Republicans lose battle to deny Wisconsinites representation, judge Gov. Scott Walker personally appointed says he violated his "plain and positive duty" to hold special elections in Senate District 1 and Assembly District 42.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kewaunee-harbor-family-s5.jpgJudge in Madison orders Governor to hold special elections to fill seats vacated in December. Sen. Dave Hansen and fellow Democrats had pushed for the elections.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/lake-michigan_5-s5.jpgGrant to create Wisconsin Great Lakes Coastal Leadership Academy, bolster state’s ability to identify and address coastal hazards and resilience.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/womens-health2-s449.jpgWomen say contraception shouldn’t be up for debate, because a majority of Wisconsinites demand and believe this is a right.