http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/ukraine-conflict-2022.jpgSometimes, war is sold like a consumer product, where there’s a lot of hype and a lot of hope, but that is contrary to the reality we often see, said Bill Astore, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/dairy-farm-plateville-s448.jpgGov. Evers will be visiting with dairy farmers, processors, and producers, as well as local community and agricultural industry leaders across the state all month.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/marijuana-wi-present-s5.jpgIllinois and Michigan have long been collecting hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue from Wisconsin residents who cross the border to purchase marijuana. Now Minnesota is poised to join them. Wisconsin needs to catch up.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wi-senate-swearing-in-s448.jpgLast week, the Joint Finance Committee voted unanimously to raise the pay of public defenders and district attorneys. This step can help restore confidence in the Legislature’s ability to get the people’s work accomplished.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/vote-poll-workers-s450.jpgThe figure includes a $10 million investment in voting rights litigation and a $5 million investment in digital voter protection and education ads.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/pfas-cleanup-shawn-valosin-s450.pngJoint Finance Committee action Thursday will begin to protect our communities from these dangerous forever chemicals, but much work to do.