http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voter-us-elections-s438.jpgThe power-hungry Legislature is undermining the checks and balances of our system. Enough is enough, say election watchdogs, Vote no on April 1.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisstatereformatory-allouez-s445.jpgPlan contains sweeping reforms to improve public safety, reduce costs to taxpayers and recidivism, and support corrections staff.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/biohealth-tech-jobs-women-s441.jpgStates temporarily halt Trump cuts to pediatric cancer research at many small and mid-sized institutions as 22 attorneys general filed a successful lawsuit to continue NIH funding for critical disease prevention research.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-clinton-debate2-s5.jpgNewly formed State Elections Commission decides to place speed over accuracy to complete recount before the holidays. The campaigns of Stein, de la Fuente or a combination of both have pledged to pay the full cost.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/mining_wisconsin_senate_s5.jpgSen. Vinehout writes about how she drafts commonsense legislation from listening to her constituents, how ideas are born in the capitol, and the importance of speaking out if Wisconsin’s laws need to be changed.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/scott_walker_voting_booths-s5.jpgPassing non-partisan redistricting should be a top priority. Sen. Hansen will reintroduce legislation for 2017 to create fair and accurate district maps.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgCourt strikes down 2011 state Assembly maps saying they were blatantly partisan and denied Democrats a fair shot. Decision could have broad implications for other states' gerrymandered maps.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/education-s5.jpgSen. Kathleen Vinehout writes about the 2017-19 biennial budget proposal by State Superintendent of Schools Tony Evers. How will the recommendations help public schools, particularly small rural schools?
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/dems-react-2016loss-s5.jpgDemocrats and Progressives all over Wisconsin are feeling the same overall funk and feelings of depression as they try to grapple with the Trump win.
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