http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgSenator Vinehout discusses the importance of acting soon on the budget, and to coming up with solutions to fix Wisconsin’s transportation funding shortfall.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/caw-town-hall-s5.jpgPaul Ryan refused to have an open forum with his constituents, says he didn't want "a screaming fest.” Next two weeks may determine whether Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will succeed in dismantling Affordable Care Act.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisconsin-koch-industries-s5.jpgWisconsin needs to do an about-face and fundamentally change its approach to economic development, paying far less attention to WMC and its backward thinking.

Walker's new transportation plan rejected, schools and communities face uncertainty over local budgets and construction projects.

MADISON - The budget-writing Joint Finance Committee hasn’t met publicly for over three weeks as Republican infighting derailed the committee process and caused the state to miss its July 1st budget deadline.

While Gov. Walker proposed a new transportation plan that cuts state funding and seeks more federal aid, Republicans and Democrats largely dismissed the proposal as short-sighted and inadequate. As the budget delay continues, schools and communities will face greater uncertainty over their local budgets and important construction projects.

You can view all of the previous motions and votes on the state budget by visiting the Legislative Democrats website here: http://legis.wisconsin.gov/democrats/jfc-votes

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/construction-traffic-i35-s5.jpgLong-term transportation fix remains elusive for disjointed GOP lawmakers.