http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wi-fair-maps-s5.jpgWisconsin Republicans notorious for pressuring state’s election administrator to resign, pushing to usurp control of state elections, wasting tax dollars on Gableman boondoggle, and passing dozens of voting restrictions to now seek Legislature-picked and Legislature-approved map drawers.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/businesses-micro-ethnically-diverse3-s443.jpgGovernor asks legislators on both sides of the aisle to take public positions on special session policies to prevent child care industry collapse, expand paid family leave, educate and train future workers, support high-need sectors statewide.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/biden-wh-lawn-2023-s460.pngTrial in search of a crime is just a political distraction that responsible Republicans do not support.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tech-jobs-s450.jpgBeaver Dam to receive funding as part of the NLGA Lt. Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/veteranflag-s5.jpgGovernor announces two new grant programs designed to support veterans’ mental health.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers has signed Executive Order #212 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., Sept. 11, 2023, out of respect for the nearly 3,000 individuals who lost their lives in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Additionally, Executive Order #212 declares Mon., Sept. 11, 2023, as a state Day of Service and Remembrance to encourage all Wisconsinites to commit acts of service and give back to local neighbors and communities in commemoration of the lives lost 22 years ago.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/janet-protasiewicz-s546.pngLegislative Republicans in Madison want to use their majority to overrule voters by impeaching new Supreme Court Justice before she even makes a ruling.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/immigration-children-border-s5.jpgTexas needs Federal permission before installing obstructions in the nation’s navigable waters, says judge.

MADISON - As the federal government moves toward an increase of the minimum wage to $15 per hour, Wisconsin remains at a paltry $7.25. Tipped workers, on the other hand, must make do with $2.13 or $2.33 per hour, depending on age and length of employment. Today, Senator Chris Larson and Representative Francesca Hong reintroduced legislation that would end this discrepancy, ensuring that tipped employees are subject to the same minimum wage as the rest of the workforce.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/depression-suicidebygun-s5.jpgStatewide resources and support available to individuals and families as deaths in Wisconsin top 900 for second year in a row.