http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/door-county_biking-s5.jpgCommunities across Wisconsin rely on the Fund to preserve and enhance outdoor spaces from the smallest urban park to the sprawling Ice Age Trail and the popular Devil’s Lake State Park. Outdoor recreation supports 168,000 jobs and produces $1.1 billion annually in the state.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/road-potholes-s5.jpgSen. Kathleen Vinehout writes about how stagnant shared revenue payments cause problems for local units of government as they try to address increasing costs.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tom-sieber-people1-280h.pngBrown County Supervisor and newcomer to State politics is getting out to talk to people. Says politicians in Madison are no longer concerned about their interests.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/foxconnwisconsin-s5.jpgSixth Entry in ‘Walker’s Wisconsin’ Series is all about Foxconn.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/leo-frigo-bridge-gb-s5.jpgSenator Caleb Frostman joins DPW Chair Martha Laning at kick-off event on the poor condition of Wisconsin's critical infrastructure.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/drunk-driving-crash-s5.jpgLocal governments faced with decreased shared revenue and Wisconsin Medicaid payments are hard pressed to combat addiction with community-based treatment alternatives instead of incarceration. Sen. Kathleen Vinehout describes the challenges and offers solutions.