc-s5.jpgMilwaukee Legislators say plan is real step, necessary reforms to our troubled juvenile justice system.
Frank Lasee left his constituents behind by resigning his seat representing the 1st District in December. Governor Walker and Senate Republicans fail to call a special election.
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