Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Introduces their Policy Agenda
Friday, 27 February 2026 - Dora Drake Press
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/black-wisconsinities-s429.jpgAffordable Housing, Education, and Economic Opportunity top list.
Lawmakers Need to Support FoodShare to Prevent Millions in Penalty Fees
Thursday, 26 February 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/grocery-costs-food-pantry-s430.jpgWisconsin taxpayers already on the hook for over $284 million in new costs because of Trump’s so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’. Action needed to avoid up to $205 million in penalty fees yearly.
$2 Million in Grants Goes to Improve Flood Resilience in Communities
Thursday, 26 February 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/flooding-damage-home-2025-s440.pngAs homeowners, businesses, and communities have experienced significant flooding in recent years, annual funding secured by the governor will help prevent and prepare for future disasters.
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Thanks to Gov. Evers’ budget investments, $30 million in grants are available to help rural communities fix small bridge structures and culverts critical for revitalizing aging infrastructure.
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An Op-Ed on Affordability and a Formula for Saving America.
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Surrounding Midwestern states have legalized cannabis, sending tax revenue, jobs, and economic activity across state lines.
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Candidate Joel Brennan vows to hold ICE accountable as Governor.
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Court grants the DOC’s motion after years of successful reforms, marking another crucial step toward closing the two Wisconsin juvenile facilities.
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Harbor assistance grants to support efforts to upgrade infrastructure and expand operations at five harbors and ports along Lake Michigan.
- Reforms at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools Completed
- Legislature Releases Money to Restore License and Credentialing Efficiencies
- Wisconsin Files New Lawsuit in Support of Minnesota
- Senator Jamie Wall Responds to Death of Alex Pretti
- WisDems Respond to Most Recent ICE Murder
- All Wisconsin Voters have a Constitutional Right to Vote
- Governor Urges Congress to Fully Fund Essential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
- Gov. Evers: New “Get Kids Ready” School Readiness Program
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Latest News
- Candice Krall is New Iron County Register of Deeds
- Gov. Evers Appoints Nathan Petrashek to the Court of Appeals – District I
- Tanner Kilander Appointed to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court
- Lawmakers Need to Support FoodShare to Prevent Millions in Penalty Fees
- $2 Million in Grants Goes to Improve Flood Resilience in Communities