Saturday, March 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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Wisconsin continues to be regional, national leader in vaccine administration.

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Second DHS community-based vaccination clinic to open in Wisconsin on March 9. Locations are selected to address gaps in vaccine access.

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Wisconsin received roughly $148.8 million in Federal CCDBG funds to offset the continued impact of the pandemic, and plans to use part to ensure families can continue to access affordable, quality child care.

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Pledge calls for the reversal of the U.S. Supreme Court 2010 decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.

Written by Alex Lasry Press

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Sen. Smith writes about Governor Evers’ Administration’s ongoing efforts to get more Wisconsinites vaccinated.

Written by Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31

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GOP legislation is a blatant attempt to codify discrimination and perpetuate damaging, inaccurate, and deeply offensive stereotypes against trans youth taking part in sports, say members of Wisconsin LGBTQ Caucus.

Written by Lee Snodgrass Press

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• People’s Maps Commission Moves on to 2nd CD
• Evers Signs Special Session Bill on Unemployment Insurance
• Polling Finds Broad Support for Biden Agenda on COVID-19 Relief
• Winning a Budget for Wisconsin’s Working Families
• Governor Announces New Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program
• Proven “Pot-ential” for Rural Communities

Latest News

• 1 Million Wisconsinites Have Received at Least One Dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine
• Bill Exempts Menstrual Products and Diapers from State Sales Tax
• Governor to Visit La Crosse County Vaccination Clinic on Opening Day
• State Plan Would Support Early Care and Education Providers, Partners, and Wisconsin Families
• Agard Responds to Anti-Trans Legislation
• Building Momentum to Vaccinate More Wisconsinites
• LGBTQ Group Condemns Legislation Targeting Transgender Students
• Budget Includes UW Oshkosh Clow Phase II Renovation

Commentary

• Raging Feminists Wrapped in Victim Blankets
• Wis Democracy Campaign - Article V Folly
• “Busting the filibuster or bust” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast
• Gov. Radio Address - American Rescue Plan

Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties

• DPW Responds to Johnson Gambit to Delay Covid Relief
• Lasry Takes the End Citizens United Pledge
• DPW Chair On Failed Candidate Derrick Van Orden
• DPW Chair: GOP Wants Schools to Do More with Less
• Kenosha County Executives Endorse Alex Lasry

Latest Job Postings

• Green Lake County District Attorney
• 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
• The NEWcomer, Green Bay

Progressive Blogs - "Moving Forward with Facts & Reason"

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The GBP Staff.

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