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/depression-suicidebygun-s5.jpg"We need to build on Obamacare to ensure universal health coverage," says Navy veteran and 5th CD candidate Palzewicz.
We are seeing an alarming increase in positive cases of COVID-19, especially among 18 to 24 year olds in our campus communities.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-dairy-farm-s5.jpgMore than 2,000 dairy farms have closed, and farmers got virtually nothing for what the trade war has cost them. Manufacturers have also felt the burden of Trump’s trade war.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/covid-19-uw-madison-s5.jpgArrival of fall, opening of schools and campuses, people heading to bars and gatherings spark unprecedented, near-exponential growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. "We need to continue wearing masks and practicing physical distancing," says Governor.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kenosha-business-damaged-2020-s5.jpgBusinesses may receive up to $50,000 for clean-up, restoration, and repair costs
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/robin-vos-is-safe-to-vote-s5.jpgWe see politicians use a “Do Nothing” strategy to avoid responsibility or point fingers, says Sen. Smith in his weekly column.