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.
Sees no path forward, announces support for Mandela Barnes for Democratic Party's nomination for US Senate.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/gop-gov-debate-2022-s446.jpgDNC reports reaction to Sunday's Primary Debate
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/trump-jan6-outtakes1-072122-s450.pngRaw footage of Trump himself helped make the committee’s central case: that Trump incited a mob, loosed them on the Capitol and, even after the results were grimly apparent, just didn’t care.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/vote-election-worker-opens-s450.png“To prohibit this as the Republican leaders of this Legislature have asked you to do would be to disenfranchise a voter for the pettiest of reasons.” – Matt Rothschild, executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/pfas-cleanup-shawn-valosin-s450.pngLawsuit seeks to hold polluters responsible for costs to clean up PFAS contamination
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/internet-in-rural-areas-s450.jpgSen Smith writes about Governor Evers’ visit to the Town of Cross in Buffalo County last week and the efforts his administration has taken to expand broadband in Wisconsin.