MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #198 calling a special election for the 24th Assembly District, as a vacancy has been created by the election of State Sen. Daniel Knodl to the 8th Senate District.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/firefighters-s5.jpgGovernor orders Flags to Half-Staff on Sun., May 7, 2023 to honor Firefighters of Wisconsin who have given their lives in the line of duty.

Harms lost his life in World War II during Operation TIDAL WAVE near Ploesti, Romania.  Remains have been identified and returned to Wisconsin for burial.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/assembly-wi-robin-vos-s450.jpgGovernor calls on Legislature to provide larger increases for local communities, remove restrictions on local control in shared revenue legislation.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/vets-coming-home-s5.jpgGrants are open to nonprofit organizations that promote positive mental health through activities, programs, and services that enhance the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of Wisconsin veterans.

These are needed investments in our state buildings and infrastructure to ensure we can rely on these essential systems for years to come.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/guns-school-shooting-knoxville-tn-s5.jpgSenator Smith writes about the pressing issue of gun violence, and how time and again we have failed to take action on this life-or-death issue.

Middle-Class Tax Cut, Housing, Veterans among the losers.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced three appointments to the University of Wisconsin (UW) Board of Regents. The governor has appointed Jim Kreuser and Evan Brenkus, in addition to reappointing Regent Joan M. Prince. These appointments fill the vacancies created by the expiration of two former appointees’ terms on May 1, 2023, and the expiration of Regent Prince’s term.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday his appointment of Clifford Burdon to serve as Marquette County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Brian J. Juech’s resignation. Burdon will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025.