http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kevin-mccarthy-senate-s439.pngMcCarthy will likely have to rely on Democratic votes to pass spending bills next year to make up for defections within his own conference, which will undercut his negotiating leverage and spark fights with the conservatives.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voters-2022-getty-s430.pngNorthshore Milwaukee suburban district needs new state senator due to retirement of Alberta Darling.

MADISON – Today State Senator LaTonya was reappointed to the powerful Joint Committee on Finance by Democratic Leader Melissa Agard. Senator Johnson made the following comments regarding her appointment:

“As Governor Tony Evers has previously said ‘what’s best for our kids is best for our state.’ Our new Senate Democratic Leader, Melissa Agard, demonstrated these same values by recognizing that the voices of women and moms are critical in discussions about where our state dollars are spent.

At a time when we have a historic budget surplus, we can no longer sit on our hands while hardworking families struggle. I know that the governor will propose a budget that will align with the values and needs of Wisconsin families and ensure all of our children, regardless of zip code, can thrive. As a mother, that is the Wisconsin I want for our future and as a member of the Joint Finance Committee that is what I will be fighting for during the upcoming state budget process.”

Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard names members.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Turns One, $2.7B allocated to Wisconsin to improve state infrastructure.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/mark-kelly-az-2022-s458.pngSenate makeup now tied 49-49 with two seats undecided.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/univ-student-vote-s453.jpgEarly voting, underrepresented motivating factors like abortion rights, have prompted some forecasters to caution against the so-called “red wave” narrative that has caught on in the last stretch of the midterms.

At times, Michels seems to have only a rudimentary knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of the job he is seeking, says normally nonpartisan Ed Board.

Gov. Evers takes a common sense approach to the challenges facing our state — finding solutions and delivering results that work for everyone in Wisconsin.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/evers-in-gb-2019-s450.jpgGroup says electing pro-science STEM leaders is more important than ever, as the fate of issues including reproductive rights, education, and even democracy itself are all falling on states to decide.