MADISON — Thursday, Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance condemned Republican lawmakers for once again refusing to fully fund the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). DSPS is responsible for licensing more than 240 professions across the state, including direct care providers, tradespeople, and social workers.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/lgbtq-pride-flag-s5.jpgPackage will promote equality and improve safety for LGBTQIA+ Wisconsinites and includes seven bills and five joint resolutions.

Madison, WI. — Thursday, Wisconsin Democrats introduced legislation to provide investment for Wisconsin’s child care programs. Representative Lee Snodgrass (D- Appleton) made the following statement:

“The Child Care Counts program has been a lifeline for providers and families alike. Without it, we face widespread closures, increased tuition, and longer waitlists. We’re already seeing closures and cut backs in the Fox Valley as providers anticipate the Child Care Counts dollars sunsetting at the end of June.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/chris-taylor-judge-s449.pngJudge Taylor: “Extremism and partisanship have no place on our state’s highest court. Everyone who comes before the court deserves to be heard, respected, and treated equally – that’s exactly what I’ll do as a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice.“

WASHINGTON, DC - In response to the FBI arresting a sitting judge, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:

“Donald Trump has spent his presidency attacking the Constitution and our democracy. He incited a failed insurrection after losing an election. He’s launched an unprecedented assault on our nation’s courts after threatening to send Americans to foreign gulags. And he’s making it clear he’s plotting to run for an unconstitutional third term. Now, he’s having his federal goons arrest a duly elected judge. Brick by brick, Trump is trying to take apart our democracy to fulfill his dream of being a dictator on ‘Day One.’ How much longer before all of us — Republicans, Democrats, and everyone in between — draw a line in the sand?”

MADISON, WI – Today, members of the Wisconsin State Legislature joined the global community in celebrating Earth Day, an international holiday that began as an effort spearheaded by Former Wisconsin Senator and Governor Gaylord Nelson. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:

MADISON, WI – On Thursday, April 17^th, Representative Shelia Stubbs attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the long-awaited Phillip A. Levy Engineering Hall alongside university leaders, students, faculty, and community members. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:

WASHINGTON, DC - In response to Trump pushing to eliminate Head Start and health care services, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:

“Other than inflicting harm for harm’s sake, there’s no reason to go after preschools and toddlers — but that's exactly what Donald Trump is doing. With his latest budget, Trump is attacking kids and their families. Trump is calling to destroy affordable health care services, rip away funding from local health clinics, and eliminate rural health programs. And after moving to gut public school funding, Trump is targeting kids again by putting Head Start on the chopping block, forcing parents to shell out an extra $12,000 a year so their kids don’t go hungry or miss out on school readiness. Trump and his billionaire Cabinet may never know what it’s like to have no health care or child care, but hardworking families whose preschools are already shutting down do — and they’ll suffer most under these devastating cuts.”

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/susan-crawford-supreme-court-s447.jpg“Susan Crawford’s victory over Brad Schimel, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump is a resounding message from voters that ... Wisconsin is not for sale.” - Ben Wikler, DPW

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-musk-interview-2024-s455.jpg“For anyone who mistakenly believes actions and decisions in Washington are neither seen nor heard here in Wisconsin or states across our country, the people of Wisconsin responded tonight." - Gov. Evers