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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MADISON, WI – Senator Mark Miller (D-Monona) offered the weekly Democratic radio address.
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Sen Kathleen Vinehout writes about deer hunting and rules related to CWD. Hunters are encouraged to have their harvested deer tested for the disease.
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Evers is part of a large class of new Democratic governors setting up their administration.
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New website will allow residents to share their ideas on moving the state forward. Madison's Carrie Lynch will lead communications during the transition.
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A historic amount of school referenda passed in last week’s election to meet the challenges school districts face with increasing student needs without adequate state revenue.
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Four elections demonstrate how rigging the maps has stacked the deck for Republicans in Madison. Governor-elect Evers has pledged to end partisan gerrymandering.
- Governor-Elect Tony Evers Announces Key New Staff
- Election Results Underscore Urgent Need to End Partisan Gerrymandering
- Cannabis Wins Big In Wisconsin!
- Election Establishes Mandate for Bold Healthcare Reform
- Kenosha County Polling Place Displays Anti-Choice Message on Election Day
- Menominee Nation Honored for Assisting Victims of Peshtigo Fire
- Wall Street Journal: "Foxconn Considers Bringing Chinese Workers to Wisconsin"
- Conservation Voters Lead Efforts To Elect Leaders Who Will Protect Wisconsin
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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
- Battleground Wisconsin Podcast: "Remembering Jesse Jackson, Postpartum Medicaid victory, $20 Wage Legislation launch, and data centers public hearing."
- Smith on Governor Evers' Final State of the State Address
- Wall Responds to Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address
- Stubbs Mourns the Passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
- Rivera-Wagner Praises Pardon for Green Bay Mother Samantha Hampton