http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/bill-taylor-testify-s5.jpgWASHINGTON, D.C. - The first two witnesses – diplomats Bill Taylor and George Kent – testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday as the Democrats’ impeachment inquiry into President Trump shifts to a make-or-break public phase.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgSen. Smith examines the consequences of elected officials playing the blame game. Specifically, this column mentions the vote of DATCP Secretary, Brad Pfaff, and the increase to title and registration fees.

Will help ensure our state workforce reflects the folks we serve, implements culturally responsive and equitable policies.

MADISON - On Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #59 relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion in state government. Executive Order #59, among other things, requires state agencies to develop and implement equity and inclusion action plans, directs the Wisconsin Dept. of Administration to develop and provide mandatory equity and inclusion training for all state agency employees, and creates the Governor's Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion.

“Ensuring our state workforce not only reflects the folks we serve, but implements culturally responsive and equitable policies, is critical for our state government to be effective,” Gov. Evers said. “I look forward to the progress of the advisory council and these state agencies as we work together to build more inclusive work environments that empower folks of diverse backgrounds to thrive in their workplaces.”

Executive Order #59 can be found here.

State Legislature celebrates team after Division I State Championship

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/veterans-012015-s5.jpgOn Veterans Day, we honor the service of all U.S. military veterans who answered the call to serve and defend our nation. Hmong who served in Special Guerilla Units during the Vietnam War also recognized.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-guns-wi3-s5.pngRepublicans side with the Gun Lobby and the NRA over 80% of Wisconsinites.

The depositions provide verbatim details of investigators’ private interviews last month. The impeachment inquiry begins its public phase next week.

Mulvaney did not appear for his closed-door deposition in the Capitol Friday, citing White House claims of immunity.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney on Friday defied a subpoena for his testimony in the House impeachment probe at the last minute, in what is likely the Democrats’ final effort to hear privately from witnesses about President Trump’s contacts with Ukraine before their inquiry goes public.

Mulvaney did not appear for his closed-door deposition in the Capitol, citing White House claims of immunity, according to an official working on the inquiry. The official said Mulvaney's outside counsel informed House investigators “one minute” before his scheduled deposition that he would not appear.

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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/guns-domestic-violence-s5.jpgGovernor Evers and legislative Democrats focus on safety while Republicans play politics.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/guns-stopv-s5.jpgMadison legislators tell 80 Percent of Wisconsinites, Majority of Gun Owners, to ‘go jump in a lake’, won't take up two bills about universal background checks and extreme risk protection orders that can save lives.