http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/covid-19-restaurant-empty-s5.jpgMany Wisconsin restaurants are still struggling due to supply chain challenges, inflationary costs, and workforce challenges as the economy rebounds.

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/gerrymander-elections-redistricting-s5.jpgSen. Smith writes about the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision on redistricting. While reflecting on this decision, we must continue working to establish a nonpartisan redistricting process in Wisconsin.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wi-fair-maps-s5.jpgNew maps are slightly better than the 2011 maps and significantly better than the maps the Republicans rammed through the Legislature. But these are still not fair maps, says Rothschild, and the fight goes on.