http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/road-repair-wi-3-s5.jpgFourth quarterly payments for 2023 made for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/opioid-overdose-s5.jpg$17 million in new federal funding will help increase public awareness of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and its ability to help people with mental health and substance use needs.

Will appear before the State Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection Thursday morning.

MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) and Representative Alex Joers (D - Middleton) introduced legislation to create a gun buyback program in Wisconsin. Senator Agard and Representative Joers released the following statement:

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Blake Gross to serve as Ashland County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by District Attorney David Meany’s resignation. Gross will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025.

Madison - Today, Wisconsin lawmakers held a press conference to introduce a groundbreaking Tenant Protection Package aimed at safeguarding the rights and well-being of tenants across the state. This legislative initiative, led by dedicated legislators from the Democratic caucus, addresses a wide range of issues, from discrimination based on immigration status to prohibitions on no-cause evictions. The package comprises 22 bills that collectively aim to make housing more equitable and secure for all Wisconsinites.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/eauclairebridge-s5.jpgSen. Smith is embarking on his “Stop & Talks” tour of District 31 and announces his mobile office hours and schedule.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voters-2022-getty-s430.pngEvers says new legislative maps must be implemented and avoid current maps’ “partisan bias” that has been a “detriment of Wisconsin’s democracy".

MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) introduced legislation to provide state, local, and school buildings with free menstrual products. Senator Agard released the following statement:

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/childcare-dropoff-s460.pngStopgap funding comes as Legislature delays passage of governor’s comprehensive workforce plan even as newly released report shows state coffers at highest balance in state history.