http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/business-small-open-s5.jpgSen. Smith writes about the work to help communities across the state recover from the pandemic and build our state up for success. He shares an example from Jackson County to support childcare providers, working parents and local employers.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/guns-anno-48wait-s5.jpgBills would help to address gun violence epidemic through Extreme Risk Protection Orders and Universal Background Checks

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/rydercup-2021-s5.jpgProclaims “Ryder Cup Days” Across the State

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/guns-domestic-violence-s5.jpgFirearms remain the most common means of perpetrating domestic violence homicides. In 2020 alone, firearms were the weapons used in 52% of domestic violence homicide incidents.