$2 Million in Grants Goes to Improve Flood Resilience in Communities
Thursday, 26 February 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/flooding-damage-home-2025-s440.pngAs homeowners, businesses, and communities have experienced significant flooding in recent years, annual funding secured by the governor will help prevent and prepare for future disasters.
Lawmakers Introduce Tax Credit to Protect Affordable Health Coverage
Friday, 20 February 2026 - Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/health-care-costs-s444.jpgAs gridlock in Congress stalls progress, Wisconsin needs action to ensure our families won't see their premiums skyrocket now.
Milwaukee Bucks Partnership to Raise Awareness, Prevent Domestic Violence
Friday, 20 February 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/domestic-violence2-s454.jpgNew partnership builds on Evers Administration’s efforts to end the cycle of violence, address rising rates of domestic violence deaths in Wisconsin, and keep kids, families, and communities safe.
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Governor hopes to gather personal protective equipment like gowns, gloves and masks to support our healthcare workers and first responders.
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Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling highlights his many accomplishments as he leaves public service.
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The COVID-19 outbreak and the Governor's 'Safer at Home' order are likely to disrupt participation in the spring election. Absentee ballots must be returned to the clerk’s office by 8:00 pm on Election Day.
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Senator writes about ways we can slow the spread of COVID-19 by practicing social distancing, self-isolation and other precautionary measures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Urges Constituents to Take Precautions, Stay at Home to Minimize Spread.
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Governor Evers says we need to start taking this seriously to give our doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers time to prepare for the wave that will soon be upon us.
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Latest News
- $2 Million in Grants Goes to Improve Flood Resilience in Communities
- Lawmakers Introduce Tax Credit to Protect Affordable Health Coverage
- Milwaukee Bucks Partnership to Raise Awareness, Prevent Domestic Violence
- State Celebrates Four Consecutive Years of Record-High Enrollment in Apprenticeship Program
- New State Film Office and Tax Credit Program
Commentary
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- Stubbs Mourns the Passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
- Rivera-Wagner Praises Pardon for Green Bay Mother Samantha Hampton