Lawmakers Introduce Tax Credit to Protect Affordable Health Coverage
Friday, 20 February 2026 - Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/health-care-costs-s444.jpgAs gridlock in Congress stalls progress, Wisconsin needs action to ensure our families won't see their premiums skyrocket now.
Milwaukee Bucks Partnership to Raise Awareness, Prevent Domestic Violence
Friday, 20 February 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/domestic-violence2-s454.jpgNew partnership builds on Evers Administration’s efforts to end the cycle of violence, address rising rates of domestic violence deaths in Wisconsin, and keep kids, families, and communities safe.
State Celebrates Four Consecutive Years of Record-High Enrollment in Apprenticeship Program
Thursday, 19 February 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tech-jobs-engineering-technicians-s450.jpgGovernor announces two new apprenticeship pathways in healthcare and education careers, workforce training grants for advanced manufacturing and AI sectors, and efforts to advance startup companies with high-growth potential.
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COVID Connect provides shorter wait times and faster results.
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“People should get to choose their elected officials, not the other way around”
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The three candidates running for the 30th Senate District seat, presently held by Senator Dave Hansen, will be “live-streamed” on Monday, July 13 starting at 10 a.m. Questions may be submitted in advance by email.
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Baldwin legislation would extend unemployment and work-share before July deadline, create New Deal-style publicly subsidized jobs program, begin climate transition, improving racial equity, and revitalizing rural areas.
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Project expected to create between 6,000 and 10,000 jobs in Wisconsin.
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More than 2 million cloth face masks and 4,200 infrared thermometers going to K-12 public, charter, and private schools throughout the state. DATCP also sending approximately 60,000 masks to local food processors and businesses.
- Jeff Smith: Student Debt and our Future
- Jonathon Hansen will support workers, families, and small businesses
- More Than $160 Million in Transportation Aid Announced for Local Governments
- Wisconsin Safe Voting Plan
- Trump expected to refile paperwork to end DACA this week
- Democratic Radio: Importance of Wearing a Mask
- It’s Time to Take Fed Money for Medicaid Expansion
- Patriotism: Protecting the Health of Americans
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Latest News
- Lawmakers Introduce Tax Credit to Protect Affordable Health Coverage
- Milwaukee Bucks Partnership to Raise Awareness, Prevent Domestic Violence
- State Celebrates Four Consecutive Years of Record-High Enrollment in Apprenticeship Program
- New State Film Office and Tax Credit Program
- New Efforts to Bolster Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Future
Commentary
- Battleground Wisconsin Podcast: "Remembering Jesse Jackson, Postpartum Medicaid victory, $20 Wage Legislation launch, and data centers public hearing."
- Smith on Governor Evers' Final State of the State Address
- Wall Responds to Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address
- Stubbs Mourns the Passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
- Rivera-Wagner Praises Pardon for Green Bay Mother Samantha Hampton