http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/uwgb-graduates-s5.jpgSen. Smith writes about how Legislative Republicans chose to cut the UW System’s budget by $32 million, leaving universities almost half a billion dollars short.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/teaching-students-s435.jpgGovernor shares additional video message reading book for National Read a Book Day on September 6.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/ukraine-conflict-2022.jpgMilitary analysts say the more rapid progress made in the last two weeks is a good sign, slightly raising their hopes of a decisive victory two months into the counteroffensive.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Jeff Doughty as the next Pepin County Coroner. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of John Albers, effective Jan. 18, 2023.

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Matthew McElroy to serve as Price County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Karl J. Kelz’s resignation. McElroy will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025.

MADISON – Recently, a number of legislative Republicans have threatened to impeach Justice Protasiewicz. The threats come after Justice Protasiewicz overwhelmingly defeated conservative Dan Kelly in the April election and before the new justice has even heard a court case from the bench. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/working-women-aflcio-s459.jpgSen. Smith celebrates Labor Day in commemoration of the contribution workers and organized labor have made to our society. Going forward, it’s imperative that we continue to safeguard these protections.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/drug-cost-s452.jpgInflation Reduction Act can help millions of Wisconsinites see their prescription drug prices reduced. See how.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisstatereformatory-allouez-s445.jpgProposed laws would assign transgender inmates to housing units based on their birth sex rather than their gender identity and could lead to increased sexual victimization, harassment and abuse.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-jan6-attack2.pngThe judge noted Trump would face trial more than three years from the day a mob of his supporters ransacked the Capitol after attending his rally.