Gun violence has touched all Americans and our students asked us for real solutions. In the end, those in power chose to ignore them and hope they go away.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/boy-in-doc-s5.jpgMilwaukee Legislators say plan is real step, necessary reforms to our troubled juvenile justice system.

Frank Lasee left his constituents behind by resigning his seat representing the 1st District in December. Governor Walker and Senate Republicans fail to call a special election.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/disability-students-s5.jpgThe Senator's proposed Public Assistance Advisory Committee would give those most affected a seat at the table while changes to essential public assistance programs, such as FoodShare and Medicaid, are created and require input from policy experts at the UW.

Majority party poised to adjourn the 2017-18 legislative session with many family issues left unaddressed.

Republican package does nothing to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous criminals and those who shouldn't legally have them. Fund our schools and allow districts to create their own safety plans with students at the table.