http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/gb-conservation-corp-2025-s447.pngThe Common Council voted Tuesday night to accept continued AmeriCorps funding for the Conservation Corps, ensuring the nationally recognized program will operate through August 2026 despite complications with federal allocations.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/manufacturing-jobs-s437.jpgFederal designations to help local small businesses in Dunn, Waushara, Florence, Sawyer, Douglas, Grant, Green, and Wood counties compete for federal contracts.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kristin-lyerly-campaign-anncDr. Kristin Lyerly is now formally the Democratic Nominee and is set to take on Tony Wied in November.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/education-s5.jpgAt a recent public hearing of the Blue Ribbon Commission on School Funding, the message coming through loud and clear was that rural schools are struggling and the current funding formula exacerbates the problem. This situation must be changed.