http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/affordablecareact-s5.jpgHere are five reasons why Wisconsin should accept the federal funding for Medicaid expansion.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-dairy-farm-s5.jpgRepublican Politicians scrap CAFO oversight and ignore growing water crisis in Wisconsin.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgSen. Smith writes about the people’s priorities – investments for K-12 education and our rural roads. Republicans and Democrats need to find the common ground to work together and do what people sent us to Madison to do.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kewaunee-harbor-family-s5.jpgPFAS, or per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, are man made chemicals found in common household products that do not break down naturally and can accumulate over time in the environment. Health impacts to humans may include low birth weight, increased cholesterol, immune system impacts, cancer and thyroid hormone disruption.