Governor signs executive orders on Monday directing state agencies to use gender-neutral language, prohibiting use of state and federal funds for conversion therapy.

MADISON- June 1st marks the beginning of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a month to celebrate and acknowledge the many contributions our LGBTQ+ friends, neighbors, and loved ones have given our state throughout its history.

Senator Melissa Agard released the following statement:

“Happy Pride Wisconsin! LGBTQ+ Pride Month celebrates the contributions and impact of LGBTQ+ individuals, to honor and memorialize LGBTQ+ community members that are no longer with us, and to recognize what still must be done to ensure equality for all.

“To the LGBTQ+ community, I see you, I hear you, and I will always stand with you and support legislation that lifts you up. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights and I will never stop advocating for you in the state legislature. Recently, we have seen several bills in the legislature aimed at attacking LGBTQ+ communities, especially Trans and non-binary individuals. I pledge to continue to work tirelessly against these policies and others like them.

“This month we celebrate and remember those who helped us get to this point, but we also recommit ourselves to the work we still have to do every day to make sure Wisconsin is a safe and inclusive place for all.”

Support Wisconsin’s dairy farmers and producers who work every day to make Wisconsin great.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-drinking-water-s5.jpg Event, Thursday, highlights solutions including federal, state, and local initiatives to clean up PFAS contaminated sites.

“Our service members exemplify great courage, selflessness, dedication, hard work, and determination, and we owe so much,” says Governor.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-bus-kids-s5.jpgGOP Needs to Add Another $200 Million for School Funding to Budget or Wisconsin Loses $3.1 Billion in COVID-19 Relief.

Blaney was Adjutant General of the State of Wisconsin from 1997 to 2002.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #118 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., June 4, 2021 in honor of Maj. Gen. James G. Blaney who passed away on October 18, 2020 at the age of 82.

Maj. Gen. Blaney joined the Wisconsin National Guard in 1960, mobilized to federal service in 1961 with the 32nd Infantry Division during the Berlin Crisis, and served as the Adjutant General of the State of Wisconsin from 1997 to 2002. During his time as Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Blaney oversaw the federal and state missions of the Wisconsin Air and Army National Guards.

“Maj. Gen. Blaney led a distinguished life of service and dedication to Wisconsin and the United States of America," said Gov. Evers. "While he will be missed by many, his years of devotion will be remembered for generations to come.”

On Fri., June 4, 2021, funeral services will be held in the Village of Kendall. Executive Order #118 is in effect from sunrise to sunset on Fri., June 4, 2021, and is available here.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/mendota-juvenile-ctr-s5.jpgProjects include nearly $66 million approved for Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center expansion.

Union asking that Mayor Barrett and the Common Council acknowledge workers' sacrifices to Milwaukee residents.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/small-business-owners-mf-s5.jpgNew proposal by Erpenbach and Riemer would expand BadgerCare and secure $1.6 Billion for State.