http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/rape-1-s5.gifSen. Jeff Smith reports about Marsy’s Law, the background of this movement to change state constitutions around the country to increase victim's rights, and the complicated nature of balancing the rights of victims and the accused.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/hicap-residents1-s5.jpgThird of three columns describing the importance of water in Wisconsin. Conserving water by limiting high capacity wells, preventing the destruction of wetlands and reinvesting in science at the DNR are easy ways we can keep drinking water clean.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/high-voltage-lines-farms-s5.jpgWisconsin would save $279 million in the current budget if the Federal MA money is accepted by January 1st of next year. Walker had refused to accept the money in large part to position himself to campaign for president.

Caregivers are unsung heroes, supporting and caring for friends and loved ones so they can stay in their homes.