Green Bay, Wis. — On Tuesday, May 27th, bipartisan state lawmakers from Brown County introduced a budget motion to encourage critical investment in the county circuit court. After the announcement, Senator Jamie Wall (D-Green Bay) and Rep. Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon), released the following statement:

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/icefishing-river-s5.jpgA public informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 17th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Lussier Family Heritage Center, 3101 Lake Farm Road, Madison.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-drinking-water-s460.pngRule continues governor’s efforts during 2025 Year of The Kid to ensure clean, safe drinking water for kids and families, get lead hazards out of service lines, homes, and schools.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Ben Jones to the Dane County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Susan Crawford’s election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Jones will complete a term ending July 31, 2026.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #263 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., May 26, 2025, as the state and nation recognize Memorial Day to honor and remember the nation’s fallen heroes, as well as the family members and loved ones they left behind.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #262 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., May 24, 2025, as a mark of respect for the emergency medical services (EMS) professionals who have given their lives in the line of duty. Gov. Evers proclaimed National EMS Week throughout the state of Wisconsin beginning Sun., May 18, and lasting through Sat., May 24, 2025. The governor’s National EMS Week proclamation is available here.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #261 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., May 23, 2025, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. James F. Rooney, who passed away on Sat., May 3, 2025, at the age of 89.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/childcare-s451.jpg16 governors, in a joint letter to both U.S. Senate and House Committees on Appropriations, highlight potential nationwide consequences if Head Start funding is cut from federal budget.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/forest-products1-s450.jpgWisconsin’s forestry products industry contributes $42 billion to the state’s economy and 126,000 jobs, which could be hurt by reckless cuts to federal investments and mass firings of federal workers.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/emt-s438.jpgPeshtigo received $3 million through the governor’s Neighborhood Investment Fund grant program to expand their fire station and EMS facilities.