http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/union-afscme-at-capitol-s457.jpgVos and Kapenga holding up state employee pay increases already approved in the budget.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/firefighters-s5.jpgThis weekend, the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff coinciding with in-state ceremonies and the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/drug-cost-s452.jpg10 drug companies whose medicines were selected for Medicare price negotiations in August have agreed to participate in negotiations. Biden is canceling another $9 billion in student loan debt.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kevin-mccarthy-ousted-2023-s460.pngThe jockeying has already begun for the top spot. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Wednesday announced he would seek the Speakership.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/childcare-dropoff-s460.pngGov. Evers formally requests Public Hearing as longstanding workforce issues legislation awaits action in the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/working-women-aflcio-s459.jpgSenator Smith reflects on the importance of union jobs and fair wages to building a strong middle class and giving every Wisconsinite the quality of life they deserve.