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.
   |
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tony-evers-wins-s5.jpg
Maggie Gau will become Chief of Staff and JoAnne Anton will serve as Transition Director. Transition Team Co-Chairs will assist in recruiting and appointing members of the new Governor’s Administration.
|
|
Evers Election Means Partisan Rigged Maps of 2011 Cannot Be Repeated in 2021.
|
|
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/cannabis-cbd-s5.jpg
Referendums passed overwhelmingly in all 16 counties, including Brown, and 2 cities, with up to 88% support for medical and 76% support for recreational. Mandate to proceed with legalization is clear.
|
|
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/caw-election18-demo-s5.jpg
Citizen Action members help set agenda for health care, and show growing grassroots power, making tens of thousands of door knocks and phone calls.
|
|
Sign that said "Abortion will kill 2,760 babies today in the U.S." posted outside the church.
|
|
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/menominee-nation-now-s5.jpg
November is National Native American Heritage Month, and we remember the service and sacrifice of the Menominee Nation for their history of helping victims of the Great Peshtigo Fire of 1871.
- Wall Street Journal: "Foxconn Considers Bringing Chinese Workers to Wisconsin"
- Conservation Voters Lead Efforts To Elect Leaders Who Will Protect Wisconsin
- Ed Wall: Scott Walker Lacks Ethics
- Walker Last Minute Promise on Pre-Existing Conditions Empty
- BadgerCare Public Option Would Slash 2019 Health Insurance Costs
- Sen. Vinehout: What Does Foxconn Mean to Me?
- Protections for Wisconsinites with Pre-existing Conditions Are on the Line
- Brad Schimel Refuses to Release Records on Lawsuit to End Affordable Care Act Protections
|
|
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