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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Statewide Candidates get private tour of area mines, and meeting with families whose lives have been affected by sand mines in their backyards.
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Wisconsin farmers are facing challenges starting the new industrial hemp pilot program. Now confidentiality roadblocks are generating a new organization to connect growers, processors, retailers and consumers to establish and promote a dynamic hemp market.
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Foxconn changes factory to one making smaller, older technology screens. New proposed plant smaller than "13,000 job" one first pledged to get $4.5 billion taxpayer giveaway.
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Caleb Frostman sworn in as Wisconsin State Senator.
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Foxconn now confirms it will not keep its promise to build big screen plant.
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Gov. Walker has been too busy cozying up to Trump to stand up for Wisconsin jobs.
- Joint Legislative Audit Committee Explores Agency Accountability
- Walker Still Dodging Questions Ahead of Trump Visit
- Reality Check: Wisconsin Deserves A Real Comeback
- Suicide: A Tale of Access
- Supreme Court Redistricting Decision Renews Need for Change
- Court Case Challenges Policy Penalizing People for Being Poor
- Supreme Court Passes on Wisconsin Gerrymandering
- GOP Raids Transportation Fund for Foxconn
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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