http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/jobs-plumbers-s429.jpgA record 17,089 apprentices to participate in state program to ‘earn while they learn,’ third consecutive year of record-high number of registered apprentices.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/patty-schachtner-farm-s5.jpgPatty Schachtner overcomes the odds in Senate District 10 race to win seat previously held by Republican Sen. Sheila Harsdorf for 16 years. Democrats show gains in Assembly District 58 and win unopposed in 66.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/dairy-farmer-women-s446.jpgUW study shows agriculture accounts for 353,900 jobs, contributing $116.3 billion to the economy annually.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/childcare-s451.jpg"The truth is, Wisconsin child care providers, parents, and workforce can’t afford continued Republican inaction," says Gov. Evers.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/public-hearing-empty-s5.jpgLast week, 49 committees took action on 150 bills. This hasty process allows for out-of-state “Shadow Legislature” groups to push for action on bills while Wisconsin citizens struggle to keep up with the process and make their voice heard.
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