http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/disability-students-s460.jpgSen. Smith writes about the Americans with Disabilities Act, which sought to ensure that all Americans have access to public spaces by creating accommodations for those with disabilities.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-indicted-2023-s453.pngTrump pursued a multi-pronged plan to remain in office, turning to the DOJ, state officials and even his own supporters, who ransacked the Capitol after then-Vice President Mike Pence refused Trump’s request to overturn the election results.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/forest-road-s442.jpgPrint and online guides now also feature Wisconsin’s Scenic Byways.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/work-from-home-s5.jpgBroadband Infrastructure Program application period will begin Aug. 14, 2023

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/assembly-wi-robin-vos-s450.jpgGov. Evers signed the budget last week, exercising his partial veto to modify the most harmful provisions added by Republican legislators. Our lack of political compromise is driven by gerrymandering and the resulting lack of electoral accountability.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/emt-s5.jpgGovernor highlights investments in Rural Healthcare.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Teresa Chrisman as Florence County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Dan Miller’s resignation, effective July 10, 2023. Chrisman will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/jobs-economy-2023-s460.pngDespite persistent recession warnings and rapid Federal Reserve rate hikes, the U.S. economy has remained sturdy throughout 2023.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday his appointment of Mark A. Huesmann to the La Crosse County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Todd W. Bjerke’s retirement, effective July 31, 2023. Huesmann will complete a term ending July 31, 2024.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tony-evers-s-sos-2022-s450.jpgGov. Evers enacts budget with over 50 line-item vetoes to provide child care and housing grants, target tax relief to working families, among others.