http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/highway-const-zoo-s5.jpgFixing our roads and bridges must continue to be a top priority for our state, and it’s essential that our next state budget continues to invest in building the 21st-century infrastructure Wisconsin needs
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/childcare-s451.jpg16 governors, in a joint letter to both U.S. Senate and House Committees on Appropriations, highlight potential nationwide consequences if Head Start funding is cut from federal budget.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/forest-products1-s450.jpgWisconsin’s forestry products industry contributes $42 billion to the state’s economy and 126,000 jobs, which could be hurt by reckless cuts to federal investments and mass firings of federal workers.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-drinking-water-s5.jpgDNR plan will provide drinking water to residents with contaminated wells.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgThe REINS Act (SB 15) allows the Senate Majority Leader, Assembly Speaker, or Chairs of the administrative rules committee to stop development of administrative rules if the cost to implement the rule is over $10 million, regardless of the benefit to the public.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/uwgb-students-s5.jpgWisconsin should join 21 other states in response to increasing complaints from student loan holders on delays in getting their payments processed, poor communication, the charging of unexpected fees and what has been described as “systemic mistreatment” of borrowers by servicing corporations.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/water-tap-s5.pngThousands of children across Wisconsin are exposed to toxic lead when they drink water due to old and deteriorating lead pipes. Healthcare Professionals, Environmental Groups, Faith Leaders support SB 48
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/high-voltage-lines-farms-s5.jpgPeople from all walks of life call on Blue Jean Nation's Mike McCabe, a non-partisan author and true independent, to step into the political arena and run for Governor in 2018.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/road-construction-worker-s5.jpgRepublican Legislative Leader Debunks Prevailing Wage Savings Claims.
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