Secretary of State Doug La Follette Steps Down, Godlewski Named Replacement
Friday, 17 March 2023 - GOV Press Wisconsin
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.
Are taxpayers on the hook for bank bailouts?
Friday, 17 March 2023 - The Hill Press
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.
Wisconsinites Paid over $36 Million in Taxes to Illinois on Cannabis Purchases
Friday, 17 March 2023 - Melissa Agard Press
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.
Governor Celebrates Tourism Awards at WIGCOT
Thursday, 16 March 2023 - GOV Press Wisconsin
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.
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New infusion of federal funds will create a $50 million revolving venture capital fund, assist start-ups, and aid micro-lenders.
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Governor orders US, Wisconsin flags to fly at half-staff as state mourns loss.
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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.
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Money to improve roads, highways, bridges. Governor’s budget includes investment to support repairs at Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge in Green Bay.
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Last 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.
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Today is Election Day, get out to vote. The League of Women Voters gives you some tools to help.
- Agard Visits White House for Communities in Action
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- Gov. Evers Announces Initiatives to Build 21st Century Infrastructure, Expand High-Speed Internet, Improve Roads, Highways, Bridges
- Governor Unveils Budget Designed to Support Working Families, Strengthen Workforce, and Maintain Economy
- Conservation Voters endorses three mayoral candidates for the Spring Election
- Our Watchdogs Are Hard at Work
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Latest News
- Secretary of State Doug La Follette Steps Down, Godlewski Named Replacement
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- Governor Celebrates Tourism Awards at WIGCOT
- $24 Million in Federal Funds Will Go to Ease Congestion, Improve Air Quality
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