http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kathleen-vinehout_380x285_s5.jpgSen. Kathleen Vinehout writes about her contacts with constituents while in the state Senate, from the many who had problems that required her help to how she benefited from all the times they shared their stories and knowledge with her.

Wisconsin residents made it clear they are tired of divide and conquer politics, but Republican leaders chose to ignore them.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/walker_waves_s5.jpgNonpartisan League of Women Voters disappointed that Governor Walker signed these mean-spirited and divisive bills. It is time to put aside partisanship and start governing.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kimberly-clark-s5.jpgPassing of AB-693 as originally touted before election was a bad deal for taxpayers and would have opened the floodgate for more Foxconn deals.

New Assembly representatives on money committee understand the values and priorities important to people across Wisconsin says Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/fred-risser-senator-wi-s5.jpgSen. Vinehout writes about fellow Senator Fred Risser, the longest serving State Legislator in the nation. He has served over 60 years in the Legislature seeking bipartisanship and ensuring the public is involved and shows no signs of slowing down.