http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/assembly-wi-robin-vos-s450.jpgSenator Smith writes about how the local elections last week paint a different picture about Wisconsin’s finances and the inaction by Republicans to invest in our local governments.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kristin-lyerly-md-commitment-s450.jpgGreen Bay Physician and HealthCare activist takes on Ron Johnson’s efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act and rip away protections for pre-existing conditions from Wisconsinites.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-bus-kids-s5.jpgSen. Kathleen Vinehout argues the current budget stalemate is due in part to competing education funding proposals that do not address the needs facing school districts across the state. Legislative leaders know the school funding formula is broken, but they choose to ignore State Superintendent Tony Evers’ plan to change that way Wisconsin funds schools.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/firefighters-s5.jpgGovernor goes to Pittsville to sign bill designed to combat the dangerous rise in knock-off lighters.