State Legislators Introduce PFAS Standards
Thursday, 23 May 2019 - Wisconsin Senate Democrats, Jay Wadd
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kewaunee-harbor-family-s5.jpgPFAS, or per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, are man made chemicals found in common household products that do not break down naturally and can accumulate over time in the environment. Health impacts to humans may include low birth weight, increased cholesterol, immune system impacts, cancer and thyroid hormone disruption.
Trump Administration Continues Attacks on Immigrant Families
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 - End Domestic Abuse WI, Chase Tarrier
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/immigration-children-2-s5.jpgProposal for HUD Rule Change and New Immigration Plan alarm advocates who serve immigrant victims of domestic violence.
Automatic Voter Registration Bill Proposed
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 - Wisconsin Senate Democrats, Jay Wadd
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/avr-press-conf-s5.jpgBill would remove unnecessary obstacles for Wisconsinites to exercise their fundamental right to vote. Joint Finance Republicans had taken AVR out of budget.
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Decision to scrap Public Briefing on effect of $800 Million in budget cuts to Local UW Campuses is troubling news for any taxpayer, parent or student who wants to know the true impact.
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Comments made by Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) at the Ted Cruz victory party Tuesday night in Milwaukee are added to examples of other Republicans who have discussed the real purpose of voter ID laws and other restrictive voting measures.
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Walker Administration wants to hide dramatic $250 million budget cuts to the UW System and their decision to gut higher education at a time when most states increased their budget, say Democrats.
