http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/bike-pedestrian-paths-s460.pngFederal CMAQ program funding to support local projects aimed at reducing traffic delays and congestion, increasing travel efficiency, and reducing air pollution across Wisconsin.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/immigration-children-border-s443.jpgWould create state grants for community-based organizations to provide immigration legal services and require law enforcement officers to clearly identify themselves and provide legal authority for arrests or detentions.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/high-voltage-lines-farms-s450.jpgNew costs shifted to Wisconsin taxpayers totaling over $284 million.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/healthcare-s5.jpgA new law creates Risk Corridors* for Health Care insurance providers in Wisconsin, a technical mechanism to help level the risk for insurers. Minnesota enacted a similar law to achieve a premium reduction, and also created their own health care network and accepted Medicaid expansion dollars, ideas that could benefit Wisconsin.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/flint-water-crisis-s5.jpgConservationists announce scores from National Environmental Scorecard for Wisconsin's delegation in Washington. Senator Ron Johnson scores a big 0, while Tammy Baldwin is best at 100%.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/family-worried-bills-s5.jpgThe recently passed Special Session bills make it more difficult for people living in poverty to achieve their dream of family supporting jobs and getting off government assistance.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/lake-michigan-shore-s5.jpgConservationists launch campaign to stop betrayal of the core intent of the hard-won, bipartisan Great Lakes Compact by Gov. Walker and his allies.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/affordablecareact-s5.jpgGOP Has Sole Ownership of Wisconsin’s Rising Health Insurance Premiums, a Result of Years of Sabotage and Undercutting the Affordable Care Act.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/stoneman-douglas-vigil-s5.jpgIn wake of Florida school shooting, Senate GOP votes against safety plan funding on Tuesday.
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