http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/internet-apps-s5.jpg11 grants will help thousands more Wisconsin households receive devices, obtain affordable internet service, and acquire digital literacy skills training.

Food stamps used by tens of thousands of Wisconsin families are on the chopping block.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Andrew Burdick to serve as Crawford County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Lukas Steiner’s appointment to the Crawford County Circuit Court. Burdick will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/green-bay-s460.pngDrawbridges in Green Bay, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, and Racine to be improved to allow taller ships access for maritime commerce.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/drugaddicts-young-s5.jpgSenator Smith writes about the public health risks of vaping and ways our state government needs to do more on this issue, including banning flavored e-cigarettes.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/harris-trump-debate-2024-s444.pngDonald Trump clearly had no answer to Kamala Harris tonight and it is clear that another Trump term would be an unmitigated disaster.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/depression-suicidebygun-s5.jpgEvers Administration highlights ongoing work and investments to help reduce suicide as the deaths by suicide in Wisconsin exceed 900 for second consecutive year.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/9-11-memorial-s5.jpgWednesday is declared a State Day of Service and Remembrance out of respect for the nearly 3,000 individuals who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Freese, from Hazel Green, served as speaker pro tempore of the Assembly for 12 years. He passed away last week at the age of 64.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/schools-computer-class-1-s450.jpgGov. Evers this week kicked off his annual statewide back-to-school tour with visits to schools in Milwaukee, Eau Claire, Superior, Madison, Oshkosh, Stevens Point, Shell Lake, and Montello.