http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/jfcphoto-s5.jpgSenator Smith details the role and responsivities of the Joint Finance Committee, and how politics is getting in the way of its work for the people of Wisconsin.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/forest-conserve-s451.pngObjective to plant 75 million trees by the end of 2030 raised to 100 million. Since 2021, Wisconsin has planted over 32 million trees, which means the state has already achieved over 40 percent of its initial target in just three years.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-trial-2024-s460.pngThe former president complained that he had to sit in a “freezing” room for hours.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voter-us-elections-s5.jpgCan this Legislature draw maps in an open, nonpartisan manner that reflects the will of all Wisconsinites, asks non-partisan election watchdogs.
U.S. Census Bureau data released Thursday enables Wisconsin lawmakers to start drawing new congressional and state legislative maps. Despite winning just over half of the congressional vote in 2020, Republicans hold 2/3.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/school-bus-kids-s5.jpgIncludes $500,000 awarded for technical assistance to out-of-school nonprofits.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wi-wolf-hunt-s5.jpgDr. Frederick Prehn tries to control wolf hunts after term ended in May, argues a 1964 Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling allows office holders to retain posts if State Senate does not confirm replacement.
Governor speaks on MSNBC, CNN about what’s at stake in Wisconsin. Print news report on actions.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/ron-johnson-quibbles-s5.jpgProPublica Report reveals how Sen. Ron Johnson championed a 2017 GOP tax scam gaving two of his biggest donors more than $200 million in tax breaks.