http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-bus-kids-s437.jpgGov. Evers declared 2025 the Year of the Kid in Wisconsin and proudly signed a pro-kid, bipartisan state budget into law earlier this summer that invests nearly $1.4 billion in spendable revenue for K-12 schools.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/bike-pedestrian-paths-s460.pngFederal CMAQ program funding to support local projects aimed at reducing traffic delays and congestion, increasing travel efficiency, and reducing air pollution across Wisconsin.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/immigration-children-border-s443.jpgWould create state grants for community-based organizations to provide immigration legal services and require law enforcement officers to clearly identify themselves and provide legal authority for arrests or detentions.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/healthcare2-s5.jpgMedicaid expansion would cover an additional 2,010 people in Winnebago County, provide resources to help retain physicians, address the personal care worker shortage, and increase dental access, says Hintz.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/depression-suicidebygun-s5.jpgSen. Smith highlights the challenges Wisconsin faces in addressing the mental health needs of communities.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/door-county-people-s5.jpgPressure grows Statewide for referendums, as 72 percent of Wisconsinites want to ban gerrymandering, including 63 percent of Republicans and 76 percent of Independents.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-rnc-2016-s5.jpgWisconsinites have been deeply harmed by Trump's failures on health care and the economy
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/construction-traffic-i35-s5.jpgState’s share of the recent $768.4 million lottery win presents “once in a lifetime opportunity,” says Sen. Carpenter.
In honor of Earth Day, Sen. Smith highlights the importance of taking part in efforts to combat climate change. Now more than ever, it’s important to pay attention to the environment around us for future generations to enjoy.
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