http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/union-afscme-at-capitol-s457.jpgThis week is Public Service Recognition Week.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/broadband-map-northwoods-s459.jpgSen. Smith highlights the important role study committees play in drafting legislation for the upcoming session, and he invites members of the public to consider applying to serve on one before the May 17 deadline.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/jfcphoto-s5.jpg$125 million to combat PFAS contamination and $15 million to stabilize healthcare access sits unused while JFC Republicans play politics.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/gaylord-nelson-s5.jpg“The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.” - Gaylord Nelson
Sen. Smith writes about the COVID-19 Response Bill signed last week and explains what steps we still must take to further help Wisconsin.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kewaunee-harbor-family-s5.jpgGov. Tony Evers asks Wisconsinites to help each other and work together to make a phased reopening of businesses possible. Need to ramp up testing, public health infrastructure is vital for success.
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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/covid-19-test2-s5.jpgTesting is key to Wisconsin turning the dial on COVID-19 and reopening the state.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-covid-natl-emerg-s5.pngDonald Trump wasted months ignoring the coronavirus, and now he's sending Mike Pence here for a photo-op while health professionals and patients in Wisconsin are still scrambling to get the medical equipment they need.