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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Republicans Passed Half Measure, Missed Opportunity Budget says Green Bay's Representative Staush Gruszynski.
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Budgetary decisions should directly reflect the people’s priorities, says Assembly Democratic Leader. Republicans have put their focus on cheap, political victories instead.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Special counsel Robert Mueller will publicly testify in front of both the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees on July 17, the panels’ chairmen announced Tuesday.
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The Senate is scheduled to vote on the budget this week. Sen. Smith reviews Governor Evers’ budget proposals and the many changes in the version passed by the Joint Finance Committee.
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New laws will apply the same treatment to all types of intoxication liquor for off-premises consumption, improve tax fairness by ensuring that businesses moving out of state are not able to deduct the moving expenses.
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Madison legislators should listen to the people, pass Governor Evers’ Budget Tuesday, says Green Bay's Staush Gruszynski.
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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
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- Stubbs Mourns the Passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
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