http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/indigenous-people-2020-s5.jpgGovernor’s executive order to create new Wild Rice Stewardship Council, increase public awareness and education on Tribal treaty rights and sovereignty, and annually designate first week of September as ‘Wild Rice Week’.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/disability-students-s5.jpgThe Senator's proposed Public Assistance Advisory Committee would give those most affected a seat at the table while changes to essential public assistance programs, such as FoodShare and Medicaid, are created and require input from policy experts at the UW.

Majority party poised to adjourn the 2017-18 legislative session with many family issues left unaddressed.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/domestic-violence-s430.jpgDecision safeguards critical services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, LGBTQI+ youth, and unhoused communities.