Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Introduces their Policy Agenda
Friday, 27 February 2026 - Dora Drake Press
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/black-wisconsinities-s429.jpgAffordable Housing, Education, and Economic Opportunity top list.
Lawmakers Need to Support FoodShare to Prevent Millions in Penalty Fees
Thursday, 26 February 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/grocery-costs-food-pantry-s430.jpgWisconsin taxpayers already on the hook for over $284 million in new costs because of Trump’s so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’. Action needed to avoid up to $205 million in penalty fees yearly.
$2 Million in Grants Goes to Improve Flood Resilience in Communities
Thursday, 26 February 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/flooding-damage-home-2025-s440.pngAs homeowners, businesses, and communities have experienced significant flooding in recent years, annual funding secured by the governor will help prevent and prepare for future disasters.
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Says local level experience as De Pere Alderman will translate well to the State Capitol.
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Hintz, Hesselbein, and Spreitzer back newcomer Shelton over incumbent Gruszynski.
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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.
- I-94 East-West Corridor Project to Move Forward
- State Ups Efforts to Distribute PPE to Schools, Food Processors, 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
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- $2 Million in Grants Goes to Improve Flood Resilience in Communities