http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgVeteran Senator Kathleen Vinehout writes about what it is like to be a newly elected legislator. Newly elected individuals sworn in as members of the Wisconsin State Senate and State Assembly face a daunting task preparing to make all the critical decisions that are required.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/foxconn-groundbreak-s5.jpgDeals go to Intel in Ohio, General Motors in Michigan, and Boom Supersonic in North Carolina. Kansas lawmakers asked to approve a major tax incentive package for a project they do not even know about yet.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-dairy-farm-s5.jpgSen. Kathleen Vinehout hopes to find common ground on the issues of concern to Wisconsinites. For the residents of the 31st Senate District, most of were related to water. People were also frustrated with the negativity of the past election cycle.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/lake-michigan_5-s5.jpgRed Cliff water supply system, Apostle Islands Marina, Soo Locks among projects funded.