http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wi-senate-swearing-in-s5.jpgSen. Smith writes about what motivated him to enter into public service and the potential for Wisconsin’s future once we work past the politics.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tony-evers-1038-bill-signing-s5.jpgActions will finally ensure movement of kids out of Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake to a Type 1 facility in Milwaukee County, vetoes a package of anti-voter bills passed by the Legislature.

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/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.