Saturday, May 1, 2021

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Here is some of what's new this week on the Northeast Wisconsin - GREEN BAY PROGRESSIVE. To explore the entire Progressive Week online click here.

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After a year of uncertainty and hardship, our state needs bold policies to help families, communities and small businesses bounce back better than before the COVID-19 pandemic, say JFC Democrats.

Written by Joint Finance Committee Democrats

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6th anniversary of US Supreme Court ruling in the William-Yulee case reminds us that our judiciary system must remain nonpartisan.

Written by League of Women Voters Wisconsin

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But misses an opportunity on prescription drug affordability, says Wisconsin Healthcare advocacy group.

Written by Citizen Action of Wisconsin Press

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More than 36,000 Wisconsinites will receive additional benefit from Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program

Written by GOV Press Wisconsin

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Each generation must learn the truth about the past to understand the pervasiveness of anti-Semitism to this day and become more inclusive.

Written by GOV Press Wisconsin

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AG Kaul announced that state DOJ will conduct a sweeping inquiry into clergy and faith leader abuse in Wisconsin.

Written by Melissa Agard Press

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• State Will Allow Worker’s Compensation Benefits for Public Safety Officers with PTSD
• Every Worker Deserves a Safe Workplace
• Evers Administration Kicks Off World Immunization Week with Video
• Wisconsin AG to Open Statewide Investigation into Clergy Abuse
• $420 Million Goes to Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants
• Legislation to Address Statewide PFAS Contamination Announced

Latest News

• Shine Light on Redistricting Process
• A Budget Wisconsinites Want
• LWV-WI Highlights Judicial Independence and Integrity
• Border-to-Border Budget Tour to Begin Friday
• American Family Plan Makes Historic Investments In Paid Leave, Child Care, and Tax Fairness
• $21 Million to Help Wisconsinites Pay Overdue Utility Bills
• New Bill Requires Holocaust and other Genocides Education for Wisconsin Students
• Madison Democrat Joins DPI Superintendent-elect Underly’s Transition Team

Commentary

• Wis Democracy Campaign - Vos loses over redistricting contracts
• Gov. Radio - the Renegotiated Foxconn Contract
• Hintz Applauds Stronger Mental Health Protections for Wisconsin First Responders

Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties

• Thanks To President Biden, Small Businesses in Wisconsin Can Keep Their Doors Open
• Evers Calls Special Election for 37th Assembly District

Jobs

• Jackson County District Attorney
• Gerise LaSpisa Appointed Green Lake County District Attorney

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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