http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/doug-la-follette-record-s460.pngSecretary La Follette retiring effective today, March 17, after serving more than 40 years in office. Gov. Evers is appointing former State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski to complete term.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/banking-silicon-valley-bank-2023-s460.pngNo one has lost money since 1933, but many worry that coming to the aid of the banks won’t put a stop to future risky banking.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/marijuana-hemp-dairy-farmers-wi-s5.jpgRepublican's refusal to legalize marijuana is fiscally irresponsible. We lost millions in taxes to Illinois in 2022, not to mention Michigan and soon Minnesota. It's time to end our island of prohibition.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tourism_wis-dells-s441.jpgGovernor’s budget proposes significant investments to promote local tourism, attract large-scale events, and supports the arts.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/drunk-driving-crash-s5.jpgGovernor’s plan invests in re-engineering roads, expands driver’s education, increases State Patrol trooper and inspector positions, and bolsters reckless and drunk driving penalties.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/peter-jerving-s435.jpgJerving was killed in the line of duty on February 7, 2022, at the age of 37.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/veteran-home-s441.jpgGovernor’s plan bolsters Veterans Affairs workforce, supports veteran employment, education, and housing security, expands access to veterans mental health services.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/biden-wisconsins-2023-s460.jpgPresident comes to Wisconsin following State of the Union Tuesday.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/forest-conserve-s451.pngGovernor’s proposal will bolster sustainable industries like clean energy and forestry, support forest regeneration, improve Stewardship Program.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/juneteenth-flag-buffalo-soldiers-s5.jpgThe theme for Black History Month 2023 is Black Resistance. This month serves as a reminder that the fight for racial and social equity is nowhere near finished, and none of us should be on the sidelines.
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