http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/municipal-concrete-project-s5.jpgWisconsin Contractor Coalition reports 53 percent increase over 2016 in new municipal projects being awarded to out-of-state companies after governor’s plan to do away with prevailing wage for state-funded contracts.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/uwgb-students-s5.jpgRepublicans introduce alternative plan that does nothing to lower student loan payments for the nearly 1 million Wisconsinites who are struggling with student loan debt.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/walker-signs-rtw-s5.jpgThe most recent LAB report again points out that WEDC does not collect the information necessary to report on the jobs promised when taxpayer dollars are used. Is our money effectively and efficiently invested?

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/medical-transport-s5.jpgThe American Health Care Act passed in the House cuts $839 billion from Medicaid, removes coverage from millions, and drastically alters healthcare protections for the rest. It would shift billions to Wisconsin taxpayers and does nothing to reduce health care costs, it only reduces the revenue available to pay them.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/sandy-hook-mother-s5.jpgTime for Assembly to Step Up for Spouses and Children of Law Enforcement Officers Killed in the Line of Duty.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/matc-students-at-desk-s5.jpgRepublican controlled Joint Finance Committee votes down idea 12 to 4.