http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/doug-la-follette-record-s460.pngSecretary La Follette retiring effective today, March 17, after serving more than 40 years in office. Gov. Evers is appointing former State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski to complete term.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/banking-silicon-valley-bank-2023-s460.pngNo one has lost money since 1933, but many worry that coming to the aid of the banks won’t put a stop to future risky banking.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/marijuana-hemp-dairy-farmers-wi-s5.jpgRepublican's refusal to legalize marijuana is fiscally irresponsible. We lost millions in taxes to Illinois in 2022, not to mention Michigan and soon Minnesota. It's time to end our island of prohibition.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tourism_wis-dells-s441.jpgGovernor’s budget proposes significant investments to promote local tourism, attract large-scale events, and supports the arts.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/businesses-micro-ethnically-diverse3-s443.jpgNew infusion of federal funds will create a $50 million revolving venture capital fund, assist start-ups, and aid micro-lenders.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tony-earl-recent-s437.pngGovernor orders US, Wisconsin flags to fly at half-staff as state mourns loss.
To date, 16 groups have reported spending $5.63 million, breaking the previous record $5.03 million set in the 2020 Wisconsin Supreme Court race.
Money to improve roads, highways, bridges. Governor’s budget includes investment to support repairs at Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge in Green Bay.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/high-voltage-lines-farms-s450.jpgLast week, Governor Evers released his biennial budget proposal, which invests our $7 billion surplus in local communities and the people. It’s vital that we work together as we continue to develop the budget.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voter-us-elections-s438.jpgToday is Election Day, get out to vote. The League of Women Voters gives you some tools to help.
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