MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Diane Meulemans to the Waupaca County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by by the passing of Judge Raymond S. Huber. Meulemans will complete a term ending July 31, 2027.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/road-potholes-s5.jpgSince 2019, the Evers Administration has improved or repaired more than 9,600 miles of road and over 2,400 bridges across Wisconsin.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/home-manufactured-marinette-s470.jpgPrivate equity firms have been purchasing mobile home properties, implementing exorbitant rent hikes, and neglecting necessary maintenance and upkeep.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin State Building Commission met to approve approximately $205.7 million in construction projects across the state, including essential repairs and upgrades to state facilities and University of Wisconsin (UW) System campuses.

Madison, WI —Senator Jeff Smith (D–Brunswick) and Representative Jodi Emerson (D–Eau Claire) have introduced new legislation addressing one of the most urgent public health crises facing Wisconsin: the opioid epidemic.

Mayor Eric Genrich today thanked Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Congressman Tony Wied for securing money for station and administration headquarters on South Broadway.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/road-rustic-s460.jpgThanks to Gov. Evers’ budget investments, $30 million in grants are available to help rural communities fix small bridge structures and culverts critical for revitalizing aging infrastructure.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/marijuana-hemp-dairy-farmers-wi-s5.jpgSurrounding Midwestern states have legalized cannabis, sending tax revenue, jobs, and economic activity across state lines.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/lincoln-hills-s440.jpgCourt grants the DOC’s motion after years of successful reforms, marking another crucial step toward closing the two Wisconsin juvenile facilities.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kewaunee-harbor-family-s450.jpgHarbor assistance grants to support efforts to upgrade infrastructure and expand operations at five harbors and ports along Lake Michigan.