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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Executive Order 36 creates coordinator for the state’s efforts to address Wisconsin’s lead crisis and provides all necessary staffing and resources for clean drinking water initiative.
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Practice of improperly calling a worker an independent contractor instead of an employee, denying the worker legal protections and benefits, has been extensively used in recent years.
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Despite mounting evidence linking PFAS to a range of negative health effects including cancer, liver damage, decreased fertility, and increased risk of asthma and thyroid disease, polluters try to minimize it.
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Money will support Promega expansion and create 200 new jobs.
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MADISON, WI – Senator Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire) offered the Democratic weekly radio address this week after Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee refused to take up an agency request for critical funding for farmers and farm families in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin taxpayers deserve transparency and accountability.
- Sen. Smith: “Enough of Divide and Conquer Politics”
- Senator Hansen to Introduce Bill Capping Cost of Insulin
- Evers Declares State of Emergency for Last Week’s Extreme Weather
- Norbertine Order Releases Names of 22 Credibly Accused Sex Offender Priests
- Evers Declares State of Emergency for Madison Fires
- Fair Maps Needed for a Fair Wisconsin
- Hansen Introduces Redistricting Reform Bill
- Trump tells progressive Democrats to go back and fix 'broken and crime infested places' they came from
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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