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/entrepreneurs-s5.jpgModifications to Badger Fund of Funds, Early Literacy Program become law. Fees for nonresident archer hunting licenses and nonresident crossbow hunting licenses increased.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/emt-s5.jpgGov. Evers’ improvements to bill ensure flexibility for crisis response funding to be used for any hospital services, including urgent care, OB-GYN, and mental health services after recent hospital closure.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kristina-shelton-s5.jpgAdvocate for public schools, economic justice, racial justice, and reproductive rights will not run for third term this fall. Thanks Green Bay.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/mitch-mcconnell-s5.jpg“One of life’s most underappreciated talents is to know when it’s time to move on to life’s next chapter,” McConnell said.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/healthcare-family-dr-s440.jpgSen. Smith and Rep. Emerson examine the challenges presented by the recent HSHS closures in the Chippewa Valley and the importance of maintaining flexibility with the $15 million approved by the legislature.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/pfas-contamination-test-s450.jpgEvers submits compromise to Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee to fight PFAS without controversial provisions benefitting polluters.