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/wi-senate-swearing-in-s5.jpgSen. Jeff Smith reflects on all he has accomplished in 2021.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/evers-budget-sign-s5.jpgState will have a positive GAAP balance for the second year in a row, $1.18 billion positive GAAP balance in state's general fund for Fiscal Year 2020-21
Grants were created to address the revenue shortfalls experienced by event venues and small businesses that cater to live events during the pandemic.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/evers-st.croix-chippewa-sign-s450.pngAmendment follows months of negotiations between the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin and the Division of Gaming, construction of a large sports book facility has begun within its Turtle Lake casino.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/clean-drinking-water-kid-s5.jpgNational Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan will help remove PFAS chemicals from drinking water and replace the country’s lead pipes in the next decade.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-dairy-farm-s5.jpgDirect support to farmers through three rounds of Farm Support Program exceeded $1 million in more than half of Wisconsin's 72 counties