http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/fred-risser-senator-wi-s5.jpgSen. Vinehout writes about fellow Senator Fred Risser, the longest serving State Legislator in the nation. He has served over 60 years in the Legislature seeking bipartisanship and ensuring the public is involved and shows no signs of slowing down.

League of Women Voters Wisconsin encourages local Leagues and individual members to take the opportunity to speak about their priorities in Green Bay, Wausau, La Crosse, and Milwaukee.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/jailed-s5.jpgNew policy advisory council will bring together people from all sides to explore solutions for reforming Wisconsin’s criminal justice system.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/technology-workers-s5.jpgGroup will help transition team put together a comprehensive plan to support working families and foster an economic climate that attracts and retains a talented workforce.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/univ-student-vote-s5.jpgThanks to a lot of hard work we have a new Governor, Attorney General and State Treasurer, we won the statewide vote, but gerrymandering has left the GOP in control of the legislature. No time to waste feeling bad, the next major election is upon us.

"Wisconsinites expect more from us and I hope at some point the Legislature will rise to the occasion and work with me to solve the pressing issues facing our state." - Governor-elect Tony Evers