http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/marijuana-wi-present-s5.jpgIllinois and Michigan have long been collecting hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue from Wisconsin residents who cross the border to purchase marijuana. Now Minnesota is poised to join them. Wisconsin needs to catch up.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wi-senate-swearing-in-s448.jpgLast week, the Joint Finance Committee voted unanimously to raise the pay of public defenders and district attorneys. This step can help restore confidence in the Legislature’s ability to get the people’s work accomplished.

MADISON — Today, the Joint Committee on Finance had the opportunity to make consequential investments in Wisconsin families which will help businesses compete with neighboring states but Republicans have shown they have no interest in making family-friendly investments.

Proposed federal spending bill could lead to cuts in veterans’ medical care, benefits, job training.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today congratulated high school seniors for their upcoming graduations in a video message that is available for use during commencement ceremonies here. A transcript of the message is available below.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-energy-economy-s460.jpgReport highlights progress toward lower energy bills for families, reduced reliance on out-of-state energy sources, investment in job and apprenticeship training, and creation of more than 40,000 jobs by 2030.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/univ-student-vote-s453.jpgSen. Smith discusses the recently introduced Republican shared revenue proposal that would take this important tool out of the hands of local governments.

MADISON, WI – Today, the Joint Committee on Finance took up several agencies that ensure our criminal justice system operates efficiently and effectively. Our state needs the right investments in our Circuit Courts, the Supreme Court, District Attorneys, and Public Defenders so they can continue to work together to enforce our laws and seek justice for Wisconsinites.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/pfas-contamination-s5.jpgGroup plans to lobby for Gov. Evers’ $106 million proposal for PFAS remediation and the over 70 communities around the state have confirmed PFAS toxicity in their water.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/work-from-home-s5.jpgGovernor proposes record-setting $750 million investment to close the digital divide; JFC removes key provisions to promote equity, affordability, and reliability.