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MILWAUKEE - We discuss the tragic, climate change fueled Texas floods and the perils of gutting the government. Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden who is still hiding from his constituents claimed credit for Wisconsin’s extra Medicaid dollars after voting to cut the healthcare program, prompting Congressman Mark Pocan to compare him to an arsonist who gives advice to his victims.

We continue our autopsy of the recently signed state budget, a missed opportunity for Wisconsin. We talk about the debilitating nature of the current Democratic leadership style that cedes power and demobilizes the public in the face of an increasingly authoritarian opponent. We dissected the last second hospital medicaid tax increase that gave more money with no strings attached to monopolistic health systems. The disgraceful education funding details in the budget are coming home to roost this week as school districts like Green Bay declare they will need to go to referendum and make cuts.

We close with a preview of the upcoming State Legislative session and exciting new legislation we will be organizing support for ahead of the 2026 election.

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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/teacher-med-elementary-s453.jpgBipartisan agreement secured after months of negotiations includes significant investments in child care, K-12 schools, and the UW System statewide in 2025.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/laura/patriot-2025.png“Freedom” in America has become little more than a slogan. Other countries provide healthcare, education, and dignity without bragging about it. Meanwhile, the U.S. drowns in debt and calls it patriotism. We’re not the freest. We’re just the loudest.

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed into law 2025 Wisconsin Act 9 and 2025 Wisconsin Act 10, which would establish a framework for certifying psychiatric residential treatment facilities and establish a statewide system for sharing minors’ mental health safety plans.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tony-evers-signs-dmv-s5.jpgBudget bill negotiated between Gov. Evers and Republican leaders is best alternative available, say Green Bay Senator.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/laura/needy-greedy-2025-s422.pngTrump’s “big beautiful bill” isn’t policy—it’s punishment. With $3.3 trillion in giveaways to the rich and a scorched-earth campaign against the poor, sick, and working class, this is America 2025: where billionaires get tax breaks and hungry families get cut off.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/healthcare-wicovered-web-s459.pngAdvocates urge Governor Evers to demand and deliver a better budget that truly works for Wisconsin.

MADISON— Today, the final Joint Finance Committee meeting concluded with another disappointing display of misplaced priorities from Republicans on the committee. Despite a historic surplus and months of opportunity, Republicans today refused to deliver full funding for childcare, rejected postpartum Medicaid expansion, and came up short on critical transportation investments.

Madison – July 1, 2025 – End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault appreciate the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) for investing $20 million in victim services funding. However, that funding is only for one year of the biennium, effectively creating a funding cliff for crime victim services on June 30^th of 2026.