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.
State Celebrates Four Consecutive Years of Record-High Enrollment in Apprenticeship Program
Thursday, 19 February 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tech-jobs-engineering-technicians-s450.jpgGovernor announces two new apprenticeship pathways in healthcare and education careers, workforce training grants for advanced manufacturing and AI sectors, and efforts to advance startup companies with high-growth potential.
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State Department veteran overheard Trump personally seek an update on Ukrainian leaders agreement to dig up dirt on his domestic political opponents.
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In Wisconsin, as on the national level, Trump is falling behind with women and suburbanites. On the economy, a plurality of voters (45% vs 34%) say that Donald Trump’s policies have hurt more than helped our state.
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Pluralities of voters in states most likely to decide the 2020 election support impeaching and removing Donald Trump from office, and cite handling of the economy as a reason to vote for somebody else.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The first two witnesses – diplomats Bill Taylor and George Kent – testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday as the Democrats’ impeachment inquiry into President Trump shifts to a make-or-break public phase.
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Sen. Smith examines the consequences of elected officials playing the blame game. Specifically, this column mentions the vote of DATCP Secretary, Brad Pfaff, and the increase to title and registration fees.
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State Legislature celebrates team after Division I State Championship
- Tax Credit Bill Helps Veterans and Survivors Pay For Housing
- Senate Republicans Adjourn Special Session without Debating Gun Legislation
- Democrats release transcripts of Vindman, Hill as part of impeachment probe
- Assembly Republicans’ Day of Inaction and Distraction
- Republicans Ignore Wisconsinites, Refuse to Take Up Gun Safety Reform
- GOP Failure to Confirm Brad Pfaff as DATCP Secretary
- Obstruction Escalates Insecurity for Family Farms
- Fitzgerald, Senate Republicans Ignore Farmers, Leave Agriculture Agency Without Head
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Latest News
- 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
- New Efforts to Bolster Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Future
Commentary
- Battleground Wisconsin Podcast: "Remembering Jesse Jackson, Postpartum Medicaid victory, $20 Wage Legislation launch, and data centers public hearing."
- Smith on Governor Evers' Final State of the State Address
- Wall Responds to Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address
- Stubbs Mourns the Passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
- Rivera-Wagner Praises Pardon for Green Bay Mother Samantha Hampton