Gov. Evers Urges Bipartisan Support for 2026 Legislative Agenda
Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/health-care-costs-s444.jpgGovernor’s plan comes amid federal cuts to Medicaid and as healthcare costs are set to skyrocket in 2026 due to President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ refusal to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Wisconsin Democrats Push for Stronger Protections for Student Loan Borrowers
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 - Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/uwgb-students-s452.jpgProposed legislation creates Student Loan Ombudsman Office and Borrower’s Bill of Rights.
Trump Again Denies Federal Disaster Assistance for Wisconsin Communities
Monday, 09 February 2026 - GOV Press Wisconsin
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/flooding-waukesha-2025-s458.pngAdministration refuses to provide explanation or justification as to why Wisconsin’s request for FEMA assistance for August storm was again denied.
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15 advocacy groups & unions call on Gov. Evers to use veto power to force BadgerCare expansion onto the table.
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Governor celebrates June Dairy Month, enacts bill creating the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program.
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AB 321 is a half-baked bill that burdens our schools further by legislating mandates and bans that take away tools from our educators say legislators.
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Commission will advise on the creation of the Green Innovation Fund to leverage public and private financing to invest in environmental and clean energy solutions.
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Plan in reaction to Statewide funding crisis.
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Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee have chosen to cut continued childcare funding from the 2023-25 state budget, a shortsighted move that will lessen productivity and hurt working families statewide.
- Legislation Provides Historic Shared Revenue Increases for Local Communities
- Democrats Celebrate Juneteenth
- 2023 Juneteenth Flag Raising at the Wisconsin State Capitol
- State Republicans Push Property Tax Increase
- Supporting Wisconsin Workers Makes A Strong Economy
- Vos Obstructs Wisconsinites’ Priorities
- $55 Milion in Additional Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Funded
- Democrats Introduce Gun Violence Prevention Bills
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