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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West Central Wisconsin CEO Becomes First Woman to Lead the Statewide Alliance
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Trump's trade war with China is crushing a company that has been the pride and joy of our state.
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$2 million to help repair or replace physical losses caused by the storms, which downed trees, damaged buildings, and left thousands without power.
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Union Members, Community Leaders gather to protest 6,500 jobs lost this year while wages remain stagnant.
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Sen. Smith talks about the importance of budgeting, saving and learning about our personal finances. Lawmakers have a responsibility to address important policy issues affecting financial wellness, including healthcare affordability, insurance accessibility and payday lenders.
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Proposal expands coverage for workers who take leave to care for a grandparent, grandchild or sibling and creates new protections for relatives of active duty service members. Also new options for private sector employees to purchase coverage.
- Senate Republicans Choose Special Interest Cash Over Public Safety
- Stuck Announces Next Round of Listening Sessions in 8th CD
- Appointments Made to Governor's Task Force on Retirement Security
- Governor Calls for Special Session to Address Gun Violence
- Trump’s Trade War is Hurting Local Economies From Manitowoc to Kaukauna to Edgar
- Evers Calls for Special Election Reforms
- Recognizing Indigenous People’s Day
- Republicans Tie Wisconsin Disability Accommodations to Power Grab
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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
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