Saturday, Febuary 6, 2021

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Here is some of what's new this week on the Northeast Wisconsin - GREEN BAY PROGRESSIVE. We update the news continuously. Check for the latest stories here.

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Legislature abandons bipartisan compromise, sends first bill to governor’s desk in more than 290 days

Written by GOV Press Wisconsin

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These are common sense, practical solutions meant to help farmers, stop the use of Wisconsin’s agriculture industry as a political football in Madison.

Written by Wisconsin Conservation Voters, Ryan Billingham

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Bill would institute mask order for the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic

Written by Wisconsin Assembly Democrats

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Governor’s 2021-23 biennial budget to include more than $43 million investment in agricultural industry

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Rep. Gordon Hintz thinks Assembly Republican action Thursday to repeal Wisconsin’s statewide mask order is politically motivated.

Written by Gordon Hintz Press, Rep. 54th Assembly District

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Evers responds to Republicans in the Legislature who came in to vote down state’s public health emergency order and end requiring face coverings in public places.

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• Gov. Evers Just Wants UI System Fixed
• Republicans Plan To Use Speaker’s Task Force To Do Nothing About Racial Disparities
• Correct a Cheating System with Fair Maps
• New Open Enrollment Period for HealthCare Only Two Weeks Away
• Madison Legislators Respond to Racist Assignment at Patrick Marsh Middle School
• Appointments Made to Equity and Inclusion Advisory Council

Latest News

• Gov. Evers Vetoes GOP Bill Limiting Response to Pandemic
• Gov. Evers to Veto GOP Bill Limiting Response to Pandemic
• Conservation Voters applaud Evers' Investments in Agriculture
• Democrats Introduce Legislation To Create New Statewide Mask Order
• Governor Unveils Historic Investment Proposal for Wisconsin's Agriculture
• Assembly Republicans Act To Endanger Wisconsinites
• Governor Signs New Public Health Emergency
• Gov. Evers Just Wants UI System Fixed

Commentary

• “Making Change in Washington. Can Progressives Co-Govern with Biden?” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast
• Evers Radio Address - Plan to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Wisconsinites
• Wis Democracy Campaign - COVID, Campaign Finance, and Unfair Maps

Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties

• Stubbs On Senate Joint Resolution 3
• Democrats Take Action to Protect Public Health
• The House is on Fire and Republicans argue about Process
• WisDems Issue Statement After Republican Legislature Strikes Down Protective Mask Mandate
• Sheila Briggs releases the first ad in State Superintendent's race.
• Stubbs Kicks Off Black History Month

Latest Job Postings

• Outagamie County Circuit Court
• Dane County Sheriff

Local News Links

• Devil's Advocates Radio Network, Waukesha
• Door County Daily News, Sturgeon Bay
• Lakeland Times, Minocqua
• NEW Media Inc., Shawano, Oconto County, Whittenberg
• Press Times, Green Bay Area
• Northwoods River News, Rhinelander
• Press Gazette, Green Bay

Progressive Blogs - "Moving Forward with Facts & Reason"

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