http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/scott-walker-signs-voterid-s5.jpgWausau was the first stop today of Gov. Walker’s three city tour to sign nine bills into law aimed at reforming the state’s welfare system. Dems say policies will only kick struggling families while they’re down.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/farm-family-s5.jpgNo one has been hurt more and slower to recover after the 2008 economic crisis than our rural communities, and a bipartisan bill that granted $50 million a year to help dies in the state Senate.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/caw-collage2-s5.jpgAt least 49 Members win races for local office and build progressive power across the state.

The measure, cosponsored by U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir, was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Scott Walker.