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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Even Governor Walker says adding new lanes between Appleton and De Pere doubtful.
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Employees would be required to sign non-disclosure agreements that would silence them even if they left Wisconsin under new policy.
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The tactics used by Majority Party leadership to rush bills through the Legislature sacrificed public input and prevented thoughtful debate in the lawmaking process.
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Area Senators want State DOT to explain where $46 million in federal transportation dollars granted for local governments has gone.
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MILWAUKEE, WI - A new report last Thursday from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel shows that taxpayers have already shelled out $20.6 million to cover the legal bills surrounding Scott Walker’s mismanagement of the state’s juvenile prison complex.
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As Foxconn pulls the classic bait-and-switch on jobs and commitment to Wisconsin, the people are stuck with a deal that will cost everyone for 25 more years. Is Walker's big deal turning into just another empty election year promise?
- Vukmir Backs Lawsuit To Gut Pre-Existing Condition Protections
- Local Leaders Call for Fixing the Road Budget
- Walker Has Worked to Decrease Access to the Polls
- Walker Use of State Money in Three Lakes Campaign Ad Questioned
- Supporting the UW Helps All of Wisconsin
- Foxconn's Broken Promises
- Conservation Voters Endorse Tony Evers for Governor
- “Progressives running hard in GOP districts” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast
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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