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/mining_wisconsin_senate_s5.jpgIt’s important to understand the budget from afar, but we learn even more from looking closer to see how everything connects.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/madison_capitol_building-s5.jpgJudge issues temporary injunction blocking laws limiting the incoming governor’s power. Evers, Democrats claim victory for the people of Wisconsin.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/dane-county-circuit-court-s5.jpgCourt undoes laws limiting the incoming governor’s power, rules they were passed during an unlawful “extraordinary session”.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/critical-illness-2-s5.jpgRepublican members jeopardize investments in Wisconsin’s future by rejecting funding for cancer research facility, veteran homes, and mental health facilities.
Sen. Jeff Smith will hosting nine budget listening sessions in northwestern Wisconsin in March and April.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/flooding-east-river-gb-wbay-s5.jpgIce melt and rain resulted in flooding, ice jams, and rivers and creeks to rise. State agencies, including the Wisconsin National Guard, will provide personnel and resources.