http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/human-trafficking-s460.pngHuman trafficking has long been a hidden issue in our state, invisible to everyone except those closely connected to this underground world.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/child-hunger-s5.jpgUSDA approves Wisconsin plan to provide summer food benefits for kids and families.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/healthcare-family-dr-s440.jpgSenator Smith explores the HSHS closure and what it means for preventing other large-scale health system closures in Wisconsin.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/homeless-winter-s5.jpgOn the coldest day of 2020, Republicans in Madison have once again left funding to combat homelessness off the Joint Finance agenda.
Donald Trump spent a rambling night at Milwaukee rally, Dems focus on broken promises on skyrocketing health care and prescription drug costs, erratic trade war that has strangled farmers.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-drinking-water-s5.jpgGroup set up by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to protect a healthy and stable water supply receives failing grade from conservationists for addressing the state’s water quality crisis.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-tariffs-s5.jpg"Phase One" trade agreement announced Wednesday freezes 20-month trade war between Washington and Beijing.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/pfas-contamination-s5.jpgProblems reported in Town of Peshtigo, City of Marinette and surrounding areas. Sen. Dave Hansen also requesting a cancer cluster study be done on people exposed to these toxic compounds.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/door-county-people-s5.jpgSen. Smith writes about measures we can take for fair maps in Wisconsin, including the passage of Senate Bill 288/Assembly Bill 303 and the constitutional amendment he recently introduced.