Green Bay area legislator wants Wisconsin schools and libraries to receive $174.7 million that will be distributed by the Department of Public Instruction.

First known case traced to mid-November in China's Hubei province. Virus may have made it here to US by December.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/broadband-map-northwoods-s5.jpgKeeping connected during this public health crisis has again highlighted the lack of reliable internet in rural Wisconsin and the urgent need to expand broadband and better connect our communities.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/covid-19-test2-s5.jpgEveryone in the state that needs a test should be tested, and through the Badger Bounce Back Plan, Wisconsin has a comprehensive approach to make sure that’s the case.

Shipment from sister state of Heilongjiang is the latest in a series of PPE donations Wisconsin has received to support its COVID-19 response.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/covid-19-testing-troop-s5.jpg300 National Guard troops establish mobile COVID-19 testing sites at locations ranging from correctional facilities and health clinics, to private businesses, and local communities.